Aquatics

• Proper bathing attire means clothing used for swimming only. Bathing attire must be:
  • Clean
  • Colourfast
  • Light-weight (no dry fit materials)
• Used for swimming only (no clothing that has been worn outside of the aquatic facility. No street clothes or undergarments)
• Participants who are not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers. Regular disposable or cloth diapers are not permitted.
• Outdoor shoes are not permitted in the changerooms or on the pool deck. Hallway space is available to store outdoor shoes.
• Bring a towel and goggles (if preferred). We have all other equipment including Personal Flotation Devices (PFD), flippers, kickboards, etc,.

Men’s and Women’s changerooms are available with showers as well as universal washrooms.

Children ages six or older must use the appropriate changerooms and washrooms.

  Designated Viewing Area

Swimming lessons can be observed from the designated viewing gallery area.

Parents/guardians are to drop off their child on the pool deck. No outdoor shoes are permitted on the pool deck. Parents/guardians may watch the lessons from inside the changeroom or access the viewing gallery. 

  Pool Rules

• No outdoor shoes are permitted on the pool deck.
• All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
• Strollers are not permitted in the changerooms or on deck.
• Food and beverages (other than water) are not permitted on the pool deck.
• Proper bathing attire is required: clean, appropriate swimwear suitable for a public pool.
• Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers in the pool. Regular disposable diapers are not permitted as they disintegrate in water.
• For health and safety reasons, outside equipment is not permitted. All necessary equipment will be provided by our staff.
• Equipment is not permitted in the Therapy Pool, as this space is intended for relaxation.
• Children under 12 are permitted in the Therapy Pool with parent or guardian supervision.
• Individuals with a serious medical condition must inform a lifeguard and should be accompanied by a person who is knowledgeable of the condition and responsible for their supervision.
• Children 6 years of age or older must use the gender-appropriate changeroom or the family changeroom. All Aquatic Program participants must change in the cubicles provided in the family changeroom.
• Lockers are available for use. The Town of East Gwillimbury is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Photography and video recording are not permitted anywhere in the Aquatic Centre.
• Swimmers must successfully complete the swim test before using the diving board.

Lane Swim Test (Ages 10+):

• Continuous 25m swim with face in the water, performed comfortably and without assistance (no flotation devices).
• Immediately always followed by 1 minute of treading water with head above the surface.
• Successful completion of this test allows children to swim unaccompanied during lane swims.

*Important Note: Lifeguards may require participants to complete a lane swim test at any time.

Public Swim & Diving Board Test:

• Swim two widths of the pool without stopping.
• Immediately always followed by 1 minute of treading water with head above the surface.
• Successful completion of this test is required for access to the diving board and deep end and for children wishing to swim unaccompanied during public swims.

*Important Note: Passing the test does not remove the requirement for parental or guardian supervision. A parent or guardian must still be in the pool supervising the child. However, within arm’s reach supervision is not required once the test has been passed.

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