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Pool

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

Drop-in Swimming

Want a copy of the drop-in swim schedule? Print the 2020 Drop-in Swim Schedule .

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 Program Registration

Swimming registration will take place at the West Perth Community Centre on Saturday, February 29th and March 7th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2020 Swimming Lesson Schedule

Online swimming registration coming soon.

Split level classes are listed under the lower level (example, level 7/8 classes will be listed under level 7) If you cannot find space in the correct level, check the next lowest level for possible split class availability.

Payment Options

In person: Accepted forms of payment at the Mitchell & District Arena are cash, cheque or debit.

After Hours: Cheques may be dropped in the after hours drop box located beside the main entrance to the Municipal Office.

Swim Passes

Online swim passes coming soon.

Sessions, Lessons & Fees

Swimming Lesson Sessions

Session	Date
1	June 8 - June 19
2	June 29 - July 10
3	July 13 - July 24
4	July 27 - August 7
5	August 17 - August 28

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

Children on swim teams create a bond with one another as they cheer each other on. This self-esteem booster is a great way for your kids to make new friends and strengthen relationships with existing ones.

Although swimming itself is usually an individual sport, swim team creates a team environment for your child to belong. Your kids receive early life lessons on how to win and lose as a team, how to give it their best and how to exhibit good sportsmanship. It is recommended that your child be 5 years and above to participate in swim team.

Payment

$54.00 per child/season

Time

Effective June 30 the Swim Team practices Monday through Thursday 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Swim Meets

There are approximately 4 swim meets a season that your child can participate in. Swim meets are a great way for the whole family to spend time together!

Sponsorship

Help us increase physical fitness and community engagement by sponsoring a public swim. Take a look at the Public Swim Sponsorship Letter for more information. To reserve your sponsorship contact Abbey Hemstock at 519-348-9311 or by email.

2019 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.

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