The I Can Swim program is a revolutionary swimming program designed for Canadians of all ages and all levels of swimming ability. With a combination of proven instruction techniques and supportive feedback, I Can Swim gives every swimmer the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport of swimming for life. So whether you want to be the next Olympic gold medallist or just swim for fun and fitness, I Can Swim is for you!

Proven teaching methods, personal rewards, and great role models: I Can Swim introduces all participants, including physically and mentally challenged swimmers, to hundreds of proven swimming techniques. In the first stages of the program alone, 54 key swimming skills are developed and are recognized with certificates and badges. Kids are given fun and colourful skills posters that let them track their progress and take pride in their achievements.

The Windsor Aquatic Club's I Can Swim program includes:

Stage 1: Orientation to Water. This is the main stage for establishing a sound basis for orientation to the water and the acquisition of swimming skills.

Stage 2: Skill Development. This stage focuses on the basic movements and coordination needed for swimming skills like arm action, sculling and breathing.

Stage 3: Skill Improvement. Involves improving all four strokes, reaction/rhythm abilities and increasing endurance. More advanced dives and basic turns are also covered.

ICS SWAD: This is a unique program for Swimmers With A Disability.

Click here to view our I Can Swim Stage 1 - 3 SWAD Schedule and Fees

ICS FAST: Skill Refinement. Focuses on the refinement of motor coordination and introduction of speed swimming skills. The focus is on swimming faster and more efficiently. The ICS FAST Stage is a new change over the previous ICS Stage 4 and this program is no longer sessional but for the entire swim season. It is a change encouraged by Sears™ I Can Swim, the sponsor of the program, and is for kids moving up after completing the Stage 3C session. These Stage 3 graduates will have sufficient swim skills to begin concentrating on furthering competitive skills while maintaining more individual instructor support in the water. The program is not a competitive program but encourages participation in local pre-competitive meets such as the SEAL meets. SEAL stands for St. Clair Erie Aquatic League, and this pre-competitive league was set up with local communities in the south western tip of Ontario who all agree to host at least one meet per year if their pools can accommodate a swim meet.

As the ICS FAST swimmers are not part of the Competitive program, their families are not required to volunteer for bingos, but the swimmers are encouraged to participate in the annual Swim-a-thon held each spring. WAC still invites all parents to volunteer during the year. The ICS FAST program offers 3 hours per week over an extended period (38 weeks) in preparation for the move to the Competitive Junior program which is 4 hours per week.

Click here to view our I Can Swim FAST Schedule and Fees

What’s the right level for you?

The Windsor Aquatic Club I Can Swim program now offers four different levels of practice with swimmers being placed according to their skill level. A free single swim evaluation by our coaching staff will ensure that the swimmer is placed in the appropriate level.

The Windsor Aquatic Club Competitive Program offers Junior, Age Group, TAG, Senior and Teen Fitness programs and is designed for swimmers that want to go beyond the recreational level and want to swim competitively.

For additional information regarding our swim programs or other general club inquiries, please call 519-971-7479.

Want to register?

For dates, times and fees please view then print out and complete the following forms and either drop them off at our office or send them by mail to the address below: