Swimming is an excellent form of exercise that keeps the heart and lungs healthy, improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina, and most important of all – Swimming Saves Lives.

Kamloops has more than 100 lakes or rivers within a one-hour drive which are ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or water activities. Students coming to TRU want to enjoy these outdoor activities, but many do not know how to swim and are the risk of drowning.

To reduce such fatalities, the TRUSU Services Committee has partnered with the Canada Games Aquatic Centre to offer Swim lessons to students at TRU and teach this important life skill so that they can enjoy life in Canada.

September Session Outline:

The September Learn-to-Swim Session will be a 5-weeks long (10-lessons) program and will cover the basics of swimming and pool safety protocols. The September session runs from September 12 – October 12, 2023. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and happen twice each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students can chose from either an 11:00AM start time or an 11:30 start time. Swimming Lessons will be provided at the Canada Games Aquatics Centre within the Tournament Capital Centre

There are two cohorts available to students with a max capacity of 6 participants in each cohort. Each participant can register in one cohort only. Complete schedule for each cohort is listed below. 

Note that participants need to attend all 10 lessons to have a complete Learn to Swim experience. Please do not register if you cannot attend all the lessons. 

Registration and Fees: 

Registration cost is $10 per participant and is done on a first-come-first serve basis. Registrations will close once both cohorts have reached their maximum capacity. Participants will be responsible for arranging their own swimming gear. No refunds.

So don’t miss your chance and register today!