Public Swimming

All public swims are subject to admission rules and capacity restrictions.

Please note: Private lessons are NOT allowed during recreational swim times. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Our Swim Admission Policy Standards

Swimmers must meet the requirements of the following admission standards to be granted entrance into any pool.

Stop! Ages 0-6

• Children age 6 and under may not enter the swimming pool unless they are accompanied by a guardian 14 years of age or older.
• The guardian is responsible for their direct supervision and must be in the water and able to assist immediately.
• Two children per guardian (ages 14+) or up to four children per guardian if all children wear life-jackets.

Caution. Ages 7-9

• Children age 7 to 9 who are non-swimmers must be accompanied by a guardian 14 years of age or older.
• The guardian is responsible for their direct supervision and must be in the water and able to assist immediately.
• Two children (non-swimmers) per guardian (ages 14+) or up to four children (non-swimmers) per guardian if all children wear life-jackets.

Children age 7 to 9 who can successfully pass the facility swim test may enter the pool unsupervised. Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.

OK! Ages 10+

Children age 10 years or older may enter the pool area unsupervised. Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.

Swim testing

To successfully pass the Facility Swim Test, individuals must demonstrate comfort in the water and be able to swim on their front for a minimum of two widths of the pool continuously in shallow water.

Pool admittance policy

• Any parents/guardians on the pool deck as spectators pay the regular admission fee due to lifeguard ratio requirements, whether they swim or not.
• Parents/guardians in the pool gallery as spectators are not part of swim ratio and do not have to pay.

Water slide admittance policy

• Riders at Iroquois Ridge Pool must be a minimum height of 107 cm (also recommended that riders can swim the width of the pool).
• Riders at Glen Abbey Pool must be a minimum height of 107 cm and able to pass the Facility Swim Test.

Medical conditions

Individuals with seizure disorders or other serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible who can provide immediate assistance if needed.

Children that pass the Facility Swim Test can swim on their own.

Healthy swim etiquette

To ensure our facilities are kept clean and operate efficiently, all participants are required to:

• Take a complete and cleansing shower (while clothed in the swim attire that will be worn inside the pool area).
• Wear appropriate swimming attire or clothing that is different from the clothing worn to the facility.
  • Clothing should be light weight fabric and free from rips/tears, rivets, dangling strings, denim and zippers.
  • Bottoms must cover the buttocks area and must not be see-through.
  • Bring clean flip flops or sandals to wear on the pool deck. Street shoes are not permitted on the pool deck.
• Refrain from using the pool when ill, or if they have experienced diarrhea in the past week.
• Prevent pool fouling! Please refrain from feeding children or eating large meals before swimming. All swimmers are encouraged to visit the washroom before entering the pool.
• Ensure children who are not toilet trained wear swim diapers made for swimming. These are available for purchase at the customer service desk.
• Dress in suitable bathing or clean outdoor attire and pay the posted admission fee before entering the pool deck area.
• Bring your reusable drinking containers! Only water in plastic bottles are permitted on the pool deck.
• Ensure children are never left unattended.

Please note also:

• Strollers are not permitted on our sanitized decks, except for the Outdoor Pool decks.
• Anyone under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be allowed into the facility and consumption of these substances is not permitted on the pool deck or in the facility.

The Recreation and Culture department strives to make our programs and services accessible and inclusive to all members of our community including those with intellectual or physical disabilities; attention and behaviour difficulties; vision and hearing impairments; learning disabilities; allergies and medical conditions.

For more information, visit our Inclusion and Support Services page.

Admission for support persons

Persons requiring that a support person accompanies them in order to participate in Recreation and Culture drop-in programs can apply for an Express Pass. Express Passes are provided at no-charge, provide free entry for the support person and streamlines the program check-in experience.

For more information, please speak to a Customer Service Representative at your local recreation and culture facility.

Medical conditions

Individuals with seizure disorders or other serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible who can provide immediate assistance if needed.