Aquatics

The City of London is offering learn to swim lessons. These have been modified to follow guidelines and health precautions as set out by the Province of Ontario and the Middlesex-London Health Unit, including physical distancing and group size restrictions.

Modifications include:

• All lessons will be taught at a distance by qualified instructors to allow participants and staff to maintain a physical distance from others.
• Participants in Preschool 1 to Swimmer 3 will be required to have a parent or caregiver (13 years and older) in the water with them for physical contact and safety purposes.
• Please limit the number of people that accompany swimmers to one.  Designated viewing space is limited and those who choose to view a lesson must maintain a physical distance from others and wear a mask.
• Equipment will be used and will be sanitized after use.
• Swimmers must register in advance for their lessons online or by phone by calling 519-661-5575.

Modifications for Recreational Swimming include:

• Pre-registration is not required however there will be limits on the number of swimmers.  Space is on a first come, first served basis.
• All recreational swims will be 90 minutes long.
• Pool capacities will be reduced to permit physical distancing.
• Slides and climbing walls will not be open. The diving boards at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre will be open.

*Regular admission fees and supervision policy apply.

Modifications for Lane Swimming include:

• Registration is required.
• Registration will open one week prior to the date of the swim.
• Spaces are first come, first served.
• All lane swims will be 60 minutes long.
• To permit physical distancing, one swimmer per 25 metre lane and two swimmers per 50 metre lane.  Members of the same household may share a lane (maximum of 2 swimmers).
• Swimmers must register in advance for their swim time online or by phone at 519-661-5575. Payment will be taken at the pool.

*Regular admission fees and supervision policy apply.

Modifications for Aquafit Classes include:

• All swimmers wishing to participate must register.
• Registration will open one week prior to class.
• Spaces are first come, first served.
• Equipment is permitted and will be sanitized after each use.
• Participants must register in advance for their class onlineor by phone at 519-661-5575. Payment will be taken at the pool.

Get started on the path to become a lifeguard!

• Teaches an understanding of the 4 components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness.
• Rescuers learn tows and carries as well as defence methods and releases in order to stay safe in challenging higher risk rescue situations.
• Includes Emergency First Aid (EFA) and CPR B certification. (WSIB approved and valid for 2 years from certification date.)
• Recognized as the waterfront supervisory certification for Ontario's Recreational Camp Regulation 568 and is among the first steps toward an exciting and rewarding job as a lifeguard!

Prerequisite: 13 years of age or Bronze Star

This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.

Learn more advanced life saving and supervision skills.

• Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities.
• Prerequisite for all advanced training programs including the National Lifeguard (NL) and Swim Instructor certifications.
• Standard First Aid (SFA) and CPR C certification included. (WSIB approved and valid for 2 years from the certification date.)
• Bronze Cross is recognized as an assistant lifeguard certification in Ontario's Public Swimming Pool Regulation 565 and is an important step toward an exciting and rewarding job as a lifeguard!

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certifications

This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.

Start learning how to teach others to swim.

• Prepares candidates to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes through classroom learning and in-water practice.
• Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions.
• The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized, and are aimed to expose candidates to the aquatic environment.
• Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are required to complete 10 to 12 hours of volunteer teaching experience prior to the start of their Swim and Lifesaving Instructor (SI/LSI) program.

Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 14 years of age by end of course.

This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.

Canada's only nationally recognized lifeguard certification.

• The only certificate recognized in Ontario for lifeguarding public swimming pools.
• National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the lifeguard's role.
• Emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment.
• Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
• Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 metres spring, 50 metres rescue drill, and 400 metre endurance challenge.

Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR C and age 15 by end of course.

This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.

Learn to teach swimming lessons, first aid, and leadership.

• Includes two courses: Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (SI) and Lifesaving Instructor (LSI). While these are offered as a combination, they may be taken separately in extenuating circumstances. Please contact us for more information.
• Swim Instructor (SI) prepares candidates to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.,
• Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) prepares candidates to plan, teach, and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in a majority of the Lifesaving Society's leadership and first aid programs. Successful candidates receive two certification cards, the Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid instructor.

Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor and age 15 by end of course.

This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.

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.

Because activities and progressions are based on child development, you register in the level appropriate for your child’s age: 4 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months or 2 to 3 years.

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.

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 Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Swimmer levels.

1045 Wonderland Road North

519-661-4455

This facility includes a 50-metre, 8-lane pool and 1 to 10 metre diving boards. It also includes an elevator, a change table with a lift, an electric pool lift, stair entry and universal change rooms. Program offerings include recreational swims, lane swims and aquafit classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs.

585 Bradley Avenue

519-661-0920

This facility includes a whale-shaped pool, a smaller guppy pool, a water slide and a climbing wall. It also includes a change table with a lift, ramp entry in the large pool, stair entry in the small pool and a universal change room. Program offerings include recreational swims, lane swims, Women Only swimming and aquafit classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs.

This facility is currently closed and is being used as one of London’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres. 

656 Elizabeth Street

519-661-2525

This facility includes a 25-metre, 6-lane pool and a climbing wall. It also includes a change table with a lift, an electric pool lift, stair entry and a universal change room. Program offerings include recreational swims, lane swims and aquafit classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs.

1330 Brock Lane

519-661-4405

Byron Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a diving board and climbing wall. The facility is accessible by beach entry or water wheelchair entry.

This facility is currently closed.

2B Grosvenor Street

519-661-4407

Gibbons Pool is a heated, 25-metre lap pool with a diving boards and diving wells. The large pool is accessible by ramp entry.

This facility is currently closed.

370 Chippendale Crescent

519-661-4420

Glen Cairn Pool is a leisure swim pool. The facility is accessible by ramp entry or water wheelchair entry.

This facility is currently closed.

1050 Victoria Avenue

519-661-4409

Northeast Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a diving diving board and wading pool. The facility is accessible by ramp entry.

This facility is currently closed.

15 McLean Drive

519-661-4412

Northridge Pool is a leisure swim pool with a diving well and wading pool.

This facility is currently closed.

825 Valetta Street

519-661-4424

Oakridge Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a small slide and diving well.

This facility is currently closed.

15 Hazelwood Ave

519-661-4415 Southcrest Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a beach area and spray features. This facility is accessible by beach entry, stair entry and water wheelchair entry. Change rooms include a changing table. This facility is currently closed.

36 Sycamore Street

519-661-4413

Silverwood Pool is a leisure swim pool with a wading pool.

This facility is currently closed.

1221 Sandford Street

519-661-4416

Stronach Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a water slide and a beach area with spray features. The facility is accessible by beach or water wheelchair entry.

This facility is currently closed.

15 Ridout Street

519-661-4417

Thames Pool is a heated, 50-metre leisure swim pool with a water slide, diving boards, universal change rooms and a beach area with spray features. The facility is accessible by beach, stair or water wheelchair entry.

This facility is currently closed.

650 Osgoode Drive

519-661-4418

Westminster Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with an accessible beach area featuring spray features. There is also a diving board in the deep area. 

This facility is currently closed.