Swimming and Aquatics

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.

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

• 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.

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