Question 1

What is the City of Saskatoon's policy on us teaching private lessons during public swim?

Accepted Answer

Graciously, we are allowed to use the Leisure Centres facilities during public swim times.  The City of Saskatoon is not affiliated with our lessons, nor do they always know they are happening.  We recommend swimming with your child before or after the class anyway, so you can just pay for public swim as you normally would.

Question 2

Do I need to pay admission for my child to enter the public pool?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your child is 6 or older, you can let the front desk know you are just helping them get changed as they are meeting another adult in the water.  If your child is 5 and under you must pay an adult admission for them (and yourself) to enter. We recommend swimming with your family before or after the lesson.

Question 3

Can I as an adult or my other kids get in for free if I'm just watching?

Accepted Answer

In short, no.  Everyone who enters to a public pool must pay to enter.  In Martensville it is mandatory anyone entering the pool area pays.  In Saskatoon, if your child is 5 or under it is mandatory and adult admission is accompanied. In Saskatoon if your child is 6 or over, only they need to pay admission.  A system had to be created around this, because the front desk staff are held accountable for anyone let into the facility.  Anyone taking lessons with us or not could say they're "just there to watch" to get in for free and there would be no way of knowing.  The best policy these organizations have found to ensure their is no foul play... is to have everyone who enters, pay admission. Take advantage of this, and swim with your family before or after your class!

Question 4

What if the pool is full due to capacity?

Accepted Answer

People coming to use the facility for private lessons do not get priority over others in line.  Your instructor will contact you with the best plan of action, but no lesson is guaranteed that day.  When the pool is "capped" due to capacity is is unfortunate and upsetting, but is an external factor outside of our control.

Question 5

What if there is inclement weather?

Accepted Answer

The city Leisure Centres have a right to close the pool if the temperature is below 14, or steady rain conditions.  If there is thunder or lightening, the pool will be closed for 30 minutes. If you are in the pool when the inclement weather starts, you will move to on deck training.  If the classes are cancelled due to the pool shutting, we will try our best to offer a makeup class, but nothing is guaranteed as this is an external factor outside of our control.

Question 6

Can I be notified when the next set is posted?

Accepted Answer

The best way to be notified when a new set is posted, is to follow us on Facebook, where you can received notifications whenever we post on our page.

Question 7

When will the next session of lessons be posted?

Accepted Answer

The home page will always display when the next bookings open.  If there are no dates posted, that likely means we are mid-season and do not have any classes currently being offered.

Question 8

How do I book?

Accepted Answer

Under the booking tab on the website.  When lessons are available, you must first choose the location. Then, choose the set. The title will tell you the name of your instructor, and the day of the week. Ex) Monday's with Alexis. Please read the box carefully as it includes important information.  Once selected, you will be directed to choose to "add a participant" (make it a semi-private class) or skip if it's just one swimmer.  Then you select your desired time slot, view the summary of your order, add your information and make the payment via credit card. Make sure the payment has been completed before closing the page.

Question 9

What is the policy for makeup lessons?

Accepted Answer

If there is an extenuating circumstance outside of our control that has to do with the pool we will do our best to accommodate a makeup class at another time, however it is not guaranteed. This includes pool being at capacity, closed for inclement weather, foul pool or any other unforeseen incident.

Question 10

What if I can’t make a lesson?

Accepted Answer

Lesson sets are booked and paid as full sets and cancellations are non-refundable.  If you know you are unable to make it to a class in advance, you may let your instructor know ahead of time, but it is not mandatory.

Question 11

Should I bring anything extra to my child's lessons?

Accepted Answer

Goggles are encouraged if you have them, but no lifejackets or other equipment is required.

Question 12

What type of lessons do you teach?

Accepted Answer

We use a lesson plan designed to work on the fundamental skills first, like breathing and body position, which will get them swimming as soon as possible.  Using play and imagination, we make learning new skills fun and every week is a different adventure.  Every game or activity we practice contributes to the larger goals of getting your child comfortable in the water, swimming in deep water with ease, and safely making it from edge to edge swimming on their front or back (or both!)

Question 13

Are you affiliated with the Lifesaving Society? Will my child receive badges at the end of their lessons?

Accepted Answer

No, we are not affiliated with the Lifesaving Society and children will not receive badges at the end of the lesson.  At Lifestyle, we teach lessons with a progression designed to get your child swimming with their face in and treading water as soon as possible.

Question 14

Can any skill level be taught at any pool?

Accepted Answer

We welcome swimmers of any level and swim ability to all of our facilities! However, the Warman Pool is only 5 meters in length, so we recommend that all swimmers comfortable swimming 10 meters or more at a time lessons with us at a public pool in Saskatoon, so they have more space to learn.

Question 15

Can I enroll more than one child in swimming lessons at a time?

Accepted Answer

If the kids are close in age and skill level, they may be in a semi-private lesson together at the same time.  We recommend that private lessons with kids 6 years old and under take place in Saskatoon, where the public pools have a shallow end.  Warman Pool is about 5 feet deep, and even with crates to assist for height, it is not recommended to have children under 6 years old together in a semi-private lesson in Warman.

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