Swimming lessons
Children, teens and adults can register for swimming lessons offered by the City with the goal of learning the swimming skills needed to safely enjoy the water.
Fall 2024 Session
The ''Société de sauvetage'' ''Nager pour la vie'' program replaces Red Cross swimming lessons. It teaches children, teens and adults the swimming skills needed to enjoy the water safely. See the Swimming classes for children and adults tab for full details.
An in-water evaluation to determine your child's level is strongly recommended.
To this end, we are offering two time slots for this evaluation, if you are unsure of the level at which to register your child:
- August 17 and 18, 1 to 2 p.m.
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste et Sainte-Madeleine* pool
* It's best to go to the Sainte-Madeleine pool for beginner swim tests (shallow water).
There will be no group transfers after the start of the session.
Registration
Registration is done online on the registration platform. It is important to create an account at least 48 hours before the opening date of registration, if you have not already done so. To create an account and to register, residents must have a valid citizen card. Registration by phone is also possible for people who do not have access to a computer (450-455-3371, option 4).
Registration dates
- Vaudreuil-Dorion residents: starting September 3, 6 p.m.
- For all: starting September 5, 9 a.m.
The fall session will run from September 21 to December 8, 2024 for weekend courses (11 weeks) and from September 16 to December 5, 2024 for weekday courses (12 weeks).
Procedure for online registration (in French)
Procedure for creating an account on the registration platform (in French)
Swimming classes for children and adults
Taught by qualified instructors trained in supervision and safety, the Swim for Life program is structured in motivating modules, ensuring progressive learning between each level.
To view the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life swimming continuum, click HERE.
*Please note that the following levels are not currently offered: parent-child 1 (4-12 months) and parent-child 2 (12-24 months).
We invite you to consult the table below, to learn more about the swimming courses offered and their respective prerequisites.
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PARENT-CHILD AND PRESCHOOL Designed for children ages 2 to 5
Class length: 30 minutes Cost: $77 (residents) | $132 (non-residents)
A parent must accompany the child up to and including the Preschool 3 level.
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NAGEUR Designed for children 6 years and older
Nageur 1 et 2
Nageur 3 à 6
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JEUNE SAUVETEUR Designed for children ages 8 to 14
Class length: 55 minutes Cost: $80 (residents) | $120 (non-residents)
Friday evenings
Are you ready to go beyond learning to swim? Would you like to develop your leadership skills, self-confidence, judgment, team spirit and physical fitness? Becoming a Junior Lifeguard will not only allow you to improve your swimming techniques, but also to acquire the basic lifesaving and first-aid skills needed to pass Bronze level courses.
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NAGEUR ADO Designed for teenagers (ages 10 to 16)
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NAGEUR ADULT Designed for adults (16 years and older)
Class length: 40 minutes
Cost for classes from Monday to Thursday (12 weeks): $96 (residents), $84 (55+) | $156 (non-residents), $144 (55+)
Schedule (Monday to Thursday) - Fall 2024
Cost for classes from Friday to Sunday (11 weeks): $88 (residents), $77 (55+) | $143 (non-residents), $132 (55+)
Schedule (Friday to Sunday) - Fall 2024
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FITNESS - SWIMMING Class length: 40 minutes
Cost for classes from Monday to Thursday (12 weeks): $96 (residents), $84 (55+) | $156 (non-residents), $144 (55+)
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Aquatic fitness classes
Course schedule (fall 2024): September 16 to December 5, 2024 (12 weeks)
Aquaforme
- Mondays: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
- Thursdays: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
Morning schedule (8 weeks, starting September 9):
- Mondays: 8:35 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
- Fridays: 8:35 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Aquaprofond
- Tuesdays: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
- Thursdays: 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
Aquasanté
- Tuesdays: 6 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
Forme physique
- Thursdays: 7:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
Combo aquaforme-aquaprofond
- Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
Water safety and rescue training
Consult the description of the training offered by the Société de sauvetage.
This fall, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion is once again offering free training to become a lifeguard or instructor, as part of the unveiling of the Plan d'action pour valoriser la pratique d'activités physiques, sportives et récréatives au Québec 2022-2027.
Fall 2024
Swim Instructor
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Online registration, starting September 3 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 5 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
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Course duration: 32 h + internships
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Starting September 6
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Free for residents and non-residents, through the Programme d'aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveurs et des moniteurs aquatiques of the Ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air.
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Fees :
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Prerequisites: Must be 15 years of age before the last day of the Swimming Instructor course and hold a Bronze Cross certificate (or higher).
| Class | Date | Time |
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| Class 1 | Friday, September 6 | 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 2 | Saturday, September 7 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Class 3 | Sunday, September 8 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Class 4 | Sunday, September 15 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Class 5 | Friday, September 20 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Class 6 | Friday, September 27 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Bronze Cross
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Online registration, starting September 3 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 5 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
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Course length: 20 h + exam
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Fridays, from September 13 to November 29
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Free for residents and non-residents, through the Programme d'aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveurs et des moniteurs aquatiques of the Ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air.
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Fees :
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Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion certification
| Class | Date | Time |
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| Class 1 | Friday, September 13 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 2 | Friday, September 20 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 3 | Friday, September 27 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 4 | Friday, October 4 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Internship during free swim | Week of October 7 to 11 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 5 | Friday, October 18 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 6 | Friday, October 25 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 7 | Friday, November 1 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 8 | Friday, November 8 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 9 | Friday, November 15 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Class 10 | Friday, November 22 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
| Exam | Friday, November 29 | 6:15 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. |
Standard First Aid/AED
- Online registration, starting September 3 at 6 p.m. (residents) and September 5 at 9 a.m. (non-residents)
- Course length: 16 h
- December 7 and 8, 2024
- Free for residents and non-residents, through the Programme d'aide financière pour la gratuité de la formation des surveillants-sauveurs et des moniteurs aquatiques of the Ministère du Sport, du Loisir et du Plein air.
Les Citadins swim club
Eligibility criteria
- Must be between 7 and 12 years of age
- Be able to move without a floating object over a distance of 25 meters
- Be comfortable in the water to learn crawl and backstroke swimming techniques.
- Ability to go into the deep end
Contact info@lescitadinsnatation.com to book an appointment for a free evaluation by the coaches or see the organization website.
Information
- The swimming cap is mandatory for all.
- Footwear (including sandals) worn on the outside is not permitted in the changing rooms or on the pool deck. A room is available at the entrance of the building for users to leave outside footwear before entering the changing rooms.
- For safety reasons, children under 6 years of age and those carrying a floating device must be accompanied by a responsible person in the water.
For more information, please contact the Recreation and Culture Department on weekdays at 450-455-3371, option 4, or call 514 477-7000, poste 1962. (evenings and weekends).
Cancellation and refund
PLEASE NOTE
It is important to choose the right level when registering.
In-water evaluation is strongly recommended. To this end, we offer time slots a few weeks before the registration period for the upcoming session. During the open swim sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, depending on the pool's attendance, it is possible to ask the lifeguards for an assessment of the appropriate skill level.
Submit a refund request
For a refund request or credit rating, complete the refund or transfer request form (in French) and send it by email to the Recreation and Culture Department. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals unless a medical certificate is provided.
For refund requests by cheque:
- If the request is sent prior to the start of the event, an administration fee of 10% or $10 (whichever is greater) will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
- If the request is sent after the event has begun, the amount of services rendered must be added to the previous calculation on a pro-rata basis from the date of receipt of the form.
For credit notes, the amount to be credited will be calculated on a pro rata basis for services rendered from the date of receipt of the form.
In the event of cancellation by the City, a credit will be issued to the account in proportion to the service not received.
Course retake
In the event of absence, please note that there are no retakes. The City does not offer private lessons. All courses are fully booked, and as the City must respect the Lifesaving Society's ratio of swimmers to instructors, it is impossible to change days or times. Thank you for your understanding.