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U of T Scarborough

Leisure Swim (Female Only)
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Programs:
Drop-in

Leisure Swim (Female Only)

Offered at various times throughout the week, Leisure Swim provides an opportunity for all aquatic enthusiasts to enjoy an open swim. Safety guidelines are in place to ensure proper supervision ratios, age restrictions for swimming alone and mandatory swim tests. 

Women’s Programs are open only to self-identified women and gender non-conforming people, including the staff members working in the facility. For more information on Women's Programs, please click here. 

Admittance Policy

Pool Admission Standards

Age

Admission Requirement

Supervision
Child : Caregiver

Notes

5 Years and Under

Always accompanied by a parent(s), guardian(s) or caregiver minimum 14 years of age*

2:1
Pink Wrist Band

 

6 years old

Always accompanied by a parent(s), guardian(s) or caregiver minimum 14 years of age*

4:1
Orange Wrist Band

Child may obtain a GREEN wristband (in addition to orange) to access deep end. To obtain GREEN wristband child must complete the facility swim test.
Child must still be accompanied* at all times

7 to 9 Years

Children may challenge the facility swim test and if successful, can swim on their own. Otherwise, always accompanied by a parent(s), guardian(s) or caregiver minimum 14 years of age*

4:1
Orange or Green Wrist Band

If child passes swim test, the ORANGE wristband is removed and replaced with a GREEN wristband, allowing the child to be outside of arm’s reach. The parent, guardian or caregiver must still be on deck

10 Years and Above

Patrons may swim alone

 

Patrons may be asked by a lifeguard to perform a swim test and/or stay in the shallow end if they appear to be a non and/or weak simmer

*Accompanied: Must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or designate (caregiver) who is at least 14 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision. Caregiver must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the child(ren) at all times, both in and out of the water.

Facility Swim Test: To successfully pass the facility swim test individuals must demonstrate comfort in water and be able to swim a minimum of 50m continuously in shallow water on their front and tread water for 30 seconds.

Serious Medical Conditions: Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.

Ontario Health Regulation 565: Each bather shall take a shower using warm water and soap, and thoroughly rinse off all soap before entering and re-entering the deck

  • Access

    All Access

  • Age

    All Ages

  • Fees

    Free

Upcoming Schedule

Not currently being offered.