ABOUT US

Lindsay has over 12 years experience in the aquatics industry working as an instructor and has obtained her swimming credentials through the Life Saving Society. Her credentials are as follows: Lifesavings society swim instructor trainer  and examiner, bronze instructor and examiner, national lifeguard instructor and examiner, first aid instructor and examiner.

Lindsay aquatics knowledge and her drive to educate led to the creation of LD Aquatics. Lindsay offers a premier swimming program in the Orono area, offering best in class instructions, with the convenience of taking lessons in a private country back yard setting with small class sizes.

Lindsay strongly believes that taking an individual approach is the best way of instructing children and adults. At LD Aquatics, she has developed a unique aquatics program which establishes a genuine relationship between the swimmer and the water, along with a one-on-one approach with every child. She believes this helps to create a rewarding and positive learning environment for the students.

So whether your child is looking to take on Aquatic leadership swimming lessons or looking to achieve their goals of becoming a certified swimming instructor or
lifeguard, Lindsay will be able to help them reach their full potential in the water.

All swimming courses are offered from June to September, and all First Aid related classes are available Year-round upon request

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LESSONS

LD Aquatics has been offering all types of swimming, first aid and life savings lessons.

Participants develop problem solving and decision-­making skills to perform basic aquatic rescues. Participants must be able to swim a minimum of 100 metres.

(10-12 years of age) completion of level 6 is recommend but not necessary if individual is a strong swimmer
$130.00

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Learn about lifesaving principles including tows and carries, defence methods and releases in preparation for rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500 metre timed swim.

Prerequisite: Bronze medallion with basic first aid/ CPRC (must be 13 years of age or have bronze star)

$350.00 plus cost of Canadian Lifesavings manual and CPR pocket mask.  These items will be used throughout the rest of your training

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This course is a continuation of bronze med. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 600 metre timed swim.

Prerequisite: Bronze cross (must have bronze medallion and basic first aid with CPRC)

$280.00

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In this course you will learn lifeguarding principles and good judgment. A mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguarding role is required. Training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment.

Candidates develop treatment, leadership and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed swim, object recovery, 50 metre spring challenge, 50 metre rescue drill and 400 metre endurance challenge.

Prerequisite: (must be 15 years of age and have bronze cross with intermediate first aid and CPRC)

$330.00 plus cost of alert manual

*Current for 2 years from exam date

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$150.00

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Classes are group lessons and not on an individual basis.  Please email in spring for schedule and cost of each session as this will not be posted on the website.

­$150.00

Please note that under the new WSIB regulations, recertification for this course is only permitted for those who have completed the full course with the new standards put in place in 2026 replacing standard first aid with intermediate first aid.

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­$180.00

Please email for information, dates and times.

­$280.00 plus the cost of material.

In this course you will learn the requirement to teach the lifesavings society swim for life program.  Requirements for this course are bronze cross and 15 years of age by exam date.

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