Swimming

Vaccination Policy  - As of January 4, 2022 you must have your enhanced vaccination certificate with QR code (either in paper or digital copy) along with valid identification to enter the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Vaccine receipts without a QR code will no longer be accepted as valid proof of vaccination. As of January 10, 2022, a written medical exemption will no longer be accepted to access the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. You must follow up with your physician to have them submit the information to Public Health, where it will be entered and you will be able to download your enhanced vaccine certificate with QR Code. See the frequently asked questions COVID-19 page for more information.  

Registration for Winter Session Programs begin January 31, 2022 for City Taxpayers and February 3, 2022 for Non-City Taxpayers (subject to change). Learn more about how to register.

Learn more about programs and how to register. You must pre-register for all programs, including recreational swims.

Register by calling us at 613-966-4632 or register online. 

You can learn more about our aquatic facilities.

COVID-19 entrance guidelines

• Entry into the pool will only be permitted 15-minutes prior to your scheduled swim time.
• To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have a facility entrance restriction policy in place.
• Aquatic users will line up on the wall (beside the pool), outside, to enter the side doors.
• Face coverings/masks are required while waiting in line.
• Face coverings/masks are required upon entry.
• Upon arrival, swimmers will be checked-in by security
• Staff will provide swimmers with an appropriate band (if required).
• Patrons must enter their “assigned” change room, change, while respecting physical distancing,  line-up for a shower (required prior to pool entry)
• Follow staff directions

Swimming Guidelines:

• While in the pool, you must remain in your designated lane or within your family bubble and respect, others’ 2m distance space.
• In each lane, a maximum of 2 swimmers will be permitted, unless the swimmers are all from the same household (in which case additional swimmers can share the lane space).
• If stopping/resting is required, please stop and stay as tight to the corner as possible and try to only stop at alternate ends from the other lane swimmer.
• Upon completion of your swim, re-don your face covering/mask at this point.
• We ask that all patrons shower at home following their swim and change and exit the building in a timely manner (maximum 15-minutes).

Special notes:

• If, at any point, you have a question for a staff, you must wear your face covering/mask prior to approaching them.
• Bather load maximums will be reduced, depending on the pool and swim type.
• No equipment will be available (except Lifejackets, as requested). Lane swimmers may bring their own equipment, provided it has been properly disinfected beforehand).
• Diving board and dive blocks will remain closed until further notice.
• The spectator area will be open on the 2nd floor. For rental groups, young swimmers who require parental assistance will be asked to leave after helping, or parents must dress in deck attire and remain on the deck in the designated area.

Swim Admissions Policy

You need to be familiar with this information to keep you safe.

• Non-swimmers must stay where they can touch bottom;
• Flotation devices must remain in shallow water;
• All children under the age of ten are required to have a parent in the facility;
• Caregivers, have emergency contact information for the children in your care;
• Proper, clean bathing attire is required;
• Please tie back long hair;
• Shoes must be worn outside of the pool area;
• Cell phones and pictures are not allowed; and
• Swimmers are required to wear a coloured wristband.

Facility swim test

You can swim in the deep end once you pass the facility swim test (swim 25 metres without stopping and show that you can put your face underwater at least once).

Pool Fouling

In the event of a pool fouling, we must close the pool to clean it as per the Health Regulations. These are unpredictable events and can mean a 1 to 13 hour closure. Help us prevent a fouling in the pool:

• Shower prior to entry and re-entry into the pool;
• Do not swim if you are unwell;
• Anyone not toilet trained must wear clothing (like a rubber pant or swim diaper) to keep fecal matter contained; and
• Children sized swim diapers are for sale at the Customer Service Desk