U of T Scarborough
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Swimming
Drop-in
Leisure Swim (Shallow Only)
Pool Admission Standards
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Age |
Admission Requirement |
Supervision |
Notes |
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5 Years and Under |
Always accompanied by a parent(s), guardian(s) or caregiver minimum 14 years of age* |
2:1 |
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6 years old |
Always accompanied by a parent(s), guardian(s) or caregiver minimum 14 years of age* |
4:1 |
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. |
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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 |
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 |
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10 Years and Above |
Patrons may swim alone |
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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