Registration Forms for 2023
The Town of Hanna Swimming Pool is no longer offering the Red Cross Swim programs, and have transitioned to offering Swim for Life®. A swim transition chart is available.
Swim for Life® is a comprehensive swim instruction program that focuses on the acquisition and development of fundamental swim strokes and skills for learners of all ages and abilities. Swim for Life® is accessible, flexible, success-oriented and fun. Instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson.
Financial assistance may be available through the Community Youth Fund or KidSport Hanna. Application forms can be found at hanna.ca/forms.
3 Easy Steps
- Choose your class category from the menu.
- Complete the appropriate form including your date and level.
- Submit your payment.
- Watch your email for confirmation.
General Lessons
Lessons are dependent upon minimum registration so all sessions will not necessarily offer all levels. Private lessons may be available during the session dates. Payment methods available include cash, debit, cheque, e-transfer and credit (fees apply).
Financial assistance may be available through the Community Youth Fund or KidSport Hanna. Application forms can be found at hanna.ca/forms.
Junior Lifeguard Camp
This non-certificate program is new and fun! It’s another way for ages 8 to 12 to become more comfortable in the water while learning safety and lifeguarding skills at the same time! The fee for the camp is $95 and will run Mon Jul 3 to Fri Jul 7 at 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Financial assistance may be available through the Community Youth Fund or KidSport Hanna. Application forms can be found at hanna.ca/forms.
Canadian Swim Patrol
Jun 19 to 23 and again Jul 31 to Aug 4
Looking for something to do after Swimmer 6 or something to prepare you for the Bronze Medals? This program is for you!
The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol has three levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. These programs continue to develop participants’ swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society’s Bronze Medal awards. Each level of the Canadian Swim Patrol program has three modules: Water Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition and Rescue.
Financial assistance may be available through the Community Youth Fund or KidSport Hanna. Application forms can be found at hanna.ca/forms.
Standard First Aid
Jun 3 & 4: Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, environmental injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification.
This course is a prerequisite for Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard Pool.
Registration for The Bronze ‘s
Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill, and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts.
Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sports. Bronze Star can be taken optionally to prepare candidates for Bronze Medallion.
If you want to work as a lifeguard or instructor at the Town of Hanna Swimming Pool in the future, this course is for you!
Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.
Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
If you want to work as a lifeguard or instructor at the Town of Hanna Swimming Pool in the future, this course is for you!
Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.
Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
If you want to work as a lifeguard or instructor at the Town of Hanna Swimming Pool in the future, this course is for you!
2023 Swim Instructor Course
Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.
If you are wanting to work at the Town of Hanna Swimming Pool in the future as an instructor, this is the course for you!
2023 Registration for National Lifeguard (Pool)
Recognized as the standard for lifeguards in Canada, National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.
The primary role of the National Lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. The National Lifeguard certification prepares lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics.
If you are wanting to work at the Town of Hanna Swimming Pool in the future, this is the course for you!
2023 Registration for Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner
Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs. The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares instructors to apply Level I leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach lifesaving and water rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness.
Certification in Alberta and Northwest Territories includes CPR Instructor certification. This certification is the prerequisite for other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications. This course is great for any instructors who want to increase their knowledge, add to their resume and work towards more advanced leadership certifications.