Drop-In Swimming Programs

Register for Drop-In Programming

Drop-in swim registration opens one week in advance for Loyalist Township residents and City of Kingston residents. You must be logged in to be able to pre-register one week in advance.

Registration for non-residents opens 4 days in advance.

Drop-in swims are one-time programming options that allow participants to register for individual swim times based on their schedule. Participants are recommended to pre-register for each individual session they would like to attend.

We encourage you to pre-register for all programming including lane swims, public swims, leisure swim, aquafit, etc. Drop-ins will still be welcomed if spaces remain available in a swim. For swims that are fully pre-registered, we will begin allowing drop-ins into the swim after 15 minutes have elapsed and only if pre-registered participants have not arrived yet. Residents of Loyalist Township and the City of Kingston can register one week in advance, while non-residents can register four days before the swim. 

Drop-in swim descriptions

Lap swimming only. Please follow lane swim ettiquette. Slow, medium and fast lanes available. Lane swims are guaranteed 6 lanes per swim.

This swim is 55+. Lap swimming only. Please follow lane swim ettiquette. Slow, medium and fast lanes available.

Lane swims are guaranteed 6 lanes per swim.

Recreational swim open to all ages. A swim test is required for all swimmers 9 and under to swim in the deep end of the lap pool. Swim fins, swim flippers and inflatables are not allowed.

This public swim is open to people with physical or developmental disabilities along with a caregiver. Caregivers and support workers who attend a swim to assist individuals with special needs will be permitted entry at no charge.

This swim is ideal for preschool children aged six and under. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver who is 16 or older. Parent & Tot swims are limited to the Savage Family Leisure Pool

Leisure swims run in the leisure pool only. All ages are welcome. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by a person 12 years or older.

Older adult leisure swims run in the Savage Family Leisure Pool only. This swim is 55+.

Take your swimming to the next level. This adult program focuses on refining your strokes, improving efficiency, and building confidence through personalized instructor feedback and targeted drills.

Must be 18+
Must be able to swim minimum of 25 m

Drop-in swims pricing: 

  • Children under 3: $0 

  • Children 3-10 yrs: $3.57 

  • Youth 11-18 yrs: $3.57 

  • Adults 18-54 yrs: $5.27 

  • Seniors 55 yrs+: $3.69 

  • Aquafit 15 yrs+: $10.30 

Admission standards are in place for your safety and enjoyment. We will enforce our supervision and ratio requirements. A caregiver must be at least 12 years of age and is responsible for the children in their care while in the facility. Swimmers will be given a GREEN or RED wristband after attempting our facility swim test to assist lifeguards with enforcing our admission standards.

Ages 6 years and under

Children 6 years and under must be with a caregiver in arm's reach in and out of the water.

Supervision Ratio: 1 caregiver for every 2 swimmers or 1 caregiver for every 8 swimmers if the swimmers are in lifejackets.

Children 6 years and under may attempt the facility swim test. If they pass, they will receive a GREEN wristband and be able to swim in the deep end of the pool however a caregiver MUST be within arms reach in and out of the water with the same supervision ratios as above. Children who do not pass the swim test will receive a RED wristband and be required to stay in shallow water.

Ages 7 – 9 years

Children, ages 7-9 years who pass the facility swim test, will receive a GREEN wristband and be able to swim in the pool alone with a caregiver remaining in the pool area.

Children, ages 7-9 years who do not pass the facility swim test, will receive a RED wristband and must remain in the shallow end of the pool and leisure pool. They must also be accompanied by a caregiver within arms reach in and out of the water with a ratio of 1 caregiver for every 2 swimmers or 1 caregiver for every 8 swimmers if the swimmers are in lifejackets.

Ages 10+ years

Children, ages 10 years old or more, can swim alone in the shallow end of the pool and the leisure pool. To swim in the deep end, you must pass the facility swim test and receive a GREEN wristband. If you do not pass the facility swim test, you will receive a RED wristband and be required to stay in the shallow end of the pool or the leisure pool.

Rentals

For pool rentals, the supervision ratio changes to 1 caregiver for every 4 swimmers not in lifejackets or 1 caregiver for every 8 swimmers in lifejackets. The same age categories apply.

All school rentals other than high school swim teams must have swimmers complete a facility swim test for every visit.

Facility Swim Test

Please note that swimmers of ANY age may be asked to complete a facility swim test at the discretion of the lifeguards on deck. Swim tests are not recorded and swimmers who require them will be asked to do them each time they come to the pool.

Swimmers who pass the facility swim test will receive a GREEN wristband and be able to swim in the deep end of the pool. Swimmers who DO NOT pass the facility swim test will receive a RED wristband and be required to stay in shallow water.

The facility swim test requires swimmers to swim 1 full length of the pool (25m) without stopping. Swimmers must show that they can swim with their face in the water during the test.

Upcoming Swim and Aquafit Cancelations

Before heading to Aquatic Centre be sure to check for any programming cancellations

Contact Us

Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca

Recreation & Facilities
W.J. Henderson Community Centre
322 Amherst Drive
Amherstview, Ontario K7N 1S9
Tel: 613-386-7351 x 200
recreation@loyalist.ca

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