Paraswimming

Para swimmers are competitive swimmers of any age who have a disabilty as outlined by Swimming Canada.  They train with able-bodied swimmers with the goal of improving technique and endurance.  These swimmers will compete at regional swim meets, as well as other provincial, national, and international meets for which they qualify.

KISU is proud to provide accessible, adapative swim lessons in Penticton for kids with a range of disabilities and impairments

KISUs Para Learn to Swim is an inclusive program for young swimmers with physical, visual and intellectual impairments. The focus is on athlete development from an early age where athletes gain physical literacy and build the fundamental skills necessary to be a high performance athlete. Swimmers will work 1 on 1 or 1 on 2 with an instructor. This program swims once a week, focusing on water safety skills which allow swimmers to swim safely and reliably. Graduates of this program can continue swimming and join the competitive team, or keep swimming for fun and fitness.

WINTER 2025 PARA LEARN TO SWIM SESSIONS:

40min sessions once a week on thursdays, 5:30-6:10pm.

10 thursdays, January 9th-March 13th

Sessions will run in the leisure pool at the Penticton Community Centre. 

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