Please be sure to check the list of scheduled changes/cancellation/notes listed below as well as

download the Carleton University Ravens App, to view up-to date or last minute changes or cancellations.

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Up-coming Swim Changes/Cancellations and important notes:

  • CU Athletics reserves the right to schedule programs such as private lessons or lifesaving classes, during any swim listed above.
  • CU Athletics reserves the right to change the swim space allocation of public swims to meet program needs, staffing and/or regulation requirement.
  • Long-course (50m) swimming not be available in July/August.

Please note that there will be reduced lane space 10:45- 11:15am during the Women’s only Swim on select Sundays between September 14 – November 30th due to women’s only instructional lessons taking place. There will be children’s private lessons sharing pool space during the 4:30/4:00pm REC swims Monday through Friday, between September 15 – December 5. Please check the app for more details.

Date Swim Type Change/Cancellation
Saturday, October 4 Rec. Swim 1:30 – 2:30pm CANCELLED
Sunday October 12 Rec. Swim 2:30 – 4:30pm Time Change: 12:00 – 2:00pm
Sunday, October 12 Women’s Only Rec. Swim 10:15 – 11:15am Time Change: 10:15 – 11:45am
Monday, October 13 Fitness Swim 6:00 – 7:30am

Rec. Swim 4:30 – 6:00pm

Rec. Swim 9:15 – 10:30pm

 CANCELLED
Monday, October 13 Rec. Swim 11:45am – 1:15pm Adjusted timing: Rec. Swim 10:00am – 12:00pm
Saturday, October 18 Rec. Swim 1:30 – 2:30pm  Allocation & time change: 1:00 – 2:30pm Shallow end only
Sunday, October 19 Rec. Swim 2:30 – 4:30pm  Change Swim Type: “Fitness Swim” 4 shallow lanes only for lap swimming
Monday, December 22 Rec. Swim 9:15 – 10:30pm CANCELLED
Tuesday, December 23 Fitness Swim 7:30 – 9:00am Allocation Change: Whole Pool
Tuesday, December 23 Fitness Swim 9:15 – 10:30pm CANCELLED
Wednesday Dec. 24 – Friday Dec. 26  ALL SWIMS CANCELLED POOL CLOSED
Monday, December 29 Rec. Swim 9:15 – 10:30pm CANCELLED
Tuesday, December 30 Fitness Swim 7:30 – 9:00am

Fitness Swim 9:15 – 10:30pm

 CANCELLED
Wednesday, December 31 Fitness Swim 6:00 – 7:30am

Rec. Swim 4:30 – 6:00pm

Fitness Swim 9:15 – 10:30pm

 CANCELLED
Thursday, January 1 ALL SWIMS CANCELLED POOL CLOSED
Friday, January 2 Fitness Swim 6:00 – 7:30am

Rec. Swim 4:00 – 5:30pm

 CANCELLED
Sunday, January 4 Rec Swim 2:30 – 4:30pm Allocation change: reduced space due to internal programing * 3 lanes deep & shallow end only

Admission Policy

  • Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by an Adult 18 years of age or older. Direct supervision in the pool & throughout the facility is required.
  • Children 7-14 who are non-swimmers must be supervised by an adult or guardian in the water, within arms reach with a max of 1 adult to 4 children. If all children are wearing lifejackets/PFDs, the ratio may increase to 8:1.
  • One adult is required to supervise every 2 children less than 7 years of age. All children under 7 must be directly supervised within arms reach of their parents or guardians regardless swimming ability.

Swim Description

Fitness Swims – Lane swimming only. Water running permitted in the deep end when the dive tank is available.

Recreational Swims – Opening swim with pool divided into designated space

  • Lane Swimming
  • Water Running
  • Leisure-Lane Swimming Area
  • 1m Springboard
  • Zip-Line Apparatus

Additional amenities such as basketball nets, the wading pool, and diving platforms (5m & 7.5m) may also be available. Access to these features is subject to swimmer volume and other concurrent programming needs within the pool.

Women Only Swims – Women and/or their young children are allowed into the pool area. [Boys 6 years old and under are permitted when they are accompanied by an adult woman]. The men’s and family change-rooms remain locked and covered, and windows/doors that have visual access to the pool will be covered, the third-floor pool gallery will be locked and therefore inaccessible by the general public. Additionally, only female Pool Staff are assigned to supervise Women Only swims.

Pool divided into designated space

  • Lane Swimming
  • Water Running
  • Leisure-Lane Swimming Area
  • 1m Springboard
  • Zip-Line Apparatus

Additional amenities such as basketball nets, the wading pool, and diving platforms (5m & 7.5m) may also be available. Access to these features is subject to swimmer volume and other concurrent programming needs within the pool.

Trans & Allies Swim – Our Trans and non-binary swim time is designed to create a safer, more comfortable, and inclusive space for the trans, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Friends are welcome to join when accompanied by trans or non-binary participants. If you are not trans or non-binary, or not participating with someone who is, please respect this space and come at another time when space is open to all users.

*Whole Pool – swimmers have access to the whole pool during a designated swim.

*Shallow Only – swimmers will have access to the Shallow lanes/end (6 x 25m space) during a designated swim.

*Deep Only – swimmers will have access to the Deep lanes/end (6 x 25m space) during a designated swim. This may or may not include the dive tank section.

Drop-In Swim Fees

  • Children (2 years & under): $0
  • Children (3-13 years): $4.00
  • Adults (14 years & over): $6.00 (HST included)
  • Household/Family (1 or 2 adults & their children): $4.00 per swimmer
  • Carleton Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members: $0

* Public Swimmers may be asked to provide proof (Receipt from the Welcome Centre Desk)

Only debit or credit payments for Public Swim fees will be accepted. Cash payments cannot be accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Swimmer Etiquette

  • Select a lane with a swimmer who is swimming at a similar speed/pace as you.
  • Before you jump or dive in, let the swimmer(s) know that you are there and wish to join them in the lane.
  • If there is a swimmer approaching the wall as you are preparing to enter, wait until they have turned and started the next lap before entering so you do not interrupt their progress.
  • Swim in a circle within the lane (unless you ask to swim sides with the other person in the lane). Avoid stopping in the middle of the pool for any reason, as this can interfere with others progress and cause collisions.
  • Leave a 5-10 second gap between you and other swimmers.
  • When resting at the end of the pool, please move off to the side of the lane.
  • Please do not rest on the lane ropes.
  • If you need to pass in your lane, move up to the swimmer and tap their foot. It is inappropriate to grab, pull or tickle the person. A tap is a clear indication of your presence and your intent to pass.
  • If your foot has been tapped there is no need to stop, as this could cause a collision. Once you are aware of another’s intent to pass, slow down just slightly and slide over as close to the lane line as possible. If the indication to pass has occurred right before the wall, it is appropriate to pause at the wall in the right-hand corner to allow the swimmer to advance through their turn.
  • Swimmers being tapped should acknowledge the communication of a desired pass and not try to speed up or try to tag back once passed
  • The mats, basketball nets and other toys should be kept in the shallow end leisure lane only (unless permitted by supervisor).
  • If you hear one whistle blast please look to your nearest lifeguard. Three whistles blast indicates the pool is being cleared, please promptly make your way to the nearest wall and exit as soon as possible. 

The Pool Staff are here to assist you and to answer your questions. If you have any feedback or questions, let us know via email: Aquatics@carleton.ca