Ten (10) 30-minute lessons are offered Monday - Friday in three 2-week sessions during July and August.

Time: Between 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Niagara Pool and St. Davids Pool

Swim Levels Offered: Lifesaving Society Parent & Tot (4 months - 3 years old), Preschool (3-5 years old) and Swimmer (5-12 years old). Click each of the hyperlinks for a full program description.

Cost: Residents $61.00 / Non-Residents $66.00

Session 1: July 1 - 12
Session 2: July 15 - 26
Session 3: August 5 - August 16
 

How to Register: Go to ActiveNet.com, under the "Activities" heading, select "Group Swim Lessons".  Browse the various class options, select "Enroll Now" for the timeslot and class of your choice. Once payment is complete, you have been registered in the class of your choice. Please arrive to the pool on the first meeting date and time of your selected class.

Eight (8) 30-minute lessons are offered once per week during July and August, with options Monday -Friday.

Time: Between 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Niagara Pool and St. Davids Pool

Swim Levels Offered: Lifesaving Society Parent & Tot (4 months - 3 years old), Preschool (3-5 years old) and Swimmer (5-12 years old). 

Cost: Residents $48.80 / Non-Residents $52.80

Monday Lessons: July 1 – August 19
Tuesday Lessons: July 2 – August 20
Wednesday Lessons: July 3 – August 21
Thursday Lessons: July 4 – August 22
Friday Lessons: July 5 – August 23

How to Register: Go to ActiveNet.com, under the "Activities" heading, select "Group Swim Lessons".  Browse the various class options, select "Enroll Now" for the timeslot and class of your choice. Once payment is complete, you have been registered in the class of your choice. Please arrive to the pool on the first meeting date and time of your selected class.

Ten (10) 1-hour lessons offered Monday - Friday in three 2-week sessions during July and August.

Time: Between 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Niagara Pool and St. Davids Pool
Swim Levels Offered: Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol and Lifesaving Society Bronze Star.
Cost: Resident $77.75 / Non-Resident $84.00

Session 1: July 1 - 12 (Bronze Star - Niagara Pool)
Session 2: July 15 - 26 (Canadian Swim Patrol - St. Davids Pool)
Session 3: August 5 - 16 (Bronze Star - St. Davids Pool/Canadian Swim Patrol - Niagara Pool)
 

How to Register: Go to ActiveNet.com, under the "Activities" heading, select "Advanced Swim Lessons".  Browse the various class options, select "Enroll Now" for the timeslot and class of your choice. Once payment is complete, you have been registered in the class of your choice. Please arrive to the pool on the first meeting date and time of your selected class.

Eight (8) 1-hour lessons are offered once per week during July and August, with options Tuesday and Thursday. 

Time: Tuesday or Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Niagara Pool and St. Davids Pool

Swim Levels Offered: Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol and Lifesaving Society Bronze Star.

Cost: Resident $69.30 / Non-Resident $75.60

Tuesday Lessons: July 2 – August 20
Thursday Lessons: July 4 – August 22
 

How to Register: Go to ActiveNet.com, under the "Activities" heading, select "Advanced Swim Lessons".  Browse the various class options, select "Enroll Now" for the timeslot and class of your choice. Once payment is complete, you have been registered in the class of your choice. Please arrive to the pool on the first meeting date and time of your selected class.

Five (5) 30-minute lessons are offered Monday - Friday in a 1-week session during July and August OR eight (8) 30-minute lessons offered once per week during July and August, with options Monday - Friday.

Semi-private lessons can be done with friends and family within two swim levels of each other (up to three people).

Five (5) 30-minute lessons same time every day for 1 full week.

Cost – Private Lesson: Resident $147.90 (per participant) / Non-Resident $159.75 (per participant)
Cost – Semi-Private Lesson: Resident $74.35 (per participant) / Non-Resident $80.40 (per participant)

Eight (8) 30-minute lessons same day and time once per week:

Cost – Private Lesson: Resident $236.00 (per participant) / Non-Resident $255.60 (per participant)
Cost – Semi-Private Lesson: Resident $118.96 (per participant) / Non-Resident $128.64 (per participant)

Private Lesson Registration Specifics: Go to ActiveNet.com, under the "Activities" heading, select "Private Swim Lessons".  Browse the various class options, select "Enroll Now" for the timeslot and class of your choice. Once payment is complete, you have been registered in the class of your choice. Please arrive to the pool on the first meeting date and time of your selected class.

Semi-Private Lessons Registration Specifics: Go to ActiveNet.com, under the "Activities" heading, select "Private Swim Lessons".  Browse the various class options, select "Enroll Now" for the timeslot and class of your choice. Please register ONE of your semi-private lesson participants into your desired timeslot and enroll the other individuals on the program "Waitlist". You will be contacted via phone to enroll the other participants and collect the remaining fees.

Swim Team is a recreational summer swim team for individuals ages 5-17. Swimmers will have the opportunity to attend local swim meets on weekends and will receive a swim team swim cap. Swimmers will practice at either the St. Davids Pool or Niagara Pool and will compete together as one “Team” at local swim meets.

Season Cost: Resident $140.00 / Non-Resident - $151.25

Practice Schedule:

Niagara Pool: Monday & Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (First Practice: July 1)
St. Davids Pool: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (First Practice: July 2)

Season Dates: Monday, July 1 – Friday, August 30

Registration Specifics: Register for “Niagara Pool – Swim Team” or “St. Davids Pool - Swim Team.” An information email will be sent by the Aquatics Coordinator 1-2 weeks before the first practice. Swim meet dates and details will be emailed once information becomes available

Bronze Medallion (+ Emergency First Aid)

In this class, candidates (13 years and over) will learn the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carry, as well as defence methods and releases, in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400m timed swim.

Pre-requisite:

Candidates must be at least 13 years of age or have completed the Bronze Star.

Summer 2024 Class

Location: Niagara Outdoor Pool
Dates: July 15-19(Monday - Friday)
Class Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday), 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Friday - Exam Day)
Rain Date: July 20, 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (if required)

Bronze Cross

In this class for youth and adults, candidates will learn the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding. Candidates will learn the principles of emergency care, teamwork, the use of specialized equipment and the introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities.

Pre-requisites:

• Bronze Medallion
• Emergency First Aid

Summer 2024 Class

Location: Niagara Outdoor Pool
Dates: July 22-26 (Monday - Friday)
Class Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday), 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Friday - Exam Day)
Rain Date: July 27, 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (if required)
Cost: $120.00

Memberships are available to be purchased online starting May 1, 2024. Membership cards will be available for pick-up starting June 1, 2024 at the NOTL Community Centre (14 Anderson Lane), and at Niagara or St. Davids Pool starting June 29th, 2024. *Fees apply to both Niagara Pool & St. Davids Pool.

Resident: Drop-in Fees

Preschool (0-3 years old): FREE
Youth (4-15 years old): $3.00
Adult (16-59 years old): $4.00
Senior (ages 60+): $3.00

Resident: Summer Memberships

Youth (4-15 years old): $61.00
Adult (16-59 years old): $66.75
Senior (ages 60+): $61.00
Family (up to 5 from the same household): $116.50
Guest Pass (1-week): $22.00

Non-Resident: Drop-in Fees

Preschool (0-3 years old): FREE
Youth (4-15 years old): $3.00
Adult (16-59 years old): $4.00
Senior (ages 60+): $3.00

Non-Resident: Summer Memberships

Youth (4-15 years old): $66.00
Adult (16-59 years old): $72.25
Senior (ages 60+): $66.00
Family (up to 5 same from the same household): $126.00
Guest Pass (1-week): $23.75

Grab your family, bathing suits, and towels and head over to the Niagara Pool or St. Davids Pool to make a splash in our Public Swim. This swim offers a recreational swim atmosphere with access to the entire pool, including the diving board (Niagara Pool), and slide (St. Davids Pool).

This swim is open to individuals of all ages.

Admission Band Policy

Red Band (0-5 years old):

Must be accompanied by an adult (age 16+) within arms reach at a ratio of 1 Adult: 2 Red Bands

Yellow Band (6-9 years old)

Facility swim test required.
Successful Swim Test: Green Band
Unsuccessful Swim Test:  Red Band
Ratio - 1 Adult: 4 Red Bands

Green Band (10+) 

Can swim unaccompanied in the pool without a swim test.

Swin Test Requirements

Demonstrate the ability to jump into shallow water comfortably, and swim two (2) widths of the pool unassisted without touching the bottom.

This swim is geared toward families with young children, and adults (ages 16+) looking swim leisurely. Offered at Niagara Pool or St. Davids Pool. Please note that all individuals 0-15 years old must be supervised in the pool by an adult (ages 16+).

This swim is open to individuals of all ages.

Admission Band Policy

Red Band(0-15 years old):

Must be accompanied by an adult (age 16+) at a ratio of 1 Adult: 4 Red Bands

Green Band (ages 16+) 

Can swim unaccompanied in the pool and can supervise Red Bands aged 0-15 years old.

Lane Swim is available for youth competitive swimmers ages 7+, and adults of all ages. Youth must be capable of swimming consecutive lengths without stopping. The pool is divided into lanes for participants to swim, water walk or water jog the length of the pool. Permitted equipment for lane swims includes snorkels, hand paddles, pull buoy, flutter board, goggles, and swim caps.

Aqua Fit classes are available for individuals ages 16+ and take place at the Niagara Pool and St. Davids Pool. The program uses the buoyancy and resistance of the water to give participants a safe, effective full-body workout. Focus is on cardiovascular, muscle toning, flexibility and increased mobility. Resistance dumbbells are provided and incorporated into each class. This class takes place in the shallow end.

Each class will offer a 45-minute instructor lead workout, and a 15-minute “free time” leisure period to water walk, swim lanes, do a personal workout, or socialize.

Address: Centennial Sporks Park, 1565 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil
Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
2024 Opening Date: June 1, 2024 (weather dependant)

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Address: Simcoe Park, 25 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
2024 Opening Date: June 29, 2024
Schedule: Stay tuned!

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1. Visit Activenet.
2. Sign in using your email. Click on "Forgot Your Password" if it is your first time logging in or if you forgot your password.
3. Once logged on, click on “Activities” on the top scroll bar.
4. Click on the Activity you wish to register for.
5. Click on “Enroll Now."
6. Add Participant (might be prompted to add a new family member).
7. Answer all required waiver questions.
8. Add to cart and check out.

Q. Are refunds offered?

Before the second lesson, refunds will be issued for medical reasons only. A 10% Administrative fee is applied to all refunds.

Q. Are the pools heated?

Yes, both Niagara Pool and St. Davids Pool are heated.

Q. Can I purchase a public swimming season pass?

Swimming Passes can be purchased at the pool office, and can be used at either pool.

Q. What do I need to bring to the pool?

• A proper bathing suit and towel
• Goggles (optional) *Will not be provided by the pool
• Kickboard/noodle (optional for Lane swim/Family swim) *No equipment will be provided by the pool
• Lifejackets, small float toys, and/or diving toys (optional for family swim/pool rentals) *Not offered by the pool

Q. Will my child need to take a swim test?

All swimmers aged 6-9 years old are required to complete the facility swim test to:

• Swim in the deep end
• Use diving boards/slide
• Swim unattended by a parent or guardian

The swim test includes swimming two (2) widths of the pool unassisted and without the child putting their feet on the bottom of the pool. If successful, the lifeguard will provide a green wristband that must be worn for the swim duration. If the child cannot complete the swim test or chooses not to, they will be given a yellow wristband and must have a parent or guardian on the pool deck for the duration of their swim.

*All swimmers five (5) and under will be given a red wristband and must always have a parent or guardian within arm's reach in the pool.

Q. Can my child swim unattended wearing a life jacket/floaties?

No. A child may only swim unattended if they have passed the swim test and/or are ten (10) years or older. Children wearing life jackets/floaties must always be within arm's reach of a parent or guardian and are NOT permitted to use diving boards or slides.

Q. How do I know what swim level to register my child?

Please refer to our Swimming Lessons Comparison chart for descriptions of each level and to see what Life Saving Swim level your child belongs in if they have taken lessons under the Red Cross or the YMCA.