Aquatics

Swimming Lessons

Please find below the swimming lesson levels Southwest Middlesex offers and the recommended ages per program. For more in-depth recommendations please email @email or talk with our aquatic staff at the pool.

• Parent & Tot: for parents and children up to 3 years old.
• Preschool: for children 3-5 years old.
• Swimmer 1-6: for children 5 years and older.
• Rookie, Ranger & Star Patrol (Swimmer 7-9): for children 8 years and older.
• Bronze Star: for children 12 years old (Swim Patrol experience recommended).
• Bronze Medallion: minimum age of 13 years or Bronze Start certification.
• Bronze Cross: must hold the Bronze Medallion certification and Lifesaving Society Emergency or Standard First Aid certifications
• Adult Swimmer: for people over the age of 16.

Swimming Lesson Sessions

All of our swimming lessons run in two week blocks, Monday through Friday. The following are the dates of our swimming lesson sessions:

• Session 1: July 1-12, 2024.
• Session 2: July 15-26, 2024.
• Session 3: July 29-August 9, 2024.
• Session 4: August 12-23, 2024.

Aqua Fit & Lane Swim

Offered 7 days a week, aqua fit and lane swim are great ways to cool off and get fit. Aqua fit is a form of water aerobics lead by our qualified instructors.

Glencoe Gators Swim Team

The Glencoe Gators Swim Team is a recreational group that swims all summer long. It is a great way for kids to have fun and stay active. This team practices all four swimming styles Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:40pm-4:30pm starting on July 1, 2024. If your swimmer is competitive, you may choose to compete in our annual Glencoe Gators swim meet which is going to be held on July 20, 2024. This team is for kids aged 4-16. If you have any questions regarding this program please email @email or talk with our aquatic staff.

Early Registration: May 21-24, 2024.

Splash Pad Opening Date: June 10, 2024.

Pool Opening Date: June 17, 2024.

Pool Full Programming Starts: July 1, 2024.

Glencoe Gators Swim Meet: July 20, 2024. Pool closed to the public.

Pool Reduced Programming Starts: August 26, 2024.

Pool Closes: August 29, 2024.

Splash Pad Closes: September 6, 2024.

• 6-lane, 25 metre competition pool with spectator area
• 6' high slide
• Heated pool water

Program Registration

Registration for our 2024 aquatics season opens up on May 21 online via our booking system Univerus. You can also complete registration in-person at the Southwest Middlesex office's at 153 McKellar Street starting May 21, 2024 or at the Southwest Middlesex pool starting July 1, 2024. 

Early Registration

Save 10% by registering for swimming lessons, swim team and public swim passes between May 21-24, 2024.  

Registration 

• Participants must be pre-registered in order to ensure that classes are filled appropriately.
• Registration must be completed in person at the pool or online via Univerus.

Payment

• Payment is required in full prior to the start of your registered program.
• Cash or debit are accepted.

Refunds/Cancellations

• Refunds and cancellations may be authorized in the case of an emergency, illness, compassion or other extenuating circumstance at the discretion of the Recreation Coordinator and Manager of Community Services & Facilities. Original receipt showing payment in full will be required in order to process any such request.
• All refunds and/or cancellations are subject to a $10.00 processing fee where no lessons have been taken. Cancellation after the program has begun will be pro-rated based on participation during the first half of the program.
• Cancellations are not refundable after the first half of the program.
• Public Swimming - if cancelled due to weather within the first hour, a full refund will be given to all swimmers.

Miscellaneous

• No toys/devices other than devices available at the pool are allowed in the pool area
• Life jackets are available for use. Quantities are limited. Caregiver supervision is still required at all times.
• Water wings are not a safety device but an assistive device only - we recommend life jackets which may be brought to the pool.
• Parents/caregivers must stay outside of the pool during swimming lesson unless otherwise directed by aquatic staff or if you are participating in a Parent & Tot lesson.

Swimming Pool Rules

• Children under the age of 10 years must be directly supervised by an adult. Guardians or group leaders must directly supervise the children in their care at all times.
• All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
• All swimmers are required to obey whistle signals used by lifeguards. Three whistles is an emergency signal to clear the pool.
• Anyone engaged in unsafe behaviour, undesirable behaviour, or using objectionable language shall be subjected to immediate ejection from the pool area.
• No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores  on their body shall enter the pool.
• Dangerous practices are prohibited. Patrons must not run on the pool deck; climb; dive in shallow water (less than 9ft deep); dunk, push, or pull other swimmer.
• Do not dive without proper supervision by an experienced swimmer or instructor.
• Outdoor footwear, clothing and strollers are not permitted on the pool deck. Anyone not toilet trained must wear water resistant swimwear to prevent contamination of the pool. Cloth or disposable diapers are not accepted.
• Personal toys, mermaid tails, monofins, and snorkels are not allowed. Should you or child need flotation support for the pool simply ask a lifeguard.
• Spitting, spouting or nose-blowing in the pool is strictly prohibited. 
• Animals are not allowed in the pool house or pool area, with the exception of guide dogs. Guide dogs are allowed on the pool deck, but not in the water.

To be considered for a volunteer position at the Southwest Middlesex Pool please fill out our Volunteer Application Form and return it the Southwest Middlesex Office's at 153 McKellar Street, Glencoe or by email to @email.

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex would like to thank those who sponsor our public swims. Your support allows our communities to enjoy the pool without financial worries. If you are interested in sponsoring a public swim this summer, please visit https://www.southwestmiddlesex.ca/services/advertising-and-sponsorship-….

• Monday June 17 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, sponsored by the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex
• Thursday June 20 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday June 27 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Saturday July 1 from 12:30pm-2:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Saturday July 1 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday July 4 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday July 11 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday July 18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday July 25 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday August 1 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday August 8 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday August 15 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday August 22 from 6:30pm-8:30pm, AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
• Thursday August 29 from 12:30pm-2:30pm, sponsored by the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex