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Swimming Lessons
Did you know?
It's possible to get a free evaluation from the Aquatic Supervisor at the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex (DASC) to determine which level of swimming lesson to register for.
This is especially beneficial for people who are not currently taking swimming lessons with the City of Dorval!
For an evaluation
Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex
1295 Dawson Avenue
Dorval, Quebec H9S 1Y3
- Saturday, between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Telephone: 514 633-4205
2026
Aquatic schedule grid
Courses
Swimming Lessons
Aquadapt
Registration code: AQ1009
For ages: 2 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: One-on-one course for a person with a disability. Personalized lessons according to the skill, strengths, and weaknesses of the swimmer to foster their progress.
Prerequisites: Able to go in the water on their own
Participation capacity: 1 participant per class
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Swimming Lessons
Adults
Registration code: AQ3001
For ages: 16 and over (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Beginner
Description: This course is designed for adults with little or no swimming experience, this course helps participants overcome fear and develop comfort and confidence in the water while learning basic swimming skills.
Prerequisites: Unable to swim, but able to go in the water on their own.
Skills to be developed:
- Develop water confidence.
- Learn floating.
- Learn breath control.
- Learn basic strokes like front crawl and backstroke.
- Learn movement techniques to build confidence and comfort in the water at your own pace.
- Learn essential water safety skills.
Participation capacity: 6 participants per class
Intermediate
Description: This course is for adults who can swim but want to improve technique and endurance.
Prerequisites: Be comfortable in the shallow end of the pool
Skills to be developed:
- Develop efficiency in front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke.
- Refine breathing techniques and build stamina for longer swims.
- Learn basic turns, deep-water confidence, and drills to enhance stroke coordination and overall swimming ability.
Participation capacity: 6 participants per class
Advanced
Description: This course is designed for confident swimmers looking to refine strokes, increase endurance, and master advanced techniques. Ideal for those preparing for fitness swimming, triathlons, or open water swimming. Sessions include interval training and individualized stroke correction.
Prerequisites: Able to swim a minimum of 50 metres.
Skills to be developed:
- Stroke efficiency and racing turns
- Pace control, and endurance training
Participation capacity: 6 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Artistic Swimming
Registration code: AQ5002
For ages: 7 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: Discover the elegance and athleticism of artistic swimming! No prior experience needed, this course is designed for beginners and combines fitness, fun, and creativity in a supportive, water-based environment.
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 25 metres and thread water for 3 minutes without assistance of a personal flotation device.
Skills to be developed:
- Learn fundamental sculling techniques.
- Learn basic figures and teamwork-based routines while improving breath control, flexibility, and coordination.
Participation capacity: 10 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Parent and Tot 1 (5 to 15 months)
Registration code: AQ1012
Description: A fun and guided aquatic session where parents and children gain comfort and confidence in the water under the care of a qualified instructor. Children are introduced to the joy of the water, while parents learn safe and engaging ways to swim with their child.
For ages: 5 to 15 months (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Prerequisites: None
Skills to be developed:
- Learn pool safety, education and awareness
- Entering and exiting the water
- Breath control
- Floating and surface support
- Movement through the water
Participation capacity: 8 pairs of parent and child per class
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Swimming Lessons
Parent and Tot 2 (16 to 30 months)
Registration code: AQ1008
For ages: 16 to 30 months (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: A fun and guided aquatic session where parents and children gain comfort and confidence in the water under the care of a qualified instructor. Children are introduced to the joy of the water, while parents learn safe and engaging ways to swim with their child.
Prerequisites: None
Skills to be developed:
- Learn pool safety, education and awareness
- Entering and exiting the water
- Breath control
- Floating and surface support
- Movement through the water
Participation capacity: 8 pairs of parent and child per class
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Swimming Lessons
Diving
Registration code: AQ5001
For ages: 7 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: This course covers fundamental diving techniques, from basic standing dives to proper takeoff, entry, and body control with an emphasis on safety, balance, and coordination. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence on the diving board.
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim a full lap of the pool (25 metres). Also, must be able to jump off the diving board and swim unassisted to the side of the pool.
Skills to be developed:
- Front dives
- Tuck dives
Participation capacity: 10 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
White
Introduction to Water
Registration code: AQ1001
For ages: 2 to 7 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: An aquatic session designed for beginners with little to no experience in the water. The focus is made on water safety, comfort, and basic movement in shallow water.
Prerequisites: Must be able to go in the water on their own.
Skills to be developed:
- Entering and exiting the water safely without assistance.
- Blowing bubbles and putting the face in the water.
- Assisted floating on front and back.
- Swim 12 metres with a flotation aid and 2 metres unassisted, face in the water.
- Jump from the side of the pool with a bubble on, unassisted.
Participation capacity: 5 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Yellow
Fundamental Skills
Registration code: AQ1014
For ages: 3 to 8 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: An aquatic session that builds on water confidence and introduces basic swimming skills.
Prerequisites: Passed the White level
Skills to be developed:
- Unassisted front and back floating.
- Demonstrate a front and back glide from the wall.
- Swim 12 metres unassisted, face in the water.
- Jump from the side of the pool, unassisted.
- Thread water for 10 seconds.
Participation capacity: 5 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Green
Developing Propulsion
Registration code: AQ1003
For ages: 4 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: An aquatic session that focuses on developing independent swimming ability and coordination.
Prerequisites: Passed the Yellow level
Skills to be developed:
- Push off the wall with streamline and kick (6 metres)
- Swim front crawl for 12 metres with proper body positioning
- Swim 25 metres continuously
- Backstroke kick for 12 metres with proper body positioning
- Rolling floats, front to back and back to front
- Thread water for 30 seconds
Participation capacity: 5 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Red
Stroke Development
Registration code: AQ1015
For ages: 5 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: Introduction to more structured stroke techniques and endurance.
Prerequisites: Passed the Green level
Skills to be developed:
- Submerged push-off into front streamline kick
- Swim 25 metres of front crawl with proper body positioning and breath timing
- Backstroke kick for 25 metres with proper body positioning
- Backstroke swim for 12 metres with proper body positioning
- Retrieve an object at the bottom of the pool
- Introduction to stationary egg-beater
Participation capacity: 6 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Blue
Stroke Refinement
Registration code: AQ1004
For ages: 6 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: Refining strokes for efficiency and endurance.
Prerequisites: Passed the Red level
Skills to be developed:
- Submerged push off into front streamline kick
- Push off the wall in a streamline position on the back
- Front crawl - Swim 50 metres with proper body positioning and breath timing
- Backstroke - Swim 25 metres continuously with proper technique.
- Breaststroke - Swim for 25 metres
- Introduction to traveling egg-beater
Participation capacity: 6 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Bronze
Endurance and Stroke Perfection
Registration code: AQ1005
For ages: 7 to 16 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: An aquatic session that focuses on increasing endurance and refining all strokes.
Prerequisites: Passed the Blue level
Skills to be developed:
- Front crawl - Swim 50 metres continuously with proper technique
- Backstroke - Swim 50 metres continuously with proper technique
- Breaststroke - Swim 50 metres of breaststroke with proper coordination
- Flip turns for front crawl and backstroke
- Diving from a standing position
Participation capacity: 7 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Silver
Competitive Readiness
Registration code: AQ1006
For ages: 8 to 16 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: An aquatic session that prepares swimmers for competitive training with advanced skills.
Prerequisites: Passed the Bronze level
Skills to be developed:
- Swim 75 metres continuously using multiple strokes
- Swim 75 metres of front crawl and backstroke with race turns
- 50 metres of butterfly kick with proper technique
- Endurance : treading water for 3 minutes
- Racing dives and breakouts from a dive
Participation capacity: 7 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Gold
Pre-Competitive Elite
Registration code: AQ1007
For ages: 9 to 16 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: It is the highest level before competitive swimming, focusing on endurance and race strategies.
Prerequisites: Passed the Silver level
Skills to be developed:
- Swim 100 metres continuously for all strokes
- Swim 100 metres of each stroke with race-quality turns
- Introduction to butterfly full arm and leg coordination
- Racing starts and finishes for all strokes
- Mastering underwater kick off starts and turns
- Endurance treading water for 5 minutes
Participation capacity: 7 participants per class
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Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons - Private
Registration code: AQ8001
For ages: 2 to 7 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: Personalized lessons according to the skill, strengths, and weaknesses of the swimmer to foster their progress. This one-on-one course is designed for children:
- at the White or Yellow level when taken at the DASC
- of all levels at the outdoor aquatic centres
Prerequisites: Able to go in the water on their own.
Participation capacity: 1 participant per class
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Swimming Lessons
Silver-Gold
Registration code: AQ1016
This course offers both the Silver and Gold levels.
Course’s program:
- Front crawl for 100 metres
- Back crawl for 75 metres
- Backstroke for 75 metres
- Breaststroke for 100 metres
- Butterfly for 50 metres
- Introduction to flip turns
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Swimming Lessons
Water Polo
Introduction
Registration code: AQ5210
For ages: 7 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)
Description: A fast-paced high-energy course introducing the basics of water polo. Perfect for those looking to develop strength, agility, and game awareness in a fun and dynamic setting.
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 25 metres and thread water for 3 minutes without assistance of a personal flotation device.
Skills to be developed:
- Learn essential skills like treading water, passing, shooting, and defensive strategies.
- Improve swimming endurance and teamwork while playing exciting, structured games.
Participation capacity: 10 participants per class
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