The Devon Community Pool is an outdoor, seasonally operated pool. The 25 meter pool hosts a variety of programs throughout each season, including public swim, lessons, private rentals and more. For the little ones, enjoy the wading and play area.
Pool Address: 34 Haven Avenue, Devon
Important Registration Dates for 2024
See the planned lessons for the year in the program guide here
Tips for Registration Day:
Book in Advance
Lessons, Private Rentals & Aquatic Leadership programs need to be booked in advance at devon.recdesk.com.
How to Register:
Program Schedules
See the 2024 pool schedule here
Membership & Daily Admission Fees
If you have any questions contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can! If calling, please leave a voicemail as we may already be on the phone.
To register for courses, visit devon.recdesk.com
The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond. Swim Patrol has three levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. These programs continue to develop participants` swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society’s Bronze Medal awards.
Rookie Patrol Develops individual fitness levels to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include: swimming with clothes, ready position, foot-first and head first surface dives. Demonstrating the ability to conduct a primary assessment and initiating EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.
Ranger Patrol Enhances capability in the water; including stride entry, underwater forward and backward somersaults, lifesaving eggbeater kick, and increased fitness levels to meet a 200m timed swim. Rescue skills involve an increased skill level in ABC first aid basics, victim recognition, and non-contact rescues.
Star Patrol An excellent preparation for the Bronze Star award, Star Patrol demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment. Participants develop lifesaving and first aid skills; further refine front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke (100m each); and complete 600m workouts and a 300m timed swim.
The Fitness Swimmer Program is for swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Fitness Swimmer provides a structured approach to improve physical fitness based on accepted training principles, and practices including interval training. Participants set their own goals.
Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Intermediate First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.
Participants in workplace first aid programs are required to achieve 70% or higher on a written exam to receive certification. Lifesaving Intermediate First Aid is Government of Alberta and Government of Northwest Territories workplace approved.
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities.
Bronze Cross emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
The Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, fitness, judgment, and values taught in the prerequisite Lifesaving Society lifesaving certifications. Recognized as the standard for lifeguards in Canada, National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.
The primary role of the National Lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations, and the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. The National Lifeguard certification prepares lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. The National Lifeguard program develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision-making process to help lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. The National Lifeguard program cannot in theory or practice prepare candidates for every situation that might occur. Employers must provide in[1]service training to familiarize their staff with the unique aspects of their aquatic facility
National Lifeguard Pool trains lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a pool environment.
National Lifeguard Pool recertification course offers renewal of National lifeguard. Participants must bring their certifications to this course to present to the recertifying instructor.
**Often this is paired with Intermediate First Aid Recertification for an 8 hour recertification but not always.
Swim Instructor: Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. The Swim Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating.
Lifesaving Instructor: Lifesaving Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs. The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating.
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Recertification: The Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Recertification course evaluates Instructor level 1 leadership competencies, facilitates networking and provides Instructors with updates from the Lifesaving Society. To be eligible for recertification Swim and Lifesaving Instructors must have completed all mandatory updates (as required).
Note: CPR Instructor is recertified in this course. Instructors will be appointed as Examiners by the Branch.
First Aid Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Lifesaving Society CPR, Basic First Aid, Intermediate First Aid, Aquatic Emergency Care, Basic Life Support, and Oxygen Administration programs and may certify candidates in courses which they hold a current candidate award.
The First Aid Instructor course prepares Instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies while teaching and evaluating. Apprenticeship: Completed in course. Appointment: Instructors will be appointed as First Aid Examiners by the Branch and may certify candidates in courses which they hold a current candidate award.
The First Aid Instructor Recertification course evaluates Instructor level 1 leadership competencies, facilitates networking and provides instructors with updates from the Lifesaving Society.
To be eligible to recertify First Aid Instructors are required to:
Instructors will be reappointed as Examiners by the Branch. Note: Intermediate First Aid candidate recertification is completed during the Instructor recertification.
Aqua-Fit classes are invigorating and fun! Using a variety of movements to get your heart rate up and your muscles working hard against the resistance of the water, you will leave this class feeling happy and rejuvenated.
Aqua Fit classes are drop-in and are held every Monday and Wednesday starting in July from 8 - 9 p.m.
Fee Information:
*All Aquafit classes are Drop in however limited to 30 people per class. First come first serve.
The Devon Dolphins Swim Club is a competitive swim team based out of the community of Devon. Swimmers train to swim faster by improving their swimming strokes, turns, and dives. Swimmers develop confidence in their abilities, develop healthy life-long habits, and make new friends while having fun under the summer sun and in the fresh air!
Find out more info and register here.
Lane swim is first come first serve on a drop-in basis. No pre-registration required. Check the program schedule at devon.ca/pool for lane swim times.
Private and Semi-Private Lessons are being offered this season. Lessons do not require parents to attend. Pool members receive a discount on lessons.
Prices
Resources for Parents:
Register at devon.recdesk.com
Private rentals are a 1 to 3 hour facility booking on specified days.
Booking Information:
To book a Private Rental, visit devon.recdesk.com
Public swim is offered on a drop-in basis. No pre-registration required. Check the program schedule at devon.ca/pool for public swim times.
To register for the Junior Lifeguard Club, visit devon.recdesk.com
The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) offers serious fun for kids 8 years and up who can swim at least 25m and tread water for 2 minutes. The Jr. Lifeguard Club provides an action-packed challenge for kids who love the water but who want more than "lessons."
The Club stresses fun and aquatic skill development based on personal-best achievement. Building on skills they already have, Junior Lifeguard Club members work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on: Swimming skills, Lifesaving skills, Lifesaving knowledge, Leadership & teamwork, Community education, Competition, Personal fitness.
As part of the Junior Lifeguard Club's service to the community, Club members will create and execute their own Water Smart® community education projects.
The Junior Lifeguard Club is water-based - most of the activities happen in the water. These activities may be supplemented with dry-land fun or community education projects, displays and demonstrations.
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life® Program is a comprehensive swim instruction program that focuses on the acquisition and development of fundamental swim strokes and skills for learners of all ages and abilities.
Swim for Life® is accessible, flexible, success-oriented, and fun. Instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life® flows seamlessly into the Canadian Swim Patrol program and then into the Society’s lifesaving and vocational training awards, providing a complete, coherent, single-source program of integrated swimming and lifesaving instruction.
Water Smart® Education As an integral part of the Swim for Life® Program, Water Smart® education provides information and experiences that help participants make safe choices when in, on, and around water and ice. Water Smart® Education is available to all, focuses on learning, and does not include evaluation; participation is all that is required. The Society provides instructors with a variety of tools to make this drowning and injury prevention education last a lifetime.
Parent & Tot The Parent & Tot Program structures in-water interaction between parent and child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Activities and progressions are based on child development, so parents register in the level appropriate for their child’s age. Activities to teach Water Smart® education key messages are incorporated into all levels. Prerequisite(s): 4 months - 3 years old (recommended)
Preschool The Preschool Program gives children a head start on learning to swim. Preschool Programs develop fundamental physical literacy skills for aquatic activities. In our preschool program we work to ensure 3 - 5 year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a foundation of water skills. Activities to teach Water Smart® education key messages are incorporated into all levels. Prerequisite(s): 3-5 years old (recommended)
Swimmer The Swimmer Program makes sure children learn the fundamental physical literacy skills for aquatic activities. Progressions accommodate 5 - 12 year olds, including beginners and swimmers who want to build on the basics. Lots of in-water practice develops solid swimming strokes and skills. Activities to teach Water Smart® education key messages are incorporated into all levels. Prerequisite(s): 6-12 years old
See the full Swim for Life Guide here.
How do I know what level my child will be in?
Follow the “transition chart” or reach out to the pool staff at pool@devon.ca.
What are the costs for Lifesaving Society lessons?
Are there stil be report cards for Lifesaving Society lessons?
Yes, there are Lifesaving Society report cards and ribbons for each level.
What are the age ranges for the Lifesaving Society levels?
What is next if the participant has finished Swimmer 6?
There is still more fun and challenge ahead with Canadian Swim Patrol levels and Fitness Swimmer!
Canadian Swim Patrol will keep your child challenged and having fun in the pool at all 3 levels: Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol and Star Patrol. These classes are for those who want to continue to develop their swimming strength and build on their fitness level. As a Swim Patroller, they will also be introduced to first aid and lifesaving training.
These courses develop the skills that lead directly into Lifesaving Society programs that certify youths for future employment as Lifeguards and Instructors.
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