Aquatics

Aquatics First Program Start Your Career in Aquatics Today!

Are you an adult thinking about diving into a new career in aquatics? The Town of East Gwillimbury’s Aquatics First Program is designed to support adults in obtaining the certifications needed to become a lifeguard or swim instructor. Whether you're looking for a career change or fulfilling a lifelong passion, our program provides hands-on training, expert guidance, and a supportive environment to help you succeed. Take the first step toward a rewarding role in aquatics—get certified and make a difference in your community!

Learn more on our Recreation Recruitment page

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Aquatics Lessons

Learn to swim with EG and the Swim for Life program.

Start Swimming

Pool Pals

Start your aquatic journey—become a Pool Pal with the Town of East Gwillimbury

Become a Pool Pal

Man with swim cap and goggles smiling in pool

Aquatics Leadership

Develop your judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness.

Next Steps

Aquatic employees standing together smiling outside

Aquatics Careers

Learn | Develop | Experience | Belong

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Common Program Questions and Answers

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,.

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.

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.

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.
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.

Admission Standard

Facility Swim Test Requirements

Lane Swim Test (Ages 6–9):

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.

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 for children wishing to swim unaccompanied during public swims.

What New Programs Would You Like to See 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

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.

Click here to learn more!

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?

To register for swim lessons, click here!

Boating Safety

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

To learn more, click here!

To learn more about Lifejackets and PFD's, click here!

Supervise Children

Are you a Water Smart Parent?

To learn more, click here!

Water Smart Tips for:

Parents, Drowning is Fast and Silent - to learn more, click here!

Water Smart Tips For Parents of Children Under 5 Years of Age - to learn more, click here!

Water Smart Tips For Parents of Children 5-12 Years of Age - to learn more, click here!

Aquatic Events

Thank you to everyone who visited the Recreation booth at the Farmers Market in 2025. We look forward to this new annual event to promote water safety in our community.