Sessional Program
Whitby Swimming's Sessional Program is designed to teach the core skills required for competitive swimming. Swimmers will learn the fundamentals of each competitive swimming stroke (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly), dives, turns and how competitive swimming practices and swim meets are structured. This is a fun and rewarding introduction to the sport.
Please note that our Sessional Program is not a replacement for swimming lessons and is not a "learn to swim" program. Space in the program is very limited and placement within the program is not guaranteed.
Fall 2026
The Fall Sessional Program begins on September 26, 2026. The program is 8 weeks long and will conclude with a fun "mini-meet". The full Fall 2026 schedule is below (tentative and subject to change).
Swimmers will register in one of the six Sessional groups. Groups will practice at either the Fieldgate Sports Complex Pool or at Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre).
Group | Pool | Weekday | Saturday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group A | Fieldgate Sports Complex | Monday 4:45-5:30 PM | Saturday 6:00-6:45 AM | |
Group B | Fieldgate Sports Complex | Tuesday 4:45-5:30 PM | Saturday 6:45-7:30 AM | |
Group C | Fieldgate Sports Complex | Wednesday 4:45-5:30 PM | Saturday 7:30-8:15 AM | |
Group D | Fieldgate Sports Complex | Thursday 4:45-5:30 PM | Saturday 8:15-9:00 AM | *FULL* |
Group E | Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre) | Tuesday 4:15-5:00 PM | Saturday 7:30-8:15 AM | |
Group F | Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre) | Thursday 4:15-5:00 PM | Saturday 8:15-9:00 AM | *FULL* |
Fall 2026 Sessional Program Calendar Overview
How to join
Check the prerequisites
Swimmers entering our sessional program must be able to swim 25m of front crawl, 25m on their back and be fully independent in the deep end. Swimmers must be at least 6 years old to join the sessional program.
Join our Interest List
Please join our interest list to be notified of upcoming assessments.
Free assessment
Prior to registering, all new swimmers must complete an assessment with one of our coaches. Assessments take about 10 minutes and are free.
Register
Register in one of the six Sessional groups.
Already joined our Interest List and still have questions?
Contact info@whitbyswimming.ca for more information.