Aquatics

About Our Pools

Indoor Pool

At 18.25 metres long and 1.37 metres (4.5 feet) deep, our saltwater pool offers residents a beach area, mushroom fountain sprinkler, and swimming lanes. The indoor pool and hot tub are located inside our Recreation Centre.

Indoor Pool Temperature: 28 – 30 degrees Celsius (82.4- 86 degrees Fahrenheit)

Hot Tub

We also provide a saltwater hot tub with hydrotherapy jets – located inside our Recreation Centre.

Hot Tub Temperature: 38– 40 degrees Celsius (100-104 Fahrenheit)

Outdoor Pool

Our heated outdoor pool is 15 metres long and 3 metres (10 feet) deep. The outdoor pool is located behind Deschenes Court at 220 Woodridge Crescent. The outdoor pool is open weekends in June and 7-days a week in July and August.

Our reserved swims are available for all Accora Village residents!

Family Swim
Adults Leisure Swim (18+ years)
Adults Lane Swim (18+ years)
Open Swim
Women’s Only Open Swim
Senior Swim (55+ years)

Pool Admission Standards

For children:

7 and under – They must always be accompanied by parent/guardian 14 years or older who is in the pool with them. Children under 8 are not eligible to complete the swim test.
8-9 – Did not pass swim test: Always accompanied by parent/guardian 14 years or older who is in the pool with them.
8-9 – Passed swim test: Parent/guardian 14 years or older doesn’t need to be in the water but needs to supervise from the side.
10-13 – Did not pass swim test: Always accompanied by a parent/guardian 14 years or older who is in the pool with them.
10-13 – Passed swim test: No parent/guardian supervision required.

Swim test:

The indoor pool swim test consists of one length on their stomach ̶ without touching the bottom of the pool ̶ with their head entering the water at least once. If the quality of swimming in unconvincing, the lifeguard facilitating the swim test may ask the swimmer to tread water for a maximum of 30 seconds.

The outdoor pool swim test consists of four widths on their stomach ̶ without touching the bottom of the pool ̶ with their head entering the water at least once. If the quality of swimming in unconvincing, the lifeguard facilitating the swim test may ask the swimmer to tread water for a maximum of 30 seconds.

Pool Ratios

Age	Information	Admission Requirements	Ratios (Adult:Children)
5 years and under	Parents must be within arms reach	Always accompanied in the water by parent/guardian (14+)	1:2
6-7 years	Parents must be within arms reach	Always accompanied in the water by parent/guardian (14+)	1:4 1:6 (wearing lifejackets)
8-9 years	Did not pass swim test	Always accompanied in the water by parent/guardian (14+)	1:4 1:8 (wearing lifejackets)
8-9 years	Passed swim test	Parent/guardian (14+) must be on site	n/a
10-13 years	Did not pass swim test	Always accompanied in the water by parent/guardian (14+)	1:4 1:8 (wearing lifejackets)
10-13 years	Passed swim test	No parent/guardian required on site	n/a
14 years and over	No swim test required	n/a	n/a

Aquatic Programs

We offer a range of water-based activities, including recreational swims for adults and families, the Lifesaving Society Swim Program, advanced aquatics classes, and aquatic fitness classes.

Swims

Our reserved swims are available for all Accora Village residents!

Family Swim
Adults Swim (18+ years)
Open Swim
Seniors Swim (55+ years)
Women’s Only Swim
Outdoor pool test
Ratios

Swimming Lessons

We offer swimming lessons of all levels starting from babies ages 6 months to adults 18+. Private and Group lessons are available.

Other advanced swimming lessons include:

Power Swim
Rookie Patrol
Ranger Patrol
Star Patrol

Reservations

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