Whether you are looking to train or just to have fun, our aquatic centre offers a variety of programs to meet everyone's needs. Dive in during one of our lane or leisure swim times or participate in one of our many aquatic programs and lessons. The University of Ottawa is an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society and also offers aquatic certifications.
The Adult Swimmer Program is for beginners who are just starting out or for swimmers who need help with basic stroke correction. Within the Adult Swimmer curriculum, participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and smooth recognizable strokes.
The Adult Swimmer Program is for intermediate swimmers who are just starting out or for swimmers who are looking to improve their strokes as well as their overall fitness and endurance.
The Adult Swimmer Program is for advanced swimmers who are looking to perfect their strokes for better efficiency and to improve their endurance. In this course, participants will learn the eggbeater kick, stride entries and compact jumps.
Individualized, self-paced swimming lessons from quality instructors allow participants to advance at their own pace. Instruction is designed to meet any recreational or competitive swimming needs. Requests for additional people in a private lesson can be made to aquatics@uottawa.ca.
The Women's Only Swim Classes cater to women who wish to participate in the joy and experience of learning to swim in a comfortable group environment catered to women only.
