Pools and Swimming

As of, September 22, 2021 proof of vaccination will be required to enter the following Town facilities as part of Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination Policy:

Iroquois Park Sports Centre
Brooklin Community Centre (excluding the Brooklin Branch of the Public Library)
McKinney Centre
Luther Vipond Arena
Whitby Civic Recreation Complex
Whitby 55+ Centre

As required by the Province, all patrons 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated, meaning you must have both doses of a two dose vaccine or one dose of a single dose vaccine plus 14 days AND provide proof of vaccination along with identification on EACH visit.

The provincial policy does not apply to:

children 11 years old and younger (proof of ID showing name and age may be required)
youth 12 to 17 years old (proof of ID showing name and age may be required) who are actively participating in indoor organized sport (training, practices, games and competitions), and
individuals with a medical exemption (medical note and ID required).

Rostered Coaches and minor sports Officials.

How can you get your proof of vaccination? Download or print your vaccine receipt from the provincial booking portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. More information on obtaining proof of vaccination is available in Ontario’s Frequently Asked Questions.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in keeping our facilities a safe place for all. Have questions? Contact getactive@whitby.ca.

View or sign up for a recreation program

We operate two swimming pools with aquatics programs and recreational swimming, leadership/lifeguard programs and the Red Cross Learn to Swim program.

Registered Swim Programs (Fall 2021)

Registered swim programs will make a gradual return at the Anne Ottenbrite Pool commencing in October with Aquafit and Leadership courses, for registration information visit whitby.ca/getactive

It is currently anticipated that limited swimming lessons for children and youth will begin in January 2022 in an altered format that follows provincial guidelines. To stay up to date on recreation program information please subscribe to our recreation updates.

Pool rentals

Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre)

Iroquois Park Sports Centre's Anne Ottenbrite Pool is located at:

500 Victoria St W
Whitby, ON L1N 9G4

Amenities

At Anne Ottenbrite Pool, you'll find:

25-metre long indoor pool with a deep end, and a capacity of 192
Aquatics programs
Family change room and locker area
Toddler pool with spray feature
Tarzan rope

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Pool

The Whitby Civic Recreation Complex pool is located at:

555 Rossland Rd. E.
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

The pool is currently closed for renovations. For more information contact us by phone at 905.666.1991.

Amenities

At the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Pool, you'll find:

25-metre long one depth, indoor pool with capacity of 294
Amusement slide, spray bar and mushroom
Aquatics programs
Co-ed, on-deck sauna
Family change rooms and locker area
Recreational, leisure pool
Toddler pool with spray feature

Admission policy

Maximum of two children 6-years-old and under, regardless of swimming ability, will not be admitted to the pool unless they're with a parent or guardian who is at least 14-years-old. The parent or guardian must be in the water within arm's reach of the child. As a parent or guardian, you can swim with two children who are 6 years of age or under.

Children between the ages of seven and nine must successfully pass the two-width swim test, administered by Aquatic staff, to be eligible to swim alone. Children in this age range who do not pass the swim test are required to have a parent/guardian in the water within arm's reach at all times.

Children 10-years-old and older are permitted to swim on their own.

Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre) – Registered Swim Appointments

Anne Ottenbrite Pool (at Iroquois Park Sports Centre) is open for registered lane, parent and tot and public swim times.

Registered times will be made available up to five days in advance of a swim time. Registration opens weekly on Thursday's at 9:00a.m. online and by phone 905.668.7765

Your health and safety is our top priority. That’s why the following guidelines, standards and practices must be followed by anyone entering the pool area.

Book a Swim time

Book a Swim Time at Anne Ottenbrite Pool

The pool will be open Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. to 8:30p.m., and Saturdays and Sunday from 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Only facility users who are in good health should register for a swim time
Lane swims will be restricted to a maximum of two people per lane from the same household
Recreational swims will be limited to one family per lane (max 5 people per lane from the same household)
Parent and Tot swims are limited to three people per family booking
Only one swim time can be booked per day
Bookings will only be available up to five days in advance
To ensure a quick transition between groups, when your swim time has ended please promptly exit the building
Aquatic Patrons are expected to adhere to all Pool Rules, Public Health Guidelines and Admissions Standards

Know Before You Go!

A Visitor Self-Screening Questionnaire must be completed prior to each visit.
As of September 22, proof of vaccination along with ID (confirming name and DOB) will be required for those 12yrs and older at the time of each swim. (Storage of this information is prohibited by businesses) Some exemptions noted at the top of the page may apply.
Masks are required for entering and moving throughout the building, but must be removed for swimming.

Shower at home before you arrive, as facility showers are closed.
Travel light, as personal items must be brought onto the pool deck and placed at your designated swim lane or program area. Coats and boots/shoes are permitted to remain in your assigned change cubicle.
Do not bring any outside swimming equipment. Lifejackets will be provided if requested or deemed necessary by staff.
Bring your own refillable water bottle. The water bottle filling station is available.
Please arrive on time and no more than five minutes before or after the start of your swim time.

Swim Appointment Schedule

Lane Swimming

Monday-Friday

7:30a.m. - 8:15a.m.

10:30a.m. - 11:15a.m.

12:00p.m. - 12:45p.m.

1:30p.m. - 2:15p.m. (Mon-Thu)

3:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. (Mon-Thu)

Tuesday and Thursday

9:00a.m. - 9:45a.m.

7:45p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

9:30a.m. - 10:15a.m.

11:00a.m. - 11:45a.m.

Public Swimming (Max 5 family members)

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8:00p.m. - 8:45p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

12:30p.m. - 1:15p.m.

2:00p.m. - 2:45p.m.

3:30p.m. - 4:15p.m.

Parent and Tot Swimming (Max 3 family members)

Monday - Friday

10:30a.m. - 11:15a.m.

Aquafit - Deepwater

Monday-Friday by registration in a five week session only

Amenities – What Remains Closed

In order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the following amenities are unavailable at this time:

Hair dryers
Limited change room capacities
Lockers
On-deck seating
Pool equipment and toys (lifejackets still provided if requested or deemed necessary by staff)
Pool rental/Pool party availabilities
Public viewing areas
Showers
Water fountains (bottle filling station available)

Physical Distancing

We have reduced swim capacities to allow for greater personal space between swimmers and staff in the pool and change rooms.
We have installed protective barriers at customer service areas.
We have installed health and safety signage and directional markings throughout the facility and pool areas.
Please change and exit the facility quickly.

Membership Information

Because of the COVID-19 closures, all memberships will be extended to compensate for the lost time. To purchase a new pool membership, please contact us at 905.666.1991 for more information.

We understand that you may not feel ready to return to the pool at this time:

To request a membership cancellation, please contact us. Please include your name, membership type and mailing address in your request.

Abilities Centre Memberships

If you are an Abilities Centre member, you can book a lane swim time by calling 905.668.7765. Please show proof of valid Abilities Centre membership when you arrive.

COVID-19 protocols

We are committed to providing as safe an experience as possible within all of our facilities. Please keep up-to-date on current COVID-19 public health updates.