Programs
Olympic Way Swimming Lessons
Beaurepaire Pool offers fully certified Olympic Way swimming lessons. Within the Olympic Way program, children of all ages will learn the fundamentals of the four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and front crawl. Levels begin at White and become progressively more advanced.
If you do not know the level your child should be placed in, please ask one of our staff members and they will test your child before lessons begin on June 25th.
The first link is the morning lessons and second is night lessons.
Here is the lesson board. if there are any issues with your childs placement please speak to a guard at the pool and we will try to arrange to fix it.
WHITE (Ratio 5:1)
- Jump from side with bubble on, unassisted
- Swim 12 m (1 width) with bubble on, forward swimming arms
- Blow bubbles while swimming with bubble on
- Swim 2 m unassisted (no jump)
- Back float with head assistance
YELLOW (Ratio 6:1)
- Jump in, unassisted
- Demonstrate a front and a back glide
- Swim 12 m unassisted with no bubble, face in water
- Front float and back float, unassisted (5 seconds)
GREEN (Ratio 6:1)
- Push off wall streamline with kick - 6 m
- Swim Front Crawl - 12 m (1 width) with face in water and arms out
- Endurance swim - 24 m continously
- Backstroke kick - 12 m (1 width) with head back and horizintal body position
- Rolling floats (front to back, back to front)
- Retrieve item from bottom of pool
RED (Ratio 7:1)
- Submerged push off into streamline kick
- Front Crawl - 25 m with breathing to the side
- Backstroke kick - 25 m
- Backstroke - 12 m (1 width)
BLUE (Ratio 7:1)
- Push off wall streamline position (back)
- Front crawl - 50 m
- Backstroke - 25 m
- Breaststroke kick - 25 m
BRONZE (Ratio 7:1)
- Front crawl - 50 m
- Backstroke - 50 m
- Breaststroke - 50 m
- Introduction to starts
SILVER(Ratio 7:1)
- Front Crawl - 75m
- Backstroke - 75 m
- Breaststroke - 75 m
- Butterfly kick - 50 m
- Introduction to butterfly arms
- Introduction to flip turns
GOLD (Ratio 7:1)
- Front crawl - 100 m
- Backstroke - 100 m
- Breaststroke - 100 m
- Butterfly - 50 m
MISSION
The Beaurepaire Swim Team is open to all ages and abilities. The swim team provides fun and fitness in a friendly and competitive environment!
Throughout the season, all Beaurepaire swimmers have a chance to compete and be cheered on by their teammates. Competition rules do limit the number of swimmers that may partake from a Club, and the coaches at Beaurepaire strive to include everyone.
There is a limit to how many swimmers may partake in the Time Trials (often called Sections). Each pool is only allowed to field two swimmers per age group and event, and a swimmer may only compete in two individual events plus one relay. The fastest 12 swimmers for each event and age group from all A.L.P.S. clubs will get to compete in the Finals.
SWIM TEAM GROUPINGS
Guppies
This is a new and revamped version of 6 and under swim team. Guppies will meet Monday to Thursday on the grass at 10:15am. They will begin with games on the grass, then proceed to the shallow end of the pool where they will work on their swimming skills for 10-15 minutes then end the practice with a few games. Children between the swimming levels of yellow and green are eligible to participate in guppies. Once your child has passed the green level or can swim 25m on their own (evaluated by a coach) they will be eligible to graduate to the 8 and under swim team. Guppies will have two meets through the summer with neighboring pools.
8 and under
This swim team will practice in lanes 1-3 Monday to Thursday from 10:15-11 and Fridays from 12-12:45. Your child is eligible for 8 and under if they have passed green (or have been evaluated by a coach) and are under the age of 9 on June 25th, 2023. Children in this group are eligible to swim in Wednesday night swim meets.
9-10 age group
This group will practice in lanes 4-6 Monday to Thursday from 10:15-11 and Friday 12-1. Kids are eligible for this age category if they have passed red or have been evaluated by a coach and are under the age of 11 on June 25th, 2023. In this program, kids are encouraged to participate in all Wednesday night swim meets.
11-12 age group
This group will practice in lanes 1-2 Monday to Thursday from 11-11:45 and Friday 12-1. Kids are eligible for this age category if they have passed blue or have been evaluated by a coach and is under the age of 13 on June 25, 2023. In this program, kids are encouraged to participate in all Wednesday night swim meets.
13 and over
This group will practice in lanes 4-6 Monday to Thursday from 11-11:45 and Friday 12-1. This team consists of two age groups, 13-14 and 15+. They practice together, but will swim in their respective age group at competitions.
In this group, everyone is encouraged to swim in Wednesday night swim meets.
PRACTICES
Swimmers practice 5 times a week, scheduled according to age groups.
- 10 & Under Mon to Thurs 10:15 - 11:00
- Friday 11:00 - 12:00
- 11 & Over Mon to Fri 11:00 - 12:00
DIVING
LESSONS
Diving lessons are a great way to have fun and to improve your diving skills at the same time!
It is not a requirement to know a dive when joining the team – our coaches and more experienced divers will help everyone along. The goal is always to have one and all competing and having fun.
DIVING TEAM
The Beaurepaire Diving Team welcomes everyone of all ages and skill levels. Our coaches will find the right level of instruction for each person, depending on individual ability.
Beginning with the basics, each diver will learn proper diving techniques. As a diver progresses, more difficult dives are introduced. Typically, a diver is first taught a proper hurdle, when ready, basic front and back dives are encouraged.
More complex dives are taught when a diver feels ready.
The diving team competes against other A.L.P.S. pools throughout the season, in division meets. At the end of the regular season, semi-finals and finals feature eligible divers from all clubs.
There are three levels of competition:
- Juniors (11 and Under): Should be able to perform 3 different dives.
- Intermediates (Between 12 and 14):Should be able to perform 4 different dives.
- Seniors (15 and Older): Should be able to perform 5 different dives.
PRACTICES
The Beaurepaire Diving Team welcomes everyone of all ages and skill levels. Our coaches will find the right level of instruction for each person, depending on individual ability.
Beginning with the basics, each diver will learn proper diving techniques. As a diver progresses, more difficult dives are introduced. Typically, a diver is first taught a proper hurdle, when ready, basic front and back dives are encouraged.
More complex dives are taught when a diver feels ready.
Our diving team practices take place Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm, (all age categories).
*Please note that if your child plans on competing at Sunday's diving meet, they need to be at practice on Friday to finalize their list of dives. Additional practices may be scheduled depending on pool availability.
Synchronized Swimming
LESSONS
Participants will be introduced to the fundamental sculls, basic figures and various routine components of early synchronized swimming, in addition to other disciplines aimed at improving strength, coordination and flexibility.
SYNCHRO TEAMS
Junior
This team is for girls who are 12 years and younger. Being on a junior team requires a regular time commitment each week plus extra practices around competition time. Participants are expected at all practices and will be required to inform the coach of any absence. Participants will be required to purchase a team bathing suit. The preliminary competition is usually held at the end of July or the very beginning of August while the final competition is usually held around mid August. Sometimes younger girls with advanced synchro skills have been moved up to the senior level. Ideally, there are 6-8 individuals on the team.
At the Junior level, there are also duet and solo competitions. We are allowed one solo and one duet entry in the summer competitions. Of course, an athlete who is on both the team and either the duet or solo will require an additional time commitment.
SYNCHRO TEAMS
Senior
Seniors are 13 years and up. At this level, the swimming is more intricate, elaborate, and complicated. It is physically more demanding and requires about a regular time commitment plus additional practices around competition time. Participants are expected at every practice and will be required to notify the coach of any absence.
The Senior duet and solo will be chosen based on the same criteria. Being part of the team plus a duet or solo requires an additional time commitment on behalf of the swimmer.
WATERPOLO
LESSONS
The Waterpolo program is designed to introduce the swimmer to the basic skills and strategies of waterpolo. Participants will learn the rules of the game along with proper playing techniques.
Swimmers will develop new skills, build up their endurance and further their knowledge of the sport while training for weekly games.
This program includes teamwork, cooperation and decision making with the added bonus of improving fitness levels and swimming strokes.
Elements of water polo including game rules, ball handling, passing, dribbling, and shooting will be covered.
Our Water Polo Teams and Practice time
- 10 years and under Co-ed Team Monday, Thursday 1-1:45
- 12 years and under Co-ed teams Wednesday 1-1:45
- 14 years and under Boys and Girls teams M, Tu, Th, Fr 1-1:45
- 16 years and under Boys and Girls teams M, Tu, Th, Fr 1-1:45
The water polo competes weekly against other A.L.P.S. pools throughout the season. At the end of the regular season, semi-finals and finals feature eligible teams.
LIFESAVING
Junior Lifesaving
Junior lifesaving is offered to members aged 10-12 who are interested in learning the basics about first aid. They learn about pool safety and touch upon the subjects that will be covered in depth in the lifesaving course when they reach the age of 13.
Will be tought during the lesson times as part of the Platinum level
Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross are available to all members 13 and over who are interested in learning everything about first aid. After completion of the course, students will have achieved the first step in becoming a certified lifeguard. They will also have gained valuable knowledge that can be applied in everyday life such as First Aid and CPR.
Sign up will be during the first class held on Tuesday June 29th at 2:30
Leaders
Courses offered to children who are 13 and older (or going into grade 8) and junior leaders are 11-12 (or going into grade 6). The children are taught the basics of leadership skills, are given duties to work at the gate or in the snack shack and to assist with the care of younger members. This group meets on a weekly basis and has events specific to them during the summer including a dinner/breakfast and a sleepover/fun night. Meetings are every Tuesday night at 7:00 for Junior and 8:00 for Senior Leaders
ADULT PROGRAMS
Masters
Masters Swimming lessons offers adults of all ages, from novice to experienced swimmers, a great way to stay in shape and improve their swimming techniques. Enjoy a social team atmosphere while meeting new people with common interests and goals. Whether you're looking to compete, become a more efficient swimmer or simply to stay in shape, our masters program is for you!
Lap Swimming
A lane will be available to anyone wishing to swim laps throughout the day, during free swim periods.
Parents and Tots
Parents & Tots swimming lessons for children 6-24 month old are offered Monday to Thursday. The lesson is intended to get children comfortable in the water through the guidance of an instructor and the support of their parent.
Aqua Fit
The aquafit program offers adult members of all fitness levels a cool, pleasant workout in the water. The group meets Monday through Thursday from 10:15-1:00. Babysitting is offered by the leaders at no cost for members with small children. Come work out, meet some of the members and enjoy some time to yourself.