Swim Ottawa offers three distinct programs called Minnows, Guppies and Whales for those aged 6-11 who might be interested in joining the competitive program when they develop further skills. New swimmers may be required to do a 10 minute evaluation PRIOR to registering. You can attend evaluations at the SJCC pool. Please contact
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and include name, age of swimmer and desired level. We will confirm the evaluation date/time.
Kids Developmental and Pre-Competitive (ages 6-11, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May). These programs take place at the Soloway JCC, Brewer, and Carleton University.
*Sessions fill up fast so please ensure you schedule an evaluation and mail the cheque should you be granted registration acceptance! Mail cheques BEFORE the first practice to Swim Ottawa, PO Box 23100, Ottawa ON K2A 4E2.
Winter Session: Jan - Mar 8
Spring Session: Mar 20 - May 26
*These programs are designed for participants who would like to pusue competitive swimming as they continue to develop. It is NOT geared for participants who are averse to competing in our sessional Pre-comp Fun Meets or have other activity conflicts.
Minnows
Cost $135. Next session to register Mar 20-May 26, 2012. You can register for:
Cost $135. Next session to register Mar 20-May 26, 2012. You can register for:
- Sat 3:30-4:15 pm @ Brewer Pool
*Sat Mar 31 is changed (due ot pool booking) to Sun Apr 1 to Carleton U 9-10 am
(Note: our Sun 9:00-9:45 am @ Carleton U is not offered this session due to pool closures)
Guppies
Cost $195. Next session to register Mar 20-May 26, 2012. You can register for one of the two sessions offered twice per week:
- Tuesday 4:00-4:45 pm @ JCC and REVISED! Sun 8:00-9:00 am @ JCC, OR
- Thursday 4:00-4:45 pm @ JCC and REVISED! Sun 8:00-9:00 am @ JCC
Whales
Cost $220. Next session to register Mar 20-May 26, 2012. You can register for one of the two sessions offered once per week::
- Tuesday 4:45-6:00 pm & REVISED! Sat 4:15-5:15 pm @ Brewer, OR
- Thursday 4:45-6:00 pm & REVISED! Sat 4:15-5:15 pm @ Brewer
*Sat Mar 31 is changed (due ot pool booking) to Sun Apr 1 to Carleton U 9-10 am
*Note: You cannot attend both Tue and Thu in lieu of Sunday practice.
Cancellations: Ontario holidays and JCC Jewish holiday pool closures.
CLICK HERE to register for Pre-comp!* make sure we receive payment before the first practice. New swimmers may need to book an evaluation session
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