The Guelph Y is committed to quality and convenient swimming programs for all ages and all members. Every Guelph Y member has the access to the pool and various swimming programs, which are included in their membership. The Guelph Y pool is a welcoming and positive environment that focuses on enhancing every individual’s skill. Our pool programming has a strong emphasis on strengthening the relationship between participant and instructor.
At the Guelph Y we are committed to safety for children and vulnerable persons within our facility.
See below for our Pool Admission Standards for Kids.
| 0 to 5 Years Old |
- Children under the age of 6 years must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. Adults must be within arms reach of the child at all times.
- One adult may swim with a maximum of two non-swimmers at one time or four children if they are all wearing life jackets
- The adult is not required to be a member or purchase a day pass
- Additional adults must purchase a day pass
- Children who are not toilet trained must have a swim diaper on when in the pool
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| 6 to 9 Years Old |
- Children ages 6-9 years of age may use the pool independently after passing the Guelph Y's swim admission test, which can be administered at any time. However, a responsible adult must accompany them to the Guelph Y and be present on the pool deck to supervise at all times
- If a child does not pass the Guelph Y's swim admission test, they must be with an adult in the water at all times, adults must be within arms reach of the child at all times.
- One adult may swim with a maximum of two non-swimmers at one time or four children if they are all wearing life jackets
- Additional adults must purchase a day pass
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| 10 to 15 Years Old |
- Youth ages 10 years or older may use the pool independently
- They may sign themselves into the building and use the change room independently
- A Guelph Y's swim admission test must be completed to access the deep end of the pool
- If they are not able to complete the Guelph Y's swim admission test successfully they will be required to stay in the shallow end
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For progress reports, swimming lessons, advanced aquatics courses and other offers for the pool, please select the appropriate column on the left for more information and registeration. If you have any questions about the Guelph Y pool, please connect with Cecilia Hudecki, Supervisor of Aquatics with the information provided below.
