Recreational Swimming

Lane Swim – 17+ years Lane Swimming Only. Participants aged 10-16 years may attend if accompanied by parent/guardian.
Adult Leisure Swim– 17+ years Leisure Swimming Only.
Family Swim– Adult must accompany child in the pool regardless of age (main pool. leisure pool, splash pad and slide open). Ratio of 1 adult per 3 children.
Public Swim – Open to all age. (Main pool, leisure pool, splash pad and slide open)
Parent & Tot – Leisure pool only. For children ages 5 and under with at least one parent/guardian in the pool with them. 
Sensory-Friendly Swim– A sensory-friendly swimming experience for swimmers of all ages. During this swim, lights will be dimmed, and all noise will be kept to a minimum. Both pools are available, no use of waterslide or splash pad. Registration required. Register here.
Aqua Fit – A shallow water fitness workout conducted in chest-deep water
Gentle Aqua Fit – A modified shallow water fitness workout conducted in chest-deep water at a lower-intensity
Deep Water Fitness – High-energy aqua class with low impact moves. Tread water, do drills, and use water weights to work your body.
Aqua Zumba® – blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss.

POOL RULES

Lifeguards are present to ensure the safety of all patrons in and around the pool area. Rules will be enforced to prevent accidents. Instructions from lifeguards are to be obeyed at all times.

Safety and Supervision:

• Children eight (8) years of age and under must be accompanied in the pool or on the splash pad by a responsible supervisor sixteen (16) years or older and remain within an arm’s length at all times.
• A ratio of one (1) supervisor for a maximum of three (3) children under the age of eight (8) is required.
• No food, drink, glass containers, outdoor/street footwear, or strollers are permitted on the pool deck for any reason.
• No cameras or video equipment are permitted in change rooms/washrooms, on the pool deck, or viewing area during any swimming activities.
• Saunas are for use for those over sixteen (16) years old.

Hygiene:

• All swimmers must shower before entering the pool from the change rooms or the sauna.
• Persons with communicable diseases, open wounds/sores or nasal, eye, ear discharge may not use the pool.
• Wear appropriate footwear – Bring clean flip-flops or sandals to wear on the pool deck. Street shoes are not permitted.
• We are a Scent Free Facility – Please refrain from using scented products while using the facility
• Children three (3) years and under must wear appropriate swim diapers and swim wear.
  Disposable diapers are NOT permitted in the pool.

Please refrain from eating large meals before swimming. All swimmers are encouraged to visit the washroom before entering the pool. Swimmers should not use the pool when ill, or if they have experienced diarrhea within the past 24 hours.  Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a properly fitted swim diaper made for swimming pool use. Swim diapers are available for purchase at Customer Service for $1.50

Equipment:

• The use of personal pool toys, full face goggles, masks, or snorkels is not permitted in the pool.
• Flippers are not permitted in the leisure pool or during public and family swims. They are allowed only during lane swims.
• Small mats may be used only in the leisure pool during Parent and Tot swim only.

General Conduct:

• No running or rowdy activities in the pool area, splash pad or change rooms.
• No diving in leisure pool or shallow water.
• No breath-holding games or activities permitted in the pool
• No flips are allowed anywhere in the facility
• Do not pull on or sit on the width rope
• Do not throw toys or balls up the slide
• Jumping onto or standing on mats or flutter boards is not permitted
• No climbing through railings or standing on nearby ledges.
• No playing in the ramps.
• Use designated pool exits only

Diving Board / Starting Block Rules:

• Only one person on the diving board at a time; all others must wait behind the ladder
• Double bouncing on the diving board is not permitted.
• Do not hang from the diving board or sit on the starting blocks to slide into the pool
• Starting blocks are for use swim team members and trained swimmers during designated lane swims.

• Registration is REQUIRED for the Sensory-Friendly swim. Click here to register.
• All swims are drop-in only – no bookings are required (except for the Sensory-Friendly swim)
• Start and end times of swims will be followed.

For more information:

Summit Centre Customer Service
T: (709) 748-1002