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Location and Features

17 Blenheim St, Mitchell ON

25 metre swimming pool with deep and shallow ends, rope, diving board and assorted water toys
Fully qualified life guards always on duty
Seating area on deck
Full changing rooms with showers and lockers
Access to changing areas and pool for patrons with limited mobility
Located within a scenic park, mature trees, open space and a playground and splash pad

Public Swimming (must pre-register)

The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, provincial and municipal governments and health agencies continue to recommend the practice of physical distancing.

While the Municipality of West Perth has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Municipality cannot guarantee that you and/or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending drop-in programs at the West Perth Lions Pool could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.

Rules and Regulations:

All participants (including non-swimmers) must pre-register and pay online for public swim programs. There will be no exchange of money at the West Perth Lions Pool.
All participants will be expected to shower and change before arriving at the pool. All personal belongings must be kept on the pool deck. Change rooms will be used for emergencies only.
All participants will be expected to follow the one-way arrows when moving throughout the facility.
All participants will be expected to use the hand sanitizer stations at the entrance and exit of the facility.

Before registering, please ensure that the following is accurate:

I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
I have not traveled to a highly impacted area in the last 14 days.
I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of COVID-19.
I have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by local public health authorities.
I am following recommended health guidelines as much as possible to limit my exposure to COVID-19.
I have read and understand the Pool Admission Standards.

Due to a high demand for public swimming and small capacities due to COVID-19, we are asking that only residents of West Perth attend public swimming programs at the West Perth Lions Pool. Thank you for your understanding.

2020 Pool Schedule

Swimming Registration

Pool Admission Standards

Due to Recommendations from the Health Unit, please be aware of the updated pool admission standards. These standards are created to ensure all swimmers stay safe this summer.

Lion's Pool Admission Standards

Aquatic Programming

2020 Swimming Lesson Registration

Due to continued efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Municipality of West Perth has cancelled all swimming lessons at the West Perth Lions Pool. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact the Recreation Coordinator if you have any question or concerns.

Swim Passes

Due to the physical distancing procedures in place this year at the West Perth Lions Pool, swim passes will not be available for purchase. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact the Recreation Coordinator if you have any question or concerns.

Sessions, Lessons & Fees

Swimming Lesson Sessions

Session	Date
1	Cancelled
2	Cancelled
3	Cancelled
4	Cancelled
5	Cancelled

Preschool Swimming Lessons & Fees

Level	Age	Results	Fee (Including HST)
Starfish	4–12 months	An introductory class for babies and their caregivers. Babies must be able to hold their head up to enter this level. Babies and caregivers work together on getting wet, buoyancy and movement, front, back and vertical positions in the water and shallow water entries and exits. *Not available in Session 1	$48.00
Duck	12–24 months & participate with parent/caregiver	Swimmers build confidence while enjoying the water through games, songs and active water play. Toddlers and their caregivers work together on rhythmic breathing, moving forward and backward, front and back float with recovery and shallow water entries and exits. *Not available in Session 1	$48.00
Sea Turtle	24–36 months, & participate with parent/caregiver	Toddlers and their caregivers work together on submersion, front and back floats and glides, jumping into chest-deep water with assistance and kicking on front and front swim. Parents will slowly transition the preschoolers to the care of the instructor. *Not available in Session 1	$48.00
Sea Otter	3–5 years & just starting without parent/caregiver	Swimmers work on front and back floats and glides, kicking on front with a buoyant object and an independent 1 metre swim.	$64.00
Salamander	3–5 years	Swimmers work on improving their front and back float, jumping into chest-deep water unassisted, adding kicking to front and back glide and an independent 2 metre swim.	$64.00

Levels 1-10 & Fees

Levels	Description	Fee (Including HST)
1	Age: at least 5 years of age Swimmers develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and an independent 5 metre swim.	$84.00
2	Swimmers learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep-water activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres continuously.	$84.00
3	Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with flutter kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a PFD in deep water, float in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously.	$84.00
4	Swimmers learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (10m), work on flutter kick on back, perform kneeling dive, get introduced to sculling and swim 25 metres continuously.	$84.00
5	Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50 metres continuously.	$96.00
6	Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (25m), learn elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread in deep water, perform front dive, and swim 75 metres continuously.	$96.00
7	Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn front scull, perform whip kick on front and dolphin kick, learn stride entry and swim 150 metres continuously.	$96.00
8	Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn breast stroke (15m), learn eggbeater (tread water), perform feet-first surface dive and standing shallow dive, and swim 300 metres continuously.	$96.00
9	Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke kick, perform head-first surface dive, and swim 400 metres continuously.	$96.00
10	Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (50m), learn sidestroke (25m), perform dolphin kick (vertical), learn feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim, and swim 500 metres continuously.	$96.00

Assistant Lifeguard Course & Fees

Course

Description

Minimum Requirement

Fee

(Including HST)

Assistant Lifeguard Course

This course is a pre-requisite course to the professional Red Cross lifeguard certification that teaches knowledge and practice of first aid, rescue skills, lifeguarding skills, safe behaviours, and how to be part of an elite team. This ensures youth are trained in prevention of injuries, not just in how to respond to them.

13 years of age and completion of the Red Cross Swim Kids level 10 or equivalent.

$186.00

Evaluation:

The course is continuously evaluated. There will also be a final “scenario-based” evaluation.

Note: This course is being taught in place of the Bronze Cross/Medallion Course.

Swim Team & Fees

Due to continued efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Municipality of West Perth has cancelled swim team at the West Perth Lions Pool. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

In place of the Mitchell Sharks Swim Team, there will be a Jr. Lane Swim from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. This is a time for competitive swimmers to work on stroke correction and improve their swim times. Lifeguards will be available to offer on deck instructions and equipment will be available by request. Participants must be 10 years or older. All participants must pre-register and pay online for this program using the link found under Public Swimming.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Municipality's Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities package outlines exposure opportunities provided by the Municipality. For more information view the complete Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities package. Help us increase physical fitness and community engagement by sponsoring a public swim. To reserve your sponsorship contact the Recreation Coordinator at 519-348-9311 or by email.

Past Public Swim Sponsors

Bio Agri Mix

BJ's Dairy Bar & Eatery

Hines Law Office

K-C Warehousing Inc.

Optimist Club

Quadro Communications

South East Hope Insurance

Tim Hortons

Splashpad

The Municipality of West Perth's Splash Pad is a great place to beat the heat in the summer. The Splashpad was made possible through a community initiative from our local Lions Club as well as other service clubs and individuals.

Location and Hours

Located within the Lions Park adjacent to the West Perth Lions Pool

Open seasonally from May to September from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Amenities

The exciting water attraction features time delayed interactive splash elements with time released buckets, ground sprays and water cannons!

The Splashpad also has convenient access to stroll around the Lions Loop trail, visit the animal zoo, relax in the shade, have a picnic under the covered pavilion, or play at the park.

Splashpad Rules

Children must be appropriately attired for their age and continence ability to prevent fouling of the splash pad water (swim diapers recommended)
No glass containers, food, or beverage is allowed on the splash pad or in the immediate vicinity surrounding the splash pad.
Recreational water is not intended for drinking
Do not use the splash pad if you have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
No person shall pollute the water or surface of the splash pad in any manner or on the immediate area surrounding the splash pad
No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the splash pad
No animals, pets or bicycles on the splash pad
For your safety please vacate the splash pad if you hear thunder. Obey any direction from pool staff when they are on duty
Please report any problems or emergencies to the West Perth pool staff or call the Municipal Office at 519-348-8429
In case of severe injury or need of emergency help call 911 for ambulance or police

Inclement weather

During inclement weather the pool staff reserve the right to close the pool and splashpad at any time for safety purposes. The pool and splashpad will be closed for swimming when thunder can be heard and will only re open at the discretion of the pool staff when the storm has safely passed.

Swim and Splashpad

Related Links

Facilities and Hall Rentals

Health and Wellness

West Perth Youth

Pool

Starfish

Duck

Sea Turtle

Sea Otter

Salamander

Sponsorship Opportunities

Splashpad

Inclement weather