Swimming Lessons, Schedule and Pools

The Town will align with both the Province and local public health direction; effective March 21, visitors to the Town will no longer be required to wear a mask. Recognizing that these continued changes will impact all of us differently and that we must all make risk assessments based on our own personal situations, we encourage anyone that wants to wear a mask to do so.

Take a look at the Town programs available this spring!

We operate two swimming pools with aquatics programs and recreational swimming, leadership/lifeguard programs and swimming lessons for different age groups (Red Cross Learn to Swim program). Please be advised that the pool at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex is currently closed due to the change room renovation.

Aquafit classes

Aquafit classes are currently being offered with reduced capacity by registration only due to COVID-19 health and safety regulations. Please subscribe to recreation updates and watch our news and notices for updates on the next registration period.

Swimming lessons

Registered swim programs are being offered at our the Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. To stay up to date on recreation program information please subscribe to our recreation updates. If you are unsure on what level your child should be registered into please contact our customer service staff at 905.666.1991 or getactive@whitby.ca.

Red Cross Swim Level Descriptions By Age Group

Swim Lessons - Know Before You Go!

All visitors should self screen prior to entry and not enter if ill.
The Town will align with both the Province and local public health direction; effective March 21, visitors to Town facilities will no longer be required to wear a mask. Recognizing that these continued changes will impact all of us differently and that we must all make risk assessments based on our own personal situations, we encourage anyone that wants to wear a mask to do so. For more information visit the Durham Region Health Department website, durham.ca/COVID19

Swimming Lessons

Red Cross preschool swimming lessons are geared towards children up to 6 years of age. Red Cross Swim Kids levels one to ten are for children ages 6 to 12. All preschool and Swim Kids levels will run for a 30 minute duration. For descriptions on swim levels please visit our Red Cross Learn to Swim Page.

Final report cards will be provided to participants on the final week of the program. Due to capacity and COVID limitations the instructors will be unable to discuss progress with parents. If you have questions or concerns please connect with the Pool Coordinator on the pool deck.

Session length has been reduced to allow for increased participation in our Aquatic programs
Participants are encouraged to come dressed and ready to swim.
Please arrive no more than 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled class time.
Please exit the facility promptly after your program has ended

Watching your child swim during lessons

The on deck bleachers and upper viewing gallery will be open for you to watch your child swim.

General Program Adjustments

Program schedules have been modified to allow for cleaning and disinfecting and to help balance the entry and exit of participants.

Swimming Lesson changes coming Fall 2022

Starting this fall, Whitby will offer swimming, lifeguarding and aquatic leadership programs provided by the Lifesaving Society of Canada. The Canadian Red Cross announced in January that it is transitioning to focus on its humanitarian efforts and will end its Aquatic Programming after training generations of swimmers for over 75 years. This means that our swim program names and levels will change as we adjust our lessons to follow the plan set out by the Lifesaving Society.

Stay tuned for more information on this important change.

Current Leisure Swim Schedule

Before you go swimming please check latest service disruptions to ensure there are no cancellations:

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Anne Ottenbrite Pool (Iroquois Park Sports Centre) – Swim Schedules

Anne Ottenbrite Pool (at Iroquois Park Sports Centre) is open for drop in lane, parent and tot, seniors swims, physio and public swim times. 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby.

Spring Swim Schedule (April 4 - June 26, 2022)

Lane Swimming

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7:30 to 9:00am	7:30 to 9:00am	7:30 to 9:00am	7:30 to 9:00am	7:30 to 9:00am
11:30 am to 3:30 pm (Limited Lanes)	11:30 am to 3:30 pm	11:30 am to 3:30 pm (Limited Lanes)	11:30am to 3:30pm	11:30 am to 1:30 pm	1:30pm to 2:30 pm	12:30pm to 2:30 pm

8:45 to 9:45 pm		8:45 to 9:45 pm

Recreational Swimming

Parent and Tot (small pool only)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
10:30 am to 12:30 pm	10:30 am to 12:30 pm	10:30 am to 12:30 pm	10:30 am to 12:30 pm	10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Family Swim (Limited lanes and small pool)

Physio Swim

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
10:30 to 11:30 am	10:30 to 11:30 am	10:30 to 11:30 am	10:30 to 11:30 am	10:30 to 11:30 am

55+ Swim

Swim Fees

Child Admission

Fees

$3.17 for single use
$25.39 for 10-use pass
$24.99 for 1 month pass
$73.92 for 3 month pass
$144.72 for annual pass

HST is not included.

Adult Admissions

Fees

$4.74 for single use
$37.93 for 10-use pass
$35.40 for 1 month pass
$102.03 for 3 month pass
$232.19 for annual pass

HST is not included.

55+ Admissions

Fees

$3.17 for single use
$25.39 for 10-use pass
$24.99 for 1 month pass
$73.92 for 3 month pass
$144.73 for annual pass

HST is not included.

Family Admissions

Fees

$12.76 for single use
$96.15 for 10-use pass
$67.68 for 1 month pass
$180.12 for 3 month pass
$401.90 for annual pass

HST is not included.

Swim Locations

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 (currently closed)

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
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.

Amenities – What Remains Closed

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

Pool rental/Pool party availabilities
Water fountains (bottle filling station available)

COVID Safety Protocols

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.
Changerooms and common surfaces are cleaned throughout the day

Membership Information

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.

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.