Sears I Can Swim!
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Since our beginning in 1953, Sears has always believed in giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment is focused on helping young Canadians reach their full potential by supporting local initiatives that contribute positively to their development. Recognizing that physical activity and family interaction plays a significant role in a child's growth and development, Sears has teamed up with I CAN SWIM Inc., Swimming/Natation Canada and its provincial sections, to provide the I CAN SWIM program. For people of all ages and levels, this program teaches the essential skills at a pace that's right for everyone - even future Olympians!
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Sears I Can Swim is proud to call Talisman Centre home! Talisman Centre is one of the largest sport and wellness facilities in all of Canada. It's more than a gym - way more! What other gym has
• Five full-sized gymnasiums
• 25,000 square feet of cardio and weight training space
• Four Olympic-sized pools
• An Olympic calibre dive tank
• A steam room
• Two running tracks
• Professional Personal Trainers on-staff
and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Check it out online at MoreThanAGym.com.
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Swim Educators Inc. is a non profit organization managed by Lindsay Park Sports Society and Swimming / Natation Canada. SEARS Canada is the title sponsor for the I Can Swim program and provide financial support for product development and program marketing.
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Swimming Canada serves as the national governing body of competitive swimming. Swimming Canada’s vision of Swimming to Win; Winning for Life! reflects the lifelong attributes of the sport. The federation comprises 75,000 members and 400 swim clubs across the country. Canadians are global leaders in high performance swimming and development for both able-bodied swimmers and swimmers with a disability. Swimming is recognized as one of the most celebrated and successful Canadian summer Olympic sports.
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HIGH FIVE® is Canada's only comprehensive quality standard for organizations providing recreation and sport programs to children aged 6 to 12. It is a framework committed to assisting children along the path of healthy child development by ensuring that recreation and sport practitioners develop a high level of knowledge and expertise in child development, helping parents to make informed choices, and providing practitioners with the tools for enhancing and maintaining a high level of program quality.
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The Canadian Swimming and Teachers Association provides countless resources to coaches and teachers across the country. They are dedicated to improving the quality of swimming instruction in Canada, and provide the necessary tools to accomplish that goal.