Aquatics
Swim Level Conversion Guide
The YMCA of Canada uses its own system of levels for swimming lessons. YMCA Canada, The Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society have worked together to produce the chart below which converts Red Cross and Lifesaving Society levels to the YMCA’s program.
This chart will be used as a tool to assist the aquatic staff to determine a swimmer’s readiness for participation in a particular level of our programs. Please note that the chart should be used simply as a general guide, since individual differences and situations may occur.
| AGE GROUP | RED CROSS | LIFESAVING | YMCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants-2 yrs accompanied by an adult | Starfish | Parent and Tot 1 | Splashers |
| Duck | Parent and Tot 2 | Bubblers | |
| Sea Turtle | Parent and Tot 3 | Bubblers | |
| 3-5 years | Sea Otter | Preschool A | Bobbers |
| Salamander | Preschool A | Floaters | |
| Salamander | Preschool B | Gliders | |
| Sunfish | Preschool B | Divers | |
| Crocodile | Preschool C | Surfers | |
| Whale | Preschool D | Jumper | |
| 6-12 years | Swim Kids 1 | Swimmer 1 | Otter |
| Swim Kids 2 | Swimmer 2 | Seal | |
| Swim Kids 2/3 | Swimmer 3 | Dolphin | |
| Swim Kids 4/5 | Swimmer 4 | Swimmer | |
| Swim Kids 6 | Swimmer 5 | Swimmer | |
| Swim Kids 7 | Swimmer 6 | Star 1 | |
| Swim Kids 8 | CSP- Rookie | Star 2/3 | |
| Swim Kids 9 | CSP- Ranger | Star 3/4 | |
| Swim Kids 10 | CSP- Star | Star 5/6 | |
| Swim Kids 10 | Bronze Star | Star 7 |