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Swimming at Bluewater Park Pool

It’s an exciting time of year as we welcome you back to the pool! To ensure everyone is safe at the facility, please read this page thoroughly. 

Our priority is to ensure everyone s health and safety. The pool will continue to offer lessons and public swims with continued safety protocols in place. The pool will follow guidelines and health precautions as set out by Public Health, the Government of Ontario, and the Lifesaving Society. 

Please note: The Bluewater Park Pool may be closed at any time due to inclement weather or maintenance at the discretion of the staff. Please call the pool at 519-534-0511 if you are unsure. 

NEW PRIVATE CLASSES ADDED* 

Registrations for 2022 classes will open June 6. Please click on the links associated with the class you are interested in to be transferred to the registration page and to complete your registration. 

Registration is also available over the phone via credit card, and in person with cash, debit or cheque. Please email parksandrecreation@southbrucepeninsula.com if you would like to pay in person. 

Contact Recreation Programmer, 519-534-1400 ext. 132 if you have any questions or need any assistance in registering. 

Pool Schedule - August 29th until September 4th, 2022
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Pool Schedule - July 4th until August 28th, 2022
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Group Lessons

Lifesaving Society Lessons are taught by the qualified swimming instructors.  Review the information below to determine the best level to register your child.  Staff will assist you if you are not sure which level to register in. Instructors may be able to do a swim test to determine the level to register in. Full descriptions and additional swim levels can be found directly through the Lifesaving Society website. 


Registration for lessons are on a first come, first served basis. Registration is available online. Direct links to register will be provided with the associated class description. For assistance in registration, or to pay in person, email parksandrecreation@southbrucepeninsula.com. 

 

REGISTRATION OPEN JUNE 6

Registrations for 2022 classes will open June 6. Please click on the links associated with the class you are interested in to be transferred to the registration page and to complete your registration. 

Registration is also available over the phone via credit card, and in person with cash, debit or cheque.

Contact Recreation Programmer, 519-534-1400 ext. 132 if you have any questions or need any assistance in registering.

 

Parent & Tot 1 and 2: 4 months - 2 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) are require to enter the water with their child.
With the caregiver, the child will explore the water through buoyancy, movement skills, assisted front and back floats, introduction to PFD’s and assisted entries. Learn how to help your child play in the water with comfort and confidence. 
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
 
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
Parent & Tot 3: 2-3 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) are required to enter the water with their child.
With the caregiver, the child will have fun jumping into the water with assistance. They learn to hold their breath and open their eyes under water. Kicking on front and back provide the building blocks for orientation and stroke development.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 9:00-9:30am
Fees: $8.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Preschool 1: 3-5 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) is required to be present on deck during lesson.
Preschoolers develop a foundation of water skills with the instructors. Swimmers jump into chest-deep water assisted. Floating on front and back, and back glides with assistance for 3 seconds. Shallow water movement wearing a PFD.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
Preschool 2: 3-5 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) is required to be present on deck during lesson.
Preschoolers jump into chest-deep water and get in and get out wearing a PFD. They submerge and exhale under water. They glide on front and back 3 seconds and with a buoyant aid will flutter kick on back 5 meters. 
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
Preschool 3: 3-5 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) is required to be present on deck during lesson.
Preschoolers try both a jump and a side roll into deep water while wearing a PFD. They recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They work on kicking and gliding through the water on front and back unassisted. 
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
Preschool 4: 3-5 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) is required to be present on deck during lesson.
Preschoolers learn independent jumps into deep water and exit. They open their eyes under water and recover objects from chest-deep water. Front crawl is introduced at this level and for 2-3 meters unassisted. 
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 2: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Session 3: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 4: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Session 5: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 6: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Session 7: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 8: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 9:30-10:00am
Fees: $8.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, 
Preschool 5: 3-5 years
Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older)  is required to be present on deck during lesson.
Preschoolers build on deep water skills by demonstrating a forward roll entry with a PFD. They develop endurance by holding their breath under water for up to 10 seconds. Interval training and whip kick is introduced at this level. Fitness swim 10-12 meters.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 2: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Session 3:July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 4:July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Session 5: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 6: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Session 7: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm
Session 8: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 9:30-10:00am
Fees: $8.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, 
Swimmer 1: 6+ years
Beginners become comfortable jumping into water with and without a personal flotation device. They open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They work on floats, glides and kicking on front and back.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 2: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Session 3: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 4: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Session 5: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 6: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Session 7: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 8: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class.
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 10:00-10:30am
Fees: $8.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Swimmer 2: 6+ years
Advanced beginners jump into deeper water and become comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a personal flotation device. Swimmers support themselves at the surface without an aid and be introduced to flutter kick interval training
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 2: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Session 3: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 4: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Session 5: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 6: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Session 7: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm
Session 8: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm
Fees: $65.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 6 per class. 
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 10:00-10:30am
Fees: $8.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27,  
Swimmer 3: 6+ years
Junior swimmers develop front and back crawl strokes and explore whip kick in a vertical position. Swimmers tread water for up to 30 seconds and learn to transition from front to back flutter kick. 
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 2: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Session 3: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm 
Session 4: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Session 5: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 6: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Session 7: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 8: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Fees: $75.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 8 per class. 
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 10:15-11:00am
Fees: $9.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, 
Swimmer 4: 6+ years
Intermediate swimmers work towards standing dives into deep water. They improve the front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. Swimmers are introduced to a 5-meter underwater swim. 
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 2: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Session 3: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 4: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Session 5: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 6: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Session 7: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm
Session 8: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Fees: $75.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 8 per class. 
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 11-11:45am 
Fees: $9.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Swimmer 5: 6+ years
Swimmers master shallow dive into deep water and perform in-water back somersaults. They achieve the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: roll into deep water, tread 1 minute and swim 50 meters. Swimmers continue to develop front and back crawl while breaststroke skills are introduced.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm
Fees: $75.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 8 per class.
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 11:15am-12:00pm
Fees: $9.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27
Swimmer 6: 6+ years
Intermediate swimmers increase efficiency in front crawl, back crawl, and work to develop breaststroke skills. They are introduced to stride entries, eggbeater kick and scissor kick. They'll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm
Fees: $75.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 8 per class.
 
Single Drop In class available, Saturdays from 11:15am-12:00pm
Fees: $9.00/session
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27,   
Adult 1
Swimmers work towards a 10-15 m swim on front and back. They do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Improve fitness and flutter kick with 4 x 9-12 m interval training.
 
Schedule:
Session 1: July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 6:00-6:45pm
Session 2: July 18- 29, Mon-Fri, 6:00-6:45pm
Session 3: August 1- 12, Mon-Fri, 6:00-6:45pm
Session 4: August 15- 26, Mon-Fri, 6:00-6:45pm
Fees: $75.00/session
Minimum 4, maximum 8 per class.
Bronze Star

Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze Medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants work on problem solving, decision making skills and develop water smart confidence. They learn CPR and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. Pre-requisite: Able to swim 100 meters, recommended 12 years of age. This award is a definite asset for those who have not reached the minimum age for Bronze Medallion.

July 4- 15, Mon-Fri, 8:30-9:30am

Bronze Star Registration

Bronze Medallion

This course develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills for water rescue. Spinal injury management techniques are also covered. Minimum pre-requisite: 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star.

July 18-29, Mon-Fri, 3:00-430pm

Bronze Medallion Registration

Bronze Cross

This course teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and the use of special equipment.  Spinal injury management techniques are also covered. Minimum pre-requisite: Must have completed Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid/CPR-B.

August 15-26, Mon-Fri, 9:00-1100am

Bronze Cross Registration

Private and Semi Private Lessons
Private and semi private classes occur in the pool at the same time as other classes run. 
Adult Private Lessons (45 mins)
One student per one instructor. All levels welcome. 
Fee: $25.00
 
Child Private Lessons (45 mins)
One student per one instructor. All levels welcome.
Fee: $35.00
 
Child Semi Private Lessons (45 mins)
Minimum two students, maximum three students. All students must be at or near the same level of swimming
Fee: $25.00/person
 
Private/Semi Private Lesson Schedule:
July 4- August 26
Mondays: 9:15am, 6:15pm
Tuesdays: 9:15am, 6:15pm
Wednesdays: 9:15am, 6:15pm
Thursdays:9:15am, 6:15pm
Fridays: 9:15am, 6:15pm
Sundays: 9:00am

NEW CLASSES ADDED:
August 16, 6:00pm
August 17, 6:00pm
August 18, 6:00pm
August 19, 6:00pm
August 22, 6:00pm
August 23, 6:00pm
August 24, 6:00pm
August 25, 6:00pm
August 26, 6:00pm
 
July 25, 6pm
July 26, 6pm
July 27, 6pm, 6:15pm
July 28, 6pm
July 29, 6pm
Registration Links
July 4 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 5 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 6 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 7 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 8 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 10 9:00am, 9:15am
July 11 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 12 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 13 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 14 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 15 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 17 9:00am, 9:15am
July 18 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 19 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 20 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 21 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 22 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 24 9:00am, 9:15am
July 25 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 26 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 27 9:15am, 6:15pm* 
July 28 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 29 9:15am, 6:15pm
July 31 9:00am, 9:15am
August 1 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 2 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 3 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 4  9:15am, 6:15pm
August 5 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 7 9:00am, 9:15am
August 8 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 9 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 10 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 11 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 12 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 14 9:00am, 9:15am
August 15 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 16 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 17 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 18 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 19 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 21 9:00am, 9:15am
August 22 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 23 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 24 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 25 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 16 9:15am, 6:15pm
August 28 9:00am, 9:15am
Public Swimming

 

 Open/Lane Swim
What to expect: One lane for fast swimming. Swimmers encouraged to swim up and back through the lane. Be aware of your space in the lane an orientation of others.  Please allow others to pass.
The rest of the pool is open for casual swimming. 
 
Schedule
Mondays: 8:00-8:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 12:00-12:50pm, 3:00-3:50pm
Tuesdays: 8:00-8:50am, 3:00-3:50pm, 7:00-7:50pm
Wednesdays: 8:00-8:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 12:00-12:50pm, 3:00-3:50pm
Thursdays: 8:00-8:50am, 3:00-3:50pm, 7:00-7:50pm
Fridays: 8:00-8:50am, 10:00-10:50am, 12:00-12:50pm, 3:00-3:50pm
Saturdays: 12:00-12:50pm, 2:00-3:50pm
Sundays: 10:00am-12:50pm, 2:00-4:50pm
 Sensory Swim
What to expect: Steps into the pool, and no lanes. This is designed to be a quiet, relaxed swim time. No splashing permitted.
 
Schedule
Tuesdays: 10:00-10:50am
Thursdays: 10:00-10:50am
 Family Fun Swim
What to expect: Its Sunday Funday! All pool toys will be in the pool with music. No lanes.
 
Schedule
Sundays: 10:00am-12:50pm, 2:00-4:50pm

 

No pre-registration required. 
Number of swimmers in the pool will be in accordance with Public Health guidelines and Provincial legislation.
Swim sessions start on the hour and last 50 minutes. 
July 4- August 28
 
Fees
Individual, per visit: $3.00- Payment upon entry. Cash only.
Individual, per week: $15.00- Option to pay cash upon entry, or debit at Town Hall
Individual, per season: $75.00- Option to pay cash upon entry, or debit at Town Hall
Family, per visit: $10.00- Payment upon entry. Cash only.
Family, per week: $40.00- Option to pay cash upon entry, or debit at Town Hall
Family, per season: $160.00- Option to pay cash upon entry, or debit at Town Hall

Sponsored Swims
Visit the Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities page for more info.
 
Fitness
No pre-registration required. Payment upon entry. Cash only.
Number of swimmers in the pool will be in accordance with Public Health guidelines and Provincial legislation.
Swim sessions start on the hour and last 50 minutes. 
July 4- August 27 
 
Aquafit
What to expect: Fitness class in the pool using various arm movements and patterns. 
 
Schedule
Mondays: 7:00-8:00pm
Tuesdays: 12:00-1:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:00-8:00pm
Thursdays: 12:00-1:00pm
Fridays: 7:00-8:00pm
Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm 
 
Fees
Individual, per class: $8.00
Pool Admission Requirements, Rules and Regulations

Pool Admission Standard is a provincial law that pools must follow.

  • Pool Admission Standards assist lifeguards in maintaining adequate surveillance over the whereabouts and activities of young bathers while they are inside the pool enclosure.

  • Children 7 years of age and under must be directly supervised (within arm's reach) of a responsible person 15 years of age or older at all times regardless of swimming ability. The ratio of swimmers to guardians for this age group is 2:1.

  • Children 8 and 9 years of age who are non-swimmers must be accompanied in the water by a parent, guardian or group leader who is at least 15 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision.

  • The ratio of non-swimmers to parent or guardian may be a maximum of 4 bathers to 1 (4:1).

  • The ratio of non-swimmers to parent or guardian may be increased to a maximum of 8 bathers to 1 (8:1), if Lifejackets are worn by all non-swimmers and all participants stay in the shallow end.

  • To swim without direct supervision (within arm's reach) you must successfully complete the Facility Swim Test.

  • Individuals with serious medical conditions, especially seizure disorders, must be accompanied by a person knowledgeable of their condition and directly responsible for their supervision children 7 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 16 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision.

  • We encourage all swimmers to swim with a buddy.

  • Individuals must be able to completely swim two widths of the pool and surface support for one minute, to use the deep end.

  • Public Pools Regulation, Under the Health Protection and Promotion Act Reg. 565 s.17.21 and Lifesaving Society's Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulations, Section 17. updated July 2018

Arriving and Leaving the Pool

  • Enter the pool through the front entrance and check in with staff prior to entering the changerooms.

  • If you or anyone in your household have symptoms for COVID-19, we ask that you do not come to the pool. 

  • Hand sanitizer will be provided.

  • Showers are required prior to entering the pool.

  • No food or drink is permitted on the deck.  Only water is permitted in a plastic, reusable container.

  • Shower to rinse off following your program or shower at home. 

 

Changerooms, Personal Belongings, Viewing Area

  • Bring all belongings onto the pool deck and leave in the designated areas.

  • Washrooms are available for use.

  • Limited space is available at the viewing area and is available on a first come, first served basis. 

  • Equipment such as lifejackets and flutter boards will be sanitized after each class.

 

Appropriate Bathing Attire

  • All participants using the pool must change from street clothes to a swim suit and/or clean clothing

  • Participants may choose to wear t-shirts, thin long sleeve shirts, shorts or tight fitting leggings. 

  • Clothing worn in the pool must permit individuals to participate safely in programs.

  • Head covering must be tight fitting and ensure the safety of the participant

  • Undergarments, cut-offs, jeans and loose clothing are not permitted in the pool

  • Shoes must be removed before entering the shower and pool deck

  • When swimmers not toilet-trained, specially designed swim diapers are required

  • Patrons wearing street clothes are only permitted to watch from the viewing area or outside the fenced area

 

Cameras, Video Equipment and Cell Phones

  • The use of all cell phones and picture-taking equipment is prohibited in all changerooms, washrooms and on pool deck.

  • Picture taking is permitted of your own family member only, from the viewing area.

  • We do ask that anyone wishing to take pictures, obtains permission from the reception staff. This is to respect the privacy and safety of all patrons

Pool Rentals 
Having a birthday party and don't know what to do with the kids? Rent the Wiarton Pool!
Includes two lifeguards (maximum 50 participants) and use of equipment. Additional participants require additional lifeguards.  
 
Availability
June 4- August 28
Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 1:00-2:00pm 
 
Fees
Per Hour: $95.00
Additional Lifeguard: $25.00/hour
*Liability insurance is required, and can be purchased through the Town upon request.  
Thunderstorms, Rain and Other Interruptions
  • In the event of thunder or lightning, there are no lessons for 20 minutes following the sound of thunder and 30 minutes following lightning.

  • In the event of a thunderstorm, you are welcome to call the pool to ask about the situation (519-534-0511).

  • In the event of pouring rain and we are unable to see the bottom of the pool, the pool will be closed.  Lessons will commence if it is raining and the bottom of the pool is visible. 

  • We are unable to reschedule group lessons missed due to thunderstorms, mechanical problems or necessary procedures (such as for pool fouling). Have your child use the washroom facilities prior to entering the pool and as needed throughout the swim, to prevent accidents in the pool

  • Contact the pool at 519-534-0511 to check on class status.

Refund, Transfer or Credit of Program Fees

Policy TR.1.2 - General 

  • Full payment of program fees required upon registration. 

  • All participant refunds or credits are subject to an administrative fee of $10.

  • No refund or credit will be issued once classes begin unless the absence is supported by a doctor's note.

Refunds

Refund requests are to be submitted to Town Hall staff. A refund will be issued under the following conditions:

  • When notice is provided to Town Staff at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date.

  • When a doctor's note is provided the refund is effective starting the date the doctor's note is received by Town Staff. 

  • If a program is cancelled by the Town or does not meet minimum number requirements. 

Transfers

Transfers are permitted when Town Hall staff is notified fourteen (14) days prior to the course or program start date, provided the revised program has not already started and there is participant space available.

Credits

Credit will be issued under the following conditions

  • When notice is provided to the Recreation Programmer less than fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date.
  • If a program is rescheduled by the Town
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