08/27/2026
Does my child have to compete?
No.
Many of our swimmers are there for fitness, skill-building, and the team environment.
Competing is an option, not a requirement.
How many days a week?
It depends on the squad. Some programs run once or twice a week, others up to seven times, based on age and readiness, not a fixed rule.
Can they still play other sports? Absolutely.
Many of our swimmers play multiple sports, and swimming actually complements most of them.
What if they're just starting out? That's most swimmers. Everyone starts somewhere, and our coaches meet each child where they are.
Got a question we didn't answer? Ask us anytime.
There's a place for your swimmer here.
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08/25/2026
Comparable in Price. Different in Outcome.
Money can be a real factor when you're deciding where to spend on activities for your child.
What might surprise you is that our programs are comparable in price to typical group swim lessons.
But the real difference is what happens in the water.
Our coaches don't just run a class. They teach, observe, correct and encourage, session after session, helping swimmers build real skills, confidence and independence in the water.
Because learning to swim is about more than being comfortable in the water. It's about becoming a capable, confident swimmer.
You can't put a price on water safety. And progress doesn't happen by accident. It's built through consistent coaching, practice and support.
There's a place for your swimmer here.
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08/21/2026
We'd love to have you follow along with us on Instagram too - .7372.
We share practices, meets, our swimmers, and everything happening around the club there, alongside what you already see here on Facebook.
Give us a follow, as a like, share, or comment goes a long way in helping more Summerside families find us.
Thank you for being part of the Dolphins family.
Summerside Pride, Summerside Strong.
08/21/2026
WHAT WE'RE BUILDING HERE.
Technique and progression matter, but so does what happens around the pool.
At SDSC and SJD, we see the person behind the athlete.
We build confidence, not just skills.
We teach swimmers how their actions affect their teammates, and that being part of a team means being stronger together, not just faster alone.
A swimmer who feels supported is a swimmer who wants to come back.
That culture doesn't happen by accident. It's something we build and work on, every practice, every season.
There's a place for your swimmer here.
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08/18/2026
SWIMMING IS FOR LIFE.
Most sports have a shelf life.
Swimming doesn't.
The kids learning to swim today could be lifeguards in a few summers.
Strong swimmers often go on to swim varsity (university), opening doors that a lot of other youth sports simply don't.
And the swimmers who stick with it longest tend to build something you can't rush: real endurance, real discipline, and a sport they can carry with them well into adulthood.
It's rare to find something that starts as a childhood activity and can still be part of someone's life decades later, as a competitor, a coach, a lifeguard, or just someone who never lost their love of the water.
There's a place for your swimmer here.
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08/16/2026
STILL DECIDING?
All SJD coaches are NCCP certified and former competitive swimmers.
They will also have experienced mentor coaches on deck with them at every session.
Due to our coach-to-swimmer ratios, some practice time slots are filling up faster than others.
Registering now is the best way to secure your preferred time.
If you have questions before committing, we're happy to answer them.
There's a place for your swimmer here.
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08/13/2026
THE PEI BUCKET LIST.
How many have you checked off this summer?
Cavendish.
Thunder Cove.
Basin Head.
Brackley.
Victoria.
Canoeing.
Paddleboarding.
Boating.
All part of growing up on an Island surrounded by water.
Swimming isn't just something we do in a pool. It's part of life here. The more comfortable a child is in the water, the more of these summers they get to actually enjoy.
There's a place for your swimmer here.
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08/11/2026
OUR TEAM IS GROWING.
This season, we've welcomed new swimmers across every level, from Tater Tots just starting out to our competitive squads.
If you've been thinking about joining, there's no better time.
We'd love to have your family be part of what's building here.
08/09/2026
SQUADS THAT PROGRESS WITH YOUR SWIMMER.
Our Learn to Swim program runs one to three times a week, a great entry point for new swimmers.
As skill and commitment grow, our competitive squads offer more, up to seven times a week for swimmers ready for it.
There's a place to start, and room to progress.
If you're interested, we'd love to welcome your family.
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