Recreation Swimming Schedule

Summer recreation swimming schedule

Check out our recreation swimming calendar for upcoming leisure, lane, water walking and soak and stretch swim times at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Please subscribe to this page for updates on our swimming schedule at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

We make every effort to update our schedules in a timely manner. For any discrepancy between the available hours on St. Catharines' website and those on the ActiveSTC reservation site, ActiveSTC will be deemed correct.

Programs may end five minutes early to accommodate transition to the next scheduled program.

Reserve your swim time

You must register online for all swimming activities at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre through ActiveSTC or by phone at 905.688.5601 ext. 1800.

Reservation limits and openings

To ensure swim opportunities are available for residents of St. Catharines, we open resident-first reservation for all programming beginning two days prior to your selected swim date at 9 a.m. Reservation for guests who live in other areas of Niagara Region, or outside the region, opens one day prior to your selected swim date at 9 a.m.

Cancelling your reservation

If you are unable to come to your reservation time, please call us at 905.688.5601 ext. 1800 at least four hours before your time or email aquatics@stcatharines.ca

Day camps and groups

Please make arrangements for reservations for day camps and large groups with our recreation coordinator by calling 905.688.5601 ext. 1571 in advance of your arrival.

The group caregiver(s) are entirely responsible for their group while in the facility and must effectively always supervise the group. Admittance and supervision requirements for all children must be met.

Private facility rentals

Please inquire about private facility rentals with the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre by completing our Facility Rental Request Form and submitting it to the Citizens First desk at City Hall or to the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre, along with your preferred method of payment (cash, cheque, debit or credit card) during regular business hours.

Admittance and supervision requirements for all children must be met.

Rates and fees

You can purchase swim passes and play cards at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre and Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre. You can also use City of St. Catharines fitness passes for any aquatic swim or activity program where space is available.

The rates and fees for swim programs at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre include: Effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Using your swim passes and clip cards

• All passes and play cards must be submitted before entry to the pool is permitted
• Adults may use their passes or play cards for Leisure Swimming and Adult Aquatic Activity programs (Lengths Swimming, Water Walking, and Soak and Stretch programs)
• Children and Youth may use their passes or play cards for Leisure Swimming and Any Age Lengths Swimming
• Family passes gain families entry into Leisure Swimming, and Adult Aquatic Activity programs (Lengths Swimming, Water Walking, and Soak and Stretch programs)
• There is a Lost Swim Pass Replacement Fee of $6.60 if you lose your swim pass. Lost play cards are not replaced

Program descriptions

View our program descriptions to discover which swimming or aquatics activity program is right for you.

Leisure Swimming

Leisure swims are open to everyone, whether you are an advanced swimmer or beginner. There is no pressure to swim fast. Everyone is welcome to drift and float and enjoy a comfortable swim. Leisure swims are ideal for people of all ages to enjoy and play in an aquatic setting.

Aquatic Activities

Our Aquatic Activities include:

Any Age Length Swimming

All ages are welcome to enjoy Any Age Lengths Swimming. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please check how pool lanes are divided and/or designated to other activities.

Observe the pace of swimmers before finding the lane that best suits your pace. See a lifeguard if you need assistance.

Water Walking

Enjoy self-guided time in the lane pool with Water Walking. Use a floatation belt for support to eliminate any impacts on your joints. Enjoy the social aspects of this friendly and relaxing aquatic environment.

Soak and Stretch

Soak and Stretch is a program for those who require space and time in the leisure pool to work through prescribed exercises or who simply want to enjoy the benefits of the warm water.

Spectators

Spectators are permitted in the viewing area. Regular swim admission and supervision standards apply to all participants accessing the facility.

Admission and supervision requirements

To help ensure your children have a safe and enjoyable swimming experience, we use a colour-coded wristband procedure to identify children at risk. This allows us to adequately supervise any children needing extra assistance in the pool area.

All children aged 10 and under are given a wristband by facility staff and are required to complete the facility swim test in order to swim in the deep area of the pool. We also may ask any guest, of any age, to complete the facility swim test before entering the deep area.

Facility swim test

The facility swim test involves a feet-first jump into shallow water. Then participants must tread water for one minute and swim a recognizable front crawl for 20 metres without touching the bottom of the pool at any time.

Children 6 and under

• Must always be accompanied within arm's reach by a parent, guardian or designate (caregiver) who is at least 14 years old
• There is a maximum of two children for every supervising caregiver
• If a child does not pass the facility swim test, they are given red and orange wristbands. The child must remain in the shallow end of the pool
• If a child passes the facility swim test, they are given green and orange wristbands. The child is permitted in the deep end of the pool

Children 7-10 years old

• Must always be accompanied within arm's reach by a parent, guardian or designate (caregiver) who is at least 14 years old or pass the facility swim test
• There is a maximum of four children for every supervising caregiver

• If a child does not pass the facility swim test, they are given red and orange wristbands. The child must remain in the shallow end of the pool
• If a child passes the facility swim test, they are given a green wristband. The child may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied

Children 11 or older

• No supervision is required
• At the lifeguard's discretion, the child may be asked to complete a facility swim test before swimming in the deep end of the pool

Guests with serious medical conditions

Any guest with serious medical conditions must be accompanied by a person knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision. Your medical doctor should be consulted before swimming.

To help ensure the safety of all guests, we ask that those with serious medical conditions please report to the lifeguarding staff before entering the pool.

Become a lifeguard or swimming instructor

Learn how you can become a lifeguard or swimming instructor at the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.