Aquatics

 Current Aquatic Schedule and Swim Class Descriptions

Registration is required for all swims. Availability and capacity will vary to accommodate multiple uses of the pool. Registration begins on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM for the following week.

Lane and Leisure Swim: Swimmers may use the lane for swimming laps or exercises. Circle swimming may be required.

Family Swim: Recreation swim for caregiver and child. Tot and leisure pools only.

Open Swim: Recreational swim for all ages. See swim admission policy below.

Aquafit: A 45 minute moderate intensity aquatic fitness workout that will get you moving.

Aqua Therapy: A 45 minute gentle exercise with a focus on range of motion, stretching, and low impact exercises. 

Aqua Therapy Plus: A 45 minute lighter intensity aquatic class.  Focus is on range of motion, stretching, and low impact exercises with light cardio.

Deep Water Cardio: A 45 minute continuous high intensity water workout.

What level do I register in?

While the different programs have similar approaches with progressions, there are some skills taught in different levels.  This guide is the best generalization for switching from Red Cross to Lifesaving Society.

Parent & Tot levels: move through levels based on age.

Preschool and Youth levels: move through levels based on skill and swimmers should complete one level before moving on to the next.

Winter 2 and Spring Session Aquatic Leadership 

Winter 2

• Bronze Star - Thursdays 6:00-7:00PM
• Bronze Medallion - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30PM

Spring

• Bronze Cross

Swim Instructor  April - schedule TBA

National Lifeguard May/June - schedule TBA

Questions? Call or email complex@leamington.ca with Aquatic Leadership 2023 in the subject line.

Information about Private/Family Swim Lessons

Private/Family Swim Lesson 30

30 minute lesson designed for the following swimmers:

• 1 swimmer
• 2 swimmers in same level or 1 level apart
• 3 swimmers in same level

All swimmers will be together for the 30 minute class unless unsafe to do so for specific skills.

Participation is limited to immediate family members.

Family Swim Lesson 45

45 minute lesson designed for the following swimmers:

• multiple swimmers who are 2 or more levels apart.

Time in water will be split to group similar levels.

Example: The first 20 minutes of class for Jane in Swimmer 2, the next 25 minutes for John and Sara in Swimmer 6 and 7 go in together.

Participation is limited to immediate family members.

   Leadership Levels Ages 12 - Adult

Interested in becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard? You will need to take the following courses in the listed order.

Keep on track! We recommend taking the courses at the following ages:

• Bronze Star - 10-12 years
• Bronze Medallion - 13 years
• Bronze Cross - 14 years
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor - 15 years
  • Lifesaving Society Aquatic Instructor programs will be run as 2 separate programs at the NFFRC
    • Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor gives successful participants the qualification to instruct Learn to Swim and Canadian Swim Patrol Levels.  This is the required Swim Instructor certification needed to work at the NFFRC.
    • Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor gives successful participants the qualification to instruct Bronze level programs. 
• National Lifeguard - 15 years
• Getting started late? Many of our courses run one after the other so you could fast track and take multiple in one year (as long as all prerequisites are met).

Interested in working at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre Pool? Applicants are encouraged to have both Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certifications.  Due to Public Pool Regulations, all aquatic staff must be at least 16 years of age to begin employment.

• 25 metre pool - 25m x 6 lane pool is great for adult aquatic fitness classes, swimming laps, youth swim lessons, and even scuba diving.  
• Leisure pool - at approximately 3ft deep and with a bench around most of the pool, this pool is great for preschool swim lessons, adults looking to sit and stretch, or a fun spot for parents with little ones.
• Tot pool - a small shallow pool perfect for babies and toddlers to splash around.

Did you know?

• The pool first opened in 1985 as part of the Frank T. Sherk Recreation Complex which was constructed on land donated by the Heinz Corporation of Canada.
• The pool holds approximately 220,000 US GAL of water! 

Your safety is our main concern. To make our facility as safe as possible and adhere to Public Pool Regulations:

• Children 7 and Under - Must be within arm's reach of a parent or guardian (14 years or older) at all times.  Limit of 3 children per adult.
• Children 8-9 - Supervision and swim test required. Supervision must be 14 years or older but is not required to be in the water.
• Children 10-13 - May swim on their own but may not act as supervision for a younger swimmer. 

All Swimmers: Participants with serious medical conditions (especially seizure disorders) should be accompanied by another person knowledgeable of their condition. A support person may need to be in the water to ensure the swimmer's safety.

Refunds will be processed upon written request for facility bookings, program registrations and memberships in accordance with the following policy:

• A full refund will be made upon cancellation of a class or activity by the Municipality of Leamington.  Refunds will not be possible in the event of an unexpected situation such as inclement weather, power failure, building evacuation, mechanical difficulties, or emergency pool maintenance (inclusive of pool fouling).  
• The Municipality of Leamington reserves the right to close the facility for maintenance or repairs.
• Requests for refunds must be received in writing prior to the 3rd class of the session or before the expiry date of a membership.  Refunds are calculated based on the date the Refund Request Form is submitted for consideration and the amount refunded will be prorated based on number of classes that have occurred or time already used.
• A Doctor's note must accompany any request for refund to memberships.
• Refunds for programs will be charged an Administration Fee of $15. 
• Refunds for memberships will be charged an Administration Fee of $25.
• Please allow 2-3 weeks for the processing of refunds.
• "Make-up Classes" are not available for missed classes.
• Non-attendance and notification to an instructor does not constitute a notice of withdrawal.

The Municipality of Leamington reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, so please register early.

Transfers

• Requests for transfers are based on class availability.
• Requests for transfers can be made at the front desk.