To ensure children are registered in the appropriate swimming/skating level for their age and ability, proof of pre-requisites and skill level completion will be required to complete an online, over the phone or in-person registration. This will ensure the safety of all participants in a successful learning environment.
When registering online, customers should ensure they have an up-to-date Recreation account and provide the Recreation Department with the previous swimming and/or skating level that the participant has completed. If a participant has taken swim lessons at one of the City’s Recreation centres since January 2019, your previous swim lesson is recorded in the system and no further action is required. If a participant completed a swim level at a different aquatic facility such as YMCA BC or in another municipality, your previous swim level will not be recorded in our system and you will need to provide proof of skill level before you register.
Providing Proof of Pre-requisites
To prove pre-requisite completion, submit a lesson report card by:
If you are unsure whether the pre-requisites are in the system, contact Recreation at [email protected] or call 604-927-PLAY (7529).
No Proof of Lesson Level
Customers who do not have proof of lesson level are able to drop-in to public swims or public skates and be assessed for free by our qualified team of professionals in person and have the necessary pre-requisite added to their account.
Customers who have not completed their most recent lesson level or assessment in Port Coquitlam and/or have not had their latest credential assessed by Port Coquitlam staff will not meet the necessary pre-requisite for online enrollment and will not be able to enroll in the program.
