Swim Changes/Cancellations

Date Swim Type Change/Cancellation
Monday, April 14 – Friday, May 2 Pool Closure Closed for annual maintenance

Spring 2025 Schedule (May 3 – June 29)

Summer 2025 Schedule (June 30 – August 31)

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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.
  • Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by an Adult 18 years of age or older. Direct supervision in the pool area & throughout the facility is required. One adult required to supervise every 2 children less than 7 years of age. Please keep children under 7 yrs. within arms’-reach.
  • Long-course (50m) swimming not be available in July/August.

Swim Description

Fitness Swims – lane swimming only, water-running in deep end when the dive-tank is available.

Recreational Swims – lane swimming, water-running, leisure-lanes, basketball nets, wading pool, 1m diving board, 5m & 7.5m platforms, zip-line apparatus.

Women Only Swims – only 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.

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. All swims will be supervised by members or allies of these communities to ensure a positive experience. 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.

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