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Frequently Asked Questions New to WES? Start here! Our FAQ covers everything you need to know about memberships, swim lessons, teams, calendars, events, volunteering, and more to help your family make the most of the season. 1. What is WES? WES is a volunteer-run community aquatic club offering a family pool, lessons, sports teams, youth programs, social activities, and summer events for all ages. 2. How do I become a member? Registration takes place before the season begins. Membership categories, fees, and important dates are communicated through WES's official channels. 3. What programs are offered? Depending on the season, WES may offer: Swim Lessons Guppies Swim Team Diving Water Polo Artistic Swimming Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross Leaders and Junior Leaders Program Social and family activities Program offerings may vary from season to season based on registration numbers and staff availability. 4. What swimming level should I register my child in? First, consult the swimming level equivalency chart here: If you're still unsure, stop by before the season begins and one of our lifeguards can perform a quick swim assessment to help determine the best fit. 5. How do I sign up for aquatic programs and team sports? There is no separate registration process for programs such as Swim Team, Guppies, Water Polo, Diving, Artistic Swimming, or the Leaders Program. Simply indicate which programs you would like to participate in during registration and attend practices or activities according to the published schedule. Exception: Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross may have additional fees associated with certifications, manuals, and requirements set by the Lifesaving Society. 6. What are Guppies? Guppies is a recreational program designed for younger children who are not yet old enough to join a competitive team. Sessions focus on fun, water games, confidence-building, and developing basic aquatic skills. 7. What is the Leaders Program? The Leaders Program is designed to encourage responsibility, develop leadership skills, build friendships, and give youth an opportunity to become actively involved in the WES community while having fun throughout the summer. Who can participate? Leaders Must be at least 12 years old or have completed Grade 6. Junior Leaders For youth aged 10–11 who have completed Grade 4 or 5 and are entering Grade 5 or 6. What do Leaders do? Leaders and Junior Leaders help support the daily activities of the pool by assisting lifeguards, coaches, and volunteers when needed. Activities may include: Helping during swimming lessons Assisting with fundraising activities Helping at the snack bar Welcoming members and guests at the entrance Supporting special events and activities Assisting with activities for younger children Helping around the pool as needed In return for their involvement, Leaders have opportunities to participate in special activities and experiences organized specifically for them throughout the summer. An information meeting for parents and participants will be held at the beginning of the season to review expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities. The program focuses on developing independence, teamwork, leadership, and community involvement in a positive and enjoyable environment. 8. What's the difference between lessons and teams? Lessons Focus on learning and skill development. Progression based on age and ability. Teams Focus on training, technical development, and teamwork. Participation in competitions, meets, or tournaments associated with the program. 9. How will I know when my swimming lesson is scheduled? For weekday lessons, watch for the email sent to members with lesson sign-up information. For weekend and Monday evening lessons, the schedule will be distributed before the start of the season. 10. Where can I find schedules? WES maintains multiple calendars, including: Pool Swim Lessons Swim Team Diving Water Polo Artistic Swimming Social Events View all WES calendars here: Members can also subscribe to calendars and receive updates automatically. 11. Why are there multiple calendars? Each program has its own calendar to keep scheduling organized and easy to follow. Members can subscribe only to the calendars relevant to them or to multiple calendars depending on their participation. 12. How do I add WES calendars to my phone? WES calendars can be added to your phone or preferred calendar app using the subscription links provided by WES. Once subscribed, updates will appear automatically. 13. Can schedules change? Yes. Schedules may change due to weather, competitions, facility maintenance, or operational needs. Official calendars remain the most up-to-date source of information. 14. How will I know if an activity is cancelled due to weather? If weather conditions affect scheduled activities, updates will be posted in the WES WhatsApp group as soon as possible. 15. Do I have to participate in competitions? Yes. Athletes who join a team are generally expected to participate in competitions, meets, or tournaments associated with their program. If you need to miss a competition, please notify your coach as early as possible. Important exception: Artistic Swimming athletes must be available for qualifying competitions and the season-ending championship/final competition, since routines are performed as a team. 16. Should I notify someone if my child will be absent? For swim lessons and recreational programs, there is generally no need to report an occasional absence. For team programs—and especially competitions—please notify your coach as soon as possible. 17. Can parents stay on site during activities? Yes. Parents are welcome on site and are asked to follow safety guidelines and respect areas reserved for athletes and coaches. 18. Are there social events? Yes! WES organizes community activities and special events throughout the season for members and their families. 19. What is Awards Night? Awards Night celebrates athletes, coaches, volunteers, and members for their achievements and contributions throughout the season. 20. Does WES sell merchandise? Yes. Depending on the season, WES merchandise may include hoodies, t-shirts, hats, towels, team apparel, and promotional items. Visit our page here: 21. How do sponsors support WES? Sponsors play an important role in the success of WES. Their support helps fund programs, equipment, special events, and facility improvements. 22. How can I become a sponsor? Businesses and organizations interested in supporting WES are encouraged to contact poolwestminster@gmail.com to learn about sponsorship opportunities. 23. Can I volunteer? Absolutely! WES depends on volunteers. Opportunities may include: Competitions and sporting events Fundraising Sponsorship support and outreach Pool Committee Community events Administrative and organizational support 24. How can I stay informed? Important information is typically shared through: WES calendars Member emails The WES WhatsApp group Social media The website Link Link Link

Daily swimming lessons, Monday to Thursday all summer long. Swimming Program At WES we believe it is never too late to learn to swim! We offer lessons to kids of all ages and adults too! Our lessons program is based on the Olympic Way program, this allows us to cater to the needs of any skill level. Equivalency Chart White Jump from the side, assisted Swim 6m, forward swimming arms Blow bubbles Back float with head assistance Yellow Jump in, unassisted Front and back glide Swim 12m unassisted with face in water blowing bubbles Front float and back float unassisted (5sec) Green Push off wall streamline with kick (6m) Front crawl 12m: Face in the water and arms out Body flat at the surface Endurance Swim: 24m continuously Backstroke kick 12m: Head back Horizontal body position Rolling floats Front to back, back to front Retrieve item from bottom of the pool 30 seconds treading water Red Submerged push off into streamline kick (front) Front crawl 25m: Steady body position Breathing to the side Full arm extension and finished pull Backstroke 12m: Horizontal body position Straight arm recovery 1 minute treading water Blue Push off wall streamline position on back Front crawl 50m: Bilateral breathing Continuous arm and leg movement Introduce bent arm recovery Backstroke 25m: Continuous and alternating arms Breastroke kick 25m: Proper turnout of feet 2 minutes treading water Bronze Front crawl 50m: Underwater arm action with catch-pull-finish Backstroke 50m: Shoulder Roll Continuous kick Breastroke 50m: Coordination of pull-breath-kick-glide Introduction to shallow dives 3 minutes treading water Silver Front crawl 75m Backstroke 75m: Underwater arm action with catch-pill-finish Breastroke 75m: Arm action with catch-pull-finish Proper timing of movements Butterfly Kick 50m: Legs together “Dolphin” body action Intro to butterfly arms Introduction to flip turns 4 minutes treading water Gold Front crawl 100m Backstroke 100m Breastroke 100m Butterfly 50m 5 minutes treading water

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Westminster Pool is a place to relax, make new friends, stay fit and be part of a family friendly community. We offer swimming lessons, a wide range of aquatic sports and social events. Join us at WES and start creating your own memories to last a lifetime. Come for the Programs Stay for the Community About Westminster Pool Westminster Pool is a place to relax, make new friends, stay fit and be part of a family friendly community. Join us at WES and start creating your own memories to last a lifetime. Come check us out! Westminster Pool is a registered non-profit organization that is a community owned and operated outdoor swimming pool located in Dollard des Ormeaux. It is run by volunteers and a dedicated friendly staff. News Registration is now open! Good morning WES! We’re excited to announce that our 2026 registration is now open! Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing on memberships and Wes wear! For any questions regarding registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 2026 WES Committee Follow us on to stay up to date The Croc Life Contact

Monthly Calendar Click Add below to sync our calendar with yours. Any updates or schedule changes will automatically appear in your calendar. Add WES General Calendar Add Social Events Calendar Add Synchro Calendar Add Swim Team Calendar Add Dive Team Calendar Add Waterpolo Calendar 🌞 Westminster Summer at a Glance See below for at-a-glance dates. Events are subject to change. Updated: June 17, 2026

Come join one of the top Summer Synchro teams in the West Island of Montreal. Synchro Hello Boys & Girls! Come out and join our synchro team! We have teams for kids of all levels & ages. All you need is to be able to tread water for 1 minute in the deep end. Synchro is a great way to be a part on a team and meet new friends, while learning a cool routine to music! Synchro is an amazing sport & WES encourages everyone to come out and try it! Can't wait to see you there.

Executive Committee Finding Inspiration in Every Turn Our pool is run by a volunteer board of directors who are elected at our Annual General Assembly Meet The Team Mark Metivier Tara Ben-Or Rachel Ryan Roch Farmer Anthony Masella Kayla Jones Stéphanie Philipps

Time Trial info pertaining to meet location, parking, officials Northshore Aquatic Association Time Trials, Division A Sat., Aug. 5, 2023 Westminster & Ecclestone Pool Welcome General Info Meet Info Auction Sponsors Date Saturday, August 5th, 2023 Rain Date Sunday August 6th, 2023 Meet Managers Andrea Hawkins, Meet Manager amhawkins11@gmail.com 514-704-2485 Sydney Guilfoyle, Head, Swim Team lifeguards@westminsterpool.com Location Address Ecclestone Pool 110 Granada St, Kirkland, Quebec H9H 3J7 There is a changing room in each of the bathrooms (Women’s and Men’s). Personal belongings left in the changing rooms and on the pool deck are under the responsibility of the individual participants. The Westminster Pool Association and Ecclestone Pool, the NAA or the city of Kirkland are not accountable for broken, lost or stolen items. Each team will be provided with a designated area with a table. Each team will be provided with a picnic table in the back grass. We ask that each pool bring their own tent. We request everyone’s collaboration to keep the pool and surrounding areas clean. We recommend that spectators and swimmers bring their sunscreen, hat, and water. Several bleachers will be found around the pool. For safety reasons, no portable or camping chairs permitted on site. Drinks and snacks will be for sale at the canteen. Breakfast items and a lunch BBQ will also be available to purchase. Parking Parking at time trials can be a bit challenging, as there is no designated parking lot available. However, participants and spectators can make use of the surrounding streets around the pool area. It's important to be mindful that simultaneous soccer and baseball tournaments will be ongoing in the vicinity, which might further limit available parking spots. To ease the parking situation, we strongly recommend carpooling whenever possible. This not only helps alleviate congestion but also promotes a more eco-friendly approach to attending the time trials. Plan ahead, arrive early, and cooperate with fellow attendees to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for everyone involved. Site Information Officials Officials will be provided lunch. Water will be provided throughout the day. 1 / Referees and starters Arrive by 6:30 a.m 2 / Safety Marshalls On deck by 7am 3 / Other Officials Requested to check-in no later than at 7:30 a.m. Coffee and breakfast will be provided. General Info for Officials Recorders and Scorers will be situated on the pool deck, with computers connected to a printer. We will request a certain amount of officials to be provided by each pool. A more detailed list of the officials needed and a registration link will be communicated to you shortly. On deck officials are asked to wear white Should be SNC qualified where applicable Please note check-in and meeting times on the below schedule Timers must write swimmers times in the left hand column (Qualifying) as these cards will be used at Big Meet Referee must use provided placement sheets Meet Results The event results will be posted on the board, near the washrooms.

Day Fee 2026 If you're not interested in an annual membership, you can still enjoy a day at WES! Fees are to be paid prior to entry, either at the canteen or via Interac e-transfer to poolwestminster@gmail.com (e-transfers are auto-deposited, so no password or security question is required). Please include the number of people in your group when making the payment. Remember to bring proof of payment, such as the email receipt from the auto-deposit, as it will be required for entry. Individual Entry $7 $3 with Member Family Entry 2 Adults + 2 kids $20 Family Week Pass 2 Adults + 2 kids $60

Yearly membership has it benefits, have access to all free swims and pool activities. There is even an option if you just want to attend free swim. Registration 2026 New members always pay the early bird rate REGISTER NOW