Private swim instruction • Richmond, BC

Confidence starts in the water

Private and 2 Swimmers lessons for children and adults at an indoor pool in Richmond, built around each swimmer's comfort, ability and goals.

✓ Private & 2 Swimmers ✓ Children & adults ✓ Richmond, BC

Lessons

Simple pricing.

Choose a single lesson or save with four 60-minute lessons.

1 swimmer

Private

$125

One 60-minute lesson

  • One-on-one instruction
  • Individual goals and pacing
  • Water confidence, fundamentals, strokes or technique
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All prices are in Canadian dollars. Lesson and package requests are subject to pool availability. A requested time is not confirmed until Sea Fox confirms it and payment is arranged.

Why Sea Fox

Calm Waters and Rapid Progress

01

Focused coaching

More lesson time is spent teaching, correcting and practicing the skills that matter most to the swimmer.

02

Individual progression

Lessons are adjusted to current ability, comfort, goals and learning pace instead of forcing everyone through the same class.

03

Clear communication

Parents and adult clients know what is being worked on, what is improving and what the next step is.

Your instructor

Meet Lazar

Hi, I’m Lazar, the founder and instructor behind Sea Fox. With a strong background in swim instruction and aquatics supervision, I take a calm, encouraging approach to helping you grow in the water. Whether you’re learning to feel comfortable for the first time or refining your technique, every lesson is fully tailored to your pace, ability, and personal goals.

Client reviews

What swimmers say about Lazar

Short excerpts from feedback on Lazar’s swim lessons.

“very patient, calm, and gives clear instructions”

Shino W.

“positive environment filled with encouragement”

Wafaa Z.

“I felt much more confident and solid in my technique”

Rachel F.
More feedback (9)

Summaries of additional feedback on Lazar’s lessons.

Aman G.

Adapts his teaching to swimmers’ different strengths and needs.

Brendan P.

Keeps lessons focused and swimmers engaged in the water.

Lynn L.

A positive first lesson with a patient, enthusiastic instructor.

Livleen V.

Gentle, encouraging teaching that made her child want more lessons.

Gita K.

Patient teaching and a productive, worthwhile lesson.

Libo L.

Friendly, professional coaching with clear demonstrations and practical advice.

Amanda S.

Patient, positive and kind with children.

Julie M.

Patient teaching with clear explanations for children.

Michelle S.

Her daughter practised independently after the lesson.

Good to know

Booking details

Here’s how rescheduling and account credits work.

14+ days before your lesson

Receive 100% account credit or reschedule.

7–13 days before your lesson

Receive 50% of the lesson value as account credit.

Less than 7 days

No refund, account credit or reschedule.

Full cancellation, credit and lesson details

Notice periods are measured from when Sea Fox receives your cancellation to the scheduled lesson.

No-shows

Failure to attend a scheduled lesson without notice does not qualify for a refund or account credit.

Account credits

Account credits are non-refundable, cannot be transferred, and expire after 6 months.

If we fill your cancelled slot

If Sea Fox successfully fills your cancelled slot, Sea Fox may restore additional or full account credit at its discretion.

Illness and emergencies

Illness and emergencies do not automatically exempt a booking from the cancellation policy. Sea Fox may make exceptions at its discretion. Please do not attend with a fever, vomiting/diarrhea, a known contagious illness or another condition that makes swimming unsafe.

2 Swimmers reservations

A single 2 Swimmers lesson is one $150 reservation for up to two swimmers. If one swimmer cancels, the price remains $150 and the other swimmer may still attend. Package bookings retain their booked package rate if one swimmer cancels. Cancellation of the entire reservation follows the notice periods above.

Sea Fox or pool cancellation

If Sea Fox or the pool cancels your lesson, you receive a full reschedule or full account credit. A refund is available if Sea Fox cannot reasonably provide a replacement.

Late arrivals

Late arrival does not move, extend or reduce the price of the lesson. The lesson still ends at its scheduled time.

Safety & behaviour

Safe lessons come first.

Follow directions from Sea Fox instructors and facility staff.
Follow all posted pool rules, including deck, diving, entry and equipment rules.
No horseplay, pushing, intentional submersion, breath-holding contests, harassment or unsafe conduct.
Remain in the designated lesson area unless directed otherwise.
Report injury, illness, damaged equipment or unsafe conditions immediately.
Sea Fox may pause or end a lesson if behaviour creates a safety risk. Lessons ended for serious unsafe behaviour are not refundable.

Client forms

Complete your forms before the first lesson.

Sea Fox requires the applicable waiver/consent and swimmer intake information before participation. The current forms are marked as drafts for final legal and insurance review before public launch.

01

Participant Waiver & Client Policies

Risk acknowledgement, emergency response consent, safety expectations, booking policies and parent/guardian consent.

Download waiver draft
02

Swimmer Intake Form

Swimming background, goals, emergency contact, relevant health/safety information and learning preferences.

Download intake draft

For minors, a parent or legal guardian must complete the required consent/waiver before participation.

Booking request

Tell us what works best for your schedule.

Choose a time and lesson. We’ll confirm availability.

  1. Send request

  2. We confirm time

  3. Complete forms

  4. Pay to secure

Choose your lesson

Select one option. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Preferred days

Select any days that work for you.

Privacy: Do not send detailed medical information through this booking request. Relevant health and emergency information is collected on the intake form before the first lesson.

Your email app will open with your request ready to send.

Booking requests are prepared for seafoxswim@gmail.com.

FAQ

Before your first lesson

Where are lessons held?

Lessons are offered at a partner indoor swimming pool in Richmond, BC. Exact location and access details are provided with a confirmed booking.

Are lessons confirmed immediately?

No. Sea Fox first confirms pool availability. Once the time is approved, required forms and payment are completed to secure the lesson.

Do you teach adults?

Yes. Private instruction can be tailored to adult beginners, water confidence, stroke development or specific swimming goals.

What happens if I cancel?

With 14+ days notice, receive 100% account credit or reschedule. With 7–13 days notice, receive 50% account credit. Less than 7 days before the lesson, there is no refund, credit or reschedule. No-shows receive no refund or credit. Read the full cancellation and credit policy for discretionary exceptions and other terms.

What if one swimmer cannot attend?

A single 2 Swimmers lesson is one $150 reservation. If one swimmer cancels, the price remains $150 and the other swimmer may still attend. Within a four-lesson package, the booked rate remains $125 per lesson total.

How do the four-lesson packages work?

Each package includes four 60-minute lessons: $400 total for Private or $500 total for 2 Swimmers. Sea Fox confirms pool availability and your proposed schedule before payment. The existing booking and cancellation policies apply.

What if the pool closes?

If Sea Fox or the pool cancels your lesson, you receive a full reschedule or full account credit. A refund is available if Sea Fox cannot reasonably provide a replacement.