After September 1 until May 31 you are only permitted to practice under direction of a coach or parent dedicated program for a maximum of 2 hours per week for all ages. This does not include water polo, synchro, swim camps, Red Cross and Lifesaving swim programs. If you train more than the permitted number of hours with a coach, you will be suspended from summer swimming for the next season.

You are permitted to swim without the direction of a coach as often as you wish. Swim Nova Scotia sets these policies each year and each swimmer is required to sign an affidavit stating they have adhered to these rules.