In order to keep the pools as clean as possible, please leave your toys at home. Lifejackets, noodles, mats, balls, and other pools toys are available at the pool for you to use.

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While there is no requirement, we would suggest arriving 10-15 minutes before swim time to ensure a chance to park, pay admission, get changed and showered before your swim.

• Children 0-6: May not swim on their own and must be accompanied by a guardian age +14. Guardians may supervise a maximum of 2 children and must be in the water.
• Children 7-10: May only swim alone if they are able to pass the facility swim test. To pass the test, they must swim 2 widths of the pool without stopping or touching the bottom of the pool. They may also be required to tread water for 1 minute. If they cannot pass the test, they must be supervised by a guardian age +14 or leave the facility. Guardians may supervise a maximum of 2 children and must be in the water.

After payment, visitors can access changerooms 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the swim.

Children who are 6 years and younger may accompany their guardian into any changeroom. Individuals who are 7 years or older should use the changeroom which corresponds to their gender identity.

For universal changerooms:

• All users must remain clothed unless they are in a private change cubicle or restroom stall.
• All spaces other than private change cubicles or restroom stalls are considered common spaces. Users must wear their swim wear or street wear in the common spaces of the changeroom.
• Users must shower in their bathing suit – no nudity in the shower

Anyone is welcome to use the universal changeroom. Universal changerooms are a convenient option for:

• Mixed gender groups such as families or swimmers who attend with a care giver.
• Swimmers with accessibility needs – this changeroom has more accessible stalls and is a shorter distance to the pool deck.
• Anyone who prefers a private change cubicle – more private cubicles are available in this changeroom.

• Gellert Community Centre: At the Gellert Centre there are three different public changerooms; the male changeroom, the female changeroom, and the universal changeroom.
• Acton Indoor Pool: At the Acton Indoor Pool there is a male and female changeroom. A private universal bathroom is located in the school hallway outside of the pool entrance.
• Georgetown Indoor Pool: At the Georgetown Indoor Pool there is a male and female changeroom. Private universal washrooms and changerooms are also available.

Strollers can be brought onto the pool deck and parked along the side. All strollers must have clean wheels.

To ensure a safe and relaxing experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines when using the hot tub:

• Supervision Required: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older. Parent should use caution when bringing young children into the hot tub – they can overheat quickly and may not be able to let you know when they need to get out and cool off.
• Health Precautions: Pregnant individuals and those with medical conditions should consult a physician before using the hot tub.
• Time Limits: Prolonged exposure may lead to dizziness or fainting. Limit your time to 10–15 minutes and take breaks to cool down. Exit the hot tub if you feel lightheaded or unwell.

The hot tub is intended for quiet relaxation. Please refrain from:

• Submerging your head underwater
• Swimming or engaging in physical activity
• Using lifejackets or pool toys/equipment

Our facility features a dry sauna. Please do not pour water on the heating unit, as this can damage the equipment.

Health Precautions: Pregnant individuals and those with medical conditions should consult a physician before using the sauna.

Parents should use caution when bringing young children into the sauna. Children can overheat quickly and may not be able to let you know when they need to leave and cool off.

Prolonged exposure may lead to dizziness or fainting. Limit your time to 10–15 minutes and take breaks to cool down. Exit the sauna if you feel lightheaded or unwell.

Check out our Recreational Swimming Guide to help you choose an appropriate swim.

For pool locations and contact information, visit our facilities webpage.

All swimmers may be asked to complete the Swim Test before entering the deep end, regardless of the swimmer’s age.

The Swim Test is a way for pool staff to confirm if someone is a proficient swimmer. To successfully complete the Swim Test, a swimmer must swim two widths of the 25 meter pool. At the discretion of aquatic staff, swimmers may be required to tread water for up to 1 minute. Children ages 7-10 must successfully complete the swim test to swim without a 14+ guardian.

The pool deck is a noisy place, so lifeguards use whistles to get your attention. Each whistle signal has its own meaning.

•  1 short tweet means a lifeguard is trying to get someone’s attention – often to remind them about a pool rule or warn them about a dangerous situation. Please look up to check if the lifeguard is trying to get your attention.
• 2 short tweets means a lifeguard is trying to get another staff member’s attention.
• 1 long tweet means swimmers should exit the pool. Please exit the pool immediately if you hear one long whistle.