Recreational Swimming
We offer different types of recreational swim opportunities at Southside Aquatic Centre, including public swims, adult and child times and lane swims for you to get fit and have fun. Find details about the various programs, admission requirements and rates below.
Admission standards must be followed. View our admission rates.
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All sections of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy a leisurely swim. Admissions standards and parent to child ratios apply.
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| Adult and Child Swim (November 1st - December 19th) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A portion of the shallow area is available for adults with young children to enjoy a quiet swim. Pool is shared with other programming. Admissions standards and parent to child ratios apply. Book an Adult and Child Swim Online
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| Lane Swimming (November 1st - December 19th) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Two or more lanes are open for swimming lengths. Lanes are set up by pace. Circle swimming is in use and will be enforced. Pool may be shared with other programming. Participants may book in advance by calling 519-421-7665 x2701
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Drop-in Rates
| Age | Rate | Book of 10 |
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| Infant (0 to 1) | Free | N/A |
| Youth (1 to 17) | $2.75 | $24.75 |
| Adult (18 to 59) | $4 | $36 |
| Senior (60+) | $3.25 | $29.25 |
Recreational Swim Membership
The recreational swim membership gives you access to all drop-in recreational swims (Lane Swims and Family Swims).
| Age | 1-month | 3-month | 1-year |
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| Youth (1 to 17) | $20 | $50 | $182.50 |
| Adult (18 to 59) | $35 | $87.50 | $320 |
| Senior (60+) | $30 | $75 | $275 |
Admission Standards
All children 5 years of age or under must swim in the shallow end with a parent / guardian (12+ yrs). Children must remain under direct supervision and within arm's reach. Maximum of two children per parent / guardian (1:2).
Children 6-9 years MUST swim in the shallow end with parent / guardian (12+ yrs.) Children must remain under direct supervision and within arm's reach. Maximum of four children per parent / guardian (1:4).
Children 6-9 years who pass the swim admission test (30 m) may swim unaccompanied, but a parent/guardian must remain in the facility for children under 10 years of age. Children who have completed the test may be asked to retake the test if aquatic staff is concerned that they cannot demonstrate the ability to maintain the swim admission standard.
