Swimming

Register for swim lessons on ActiveWaterloo.

The swim schedule is subject to change. Changes will be noted in the ActiveWaterloo schedule. Pre-register for all drop-in programs.

On this page

  1. How to sign up for public swims, lane swims and waterfit
  2. Swimplex schedule
  3. Moses Springer outdoor pool - closed for the season
  4. Special swims
  5. Fees and swimming safety

How to sign up for public swims, lane swims and waterfit

  • book a visit to the swimplex
  • online booking opens 72 hours in advance
  • purchase of a season pass or a Fitpass does not guarantee entry 
  • schedule changes will be visible on ActiveWaterloo
  • rules for swimming can be found on ActiveWaterloo on the class registration page

Swimplex schedule

The Swimplex is located at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex at 101 Father David Bauer Drive. Learn more about WMRC on our web page.

Lockers are available, please bring your own lock. Check our cancellations page to make sure the Swimplex is operating as usual.

The following schedule is valid to April 2.

Book your Swimplex visit

Online booking opens 72 hours in advance of program.

Lane swims (age 16 and up and senior lane swim)

Must be competent deep end swimmer. 

One customer per lane. Swimmers may not stop at the end of the lane if another customer is stopped in the lane on either side of them.

Monday
  • 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
  • 9:50 to 10:30 a.m.
  • 11:15 a.m. to noon
  • 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m. 
  • 8:15 to 9:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 9:15 to 10:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
Tuesday
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. 
  • 9:50 to 10:30 a.m.
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. 
  • noon to 12:45 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (senior lane swim, includes swirlpool)
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m. 
  • 9:00 to 9:45 p.m. 
Wednesday
  • 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
  • 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. 
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m. 
  • 9:15 to 10:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
Thursday
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. 
  • 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
  • 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (senior lane swim, includes swirlpool)
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m. 
  • 9:15 to 10:00 p.m.
Friday
  • 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
  • 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.(includes swirlpool)
  • 9:00 to 9:45 p.m.
Saturday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.
  • 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. 
Sunday
  • 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.
  • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Public swims
Children under 18 must swim with adults (18+). Child to caregiver ratio for 7 to 17 years is three children to one adult, and two children to one adult for children six and under. Swirlpool is closed.
Friday
  • 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
  • 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
  • 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Waterfit (age 16 and up)

Shallow classes will be held on the moveable floor area (4 foot depth) and deep classes will be held in the deep end unless noted otherwise. All customers must wear a water belt and be competent deep end swimmers. Customers must keep a 2 metre physical distance from each other. There will be no equipment used except water belts, water belts are cleaned and sanitized after each use. Choose the option that best suits your fitness level.

Monday

  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow

  • 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. - Deep 

  • 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. - Water walking (shallow walking class with the last 10 minutes in swirlpool)

  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Deep

  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
Tuesday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:40 a.m. - Shallow 

  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. - Tethered (advanced, water belts, bungee cord)

  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. - Deep
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. - Shallow
  • 2:05 to 2:50 p.m. - Shallow
  • 3:30 to 4:15 p.m - Gentle joints (swirlpool)

  • 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. - Deep 

Wednesday

  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep

  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow 

  • 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. - Deep

  • 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)

  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Runfit (water belt)

  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Deep

  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Gentle joint (swirlpool)
Thursday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:40 a.m. - Shallow

  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. - Bootcamp

  • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Water walking (shallow walking class with the last 10 minutes in swirlpool)
  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. - Deep
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. - Shallow
  • 2:05 to 2:50 p.m. - Shallow
  • 3:00 to 3;45 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)

  • 8:15 to 9:00 p.m. - Shallow 

Friday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow

  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. - Deep

  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Bootcamp (advanced, water belt)
  • 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Deep
Saturday
  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow 
Sunday
  • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. - Deep
  • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. - Zumba
  • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)

Family swirlpool

Ages 0 to 15 with a guardian, maximum two children per adult/guardian, water temperature is kept between 90 to 92 degrees.

Saturday
  • 1:35 to 2:15 p.m.

Adult swirlpool (age 16 and up)

Swirlpool users must be over the age of 16. The water temperature of this pool will be kept between 86 to 88 degrees F.

Monday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.  
Tuesday
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
  • 8:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Wednesday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. 
  • 8:15 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
  • 8:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Friday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. 
  • 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Sunday
  • 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

Kidsplash (age six and under, with an adult)

All children must be accompanied in the water by someone 18 years or older (no more than two children per adult). Kidsplash is held in the tot pool and swirlpool. The water temperature of this pool will be kept between 86 to 88 degrees F.

Monday
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. (swirlpool only)
Wednesday
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. (swirlpool only)
Friday
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday
  • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
  • 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday
  • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Parent and tot drop-in
All children must be accompanied in the water by someone 18 years or older (no more than two children per adult). Held in the swirpool only with temperature of the pool kept between 86 to 88 degrees F.
Wednesday
  • 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Sunday
  • 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

The schedule is valid from April 3 to July 1

Lane swims (age 16 and up and senior lane swim)

Two customers per lane. Swimmers may not stop at the end of the lane if another customer is stopped in the lane on either side of them. 

Monday
  • 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
  • 9:50 to 10:30 a.m.
  • 11:15 to 12:00 p.m.
  • 1:15 to 2:00 p.m. 
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m.
  • 8:15 to 9:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 9:15 to 10:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
Tuesday
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. 
  • 9:50 to 10:30 a.m.
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. 
  • 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (senior lane swim, includes swirlpool)
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m.
  • 9:00 to 9:45 p.m. 
Wednesday
  • 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
  • 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. 
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m. 
  • 9:15 to 10:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
Thursday
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. 
  • 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (senior lane swim, includes swirlpool)
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m.
  • 9:15 to 10:00 p.m.
Friday

  • 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (includes swirlpool)

  • 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

  • 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. 

  • 9:00 to 9:45 p.m.

Saturday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.
  • 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. 
Sunday
  • 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. (includes swirlpool)
  • 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.
  • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
  • 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. (includes swirlpool)

Public swims
  • swirlpool is closed during public swims
  • children under 18 must swim with adults (18+)
  • child to caregiver ratio for 7 to 17 years is three children to one adult, and two children to one adult for children six and under
Friday
  • 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
  • 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
  • 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.

Waterfit (age 16 and up)
  • classes will be held on the moveable floor area (4 foot depth for shallow classes and 6 foot depth for deep classes)
  • customers must keep a 2 metre physical distance from each other
  • there will be no equipment used except water belts
  • water belts are cleaned and sanitized after each use
  • customers in deep water classes must be a competent deep end swimmers
  • choose the option that best suits your fitness level
Monday
  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow
  • 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. - Deep 
  • 10:00 to 10:45 - Water walking (shallow walking class with the last 10 minutes in swirlpool)
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Deep 
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
Tuesday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:40 a.m. - Shallow 
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. - Tethered (advanced, water belts, bungee cord)
  • 9:30 to 10:15 - Water walking (shallow walking class with the last 10 minutes in swirlpool)
  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. - Deep
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. - Shallow
  • 2:05 to 2:50 p.m. - Shallow
  • 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. - Deep 
Wednesday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow 
  • 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. - Deep 
  • 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Tethered (advanced, water belts, bungee cord)
  • 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. - Shallow with equipment
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Deep 
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
Thursday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:40 a.m. - Shallow 
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. - Bootcamp
  • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Water walking (shallow walking class with the last 10 minutes in swirlpool)
  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. - Deep
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. - Shallow
  • 2:05 to 2:50 p.m. - Shallow
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 8:15 to 9:00 p.m. - Shallow 
Friday
  • 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. - Deep
  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow
  • 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. - Deep
  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Bootcamp
  • 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)
  • 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Deep
Saturday
  • 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Shallow 
Sunday
  • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. - Deep
  • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. - Zumba
  • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. - Gentle joints (swirlpool)

Family swirlpool

Ages 0 to 16 with a guardian, maximum two children per adult/guardian, water temperature is kept between 90 to 92 degrees.

Friday
  • 3:10 to 3:50 p.m.
Saturday
  • 1:35 to 2:15 p.m.

Adult swirlpool
  • swirlpool users must be over the age of 16
  • water temperature is kept between 90 to 92 degrees F
Monday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
  • 8:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Wednesday
  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

  • 8:15 to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. 
  • 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
  • 8:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Friday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
  • 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Kidsplash

All children must be accompanied in the water by someone 18 years or older (no more than two children per adult). Kidsplash is held in the tot pool and swirlpool. The water temperature of this pool will be kept between 86 to 88 degrees F.

Monday
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. (swirlpool only)
Wednesday
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday
  • 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. (swirlpool only)
Friday
  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday
  • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
  • 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday
  • 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Parent and tot
All children must be accompanied in the water by someone 18 years or older (no more than two children per adult). Held in the swirpool only with temperature of the pool kept between 86 to 88 degrees F.
Wednesday
  • 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Sunday
  • 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Moses Springer outdoor pool - closed for the season

The outdoor pool is closed for the season and will re-open in June 2023. 

Learn more about Moses Springer Community Centre and pool, located at 150 Lincoln Road.

Special swims

Thank you to our sponsors, Kuppers + Greene Orthodontics for these complimentary public swims that are provided at no charge to the community. Register in advance, up to 72 hours prior to the swim.

Date  Time Location
Spring schedule to come  

 

Fees and swimming safety

Fees

FitPasses can be purchased at either pool facility, or online using ActiveWaterloo. All prices below include HST. A Fitpass does not guarantee admission on a day when programming is offered. Register online at ActiveWaterloo.

Child and youth (2 to 17) and older adults (55 plus)
Adults (18-54)
Family pass

  • includes up to four people, $2.45 extra per additional person per visit

  • 1 visit - $14.50
  • 10 visits - $130.18
  • 25 visits - $303.74
  • buy a Moses Springer season pass for $224.25 beginning Spring 2023
Kidsplash
  • one parent and one child six and under
  • $6.45
Parent and tot
  • one parent and one child six months to three years
  • $6.45

Swim test requirements and direct supervision

Our ‘swim test' requires a child to swim on their front across the shallow end of the pool (22 metres) without touching the bottom, with the ability to put their face in the water and keep their feet at the surface. A recognizable and consistent front crawl or breaststroke must be used. Children may attempt the swim test once during a scheduled swim time.

Children six years and under must be accompanied in the water by a caregiver who is 14 years of age or older and responsible for direct supervision. The swim test is an option for this age group. If the child completes the swim test they can go in the deep end and down the slide, but will be asked to stay with their caregiver at all times while in the pool.

Children seven to 10 years old must report to the lifeguard on the deck to pass the swim test. If the child passes they may swim unaccompanied while caregivers remain in the facility. If the child doesn't pass, the caregiver must return to provide direct supervision.

All other children or non-swimmers who have not passed the swim test must be accompanied in the water by a caregiver who is 14 years of age of older and is responsible for their direct supervision.

Direct supervision is defined as being within arm's reach in the water and able to render immediate assistance at all times. A caregiver may provide direct supervision up to a maximum of two children.

These requirements are in response to recommendations from the Chief Coroner of Ontario.

Pool fouling and closures

A pool fouling forces us to close the pool for up to 24 hours. Some tips to help keep our clean pool:

  • wash thoroughly with soap and water in our showers before entering the pool
  • make sure your child goes to the bathroom right before entering the pool
  • take your child on frequent bathroom breaks
  • check your child's swim diaper often
  • do not go swimming if you have been sick in the past 48 hours
  • use swim diapers - these are mandatory for children who are not fully toilet trained. We recommend Little Swimmers diapers for children three and younger
  • refrain from feeding your child within one hour of swimming

Lockers

Please bring your own lock.