Swimming and Aquatics

Star Fish = Caregiver & Tot 1

Duck = Caregiver & Tot 2

Sea Turtle = Caregiver and Tot 3

Sea Otter = Preschool A

Salamander = Preschool B

Sunfish = Preschool C

Crocodile/Whale = Preschool D

Swim Kids 1 = Swimmer 1

Swim Kids 2 = Swimmer 2

Swim Kids 3 = Swimmer 3

Swim Kids 4 = Swimmer 4

Swim Kids 5 = Swimmer 5

Swim Kids 6 = Swimmer 6

Swim Kids7/8 = Rookie Patrol

Swim Kids 9/10 = Ranger Patrol

Can you participant jump into deep water without a lifejacket and go under water?
Yes: Swimmer 2/Preschool 1
No: Swimmer 1 / Preschool 2/3

Can your participant do a “Big Arm Swim” and attempt to breath to their side?
Yes: Swimmer 3 / Preschool 4
No: Swimmer 2/Preschool 2/3

Can you participant swim confidently swim a full length of the pool with good technique?
Yes: Swimmer 5
No: Swimmer 4 / Preschool 4

Has your swimmer mastered their swimming skills and is ready to learn lifesaving skills?
Yes: Rookie Ranger
No: Swimmer 6

Need assistance?

• Speak with a customer service staff member to have them help you find the correct level at 705-789-6421 Ext. 0
• Schedule a free swim evaluation to have your participant assessed by a staff member. The staff can help you place your participant in the right level.

September 1 - September 24, 2023

September 25 - December 4, 2023

Pool rules

• Children under the age of 10 years who are non- swimmers must be directly supervised by an adult. One adult may not be responsible for more than four swimmers
• Children 7-10 years who are able to pass the facility swim test may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied
• Children under the age of 7 must be directly supervised by an adult. One adult may be responsible for four children in the small pool and or two children in the large pool.
• Swimmers must be able to pass the facility swim test before being allowed in the deep end
• Guardians or group leaders must directly supervise the children in their care at all times
• Infants and toddlers who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper in the water. Parents please be advised that when a fouling accident occurs, the small pool must be closed for 2 hours and the large pool for four hours
• All swimmers must shower before entering and re-entering the pool
• No food and drinks are permitted on the deck in the change room area.
• Outdoor shoes and boots are not to be worn in the change room area
• All swimmers are required to obey whistle signals used by the lifeguards. Three whistles is the emergency signal to clear the pool
• Anyone engaged in unsafe behaviour, undesirable behaviour, or using objectionable language shall be subjected to immediate ejection from the pool area.
• Change room and deck floors are slippery when wet. Please use caution. Please do not run
• No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on his/her body shall enter the pool
• Children must use gender-specific or family change rooms.

Rules for the spa

• Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the spa unless supervised by a person who is 16 years of age or older
• Pregnant women and persons with known health or medical conditions should consult with a physician before using the spa
• Do not use the spa if you have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
• Overexposure may cause fainting. 10-15 minutes may be excessive for some individuals cool down periodically and leave the spa if nausea or dizziness occurs
• To prevent slipping, enter and exit the spa slowly
• Do not play or swim near drains or suction devices. Your body, body parts, hair, jewellery, and other objects may become trapped and cause injury or drowning. People with long hair should be especially careful
• Do not enter or remain in spa if a drain cover or suction fitting is loose, broken or missing, immediately notify the spa operator.
• No food or beverage (except water) is permitted within the deck or spa.
• Maximum bather load of spa is 13.

Rules for the slide

• The slide can only be used when directly supervised by a lifeguard
• Participants must obey the slide supervisor
• Children must be at least 6 years of age to use the slide and must have a yellow or green bracelet
• Only one person can be on the slide at a time. The line must form on the pool deck