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ISWIM SWIMMING SCHOOL
Swimming Lessons in Burnaby, Surrey & Abbotsford
Olympian-led lessons that build confident swimmers through safe technique, lasting skills, and a strong foundation for sport and life.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
Trusted by Swimmers and Families
FIND YOUR PROGRAM
Swimming Programs for Every Age and Goal
Choose the program that fits your goals, then select a convenient ISWIM location in Burnaby, Surrey or Abbotsford.
Kids Group Lessons
Ages 6+ All Levels
Small-group lessons that build confidence, technique and lasting swimming skills.
Swimming Camps
Ages 6–12
Seasonal swim camps focused on swimming skills, fitness, water safety and active fun.
Adult Group Lessons
Beginners to Advanced
Structured lessons for adults who want to swim confidently and improve their technique.
Water Polo
Ages 7–12
Develop swimming technique, ball skills, teamwork and confidence through structured water polo training.
Private Lessons
Kids & Adults
Personalized one-on-one or semi-private coaching tailored to individual goals.
Online Courses
Learn Anywhere
Step-by-step swimming instruction you can follow online at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
THE ISWIM DIFFERENCE
Swimming Lessons Built for Measurable Progress
Every skill in the ISWIM swimming levels builds on the one before it—improving technique, confidence and control in the water. This step-by-step progression creates a strong foundation and helps every swimmer continue moving forward.
ACTIVE TRAINING
Swimming Lessons with More Practice and Less Waiting
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Dryland exercises
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Continuous swimming
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Focused technical instruction
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Minimal downtime
600–800 m
Even at the Bronze level, swimmers typically complete 600–800 metres of structured swimming in each lesson. As they progress through Silver and Gold, distance and training intensity increase with their skills.
More purposeful practice. Faster progress.
OUR MISSION
Helping More People Become Safe, Confident Swimmers
Our mission is to help as many people as possible become safe, confident and capable swimmers. We do this through high-quality in-person lessons at ISWIM locations, online learning through the ISWIM Online Academy, and practical swimming education shared across our social media channels.
Whether someone is taking their first strokes, improving their technique or working toward competitive goals, we aim to make trusted swimming education accessible in the pool and beyond.
MEET THE ISWIM TEAM
Experienced Swimming Coaches Behind Every Confident Swimmer
Our coaches follow one proven teaching system, providing consistent, skill-focused instruction across ISWIM programs and locations.
Vladimir Ushakov
Founder of ISWIM School
Olympian and coach with Canada’s Men’s 19U National Team. Vladimir competed professionally in water polo for 18 years, represented Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan internationally, and participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. He brings elite international experience to swimming instruction, technical development and athletic performance.
Olympian and coach with Canada’s Men’s 19U National Team. Vladimir competed professionally in water polo for 18 years, represented Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan internationally, and participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. He brings elite international experience to swimming instruction, technical development and athletic performance.
Ekaterina Rogatina
Senior Swim Coach
A former member of the Russian national junior swimming team, Ekaterina brings high-level competitive experience and a detailed understanding of swimming technique to every lesson. She works professionally and positively with students of different ages and abilities, helping each swimmer develop stronger skills, greater confidence and measurable progress in the water.
A former member of the Russian national junior swimming team, Ekaterina brings high-level competitive experience and a detailed understanding of swimming technique to every lesson. She works professionally and positively with students of different ages and abilities, helping each swimmer develop stronger skills, greater confidence and measurable progress in the water.
Nikolai Botsman
Senior Swim Coach
Nikolai brings 17 years of competitive swimming experience and more than 10 years of coaching. He represented his national team at World and European Championships and competed internationally in 10- and 16-kilometre open-water events. His relaxed, analytical coaching helps beginners and experienced swimmers improve technique, confidence and competitive performance.
Nikolai brings 17 years of competitive swimming experience and more than 10 years of coaching. He represented his national team at World and European Championships and competed internationally in 10- and 16-kilometre open-water events. His relaxed, analytical coaching helps beginners and experienced swimmers improve technique, confidence and competitive performance.
Biricik Eroglu
Senior Swim Coach
Biricik began competitive swimming in the Netherlands at age eight and continued her athletic career at Pepperdine University in California. After competing, she developed her coaching career in California before joining ISWIM. Her swimming lessons combine extensive competitive experience with patient instruction, positive encouragement and steady technical progress.
Biricik began competitive swimming in the Netherlands at age eight and continued her athletic career at Pepperdine University in California. After competing, she developed her coaching career in California before joining ISWIM. Her swimming lessons combine extensive competitive experience with patient instruction, positive encouragement and steady technical progress.
Senior Swim Coach
Oleksandr is a swimming coach and personal trainer with 18 years of international experience across Ukraine, India, Kuwait and Canada. A World Cup champion and International-Class Master of Sport in finswimming, he also holds professional qualifications in swimming coaching, physical education and personal training. His lessons combine technical precision with individualized development.
Oleksandr is a swimming coach and personal trainer with 18 years of international experience across Ukraine, India, Kuwait and Canada. A World Cup champion and International-Class Master of Sport in finswimming, he also holds professional qualifications in swimming coaching, physical education and personal training. His lessons combine technical precision with individualized development.
Anna Bubela
Senior Swim Coach
Anna brings 16 years of professional swimming and freediving experience in Ukraine, a master’s degree in Athletic Training in Water Sports and more than six years of coaching. She has taught swimmers of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs, using attentive instruction and carefully planned individual and group lessons.
Anna brings 16 years of professional swimming and freediving experience in Ukraine, a master’s degree in Athletic Training in Water Sports and more than six years of coaching. She has taught swimmers of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs, using attentive instruction and carefully planned individual and group lessons.
Jacob Lucci
Senior Swim Coach
Jacob developed as a competitive water polo player at the provincial and national levels, earning MVP and top-goalscorer honours at the 2018 Western National Championship. He now coaches children from foundational swimming through competitive water polo, creating positive, engaging sessions that build aquatic skills, confidence, teamwork and long-term athletic development.
Jacob developed as a competitive water polo player at the provincial and national levels, earning MVP and top-goalscorer honours at the 2018 Western National Championship. He now coaches children from foundational swimming through competitive water polo, creating positive, engaging sessions that build aquatic skills, confidence, teamwork and long-term athletic development.
Anna Novikova
Senior Swim Coach
Anna holds a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and specializes in flexible, individualized swim training. Her understanding of motivation and encouragement helps make swimming lessons productive and enjoyable. She adapts instruction to each student’s abilities and goals, supporting swimmers who are learning for recreation as well as those preparing for competitive swimming.
Anna holds a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and specializes in flexible, individualized swim training. Her understanding of motivation and encouragement helps make swimming lessons productive and enjoyable. She adapts instruction to each student’s abilities and goals, supporting swimmers who are learning for recreation as well as those preparing for competitive swimming.
Vladislav Soslovskyi
Senior Swim Coach
Vladislav is a former professional water polo player with more than 20 years of playing experience in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia, followed by over 10 years of coaching. With a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Physical Education, he helps swimmers and water polo athletes develop strong technique, confidence and effective training habits.
Vladislav is a former professional water polo player with more than 20 years of playing experience in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia, followed by over 10 years of coaching. With a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Physical Education, he helps swimmers and water polo athletes develop strong technique, confidence and effective training habits.
Aliya Khovrina
Senior Swim Coach
Aliya has more than 10 years of teaching experience in Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, supported by a 12-year background in competitive swimming. She works with children and adults across different skill levels, combining strong technical knowledge with positive, supportive coaching that helps swimmers feel comfortable and make consistent progress.
Aliya has more than 10 years of teaching experience in Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, supported by a 12-year background in competitive swimming. She works with children and adults across different skill levels, combining strong technical knowledge with positive, supportive coaching that helps swimmers feel comfortable and make consistent progress.
Tamila Kobernik
Senior Swim Coach
Tamila brings 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching. She has worked with swimmers of different ages, from children taking their first strokes to adults beginning or advancing their swimming journey. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students feel safe, enjoy their lessons and develop confidence through consistent technical progress.
Tamila brings 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching. She has worked with swimmers of different ages, from children taking their first strokes to adults beginning or advancing their swimming journey. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students feel safe, enjoy their lessons and develop confidence through consistent technical progress.
Marina Knyazeva
Senior Swim Coach
Marina brings a patient and attentive approach to swimming instruction, helping students develop strong fundamentals at a comfortable and productive pace. She focuses on clear explanations, proper technique and steady skill development, creating supportive swimming lessons where each student can become more confident, capable and independent in the water.
Marina brings a patient and attentive approach to swimming instruction, helping students develop strong fundamentals at a comfortable and productive pace. She focuses on clear explanations, proper technique and steady skill development, creating supportive swimming lessons where each student can become more confident, capable and independent in the water.
Aleksandra Malecka
Administration & Client Support
Aleksandra supports ISWIM families with registration, scheduling and ongoing communication. She helps parents understand available swimming programs, select suitable lessons and stay informed throughout the season. Her organized and approachable support makes the registration process clearer and helps families enjoy a smooth experience from their first inquiry onward.
Aleksandra supports ISWIM families with registration, scheduling and ongoing communication. She helps parents understand available swimming programs, select suitable lessons and stay informed throughout the season. Her organized and approachable support makes the registration process clearer and helps families enjoy a smooth experience from their first inquiry onward.
Vladimir Ushakov
Founder of ISWIM School
Olympian and coach with Canada’s Men’s 19U National Team. Vladimir competed professionally in water polo for 18 years, represented Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan internationally, and participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. He brings elite international experience to swimming instruction, technical development and athletic performance.
Olympian and coach with Canada’s Men’s 19U National Team. Vladimir competed professionally in water polo for 18 years, represented Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan internationally, and participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. He brings elite international experience to swimming instruction, technical development and athletic performance.
Ekaterina Rogatina
Senior Swim Coach
A former member of the Russian national junior swimming team, Ekaterina brings high-level competitive experience and a detailed understanding of swimming technique to every lesson. She works professionally and positively with students of different ages and abilities, helping each swimmer develop stronger skills, greater confidence and measurable progress in the water.
A former member of the Russian national junior swimming team, Ekaterina brings high-level competitive experience and a detailed understanding of swimming technique to every lesson. She works professionally and positively with students of different ages and abilities, helping each swimmer develop stronger skills, greater confidence and measurable progress in the water.
Nikolai Botsman
Senior Swim Coach
Nikolai brings 17 years of competitive swimming experience and more than 10 years of coaching. He represented his national team at World and European Championships and competed internationally in 10- and 16-kilometre open-water events. His relaxed, analytical coaching helps beginners and experienced swimmers improve technique, confidence and competitive performance.
Nikolai brings 17 years of competitive swimming experience and more than 10 years of coaching. He represented his national team at World and European Championships and competed internationally in 10- and 16-kilometre open-water events. His relaxed, analytical coaching helps beginners and experienced swimmers improve technique, confidence and competitive performance.
Biricik Eroglu
Senior Swim Coach
Biricik began competitive swimming in the Netherlands at age eight and continued her athletic career at Pepperdine University in California. After competing, she developed her coaching career in California before joining ISWIM. Her swimming lessons combine extensive competitive experience with patient instruction, positive encouragement and steady technical progress.
Biricik began competitive swimming in the Netherlands at age eight and continued her athletic career at Pepperdine University in California. After competing, she developed her coaching career in California before joining ISWIM. Her swimming lessons combine extensive competitive experience with patient instruction, positive encouragement and steady technical progress.
Senior Swim Coach
Oleksandr is a swimming coach and personal trainer with 18 years of international experience across Ukraine, India, Kuwait and Canada. A World Cup champion and International-Class Master of Sport in finswimming, he also holds professional qualifications in swimming coaching, physical education and personal training. His lessons combine technical precision with individualized development.
Oleksandr is a swimming coach and personal trainer with 18 years of international experience across Ukraine, India, Kuwait and Canada. A World Cup champion and International-Class Master of Sport in finswimming, he also holds professional qualifications in swimming coaching, physical education and personal training. His lessons combine technical precision with individualized development.
Anna Bubela
Senior Swim Coach
Anna brings 16 years of professional swimming and freediving experience in Ukraine, a master’s degree in Athletic Training in Water Sports and more than six years of coaching. She has taught swimmers of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs, using attentive instruction and carefully planned individual and group lessons.
Anna brings 16 years of professional swimming and freediving experience in Ukraine, a master’s degree in Athletic Training in Water Sports and more than six years of coaching. She has taught swimmers of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs, using attentive instruction and carefully planned individual and group lessons.
Jacob Lucci
Senior Swim Coach
Jacob developed as a competitive water polo player at the provincial and national levels, earning MVP and top-goalscorer honours at the 2018 Western National Championship. He now coaches children from foundational swimming through competitive water polo, creating positive, engaging sessions that build aquatic skills, confidence, teamwork and long-term athletic development.
Jacob developed as a competitive water polo player at the provincial and national levels, earning MVP and top-goalscorer honours at the 2018 Western National Championship. He now coaches children from foundational swimming through competitive water polo, creating positive, engaging sessions that build aquatic skills, confidence, teamwork and long-term athletic development.
Anna Novikova
Senior Swim Coach
Anna holds a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and specializes in flexible, individualized swim training. Her understanding of motivation and encouragement helps make swimming lessons productive and enjoyable. She adapts instruction to each student’s abilities and goals, supporting swimmers who are learning for recreation as well as those preparing for competitive swimming.
Anna holds a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and specializes in flexible, individualized swim training. Her understanding of motivation and encouragement helps make swimming lessons productive and enjoyable. She adapts instruction to each student’s abilities and goals, supporting swimmers who are learning for recreation as well as those preparing for competitive swimming.
Vladislav Soslovskyi
Senior Swim Coach
Vladislav is a former professional water polo player with more than 20 years of playing experience in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia, followed by over 10 years of coaching. With a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Physical Education, he helps swimmers and water polo athletes develop strong technique, confidence and effective training habits.
Vladislav is a former professional water polo player with more than 20 years of playing experience in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia, followed by over 10 years of coaching. With a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Physical Education, he helps swimmers and water polo athletes develop strong technique, confidence and effective training habits.
Aliya Khovrina
Senior Swim Coach
Aliya has more than 10 years of teaching experience in Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, supported by a 12-year background in competitive swimming. She works with children and adults across different skill levels, combining strong technical knowledge with positive, supportive coaching that helps swimmers feel comfortable and make consistent progress.
Aliya has more than 10 years of teaching experience in Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, supported by a 12-year background in competitive swimming. She works with children and adults across different skill levels, combining strong technical knowledge with positive, supportive coaching that helps swimmers feel comfortable and make consistent progress.
Tamila Kobernik
Senior Swim Coach
Tamila brings 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching. She has worked with swimmers of different ages, from children taking their first strokes to adults beginning or advancing their swimming journey. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students feel safe, enjoy their lessons and develop confidence through consistent technical progress.
Tamila brings 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching. She has worked with swimmers of different ages, from children taking their first strokes to adults beginning or advancing their swimming journey. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students feel safe, enjoy their lessons and develop confidence through consistent technical progress.
Marina Knyazeva
Senior Swim Coach
Marina brings a patient and attentive approach to swimming instruction, helping students develop strong fundamentals at a comfortable and productive pace. She focuses on clear explanations, proper technique and steady skill development, creating supportive swimming lessons where each student can become more confident, capable and independent in the water.
Marina brings a patient and attentive approach to swimming instruction, helping students develop strong fundamentals at a comfortable and productive pace. She focuses on clear explanations, proper technique and steady skill development, creating supportive swimming lessons where each student can become more confident, capable and independent in the water.
Aleksandra Malecka
Administration & Client Support
Aleksandra supports ISWIM families with registration, scheduling and ongoing communication. She helps parents understand available swimming programs, select suitable lessons and stay informed throughout the season. Her organized and approachable support makes the registration process clearer and helps families enjoy a smooth experience from their first inquiry onward.
Aleksandra supports ISWIM families with registration, scheduling and ongoing communication. She helps parents understand available swimming programs, select suitable lessons and stay informed throughout the season. Her organized and approachable support makes the registration process clearer and helps families enjoy a smooth experience from their first inquiry onward.
Vladimir Ushakov
Founder of ISWIM School
Olympian and coach with Canada’s Men’s 19U National Team. Vladimir competed professionally in water polo for 18 years, represented Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan internationally, and participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. He brings elite international experience to swimming instruction, technical development and athletic performance.
Olympian and coach with Canada’s Men’s 19U National Team. Vladimir competed professionally in water polo for 18 years, represented Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan internationally, and participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. He brings elite international experience to swimming instruction, technical development and athletic performance.
Ekaterina Rogatina
Senior Swim Coach
A former member of the Russian national junior swimming team, Ekaterina brings high-level competitive experience and a detailed understanding of swimming technique to every lesson. She works professionally and positively with students of different ages and abilities, helping each swimmer develop stronger skills, greater confidence and measurable progress in the water.
A former member of the Russian national junior swimming team, Ekaterina brings high-level competitive experience and a detailed understanding of swimming technique to every lesson. She works professionally and positively with students of different ages and abilities, helping each swimmer develop stronger skills, greater confidence and measurable progress in the water.
Nikolai Botsman
Senior Swim Coach
Nikolai brings 17 years of competitive swimming experience and more than 10 years of coaching. He represented his national team at World and European Championships and competed internationally in 10- and 16-kilometre open-water events. His relaxed, analytical coaching helps beginners and experienced swimmers improve technique, confidence and competitive performance.
Nikolai brings 17 years of competitive swimming experience and more than 10 years of coaching. He represented his national team at World and European Championships and competed internationally in 10- and 16-kilometre open-water events. His relaxed, analytical coaching helps beginners and experienced swimmers improve technique, confidence and competitive performance.
Biricik Eroglu
Senior Swim Coach
Biricik began competitive swimming in the Netherlands at age eight and continued her athletic career at Pepperdine University in California. After competing, she developed her coaching career in California before joining ISWIM. Her swimming lessons combine extensive competitive experience with patient instruction, positive encouragement and steady technical progress.
Biricik began competitive swimming in the Netherlands at age eight and continued her athletic career at Pepperdine University in California. After competing, she developed her coaching career in California before joining ISWIM. Her swimming lessons combine extensive competitive experience with patient instruction, positive encouragement and steady technical progress.
Senior Swim Coach
Oleksandr is a swimming coach and personal trainer with 18 years of international experience across Ukraine, India, Kuwait and Canada. A World Cup champion and International-Class Master of Sport in finswimming, he also holds professional qualifications in swimming coaching, physical education and personal training. His lessons combine technical precision with individualized development.
Oleksandr is a swimming coach and personal trainer with 18 years of international experience across Ukraine, India, Kuwait and Canada. A World Cup champion and International-Class Master of Sport in finswimming, he also holds professional qualifications in swimming coaching, physical education and personal training. His lessons combine technical precision with individualized development.
Anna Bubela
Senior Swim Coach
Anna brings 16 years of professional swimming and freediving experience in Ukraine, a master’s degree in Athletic Training in Water Sports and more than six years of coaching. She has taught swimmers of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs, using attentive instruction and carefully planned individual and group lessons.
Anna brings 16 years of professional swimming and freediving experience in Ukraine, a master’s degree in Athletic Training in Water Sports and more than six years of coaching. She has taught swimmers of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs, using attentive instruction and carefully planned individual and group lessons.
Jacob Lucci
Senior Swim Coach
Jacob developed as a competitive water polo player at the provincial and national levels, earning MVP and top-goalscorer honours at the 2018 Western National Championship. He now coaches children from foundational swimming through competitive water polo, creating positive, engaging sessions that build aquatic skills, confidence, teamwork and long-term athletic development.
Jacob developed as a competitive water polo player at the provincial and national levels, earning MVP and top-goalscorer honours at the 2018 Western National Championship. He now coaches children from foundational swimming through competitive water polo, creating positive, engaging sessions that build aquatic skills, confidence, teamwork and long-term athletic development.
Anna Novikova
Senior Swim Coach
Anna holds a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and specializes in flexible, individualized swim training. Her understanding of motivation and encouragement helps make swimming lessons productive and enjoyable. She adapts instruction to each student’s abilities and goals, supporting swimmers who are learning for recreation as well as those preparing for competitive swimming.
Anna holds a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and specializes in flexible, individualized swim training. Her understanding of motivation and encouragement helps make swimming lessons productive and enjoyable. She adapts instruction to each student’s abilities and goals, supporting swimmers who are learning for recreation as well as those preparing for competitive swimming.
Vladislav Soslovskyi
Senior Swim Coach
Vladislav is a former professional water polo player with more than 20 years of playing experience in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia, followed by over 10 years of coaching. With a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Physical Education, he helps swimmers and water polo athletes develop strong technique, confidence and effective training habits.
Vladislav is a former professional water polo player with more than 20 years of playing experience in Ukraine, Turkey, Greece and Saudi Arabia, followed by over 10 years of coaching. With a bachelor’s degree in Teaching and Physical Education, he helps swimmers and water polo athletes develop strong technique, confidence and effective training habits.
Aliya Khovrina
Senior Swim Coach
Aliya has more than 10 years of teaching experience in Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, supported by a 12-year background in competitive swimming. She works with children and adults across different skill levels, combining strong technical knowledge with positive, supportive coaching that helps swimmers feel comfortable and make consistent progress.
Aliya has more than 10 years of teaching experience in Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, supported by a 12-year background in competitive swimming. She works with children and adults across different skill levels, combining strong technical knowledge with positive, supportive coaching that helps swimmers feel comfortable and make consistent progress.
Tamila Kobernik
Senior Swim Coach
Tamila brings 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching. She has worked with swimmers of different ages, from children taking their first strokes to adults beginning or advancing their swimming journey. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students feel safe, enjoy their lessons and develop confidence through consistent technical progress.
Tamila brings 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and coaching. She has worked with swimmers of different ages, from children taking their first strokes to adults beginning or advancing their swimming journey. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students feel safe, enjoy their lessons and develop confidence through consistent technical progress.
Marina Knyazeva
Senior Swim Coach
Marina brings a patient and attentive approach to swimming instruction, helping students develop strong fundamentals at a comfortable and productive pace. She focuses on clear explanations, proper technique and steady skill development, creating supportive swimming lessons where each student can become more confident, capable and independent in the water.
Marina brings a patient and attentive approach to swimming instruction, helping students develop strong fundamentals at a comfortable and productive pace. She focuses on clear explanations, proper technique and steady skill development, creating supportive swimming lessons where each student can become more confident, capable and independent in the water.
Aleksandra Malecka
Administration & Client Support
Aleksandra supports ISWIM families with registration, scheduling and ongoing communication. She helps parents understand available swimming programs, select suitable lessons and stay informed throughout the season. Her organized and approachable support makes the registration process clearer and helps families enjoy a smooth experience from their first inquiry onward.
Aleksandra supports ISWIM families with registration, scheduling and ongoing communication. She helps parents understand available swimming programs, select suitable lessons and stay informed throughout the season. Her organized and approachable support makes the registration process clearer and helps families enjoy a smooth experience from their first inquiry onward.
FAQ
What to Know Before Starting Swimming Lessons
ISWIM offers swimming lessons at five convenient pool locations: Fitness 2000 in Burnaby, Matsqui Recreation Centre in Abbotsford, South Surrey Indoor Pool, Guildford Recreation Centre and Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex in Fleetwood. Available programs vary by location, so select your nearest pool to view current swimming lessons and registration options.
ISWIM teaches children and adults at different stages of their swimming journey. Group swimming lessons for children begin at age six, while private lessons are available for children starting at age four. We also offer adult swimming lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Programs and availability may vary by location.
ISWIM uses three progressive levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Bronze is designed for beginners who are comfortable putting their face in the water. Silver is for swimmers who can swim approximately 20 metres without flotation assistance using foundational kicks. Gold is for swimmers who can perform all four competitive strokes and want to improve technique and endurance. Our coaches can help confirm the appropriate level.
Progress at ISWIM is based on demonstrated swimming skills rather than attendance alone. Coaches evaluate technique, water confidence, body control, endurance and the ability to perform each skill independently. Every skill builds on the one before it, helping swimmers advance through the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels with a strong technical foundation. Progression cards recognize the skills achieved during the program.
ISWIM lessons follow a structured, skill-focused teaching system designed to provide more active practice and less waiting. Swimmers receive focused technical instruction, complete purposeful exercises and progress as their skills develop. Our small-group format and consistent coaching approach help swimmers build proper technique, confidence and independence in the water.
Yes. ISWIM offers group swimming lessons for children, adult group lessons and personalized private or semi-private coaching for children and adults. Private lessons are especially helpful for beginners, swimmers working on a specific skill and students who benefit from individual attention. Available programs depend on the location and season.
Yes. Private swimming lessons provide individual attention and allow beginners to develop water confidence at a comfortable pace. For safety and the best learning experience, children entering group lessons should already feel comfortable being in the pool and putting their face in the water. Swimmers with significant fear of water should begin with private instruction before joining a group.
Start by selecting the program that matches your goals, then choose your preferred ISWIM location in Burnaby, Surrey or Abbotsford. The location page will show the programs and registration options currently available at that pool. If you are unsure about the appropriate program or level, contact the ISWIM team before registering.
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