Dovercourt Fall 2018 Swim Lesson flyer

DOVERCOURT:
THE BEST PLACE
TO LEARN!
WHAT’S DIFFERENT
ABOUT SWIMMING
LESSONS AT
DOVERCOURT?
Dovercourt Recreation
Centre takes swimming
very seriously. In addition
to being an essential life
skill, swimming is also an
enormous life asset – from
both a physical and mental
health perspective. Bottom
line, those who learn
how to swim will have an
enormous advantage in life.
Dovercourt strongly
believes everyone should
have that advantage, and
with this, has built a unique
and reputable swimming
program based on 4 key
pillars:
1. Quality of curriculum
and instruction
2. Comfort and
functionality of facilities
3. Flexibility and choice
4. Access and inclusion
QUALITY
Quality of curriculum
and instruction
The Dovercourt swimming program is
based on the Lifesaving Society’s Swim
for Life® model – a comprehensive
approach that focuses on three
fundamental strokes. Learning Swim to
Survive® and achieving the Lifesaving
Society’s Swim to Survive® Standard are
key foundations of the Swim for Life®
program.
While Swim for Life® forms the
foundation of our swimming program,
it is our highly-skilled instructors who
ultimately make it the success that it is.
Dovercourt swim staff undergo regular,
extensive training on safety, current
standards and teaching techniques.
And our end-of-session “Survival Day”
is unique to Dovercourt , with our
instructors teaching children skills that
could save their lives in real-life scenarios.
Sessions conclude with detailed skills
progression report cards filled out by the
instructors.
In addition to their consummate level
of instruction, our staff also put a strong
emphasis on fun, patience and kindness.
Allaying fears and instilling confidence in
budding swimmers is a top priority.
And we’re proud to say that many of
our instructors were once students
of Dovercourt’s swimming program
themselves!
COMFORT
Comfort and functionality
of facilities
Dovercourt is conveniently located
in central west Ottawa. With plenty
of parking, an extensive playground,
and close proximity to the shops and
restaurants of Westboro, Dovercourt
offers convenience and ease for families
both coming and going.
Once inside, you can enjoy our newlybuilt,
bright and spacious family change
room. Enjoy a cup of coffee in our
upstairs lounge where you can view your
child’s lesson from above.
Our warm water pool features an easyentry
ramp, a variety of pods, and a
multitude of instructional equipment and
accessories – including a slide!
CONVENIENCE
Choice and Flexibility
We want the registration process to be as
simple and convenient as possible. This
means you have the option of booking
in-person, over-the-phone, or online.
And with Dovercourt being open 7 days
a week, you have a significant number of
days and time slots to choose from.
Recognizing that some children benefit
from smaller ratios, we also offer three
types of classes – group lessons, limited
enrolment, and private (one-on-one)
packages.
And as always at Dovercourt, if you have
a need for something that isn’t currently
available, let us know and we’ll do our
very best to accommodate your needs.
ACCESS
Access and inclusion
Access and inclusion quite simply means
that everyone is welcome at Dovercourt.
Regardless of age, income, race,
physical ability, religious beliefs, sexual
orientation or gender identity -- our
swimming program is open to all.
Dovercourt has offered low or no-cost
classes to new Canadians, and our Last
Minute Club provides free spots in swim
classes that have failed to sell out at the
start of the program.
And for anyone who wishes to register
for swimming at Dovercourt but finds that
the expense is cost-prohibitive, you can
request a financial assistance form to see
if you qualify for a subsidy.
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