Sears I Can Swim

Holiday Hours

2011-11-24T13:16:00.003-07:00

Hello Providers,

We are heading into the Christmas Season and I want to wish you all the very best during the holidays!

Sears I Can Swim Headquarters will be closed from December 23rd -January 2nd 2012. Please get all orders in by Monday December 19th to allow time for processing and shipping.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Numbers Reporting

2011-11-16T12:40:00.001-07:00

Hello Providers, our numbers reporting webpae is currently down. To report your numbers please e-mail them to info@searsicanswim.com . Sorry for any inconvenience, we are looking into the problem and hope it will be resolved soon.

Welcome Scarboruough Swim Club

2011-07-07T08:37:00.001-06:00

Sears I Can Swim welcomes Scarborgough Swim Club to the program!

Upcoming Upgrade Course

2011-07-06T10:11:00.003-06:00

Harry Jerome Rec. Centre will be hosting an Upgrade Course on August 27th. All interested candidates please contact the facility at (604)-987-7529 to register.

Headquarters Closed July 15-24

2011-07-06T10:08:00.002-06:00

Headquarters will be closed from July 15-24 for staff holidays. Please put in all material orders before July 12 to ensure enough time for processing and shipping.

If you require immediate assistance during this time please contact the provincial representative for your area.

Thank-you

Welcome Erin

2011-02-25T20:53:00.000-07:00

Sears I Can Swim Headquarters would like to welcome Erin to the team! Erin is our new Administrative Coordinator!

Please feel free to call into headquarters to introduce yourself!

Tanys & Team

Online Upgrades in 2011

2011-01-14T10:07:00.001-07:00

Online Upgrades will run on the following dates:
March 15 & 22, from 5:00-7:00 (mnt time)
June 14 & 21, from 5:00-7:00 (mnt time)

The SEARS I Can Swim Upgrade course is designed as an in-service that provides candidates the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, deliver and facilitate SEARS I Can Swim lessons in accordance with the standards of NCCP and SEARS I Can Swim. Candidates already come with a background in teaching swimming lessons.

Course Outcomes:
Sears I Can Swim Teacher Certification
Membership with CSCTA - Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association

Prerequisites:
Lifesaving Society Instructor or
Current Red Cross Safety Instructor or
NCCP Level 1 Swimming Certification / Skills Coach or
YMCA Instructor

*At the end of the online sessions candidates are required to complete 10 hours of co-teaching with a certified Sears I Can Swim teacher.
** Candidates are required to attend both sessions

Happy Holidays

2010-12-20T15:16:00.001-07:00

The Swim Educators Team would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season and a Great New Year!

The main office will be closed December 24 inclusive to Jan 4th, 2011. All phone and email messages will be returned at this time.

Have a Safe and Happy Vacation!

Talk to you in 2011!

Online Upgrade- October 21 28, 2010

2010-10-05T14:55:00.002-06:00

The course follows an in-service style presentation, to introduce candidates to the Sears I Can Swim program. Candidates are expected to be active and knowledgeable teachers/coaches. Proof of certifications must be provided at registration. At the end of this course a co-teach and evaluation must be done to complete the certification.

The next On-Line Upgrade Certification Course will be held on Thursday October 21 and Thursday October 28, 2010, from 5:00-7:00pm Mountain Time (Calgary Time). The course cost is $170.00 plus GST. The registration deadline is Tuesday October 12, 2010.

The course will run over the 2 evenings via conference call (access to telephone required) and an interactive website slideshow (access to internet required), and requires homework assignments to be completed on the candidate’s part in between the two sessions. Candidates must participate in both sessions.

The course pre-requisites are Bronze Cross and one of the following recognized Teaching Certification Courses: Red Cross WSI, LifeSaving Society Instructor, YMCA Swim Instructor and/or Skills Coach. A copy of the pre-requisites must be submitted to headquarters before the course start date.

A series of emails with detailed course information will be sent out to all candidates in the week before the course. Payment of $170.00 is required before course materials can be sent out. You can call Sears I Can Swim Headquarters toll free to pay via Visa or MasterCard. To register for this course, or for any questions and further course information please inquire through Headquarters at info@searsicanswim.com or 1-877-633-7946.

High Five Update: November 20 at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre NVRC

2010-10-05T14:44:00.000-06:00

High Five Update: November 20 at Harry Jerome Recreation Centre NVRC

HIGH FIVE® National, a division of Parks and Recreation Ontario, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).

PHCD training is a component of HIGH FIVE® which has been delivered for the past 10 years to front line sport and recreation leaders to provide them with the vital skills and tools needed to ensure that children have positive experiences in sport. As the leader in providing child development expertise in sport and recreation, HIGH FIVE® has updated the PHCD to ensure that the training meets the emerging needs and growing diversity of its stakeholders and includes the most recent research on healthy child development.

The new PHCD uses the HIGH FIVE® Principles to emphasize the social, emotional and cognitive needs of children to help front line leaders engage children, build relationships and resolve conflict.

Along with the new High Five PHCD course update, TCC's will go through changes to the course outline of the Full Teacher Course, and new Sears I Can Swim course materials.

The course will run 9:30-5:30 at Harry Jerome NVRC- North Vancouver BC.
The cost is $150.00 and will include all new materials for High Five.
Please bring: paper, pens, lunch and snacks.

This course is mandatory for all current TCC's

Please contact Tanys Richter, 1877-633-7946 to register for this course.

High Five Update: October 23 at Whitehorse Aquatic Centre

2010-09-23T14:11:00.001-06:00

HIGH FIVE® National, a division of Parks and Recreation Ontario, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).
PHCD training is a component of HIGH FIVE® which has been delivered for the past 10 years to front line sport and recreation leaders to provide them with the vital skills and tools needed to ensure that children have positive experiences in sport. As the leader in providing child development expertise in sport and recreation, HIGH FIVE® has updated the PHCD to ensure that the training meets the emerging needs and growing diversity of its stakeholders and includes the most recent research on healthy child development.

The new PHCD uses the HIGH FIVE® Principles to emphasize the social, emotional and cognitive needs of children to help front line leaders engage children, build relationships and resolve conflict.

Along with the new High Five PHCD course update, TCC's will go through changes to the course outline of the Full Teacher Course, and new Sears I Can Swim course materials.

The course will run 9-5 at the Whitehorse Aquatic Centre in Whitehorse YK.
The cost is $150.00 and will include all new materials for High Five.

Please bring: paper, pens, lunch and snacks.

This course is mandatory for all current TCC's

Please contact Tanys Richter, 1877-633-7946 to register for this course.

High Five Update: Talisman Centre

2010-09-13T13:26:00.003-06:00

HIGH FIVE® National, a division of Parks and Recreation Ontario, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD).

PHCD training is a component of HIGH FIVE® which has been delivered for the past 10 years to front line sport and recreation leaders to provide them with the vital skills and tools needed to ensure that children have positive experiences in sport. As the leader in providing child development expertise in sport and recreation, HIGH FIVE® has updated the PHCD to ensure that the training meets the emerging needs and growing diversity of its stakeholders and includes the most recent research on healthy child development.

The new PHCD uses the HIGH FIVE® Principles to emphasize the social, emotional and cognitive needs of children to help front line leaders engage children, build relationships and resolve conflict.

Along with the new High Five PHCD course update, TCC's will go through changes to the course outline of the Full Teacher Course, and new Sears I Can Swim course materials.

The course will run 9-5 at the Talisman Centre in Calgary AB
The cost is $150.00 and will include all new materials for High Five.
Please bring: paper, pens, lunch and snacks.

Please contact Tanys Richter, 1877-633-7946 to register for this course.

Ontario announces Children's Activity Tax Credit

2010-09-13T08:01:00.001-06:00

On September 6, the McGuinty government announced a proposal for a new permanent, refundable* Children's Activity Tax Credit. This provincial tax credit, similar to the Federal Children's Fitness Tax Credit, will provide parents with a break on their taxes when they enrol their children in sport and recreation programs.

Many of the eligibility requirements, such as age of participants and duration of programs, will be the same as those for the Federal credit. So, programs that are currently eligible for the federal credit will automatically be eligible for the new provincial credit. However, there are some important differences with the Ontario credit. The government proposes to:

⇒ Make the tax credit refundable, meaning that more low-income families will benefit
⇒ Make more non-fitness programs eligible, such as visual arts and activities focused on wilderness or the natural environment

PRO is pleased that the government has expanded the range of eligible programs to include more types of recreational activities. This signifies that the government understands the benefits and importance of all types of recreation in healthy child development. In addition, PRO has been advocating for measures that will help make recreation more affordable low-income Ontarians, such as a refundable activity credit.

"Parks and Recreation Ontario is pleased that the McGuinty government is taking steps to encourage Ontarians to enrol their children in sport and recreation activities," says PRO President Liz Weaver. "Children that participate in good quality sport and recreation programs are healthier, do better at school, have higher self esteem and are more likely to be active throughout their lives. By making this new Tax Credit refundable and retroactive to January 1, 2010, and by expanding the range of recreation programs that are eligible, more Ontarians will benefit."

Under the proposed tax credit, parents would be able to claim up to $500 of eligible expenses per child and would receive a refundable tax credit worth up to $50 per child under 16 years of age, or up to $100 for a child with a disability under age 18.

The province will introduce legislation this fall, which will include details about the credit. PRO will continue to monitor the legislation and provide members with information pertaining to implementation.

* A refundable tax credit can generate a payment to a taxpayer, even when no income tax has been paid.

©2010 Parks and Recreation Ontario
1 Concorde Gate, Suite 302
Toronto, ON
M3C 3N6
http://www.prontario.org/
pro@prontario.org
416-426-7142

Upgrade Course at Harry Jerome (North Vancouver Rec Commission)

2010-08-30T12:51:00.001-06:00

Where: Harry Jerome Rec Centre

When: Saturday Dec 18 9:00 a-5:00p
Cost: $181.82 (with HST)
To register call 604-987-PLAY

Where: Harry Jerome Rec Centre
When: Saturday March 19 9:00a-5:00p
Cost:$181.82 (with HST)
To register call 604-987-PLAY

The 8 hour SEARS I Can Swim Upgrade course is designed as an in-service that provides candidates the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, deliver and facilitate SEARS I Can Swim lessons in accordance with the standards of NCCP and SEARS I Can Swim. Candidates already come with a background in teaching swimming lessons.

Course Outcomes:
Sears I Can Swim Teacher Certification
Membership with CSCTA - Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association

Prerequisites:
Lifesaving Society Instructor or
Current Red Cross Safety Instructor or
NCCP Level 1 Swimming Certification / Skills Coach or
YMCA Instructor

Job Posting: Aquatic Leader at Talisman Centre

2010-08-27T10:35:00.001-06:00

We are actively searching for two Aquatic Team Leaders who have serious passion for Aquatics and Sport Excellence. As members of the Aquatics department, you will provide leadership to the Lifeguard Team, assess the functionality of the current operations, identify opportunities and develop and execute plans to evolve and enhance the overall Aquatic experience for all stakeholders involved... to read more visit www.talismancentre.com/career/

Teacher Course Conductor course - October 1-3, 2010

2010-08-03T08:54:00.001-06:00

Headquarters is running a Teacher Course Conductor course October 1-3 at the Kinsmen Centre in Edmonton AB.

Successful completion of the Sears I Can Swim Teacher Course Conductor Course includes first-year $30 membership fee to the Canadian Swim Coaches & Teachers Association, and High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Train-the-Trainer Certification (a program that costs $550 - $750 when taken alone). Certified Teacher Course Conductors can teach Sears I Can Swim Upgrade Courses and Full Teacher Courses across Canada!

Course Location: Kinsmen Sports Centre, Edmonton AB
Course Teacher: Jen Bowman
Course Dates: October 1-3, 2010
Course Times: 9:00am-5:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Course Cost: $440 plus GST

All interested course candidates can contact headquarters to fill out the TCC Application Form. All applications will be reviewed before acceptance is granted. Please attach a copy of your awards and certifications.

Recommended pre-requisites include WSI IT, LSI IT, Skills Coach IT, and/or High Five Train-the-Trainer. Any additional facilitation and teaching experience will also be taken into consideration. All candidates must be Sears I Can Swim Certified.

Application forms can be sent back via email (info@searsicanswim.com) or via fax (403 537 6792).

Please do not hesitate to contact Tanys Richter at Sears I Can Swim headquarters with any questions you may have!

Tanys Richter
Director - Swim Educators

Phone: (403) 355 1267
e-mail: info@searsicanswim.com
Toll Free: 1 877 633 7946 Fax: (403) 537 6792
http://www.searsicanswim.com/

CSCTA Conference- Whistler

2010-07-14T11:53:00.000-06:00

Registration and hotel information is now available for the 2010 National Coaches Conference taking place in Whistler, BC this September.

The full schedule will be available shortly as we are just finalizing a few of the topics / speakers. Currently confirmed speakers include Dirk Lange, German Swimming Head Coach; Sean Hutchison, Fullerton Aquatic High Performance Centre; Pierre Lafontaine, CEO and National Head Coach, Swimming Canada; Ken McKinnon, National Junior Coach, Swimming Canada; Randy Bennett, Victoria Academy of Swimming; Tom Johnson, Vancouver National Swim Centre; Lance Cansdale, Halifax Trojans Swim Club; Steve Price, Edmonton Keyano Swim Club; Alan Swanston, Newmarket Stingrays; Dr. Allan Wrigley, Biomechanist, Canadian Sport Centre; Eugene Liang, Canadian Sport Centre and many more!!!

The weekend offers both an Age Group and National / International Stream (Friday through Sunday) along with a Grassroots stream (Saturday and Sunday). The conference sessions begin on Friday September 10, 2010 at approx 8:00am and will end around 2:00pm on Sunday September 12, 2010.

September 9-12, 2010, Team Aquatic Supplies CSCTA National Conference, Whistler, B.C.

Full Schedule will be available shortly.

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http://www.csca.org/Admin/images/WHISTLER%20HOTELS.pdf

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Chris Hindmarch-Watson. I look forward to seeing you all in Whistler!!!

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Les informations concernant l'enregistrement et les hotels pour la Conférence National d'Entraîneurs prenant place à Whistler en Septembre sont maintenant disponible.

L'horaire complète des conferences sera disponible très bientôt. Nous avons reçu la confirmation des conférenciers suivant:Dirk Lange, Entraîneur-chef pour l'Allemagne; Sean Hutchison, Centre de haute performance de Fullerton, USA; Pierre Lafontaine, PDG et Entraîneur-chef de Natation Canada; Ken McKinnon, Entraîneur de l'équipe Junior Canadienne; Randy Bennett, Académie de natation de Victoria; Tom Johnson, Centre National de Vancouver; Lance Cansdale, Halifax Trojans Swim Club; Steve Price Edmonton Keyano Swim Club; Alan Swanston, Newmarket Stingrays; Dr. Allan Wrigley,Bioméchanicien, Centre du Sport Canadien; Eugene Liang, Centre du sport Canadien et plusiers autres.

Cette fin de semaine offre un volet de conférences pour les entraîneurs groupe d'âge et un volet pour les entraîneurs de niveau Nationale/Internationale (Vendredi à Dimanche) et offre aussi un volet pour les entraîneurs bouts de chous (Samedi et Dimanche). Les sessions débutent Vendredi le 10 Septembre, 2010 à 8 heures et se termineront Dimanche le 12 Septembre vers 14 heures.

9-12 Septembre, 2010, La Conférence National de l'ACEIN.

Information pour les hotels

L'horaire complète sera disponible très bientôt.

Si vous avez des questions veuillez Chris Hindmarch-Watson contacter. On se vera à Whistler

Online Upgrade Course

2010-06-22T12:57:00.000-06:00

The course follows an in-service style presentation, to introduce candidates to the Sears I Can Swim program. Candidates are expected to be active and knowledgeable teachers/coaches. Proof of certifications must be provided at registration. At the end of this course a co-teach and evaluation must be done to complete the certification.

The next On-Line Upgrade Certification Course will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 and Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 5:00-7:00pm Mountain Time (Calgary Time). The course cost is $170.00 plus GST. The registration deadline is Monday July 5, 2010. If there is great demand for a different date or time, the course can be accommodated.

The course will run over the 2 evenings via conference call (access to telephone required) and an interactive website slideshow (access to internet required), and requires homework assignments to be completed on the candidate’s part in between the two sessions. Candidates must participate in both sessions.

The course pre-requisites are Bronze Cross and one of the following recognized Teaching Certification Courses: Red Cross WSI, LSI, YMCA Swim Instructor and/or Skills Coach. A copy of the pre-requisites must be submitted to headquarters before the course start date.
A series of emails with detailed course information will be sent out to all candidates in the week before the course. Payment of $170.00 is required before course materials can be sent out. You can call Sears I Can Swim Headquarters toll free to pay via Visa or MasterCard. To register for this course, or for any questions and further course information please inquire through Headquarters at info@searsicanswim.com or 1-877-633-7946.

New Online Store

2010-03-01T10:48:00.002-07:00

It is with great excitement that I announce the launch of the new Sears I Can Swim Online Store! Providers will now have the ability to pay directly online when they purchase materials. Check it out www.searsicanswim.com/store

Please forward any feedback or questions to myself.

Provider of The Month- Fall 2009 Session

2010-01-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

The criteria for Provider of The Month for the Fall Session was based on any provider that has increased their number of swimmers for the fall session compared to Fall 2008.

This sessions winner is the Moose Jaw Flying Fins Swim Club!

The MJFF have increased their number of swimmers this session compared to Fall 2008! Congratulations.

The MJFF have been a Sears I Can Swim Provider for 5 years!

Keep up the hard work and thank you for supporting Sears I Can Swim. Look forward to the next Provider of The Month- Winter Session!

For more information about the Moose Jaw Flying Fins please go to their website, http://mjkff.sasktelwebsite.net/

Canada Cup and Sears Recognition Event

2009-12-03T10:23:00.000-07:00

The Canada Cup of swimming was held in Toronto at the end of November. The meet showcased many great athletes, several of which are Sears I Can Swim swimmers. Headquarters would like to congratulate all of the swimmers on their hard work and great effort.

Sears I Can Swim and Swimming Canada presented Sears Canada with a recognition award for their 10+ years of support and sponsorship. Sears has significantly contributed to the sport of swimming and helped over 190,000 people learn to swim. Another large thank you goes out to Sears for being a dedicated and supportive sponsor over the years. Thank you to Swimming Canada for coordinating the event at the Canada Cup.

CSCTA Fee Increase

2009-12-01T14:29:00.001-07:00

The CSCTA has increased the cost of the 'T' Membership from $25.00 to $30.00. Please make note this will increase the cost of teacher renewals and the cost of certification materials.
Please contact Sears I Can Swim headquarters if you have any questions.

info@searsicanswim.com
1-877-633-7946

Provider of the month for October

2009-10-21T09:28:00.002-06:00

It is with great excitement to announce that The Calgary Patriots have won the inaugural 2009-2010 Partner Renewal Incentive. Their Partner Renewal Agreement was returned before October 1, 2009 and the club was entered into a draw.
For the younger children, the Calgary P-Too Learn-to-Swim association offers a unique adaptation of the award winning Calgary-based Sears I Can Swim Program. Their program incorporates all aspects of the Sears I Can Swim Program along with many pre-competitive elements, making it a perfect first step to either recreational or competitive swimming.

The P-Too program differs from other learn-to-swim programs because the primary focus is on stroke development. From the very first lesson, coaches work to maximize the time a child actually spends swimming. Small class sizes also allow both group coaching, and one on one instruction. Another advantage to P-Too is that there are only two sessions per year, with most children staying all year. As a result, children stay with the same coach and classmates for most or all of the year. This continuity increases the speed at which children learn; it also adds to their enjoyment because they are able to make friends in their classes.
P-Too has been a provider of Sears I Can Swim since 2002 and Headquarters wants to recognize the providers that have been working hard and continuously supporting the program.
Congratulations!

New Coaching Education Pathway Launched with Swimming Canada and NCCP

2009-09-01T10:06:00.003-06:00

Swimming Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) have launched a new model for the delivery of coaching education.

If you are a certified Sears I Can Swim teacher/coach you are now eligible to appy for equivalency at the NCCP Swimming Teacher level.

Contact a local pool in your area to sign up for a Sears I Can Swim certification course; this is your first step to becoming NCCP certified!

Please click the link below to read more about the new NCCP education model. https://www.swimming.ca/NationalCoachingCertificationProgramComponents

Click here to watch a video that explains the new coaching pathways:
http://www.coach.ca/eng/certification/nccp_for_coaches/Model_en.htm

2009/2010 Season Starts September 1st

2009-08-11T08:01:00.003-06:00

Hello Providers,

The month of September is quickly approaching and this means that our swim season is starting up for another year! Please see your e-mail or mailbox for a copy of the partner renewal agreement for 2009/2010, or download it from our documents page. Please fill out all of the information and scan/email, mail or fax it back to headquarters.

This year, headquarters is providing an incentive for you to return your agreement before Oct 1, 2009. All renewals that are back to headquarters by Oct 1, 2009 will be entered into a draw for a $500 credit. This credit can be used for any orders through Sears I Can Swim; affiliation fees, program materials and awards, certification materials…

Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to another great year.

— Swim Educators INC

Online Upgrade Course: July 7 and 14

2009-06-01T08:14:00.003-06:00

The next On-Line Upgrade Certification Course will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 and Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 6:00-8:00pm Mountain Time (Calgary Time). The course cost is $165.00 plus GST. The registration deadline is Tuesday June 30, 2009.

The course will run over the 2 evenings via conference call (access to telephone required) and an interactive website slideshow (access to internet required), and requires homework assignments to be completed on the candidate’s part in between the two sessions. Candidates must participate in both sessions.

The course pre-requisites are Bronze Cross and one of the following recognized Teaching Certification Courses: WSI, YMCA Swim Instructor and/or Skills Coach. A copy of the pre-requisites must be submitted to headquarters before the course start date.

A series of emails with detailed course information will be sent out to all candidates in the weeks before the course. Payment of $165.00 is required before course materials can be sent out. Please note that I would like to have all course materials send out by Monday, June 30th to ensure adequate delivery time. You can call Sears I Can Swim Headquarters toll free to pay via Visa or MasterCard.

To register for this course, or for any questions and further course information please inquire through Headquarters at info@searsicanswim.com or 1-877-633-7946.

If your club or facility would like to do a private online upgrade please let headquarters know, you will only need 5+ candidates to run the course. With a private online upgrade you can choose the dates and times that the course is ran.

What is Drowning?

2009-05-21T14:53:00.002-06:00

What is drowning?

"Drowning refers to an event in which a child’s airway is submerged in liquid, leading to an impairment to breathing. The outcome can be fatal or non-fatal, with some non-fatal drowning events leading to significant neurological damage." -The World Health Organization

Other swim programs teach swimmers how not to drown; Sears I Can Swim teaches swimmers how to swim.

Please follow the links to read more about the importance of teaching people how to swim, courtesy of the World Health Organization.

Drowning [pdf]

Preventing Drowning [pdf]

Full Teacher Course at the Talisman Centre

2009-05-12T12:33:00.001-06:00

Talisman Centre is hosting a Full Teacher Course and it is open to the public!

When: Friday June 5th 4:30-9:30
Saturday June 6th 9:00-5:00
Sunday June 7th 9:00-5:00
Where: Talisman Centre
2225 Macleod Trail South
Calgary Alberta

The Full Teacher Course is a course that is for candidates who have no previous teaching/coaching certifications.

To register for the course online go to http://www.talismancentre.com/
or call 403-233-8393

A new look for Sears I Can Swim's website!

2009-05-01T11:00:00.000-06:00

As you've probably noticed, Sears I Can Swim's website has undergone a facelift. We hope the site is easier to navigate and find the things you're looking for.

If something doesn't appear to be working correctly, please let us know. As we launch the new site, there are bound to be a few minor errors that slipped past our quality assurance team. We'd love to hear your feedback about the revamped website! Try using our new contact form to let us know what you think of the changes.

Thanks again, and we hope you enjoy our new site!

I Can RSS!

2009-05-01T10:45:00.000-06:00

Do you know what an RSS feed is? (It stands for "Really Simple Syndication".) It's also a great way to keep up with the latest news and information from Sears I Can Swim. With RSS, instead of periodically visiting this blog to see if there's a new post, this blog can come to you, automatically, whenever it is updated! First you need an RSS reader, like Google Reader or Bloglines. Once you have that, all you need to do is "subscribe" to our RSS feed, which is as simple as copy and paste!

**Just copy this address: http://searsicanswim.com/blog_files/blogRSS.php , and paste it into your RSS reader.**

For an overview of what RSS is, and how it works, check out this video:

Subsidized Nanaimo Full Teacher Course

2009-04-24T12:13:00.000-06:00

SportBC is hosting the "Power of Sport" Tour in Nanaimo and will run a Full Teacher Course subsidized by SportsFunder.™

Please be aware that we only have room in this course for approximately 15 coaching candidates, and they will be accepted in order of submitted registration, with preference, however, going to those Swim BC clubs that run the Sears ICANSWIM program.

Nanaimo ICANSWIM Teacher Course

Friday, May 1st
Location: Beban Park Recreation Centre

Room – Cliff McNabb Conf Room - 8:30am-4:30pm
Pool – lane 1,2 - 3:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday, May 2nd
Location: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Room – Jack little Room A – 8:30am-4:30pm
Pool – Lane 5, 6 – 9:00am-11:00am

Sunday, May 3rd
Location: Beban Park Recreation Centre

Room – Cliff McNabb Conf Room - 9:00am-5:00pm
Pool – lane 5,6 – 9:00am-11:00am