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. We also provide a saltwater hot tub with hydrotherapy jets. 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!

Household Swim
Adults Swim (18+ years)
Open Swim

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 don’t need to be in the water but need 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 Red Cross Swim Program and aquatic fitness classes. All our swims are currently by reservation only.

Swims

Our reserved swims are available for all Accora Village residents!

Household Swim
Adults Swim (18+ years)
Open Swim

Lifesaving Society Parent and Tot

Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun and learn and socialize. Through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions.

Lifesaving Society Preschool

Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before these kids get in too deep.

In our basic aquatic progressions we work to ensure 3 to 5-year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Preschool levels.

Lifesaving Society Swim for Life

The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer program makes sure your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics.

We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Water Smart® education in all levels.

Adult Swimming Lessons

Whether you’re just starting out or just want help with your strokes, our Adult program is for the young at heart – no matter what your age. Set your own goals. Work with certified instructors to learn to swim, or improve your current swimming ability and water fitness.

Beginner & Intermediate (16+ years)

Private Lessons

A great option for those who want to learn how to swim in a 1-on-1 environment with one of our certified Red Cross Lifesaving Society swim instructors.

Preschool (3 to 5 years)

Swim for Life (5 to 15 years)

Adult Beginner & Intermediate (16+ years)

Advanced Swimming Lessons

The Canadian Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Ability is the only prerequisite.

The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol’s three levels – Rookie, Ranger, and Star – continue to develop participants’ swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society’s Bronze medal awards.

Power Swim (8 to 15 years)
Canadian Swim Patrol

Aquatic Fitness

Our coach-led fitness classes are designed to help improve your fitness both in and out of the water.

Swim for Fitness (16+)
Aquafit (16+)

Reservations

Accora Centre is closed and reservations are on hold

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