Swimming

Register for swim lessons, public swims, lane swims and waterfit at the Swimplex and Moses Springer outdoor pool on ActiveWaterloo.

The Swimplex will be closed for annual maintenance from September 4 to 26.

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
  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 or Moses Springer outdoor pool
  • 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.

You can book online up to 72 hours in advance of your visit.

Book your Swimplex visit

Moses Springer outdoor pool

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

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

Find upcoming swimming programs and register for a program on ActiveWaterloo. You can book online up to 72 hours in advance of your visit.

Book your Moses Springer visit

September 4 to 17

Public swims (all ages)

Monday, September 4

  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (slides open 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, September 5

  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (no slides)

Wednesday, September 6

  • 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)

Thursday, September 7

  • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)

Friday, September 8

  • 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)

Saturday, September 9

  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (slides open at 2:30 p.m.)

Sunday, September 10

  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (slides open 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Monday, September 11

  • 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)

Wednesday, September 13

  • 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)

Thursday, September 14

  • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)

Friday, September 15

  • 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (no slides, no deep end)
  • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (no slides)

Saturday, September 16

  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (slides open 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

Sunday, September 17

  • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (slides open 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)
Lane swims (ages 14 and up)

Monday, September 4

  • 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, September 5

  • 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, September 6

  • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 7

  • 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.

Friday, September 8

  • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 9

  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 10

  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, September 11

  • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 13

  • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 14

  • 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.

Friday, September 15

  • 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
  • 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, September 16

  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 17

  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Waterfit (ages 14 and up)

Shallow water is about four feet deep. Choose the option that best suits your fitness level.

Monday, September 4

  • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Wednesday, September 6

  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. (water walking, no swirlpool)
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Friday, September 8

  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. (shallow water)
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Saturday, September 9

  • 11:15 a.m to 12:00 p.m. (shallow water)
  • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Sunday, September 10

  • 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. (SH)
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (D)
  • 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. (D) (Sep 11 only)

Monday, September 11

  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. (shallow water)
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Wednesday, September 13

  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. (water walking, no swirlpool)
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Friday, September 15

  • 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. (shallow water)
  • 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Saturday, September 16

  • 11:15 a.m to 12:00 p.m. (shallow water)
  • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

Sunday, September 17

  • 11:15 a.m to 12:00 p.m. (shallow water)
  • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. (deep water, with water belts)

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
August 13 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.

WMRC - Swimplex

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 and direct supervision

Abilities swim test

Our swim test requires a child to swim on their front across the pool's shallow end (22 metres) without touching the bottom. They must have the ability to put their face in the water and keep their feet at the surface. The swimmer must also use a recognizable and consistent front crawl or breaststroke. Children may attempt the swim test once during a scheduled swim time.

Aquatic staff may ask any swimmer of any age to perform the swim test to swim in the deep end and use the water slides.

Children 2 to 6 years old

A caregiver who is 14 years or older, and responsible for direct supervision, must stay with children 2 to 6 years old. If the child passes the swim test, they can go in the deep end and down the slide. They will still have to stay with their caregiver under direct supervision while in the pool. A caregiver may provide direct supervision for up to two children in this age group.

Children 7 to 10 years old

Children 7 to 10 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 provide direct supervision. A caregiver may provide direct supervision for up to three children 7 to 10 years of age.

Direct supervision

A caregiver (14+) must stay in the pool with all other children or non-swimmers who have not passed the swim test. The caregiver is responsible for their direct supervision.

Direct supervision means being within arm's reach in the water and being able to give immediate assistance at all times.

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.