Recreational & Lap Swims
Recreational & Lap Swimming Schedules
Winter 2012 Recreational Swimming Schedule
Winter 2012 Lap Swimming Schedule
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Admisson Fees
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Lap Swimming |
Recreational Swimming | ||||||
| Single Admission | Monthly Membership | Seasonal membership (June - Sept ) | Yearly Membership | Single Admission | Seasonal Membership (June 1 - Sept 5) | Yearly Membership | |
| Youth (1-17 yrs) OR Senior (60+ yrs) | $4.34+ tax | $25.01+ tax | $60.95 + tax | $206.57+ tax | $2.84 + tax |
$26.65+tax | $48.92 + tax |
| Adult (18-59yrs) | $5.75 + tax |
$32.62+ tax | $78.58+tax | $260.93+ tax | |||
| Group Single Admission | 20% Discount applied to groups of 5 or more persons (at point of admission) | 20% Discount applied to groups of 5 or more persons (at point of admission) | |||||
| Group Memberships | 10% Off each additional membership, ask how! | 10% Off each additional membership, ask how! | |||||
| Get a COMBINED Lap Swimming and Shinny Hockey Yearly Membership for an additional $21.74 + tax | Get a COMBINED Recreational Swimming and Skating Yearly Membership for an additional $21.74 + tax | ||||||
*Persons with a disability who require assistance to participate in Parks & Recreation programs may bring a personal support worker at no additional charge. (Some exceptions may apply. Notification of fees will be identified in advance).
Which Swim Is Best For You? | |
| Combo Swim | An opportunity for all to enjoy the benefits of swimming. Combinatin of Lap Swim (2 lanes available). Water Running and Fun Swim. All ages and abilities welcome. Waterslide & 3m diving boards not available during combo swim. |
| Family Swim | A quieter swim opportunity for families to have fun together in the water. Children under 18yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Please note 3m board is not available during Family Swim times. |
| Fun Swim | Come out and ride the slide at Tansley Woods Pool, jump into the leisure pool at Angela Coughlan Pool, plunge from the 1m board at Centennial or swing off the Tarzan rope at Aldershot. Everyone is welcome! Please note 3m board not available during Fun Swim times. |
| Lap Swim (for all Ages) & Senior Lap (60+yrs) | Slow, medium and fast lanes are set up, providing an excellent opportunity to practice swimming strokes, meet new friends and get fit. |
| Leisure Swim | A swim for all ages. This is a great way to spend time together in the leisure pool at Tansley Woods and Angela Coughlan Pools. |
| Swim Ability (Formerly Senior and Special Needs Swim) | A quieter swimming opportunity for seniors and persons with a disability to enjoy our pools. Persons with a disability who require assistance to participate in Parks & Recreation programs may bring a personal support worker at no additional charge. (Some exceptions may apply. Notifacion of fees will be identified in advance) |
| Therapeutic Swim | Come for a swim at Aldershot pool where the water temperature is a comfortable 88O. This is a quieter swim opportunity ideal for those with arthritis, chronic pain, joint replacement and other orthopedic injuries. The staircase and hydraulic chair provide easy access to the pool. Come out and experience the benefits of warm water. |
| Water Running | This non-instructed drop-in program has you strap on a float belt or resistance band and jog in the deep end. A great way to improve fitness without impact. Beneficial for injury rehabilitation, pregnant women, sport recovery and older adults. |
Pool Admission and Supervision Criteria
Children 6 years of age and under
Regardless of swimming ability, must be directly supervised (within arm’s reach) at all times by a responsible person 14 years or older. A responsible person 14 years or older may assume responsibility for up to 2 children 6 years of age and under requiring direct supervision
Children 7 through 10 years of age
- Must successfully complete the Facility Swim Test (2 uninterrupted widths of the pool) before they may swim without direct supervision (within arm’s reach) of a responsible person 14 years or older*
- Regardless of swimming ability, children 7 through 10 must be accompanied in the facility (maintaining visual contact) by a responsible person 14 years or older*
- Individuals with serious medical conditions are at greater risk while swimming. They should be accompanied by another individual knowledgeable of their condition(s) and responsible for their direct supervision
- *A responsible person 14 years or older may assume responsibility for up to 3 children 7 through 10 years of age requiring direct supervision
Waterslide Use - Tansley Woods, Mountainside, Nelson
During Recreational swims the following criteria must be met to ride the slides:
- Children must be 7 years of age and successfully complete the Facility Swim Test
Warming Pool Use
- Temperature of the warming pool is approximately 94F/34C.
- Children under 7 must be directly supervised
- Children 7 years and older must meet admission criteria (see above)
- We recommend a 10 minute maximum in the warming pool
- For further information regarding recreational swims, contact the pool facilities.