Swimming and Aquatics

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.

Registrations for 2023 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 in person with cash, debit or cheque. Please email us if you would like to pay in person so we ensure we are available to assist you.

Contact Recreation Programmer, 519-534-1400 ext. 132 if you have any questions.

Pool Schedule - July 3 to August 27, 2023

Download the schedule here

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 through the links provided.

REGISTRATION OPEN JUNE 6

Registration is also available in person with cash, debit or cheque.

Parent & Tot 1 and 2: 4 months - 2 years

Parent/caregiver (13+ years of age and older) are required 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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 9:00-9:30am

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 11:00-11:30am

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 2: July 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm

Session 3: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 4: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm

Session 5: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 6: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm

Session 7: August 14- 25, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 8: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 2: July 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm

Session 3: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 4: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm

Session 5: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 6: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 4:00-4:30pm

Session 7: August 14- 25, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 8: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 2: July 3- 14 Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm

Session 3: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 4: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm

Session 5: July 31- August 11 Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 6: July 31- August 11 Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm

Session 7: August 14- 25, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 8: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 2: July 3- 14 Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm

Session 3: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 4: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm

Session 5: July 31- August 11 Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 6: July 31- August 11 Mon-Fri, 4:30- 5:00pm

Session 7: August 14- 25, Mon-Fri, 2:00-2:30pm

Session 8: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 2: July 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm

Session 3: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 4: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm

Session 5: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 6: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm

Session 7: August 14- 25, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 8: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 2: July 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm

Session 3: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 4: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm

Session 5: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 6: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm

Session 7: August 14- 25, Mon-Fri, 2:15-3:00pm

Session 8: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 5:00-5:45pm

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm

Session 2: July 17- 28, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm

Session 3: July 31- August 11, Mon-Fri, 5:15-6:00pm

Session 4: August 14- 25, 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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26

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 3- 14, Mon-Fri, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion 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 17-28, Mon-Fri, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross 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.

July 31-August 11, Mon-Fri, 6:00pm-8:00pm

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:

Mondays

July 3 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 10 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 17 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 24 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 31 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 7 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 14 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

August 21 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

Tuesdays

July 4 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 11 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 18 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 25 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 1 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 8 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 15 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

August 22 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

Wednesdays

July 5 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 12 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 19 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 26 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 2 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 9 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 16 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

August 23 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

Thursdays

July 6 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 13 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 20 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 27 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 3 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 10 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 17 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

August 24 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

Fridays

July 7 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 14 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 21 9:15am, 6:15pm

July 28 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 4 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 11 9:15am, 6:15pm

August 18 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

August 25 9:15am, 6:00pm, 6:15pm

Sundays

July 9 9:00am, 9:15am

July 16 9:00am, 9:15am

July 23 9:00am, 9:15am

July 30 9:00am, 9:15am

August 6 9:00am, 9:15am

August 13 9:00am, 9:15am

August 20 9:00am, 9:15am

August 27 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, 2:00-3:50pm

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, 2:00-3:50pm

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.

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

Aquafit

Join in for a fitness class in the pool using various arm movements and patterns. Classes are 50 mins.

$8.00/class, no pre-registration required, payment upon entry, cash only

Schedule

Mondays: 7:00-7:50pm

Tuesdays: 12:00-12:50pm

Wednesdays: 7:00-7:50pm

Thursdays: 12:00-12:50pm

Fridays: 7:00-7:50pm

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

July 3- August 27

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 for $5.29 for up to 50 people

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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