Junior Blues: Caregiver and Tot Swimming

Please note that Caregiver and Tot level progressions are based on age. 

Children who are 3 years old can progress into a Preschool program. Please refer to the Level Assessment Tool or your Report Card for next-level recommendations.

As swimmers progress through the program, each level builds on the skills learned in the previous one. To successfully complete a level and advance, swimmers must demonstrate all required skills and meet the performance criteria for each skill on three separate occasions.

Learning and mastering new skills takes time. On average, it takes approximately 10 hours of practice to develop proficiency in a skill, so it is important not to expect completion of an entire level in a single session.

If a swimmer has not yet completed all required skills, they are encouraged to register for the same level again. Repeating a level provides valuable opportunities to strengthen and refine skills until they are ready to progress confidently to the next stage. Our instructors will ensure the students are being challenged and work towards new goals every session. 

Every child develops physical skills at their own pace. We encourage families to celebrate the successes achieved during each set of lessons and recognize that repeating a level is a positive step in the learning process. The skills developed at each level serve as the foundation for future success and help swimmers build confidence, competence, and safety in the water.

• Children must shower and should use the washrooms and blow their nose before the start of class.
• Participants should meet their instructor on the deck near the pool.
• Health regulations prohibit street shoes, food, glass containers, and drink on the pool deck.
• Junior Blues Aquatics progress cards and stickers are included. 
• During the designated parent conference week, classes will end 5 minutes early to give parents the opportunity to speak with the instructors about their child’s progress. Please give your instructor your past Junior Blues Aquatics Progress Booklet during this time.
• Watch for posted signs about photo week and other important dates!

• Swimming classes are held in the Teach pool, and the Benson (25 yds) pool. Please check your program's registration page and your registration confirmation before your class.
• At the Athletic Centre, in order to enter through the main doors, you must have a GREEN facility access pass. 
• Please ensure that you leave enough time before the start of class to pick up your pass on the first day if you would like to enter through the main turnstiles.
• All Aquatics programs and participants at Athletic Centre: Remember that if you leave the premises for any reason and wish to re-enter through the main turnstiles you will need to show your green access pass every time. 
• Again, please ensure that you leave sufficient time to anticipate lineups at the Main Office if you require a replacement pass.

• Bathing suit and towel.
• Long hair should be tied back.
• Goggles are permitted but not required.
• Children who are not toilet trained need to be wearing a swim diaper to prevent any solid matter from entering the pool. Please inform the instructor immediately if your child does have an accident in the pool.
• Children who are cold in the water may wear a thermal bathing suit or tightly-fitted undershirt to help stay warm.
• No outdoor shoes are permitted on deck.
• Please bring back your past Junior Blues Aquatics Progress Booklet for your first or mid-term class.

Caregiver and Tot Swim: up to10 children & caregivers: 1 Instructor

• The swimming pool location for your child's lesson (25 yds or Teach Pool) is indicated on your receipt.
• Children five and under may use either changing room with adult supervision.
• Children six and over must use gender-specific changerooms matching a person's gender identity or privacy change rooms.
• All children under 12 must be supervised by adults in change rooms.
• The family/universal change room is located across from the 50m Varsity Pool office. 
• We also have a gender-neutral change stall located outside the 25 yd/Benson pool
• Washrooms at the 25yd Pool could also be used as change spaces.
• Changing on the pool deck or the hallways is strictly prohibited.

There are no make ups or prorating for any classes not attended. If your child missed class for a medical reason a refund for missed classes will be available. A medical note is required. Notes must be received within two weeks of the date of illness.