Swimming lessons

Taught by qualified instructors trained in supervision and safety, the Swim for Life program is structured in motivating modules, ensuring progressive learning between each level.

To view the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life swimming continuum, click HERE.

*Please note that the following levels are not currently offered: parent-child 1 (4-12 months) and parent-child 2 (12-24 months).

We invite you to consult the table below, to learn more about the swimming courses offered and their respective prerequisites.

Course descriptions

Course schedule (winter 2025): January 7 to March 13, 2025 (10 weeks)

Aquaforme

For Monday courses, the session will start on January 13. The amount to be paid will therefore be adjusted at the time of registration.

• Monday: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
• Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Aquaprofond

• Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Aquasanté

• Tuesday: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

Forme physique

• Thursday: 7:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.

Combo aquaforme-aquaprofond

• Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.

Consult the description of the training offered by the Société de sauvetage.

This fall, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion is once again offering free training to become a lifeguard or instructor, as part of the unveiling of the Plan d'action pour valoriser la pratique d'activités physiques, sportives et récréatives au Québec 2022-2027.

Winter 2025

Combined bronze medal and bronze cross

• Online registration, from December 9 at 6 p.m. (residents) and December 11 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
• Course duration: 32 h + internships
• From January 4
• Free for residents and non-residents, through the Programme d'aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveurs et des moniteurs aquatiques of the Ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air.
• Prerequisites: Must be 13 years of age on the date of the bronze medal examination (January 24, 2025)

National lifeguard

• Online registration, from December 9 at 6 p.m. (residents) and December 11 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
• Course duration :
  - 40 hours for the pool option (excluding final exam)
  - 20 hours for other options (if candidate holds National Lifeguard certification - Pool)
• From January 24 to March 21
• Free for residents and non-residents, through the Programme d'aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveurs et des moniteurs aquatiques of the Ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air.
• Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the final exam, hold the Bronze Cross certification and hold the First Aid - General/DEA or Aquatic Emergency Care/DEA certification.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be between 7 and 12 years of age
• Be able to move without a floating object over a distance of 25 meters
• Be comfortable in the water to learn crawl and backstroke swimming techniques.
• Ability to go into the deep end

Contact info@lescitadinsnatation.com to book an appointment for a free evaluation by the coaches or see the organization website.

• The swimming cap is mandatory for all.
• Footwear (including sandals) worn on the outside is not permitted in the changing rooms or on the pool deck. A room is available at the entrance of the building for users to leave outside footwear before entering the changing rooms.
• For safety reasons, children under 6 years of age and those carrying a floating device must be accompanied by a responsible person in the water.

For more information, please contact the Recreation and Culture Department on weekdays at 450-455-3371, option 4, or call 514 477-7000, poste 1962. (evenings and weekends).

PLEASE NOTE

It is important to choose the right level when registering.

In-water evaluation is strongly recommended. To this end, we offer time slots a few weeks before the registration period for the upcoming session. During the open swim sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, depending on the pool's attendance, it is possible to ask the lifeguards for an assessment of the appropriate skill level.

Submit a refund request

For a refund request or credit rating, complete the refund or transfer request form (in French) and send it by email to the Recreation and Culture Department. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals unless a medical certificate is provided.

For refund requests by cheque:

• If the request is sent prior to the start of the event, an administration fee of 10% or $10 (whichever is greater) will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
• If the request is sent after the event has begun, the amount of services rendered must be added to the previous calculation on a pro-rata basis from the date of receipt of the form.

For credit notes, the amount to be credited will be calculated on a pro rata basis for services rendered from the date of receipt of the form.

In the event of cancellation by the City, a credit will be issued to the account in proportion to the service not received.

Course retake

In the event of absence, please note that there are no retakes. The City does not offer private lessons. All courses are fully booked, and as the City must respect the Lifesaving Society's ratio of swimmers to instructors, it is impossible to change days or times. Thank you for your understanding.