Aquatics

Drop-in Swimming

Get those laps in and choose from a variety of diverse and inclusive programming, including women-only, trans pool hours and Springboard diving hours!

Learn all about Drop-in Swimming here

Aquatics Instruction

Our aquatics instruction courses will take you from a basic level of swimming strokes through to intermediate proficiency, stroke mechanics and beyond!

Learn all about Aquatics Instruction here

Certifications and Courses

Sport & Rec provides many Certification courses and workshops for U of T students, Staff and community members. Get certified in First Aid, Aquatic Leadership (Bronze and Lifeguard courses) and much more!

LEARN MORE ABOUT UPCOMING COURSES HERE

Current drop-in aquatic programs include:

Fall 2023 programs include: 

• Drop-in Lane Swim
• Drop-in Women-Only Swim
• Drop-in Trans Pool Hours
• Drop-in Open Swim
• Drop-in Diving
• Drop-in Fun Swim
• Swim to Survive
• Family Swim to Survive

• Absolute Beginner Level I

• Absolute Beginner Level I Women-Only

• Basic Swim Level II

• Basic Swim Level II Women-Only

• Intermediate Swim Level III

• Intermediate Swim Level III Women-Only

• Stroke Mechanics Level IV

• Stroke Mechanics Level IV Women-Only

• Swim Training Level V

• Springboard Diving

• Learn-to-Swim Beginner (Levels 1&2)

• Learn-to-Swim Women-Only Beginner (Levels1&2)

• Learn-to-Swim Intermediate (Levels 3&4)

• Learn-to-Swim Women-Only Intermediate (Levels 3&4)

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (full and recertification)
• CPR-C
• Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
• Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard (full and recertification)
• Airway Management
• LSS Instructor courses (First Aid, Swim, Lifesaving)