Why Choose Swim Fins?

HERE IS WHY SWIM Fins’ GROUP SWIMMING LESSONS GET THE BEST RESULTS:

At Swim Fins we teach people to "Learn to Swim in 1/4 of the time."*
What other programs do in 3-4 years we do in 1 year therefore saving you the most precious commodity 'TIME'.

Clo (the owner) used the knowledge gained from her UBC Human Kinetics (Honours received) and Education degrees in combination with 30 years of teaching swimming and school experience to develop a unique learn-to-swim program that works! As a result of the Swim Fins Program, which is only taught at her swim schools, her students learn to swim in 1/4 of the time. This innovative, one-of-a-kind program, yields strong swimmers in 1 year, which would otherwise take 3-4 years in traditional programs.*

Unique Learn-To-Swim Program: Unique Learn-to-Swim techniques that Clo (the owner) developed over the last 30 years based on her Human Kinetics and Education Degree.
Learn to Swim in 1/4 of the Time: What other programs do in 3-4 years we do in 1 year therefore saving you the most precious commodity ‘TIME’.
Siblings & Friends Swim Together: Siblings & Friends swim in the same class (regardless of skill level) each with their own customised lesson plans.
Professional Coaches: Our certified professional coaches/lifeguards offer the highest quality lessons & best safety supervision out there!

Maximum Participation: All students participate at the same time. There is no wasted time because of students having to wait for their turn to participate!
Private Learning Environment: We make sure that the environment is free of distractions and overstimulation so that the students can focus on what’s important: learning to swim!
Private & Small Group Lessons: Group lessons consist of up to a MAXIMUM of 5 swimmers so that each student can get the attention that they deserve.
Warm Pools: All pools are warm and are run between 84-86 degrees Fahrenheit, which is comfortable for all students from babies to adults.
Longer Lesson Duration: We offer lessons that range from 25 minutes to 55 minutes in duration, with the average lessons duration at 40mins. Longer duration classes allow swimmers enough time to develop the muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, comfort and feel of the water necessary to become an efficient swimmer.
Customized Lesson Plans: Lesson plans are adapted based on each swimmer’s individual learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. Plans focus primarily on Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breast Stroke, and SideStroke.
6 Locations to Choose From: We currently have lessons year round at our pools in Richmond, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Cloverdale, and Abbotsford. Click here for more information on our locations.
Great Referral Program: Our referral program is a win-win for everyone! For each new swimmer you refer, they'll get $50 off their first session and you'll earn a $50 credit towards your next session.
Hassle-Free Registration: We offer flexible registration whereby you pick the day and time that works for your schedule. Lessons are offered 7 days a week.
Games with Aims: We play fun games that include important life skills that could save your child’s life.
Constant Communication with Parents: The ongoing communication makes sure that parents are kept “in the know” about lessons, their children’s progress, and other class updates.

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We encourage Year-Round Swimming Lessons

It seems natural to a lot of us that swimming lessons are to get ready for summer and so, come Winter and Fall, there is no reason to stay in lessons, THINK AGAIN!

Your child worked hard to get to where they are now in their skills, so why let that go to waste? Consistency is the key to retaining a skill on a permanent basis. Without the consistency children naturally regress and you will find that come Spring your child, and your wallet, will be doing catch up!
There may be other sports but swimming should be viewed as a life skill like learning to read or write. Swimming may in fact one day save your life.
Swimming is ranked by professionals as one of the top 3 sports to have your child in as it develops coordination, cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
Worried your child will be too tired for lessons after a day in school? Your child has been sitting all day at school; being physically active will actually give them more energy! Health Canada recommends that children have 60 minutes of exercise per day

“Drowning is the number one cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause for young people up to 14 years of age. Participation in formal swimming lessons has been shown to reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88% for 1-4 year olds.
(Brenner et al., 2009)”

“Every year, approximately 400 people drown in Canada with 64% of drownings occurring from May - September. ”

Testimonials

“I was sold on how great Swim Fins was after the first lesson. Our son was getting bored in other swim lessons - he doesn’t have a chance to get bored at Swim Fins! Since we have our own pool, safety is especially a concern. We are very pleased that the lessons focus on safety and that the classes are tailored to each child.”

— Susan

“After one class with minimal previous pool time, both my girls swam without a flotation device...I was floored! After one year of lessons, I am amazed at how far Hallee and Myra have come in the program.”

— Kym

“Swimming is an important life skill and I wanted the best instructor I could find for my daughter. The classes are small and the lessons are tailored to each participant. My daughter’s skills advanced much faster than they did in the recreational program.”

— Julie

“I was amazed to see how quickly my two-year-old daughter went from not being able to swim at all to doing ‘doggie paddle’ across the pool - it was a matter of days! My eyes filled up with tears knowing this could save my child’s life one day.”

— Anonymous

*Results may vary

Seeing is Believing

Play the videos below to see our facility and an eclectic view of our classes ranging from babies to senior lifeguards. The videos highlight some of the amazing skills learned at Swim Fins Swim School, such as 4 year-olds treading water for 10 minutes, 2 year-olds swimming 11 metres by themselves across deep water without a life jacket or flippers, maximum participation of all students throughout the entire lesson duration, games with aims, and more!