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The Perth & District Indoor Pool will reopen on Feb.16 with limited programs in the first week to allow for Aquafit and Lane Swim Registration.

Saturday programs will begin on Feb. 27th.

Evening programs will begin on March 1st.

Reservations for Lane Swim and Aquafit must be made in advance.

Located at 3 Sunset Boulevard, the pool offers a variety of programs, including swimming lessons, Aquafit and therapeutic classes, Public / Family / Lane swim times and a Masters Swim Club. The pool is the home of the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club and 2008 Olympic contender Mike Brown.

Use our software to view courses, register for programs, login, or create your account.

Users can use the online booking tool or call the Pool at 613-267-5302 to assist with booking.

General inquiries should continue to be made over the phone. Please see the instructions below on how to register for Aquafit and Lane Swim. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE ***UPDATED***

Please use our COVID self-screening tool here. You do not need to fill this out, just go through these list of questions before visiting our facility each day. Thank you in advance!

**Please note that the Sauna, Diving Board, Swing Rope and Slide remain closed**

FEBRUARY / MARCH REGISTRATION OPEN DATES:

AQUAFIT – 8:30AM on February 17, 2020
LANE SWIM – 8:30AM on February 18, 2020

HOW TO RESERVE FOR LANE SWIM OR AQUAFIT

ONLINE
Users can use the online booking tool and log in to their accounts. Please check the registration dates above.

PHONE
Call (613) 267-5302 once the registration opens.

A BIG thank you to Jumpstart for funding our Grade 4 school swimming lessons!!

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Programming changes on a seasonal basis; please make sure you are viewing the current pool schedule (always posted on this page). To contact the pool call (613) 267-5302 or email pos@perth.ca.

Swimming Schedule & Rates

February 2021 Schedule

Membership & Admission Rates 2021

Click here to use the online booking tool to reserve a Lane swim or Aquafit time with Bookking.

Holidays & Pool Closures

CLOSED October 12 (Thanksgiving)

Dec. 24 - Open until 1pm

CLOSED December 25, 26 (Christmas, Boxing Day)

Dec. 31 - Open until 4pm

CLOSED January 1 (New Years Day)

Swimming Lessons

We are offering Private & Semi Private Swim Lessons. This session was originally intended to begin in January, however with the lockdown, the new dates are as follows:

Tuesday PM - March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4

Thursday PM - March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6

Saturday AM - February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1

At this time our lessons are full, however you may contact us and be placed on a waiting list, should any spots open up. Next session (beginning in May) registration dates TBA.

Please note that due to social distancing requirements, an adult (from the same household) may be required to assist each swimmer from in the water (required for Preschool - Swim Kids 4).

Advanced Aquatics

Please contact the Front Desk to be placed on a waiting list for upcoming courses.

Bronze Star

Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400m swim.

Bronze Medallion / Cross

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500m timed swim. Emergency First Aid certificate included. Minimum 13 years of age.

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including the National Lifeguard certification. Includes a timed 600m swim. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid (need not be current).

National Lifeguard - Pool

National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. National Lifeguard training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 m sprint challenge, 50 m rescue drill and 400 m endurance challenge. Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & AED / CPR-C.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs. Candidates focus on strategies to introduce and develop fitness activities, skills and water safety, and swimming skills in the Red Cross Swim Preschool, Red Cross Swim Kids, Red Cross Swim @ School, Red Cross Swim @ Camp, Red Cross Swim for Adults & Teens, and Red Cross Swim Adapted programs.

Part 1: Skills Assessment

Part 2 - Online component

Part 3 - Co-teaching

Part 4 - Classroom & Pool Component

50+ Fitness Aerobics & Fitness @ Home

View our Fitness @ Home video!

+ Fitness @ Home Part II

Children Public Swimming Requirements

To ensure the safety of everyone in the pool, the following rules for children and youth apply:

5 and under - adult must be in the water at arms reach and one to one ratio of adult per child
6-7 - adult in the water and kids in life jackets and ratio of one adult to four children
8-9 - children must pass a swim test before they can swim without an adult in the water (the guards will do one on the spot if requested). Adult must still be in the building
9-11 - kids can swim alone and adult must be in the building
12 and over - can swim alone

Resources & Links for Parents

ONLINE REPORT CARDS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE REPORT CARDS USING SWIMGEN

Swim Kids 1 & 2

Water skills:

Help your child become comfortable in the water. In your bath or wading pool get your child to try the following skills:

Get their face and hair wet. Get a bucket, bowl, measuring cup or other container to pour water over your child’s head and face. Show them how to wipe the water out of their eyes with their hands, start with a wash cloth if necessary.
Blow bubbles in the water, you can start by blowing a bath toy, floating ball, plastic bowl etc. across the bath. Try to get their whole face under the water to blow bubbles.
Get their ears in the water as the lie on their back
Put their whole face in the water
Put their whole face in the water and blow bubbles 5 – 15 times coming up for a big breath between sets of bubbles

Remember ALWAYS BE WITHIN ARMS REACH of your child at all times!