The Main Street Aquatic Centre Location
EG's Aquatics Program Location

East Gwillimbury is running Aquatic programs at the Main Street Aquatic Centre located at 241 Main Street North, Newmarket (enter from Old Main St). This is in anticipation of our own Aquatic Centre to be located in the Health and Active Living Centre in 2025. To learn more about the HALP, click here.  

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Aquatics Lessons
Learn to swim with EG and the Swim for Life program.
Start Swimming
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Aquatics Leadership
Develop your judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness.
Next Steps
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Aquatics Careers
Learn | Develop | Experience | Belong
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Common Program Questions and Answers

 Clothing Icon What to Wear
  • 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,.
 Locker Icon Changerooms

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.

 viewing Area Icon Designated Viewing Area

Swimming lessons can be observed from the designated area of the pool deck. The pool deck is accessed through the changerooms. One spectator per participant is permitted. Indoor footwear is required on the pool deck.

*Please Note: Spectators should dress appropriately as the pool deck is warm and humid.

 Rules Icon Pool Rules
  • Photos and videos: To minimize distractions and protect the privacy of participants, photos/videos may only be taken on Guardian’s Day. Taking photos/videos in changerooms is prohibited.
  • Showering: All swimmers must shower thoroughly with soap and water before entering the pool. We recommend showing before the start of lessons to ensure swimmers are prepared to be in the water. Showers are available in all changerooms.
  • Food and beverages: Are not permitted on the pool deck or in the changerooms. Participants are welcome to eat in the hall and are reminded to be mindful of their garbage and leaving food after eating.
  • Outdoor Shoes: Outdoor shoes are not permitted in the changerooms or on the pool deck. There is hallway space available to store outdoor shoes.
  • Strollers: Strollers are not permitted in the changerooms or on the pool deck.
  • Personal Belongings: Please ensure your personal items are stored in a safe place. The Main Street Aquatic Centre does not have lockers for personal belongings. The Town of East Gwillimbury is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

East Gwillimbury Logo Icon What new programs do you want to take in EG? 

Please fill out and submit the Health and Active Living Plaza Program Survey to let us know what programs you would like at the new recreation facility!

HALP Program Survey

 

Drowning Prevention

 Drowning Icon The Drowning Problem

Over 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually. Even one drowning is one too many. Don’t Become a Drowning Statistic! Know Them.

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 Swim for Life Icon Learn to Swim

Almost 80% of new Canadians will be on or around the water this summer.

In most drownings, the victim never intended to go in the water and was often close to safety – could you survive a sudden and unexpected fall into the water?

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 PFD Icon Boating Safety

 89% of drownings while boating happened when not wearing a PFD.

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Click here to learn more about Lifejackets and PFDs!
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Are you a Water Smart Parent?

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Water Smart Tips for:

Parents - Drowning is Fast and Silent 

Water Smart Tips For Parents of Children Under 5 Years of Age 

Water Smart Tips For Parents of Children 5-12 Years of Age
 Buddy the Lifeguard Dog Icon Aquatic Events 
National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) in July is the Lifesaving Society’s annual drowning prevention awareness event. Thank you to everyone who visited the Recreation booth at the Farmers Market in 2024. We look forward to this new annual event to promote water safety in our community.
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Contact The Aquatics Team

If you have any questions or require more information on Aquatics Programs, please contact:

Mitchell Evershed - Aquatics Coordinator