Where: Harry Jerome Rec Centre

When: Saturday Dec 18 9:00 a-5:00p
Cost: $181.82 (with HST)
To register call 604-987-PLAY

Where: Harry Jerome Rec Centre
When: Saturday March 19 9:00a-5:00p
Cost:$181.82 (with HST)
To register call 604-987-PLAY

The 8 hour SEARS I Can Swim Upgrade course is designed as an in-service that provides candidates the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, deliver and facilitate SEARS I Can Swim lessons in accordance with the standards of NCCP and SEARS I Can Swim. Candidates already come with a background in teaching swimming lessons.


Course Outcomes:
Sears I Can Swim Teacher Certification
Membership with CSCTA - Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association

Prerequisites:
Lifesaving Society Instructor or
Current Red Cross Safety Instructor or
NCCP Level 1 Swimming Certification / Skills Coach or
YMCA Instructor

We are actively searching for two Aquatic Team Leaders who have serious passion for Aquatics and Sport Excellence. As members of the Aquatics department, you will provide leadership to the Lifeguard Team, assess the functionality of the current operations, identify opportunities and develop and execute plans to evolve and enhance the overall Aquatic experience for all stakeholders involved... to read more visit www.talismancentre.com/career/

Headquarters is running a Teacher Course Conductor course October 1-3 at the Kinsmen Centre in Edmonton AB.

Successful completion of the Sears I Can Swim Teacher Course Conductor Course includes first-year $30 membership fee to the Canadian Swim Coaches & Teachers Association, and High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Train-the-Trainer Certification (a program that costs $550 - $750 when taken alone). Certified Teacher Course Conductors can teach Sears I Can Swim Upgrade Courses and Full Teacher Courses across Canada!

Course Location: Kinsmen Sports Centre, Edmonton AB
Course Teacher: Jen Bowman
Course Dates: October 1-3, 2010
Course Times: 9:00am-5:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Course Cost: $440 plus GST

All interested course candidates can contact headquarters to fill out the TCC Application Form. All applications will be reviewed before acceptance is granted. Please attach a copy of your awards and certifications.

Recommended pre-requisites include WSI IT, LSI IT, Skills Coach IT, and/or High Five Train-the-Trainer. Any additional facilitation and teaching experience will also be taken into consideration. All candidates must be Sears I Can Swim Certified.

Application forms can be sent back via email (info@searsicanswim.com) or via fax (403 537 6792).

Please do not hesitate to contact Tanys Richter at Sears I Can Swim headquarters with any questions you may have!


Tanys Richter
Director - Swim Educators

Phone: (403) 355 1267
e-mail: info@searsicanswim.com
Toll Free: 1 877 633 7946      Fax: (403) 537 6792
http://www.searsicanswim.com/

Registration and hotel information is now available for the 2010 National Coaches Conference taking place in Whistler, BC this September.

The full schedule will be available shortly as we are just finalizing a few of the topics / speakers. Currently confirmed speakers include Dirk Lange, German Swimming Head Coach; Sean Hutchison, Fullerton Aquatic High Performance Centre; Pierre Lafontaine, CEO and National Head Coach, Swimming Canada; Ken McKinnon, National Junior Coach, Swimming Canada; Randy Bennett, Victoria Academy of Swimming; Tom Johnson, Vancouver National Swim Centre; Lance Cansdale, Halifax Trojans Swim Club; Steve Price, Edmonton Keyano Swim Club; Alan Swanston, Newmarket Stingrays; Dr. Allan Wrigley, Biomechanist, Canadian Sport Centre; Eugene Liang, Canadian Sport Centre and many more!!!


The weekend offers both an Age Group and National / International Stream (Friday through Sunday) along with a Grassroots stream (Saturday and Sunday). The conference sessions begin on Friday September 10, 2010 at approx 8:00am and will end around 2:00pm on Sunday September 12, 2010.


September 9-12, 2010, Team Aquatic Supplies CSCTA National Conference, Whistler, B.C.

Full Schedule will be available shortly.

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Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Chris Hindmarch-Watson. I look forward to seeing you all in Whistler!!!

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Les informations concernant l'enregistrement et les hotels pour la Conférence National d'Entraîneurs prenant place à Whistler en Septembre sont maintenant disponible.

L'horaire complète des conferences sera disponible très bientôt. Nous avons reçu la confirmation des conférenciers suivant:Dirk Lange, Entraîneur-chef pour l'Allemagne; Sean Hutchison, Centre de haute performance de Fullerton, USA; Pierre Lafontaine, PDG et Entraîneur-chef de Natation Canada; Ken McKinnon, Entraîneur de l'équipe Junior Canadienne; Randy Bennett, Académie de natation de Victoria; Tom Johnson, Centre National de Vancouver; Lance Cansdale, Halifax Trojans Swim Club; Steve Price Edmonton Keyano Swim Club; Alan Swanston, Newmarket Stingrays; Dr. Allan Wrigley,Bioméchanicien, Centre du Sport Canadien; Eugene Liang, Centre du sport Canadien et plusiers autres.

Cette fin de semaine offre un volet de conférences pour les entraîneurs groupe d'âge et un volet pour les entraîneurs de niveau Nationale/Internationale (Vendredi à Dimanche) et offre aussi un volet pour les entraîneurs bouts de chous (Samedi et Dimanche). Les sessions débutent Vendredi le 10 Septembre, 2010 à 8 heures et se termineront Dimanche le 12 Septembre vers 14 heures.

9-12 Septembre, 2010, La Conférence National de l'ACEIN.

Information pour les hotels

L'horaire complète sera disponible très bientôt.

Si vous avez des questions veuillez Chris Hindmarch-Watson contacter. On se vera à Whistler

The course follows an in-service style presentation, to introduce candidates to the Sears I Can Swim program. Candidates are expected to be active and knowledgeable teachers/coaches. Proof of certifications must be provided at registration. At the end of this course a co-teach and evaluation must be done to complete the certification.

The next On-Line Upgrade Certification Course will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 and Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 5:00-7:00pm Mountain Time (Calgary Time). The course cost is $170.00 plus GST. The registration deadline is Monday July 5, 2010. If there is great demand for a different date or time, the course can be accommodated.

The course will run over the 2 evenings via conference call (access to telephone required) and an interactive website slideshow (access to internet required), and requires homework assignments to be completed on the candidate’s part in between the two sessions. Candidates must participate in both sessions.

The course pre-requisites are Bronze Cross and one of the following recognized Teaching Certification Courses: Red Cross WSI, LSI, YMCA Swim Instructor and/or Skills Coach. A copy of the pre-requisites must be submitted to headquarters before the course start date.
A series of emails with detailed course information will be sent out to all candidates in the week before the course. Payment of $170.00 is required before course materials can be sent out. You can call Sears I Can Swim Headquarters toll free to pay via Visa or MasterCard. To register for this course, or for any questions and further course information please inquire through Headquarters at info@searsicanswim.com or 1-877-633-7946.

It is with great excitement that I announce the launch of the new Sears I Can Swim Online Store! Providers will now have the ability to pay directly online when they purchase materials. Check it out www.searsicanswim.com/store

The criteria for Provider of The Month for the Fall Session was based on any provider that has increased their number of swimmers for the fall session compared to Fall 2008.

This sessions winner is the Moose Jaw Flying Fins Swim Club!


The MJFF have increased their number of swimmers this session compared to Fall 2008! Congratulations.

The MJFF have been a Sears I Can Swim Provider for 5 years!



Keep up the hard work and thank you for supporting Sears I Can Swim. Look forward to the next Provider of The Month- Winter Session!



For more information about the Moose Jaw Flying Fins please go to their website, http://mjkff.sasktelwebsite.net/

The CSCTA has increased the cost of the 'T' Membership from $25.00 to $30.00. Please make note this will increase the cost of teacher renewals and the cost of certification materials.
Please contact Sears I Can Swim headquarters if you have any questions.

info@searsicanswim.com
1-877-633-7946

It is with great excitement to announce that The Calgary Patriots have won the inaugural 2009-2010 Partner Renewal Incentive. Their Partner Renewal Agreement was returned before October 1, 2009 and the club was entered into a draw.
For the younger children, the Calgary P-Too Learn-to-Swim association offers a unique adaptation of the award winning Calgary-based Sears I Can Swim Program. Their program incorporates all aspects of the Sears I Can Swim Program along with many pre-competitive elements, making it a perfect first step to either recreational or competitive swimming.

The P-Too program differs from other learn-to-swim programs because the primary focus is on stroke development. From the very first lesson, coaches work to maximize the time a child actually spends swimming. Small class sizes also allow both group coaching, and one on one instruction. Another advantage to P-Too is that there are only two sessions per year, with most children staying all year. As a result, children stay with the same coach and classmates for most or all of the year. This continuity increases the speed at which children learn; it also adds to their enjoyment because they are able to make friends in their classes.
P-Too has been a provider of Sears I Can Swim since 2002 and Headquarters wants to recognize the providers that have been working hard and continuously supporting the program.
Congratulations!