School and group admissions

A group of 9 or more people, or any organized program or event attending an aquatic facility should book in advance by calling 311.

When using City of Winnipeg aquatic facilities, groups are required to adhere to all admission requirements.

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.

Printable copy of Pool Entry, Admission and Safety Guidelines

Schools and groups are required to:

Prior to arrival

Identify students/participants who do not meet the height requirement and cannot swim and be prepared to adhere to these rules:

  • Students/participants must be accompanied in the water by an adult at a ratio of 1 adult to 4 children
  • Adult must be within arm's reach of the children
  • Students/participants must wear a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Students/participants are restricted to the shallow end

Identify students/participants who do not meet the height requirement and can swim and be prepared to adhere to these rules:

  • Students/participants must be accompanied in the water by an adult at a ratio of 1 adult to 4 children
  • Upon demonstration of swimming ability, students/participants may enter the pool without a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
    • A general rule of thumb is completion of Level 5 of the Red Cross Swim Kids Program or Swimmer 4 of the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program

Identify students/participants who meet the height requirement and cannot swim and be prepared to adhere to these rules:

  • Students/participants are restricted to the shallow end
  • A lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device) is optional

Upon arrival at the pool, contact the onsite supervisor

  • The onsite supervisor will review the pool rules
  • Identify to the onsite supervisor those students/participants who require a lifejacket/PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Identify to the onsite supervisor those students/participants who wish to access the deep water. The onsite supervisor will then have the swimmers perform a short swim evaluation to confirm their ability.

Please note:

  • Access for school groups is only available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • There are no group booking fees, but regular admission fees apply.
  • Depending on the details of the booking, other options such as a swim lane rental may be recommended instead of a group booking.
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