Pool Entry Requirements

Specific age and height requirements are in place for admission to City of Winnipeg pools. Minimum height requirements are site-specific. Children under the age of seven and those that do not meet the height requirements are not allowed entry into the pool unless they are accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver with a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).

The onsite supervisor has the right to allow or prevent access to any part of the pool or the pool in its entirety should there be any safety concerns regarding the patron’s use of the facility.

General Public Admissions
Requirements for Children under the Age of Seven

Children under the age of seven who cannot swim:

• Must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).
• Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children.
• Must wear a lifejacket\personal flotation device.
• Are restricted to the shallow end.

Children under the age of seven who can swim:

• Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children
• Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter the pool without a lifejacket / PDF (Personal Floatation Device)
• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).

Requirements for Children Seven Years and Older
Children seven years and older who do not meet the height requirements and cannot swim:

• Must be accompanied in the water by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).
• Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children.
• Are restricted to the shallow end.
• Must wear a lifejacket\personal flotation device.

Children seven years and older who do not meet the height requirement and can swim:

• Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter the pool without a lifejacket / PDF (Personal Floatation Device)
• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).

Children seven years and older who meet the height requirement and cannot swim:

• Are restricted to the shallow end.
• A lifejacket\personal flotation device is optional.
  

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School Admissions
When using City of Winnipeg aquatic facilities during public swim times, schools are required to adhere to all admission requirements. Access is only available between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday to Friday).

• Contact Pool Supervisor for the facility the school wishes to attend:
• At least 10 days prior to the planned visit.
• Obtain height requirements specific to the pool being attended.
• Make arrangements for the payment of public admission costs.
• Prior to arrival at the pool:
• Identify those students who do not meet the height requirement and cannot swim and be prepared to adhere to these rules:
• Must be accompanied in the water by teacher/parent/volunteer at a ratio of one teacher/parent/volunteer to four students (1:4 ratio).
• Teacher/parent/volunteer must be within arm’s reach of the students.
• Must wear a lifejacket\personal flotation device.
• Are restricted to the shallow end.
• Identify students who do not meet the height requirements and can swim and be prepared to adhere to these rules:
• Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter the pool without a lifejacket / PDF (Personal Floatation Device)
• Teacher/parent/volunteer must be within arm’s reach of the students.
• A general rule of thumb is completion of Level 5 of the Red Cross - Swim Kids Program.
• Identify students who meet the height requirement and cannot swim and be prepared to adhere to these rules:
• Are restricted to the shallow end.
• A lifejacket\personal flotation device is optional.
• Upon arrival at the pool: contact the onsite supervisor.
• The onsite supervisor will review the pool rules with the students and the teachers/parents/volunteers.
• Identify to the onsite supervisor those students who require lifejackets.
• Identify to the onsite supervisor those students who wish access to the deep water. The onsite supervisor will request the swimmers to perform a short swim evaluation to confirm their ability.

The onsite supervisor has the right to allow or prevent access to any part of the pool or the pool in its entirety should there be any safety concerns regarding the patron’s use of the facility.

 

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Group Admissions
When using City of Winnipeg aquatic facilities during public swim times, groups are required to adhere to all admission requirements outlined below.
These requirements are valid for all groups that attend during public swim times and specific rental periods.

• Contact Pool Supervisor for the facility the school wishes to attend:
• At least 10 days prior to the planned visit.
• Obtain height requirements specific to the pool being attended
• Make arrangements for the payment of public admissions costs / booking charges
• Prior to arrival at the pool:
  • Made arrangements for payment of public admission costs
  • Identify group participants who do not meet the height requirement and cannot swim:
    • Must be accompanied in the water by parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).
    • Parent/guardian/caregiver must be within arm’s reach of the children.
    • Must wear a lifejacket\personal flotation device.
    • Are restricted to the shallow end.
  • Identify group participants who do not meet the height requirement and can swim:
    • Upon demonstration of swimming ability may enter the pool without a lifejacket / PDF (Personal Floatation Device)
    • Must be accompanied by parent/guardian/caregiver at a ratio of one parent/guardian/caregiver to four children (1:4 ratio).
    • A general rule of thumb is completion of Level 5 of the Red Cross - Swim Kids Program.
  • Identify group participants who meet the height requirement and cannot swim:
    • Are restricted to the shallow end
    • A lifejacket\personal flotation device is optional.
      
• Upon arrival at the pool:
  • The onsite supervisor will review the pool rules with the participants and the parent/guardian/caregiver
  • Identify to the onsite supervisor those participants who require lifejackets.
  • Identify to the onsite supervisor those participants who wish access to the deep water. The onsite supervisor will request the swimmers to perform a short swim evaluation to confirm their ability.
The onsite supervisor has the right to allow or prevent access to any part of the pool or the pool in its entirety should there be any safety concerns regarding the patron’s use of the facility.

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