NOTE:
Wednesday, December 6 | Pool programs cancelled | 9:15 - 3:30pm
Wednesday, December 20 | Cancelled | Public Swim 6:30 - 7:30pm
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When will advanced courses be offered?
Advance Courses will be offered Winter 2024 and Spring 2024.
When will lessons be offered?
Next round of lessons will be offered Winter 2024.
Are changerooms available?
Changerooms are open. You will be able to change and shower before and after your swim. You are encouraged to minimize your time in the changeroom by arriving no more than 15 minutes before your swim and change quickly after. The door to the pool deck will remain locked until the start of the program.
How much are lockers?
Lockers are available. .25 cents for small locker and .50 cents for full size locker.
Is the sauna available?
Sauna is only available for certain swim programs.
Can I talk pictures on deck or in the viewing room?
No photos/videos are permitted on the deck or from the viewing area.
Will equipment be available?
Yes.
Do I need to shower before my pool program?
Yes. Patrons must shower prior to entering the pool.
Can I bring a drink or food on deck?
No food on deck. Only water is permitted in a plastic reusable container.
Will the viewing room be available to view my child?
Yes.
Do you have a Lost & Found?
Yes.
Admission Standards
- Children under 10 years who are non-swimmers MUST be accompanied by an individual who is 14 years or older and responsible for their direct supervision. Maximum ratio 2:1.
- Children who are 8 & 9 years that are strong swimmers may take the facility swim test to determine if they can enter the pool by themselves. (If children 8 & 9 do not pass the swim test they need to be within arms reach of an adult in the water.)
- Children 7 years & under MUST be accompanied by an individual 14 years or older. (Public Pools Regulation, Under the Health Protection and Promotion Act Reg. 565 s.17.21 and Lifesaving Society's Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulations, Section 17. updated July 2018)
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Code of Behaviour
The Town of Hanover endeavours to provide the highest level of safety and enjoyment to all participants and staff members for the duration of its programs. The guidelines have been developed to ensure that all involved are aware of acceptable behaviour. Course language, physical and aggressive behaviour, inappropriate or uncooperative behaviour will be recorded, reported and may result in removal from the program and/or facility.
Program Notes & Changes
Wednesday, December 6 | Pool programs cancelled | 9:15 - 3:30pm
Wednesday, December 20 | Cancelled | Public Swim 6:30 - 7:30pm
*Pool hours are subject to change (ie. weather, event bookings, pool fouling, staff availability, etc.)
Lane Swims | Lap pool and Sauna ONLY. | Swim a loop in a slow, medium or fast lane.
Mondays | 6:00 - 8:00am & 11:30 - 1:00pm
Tuesdays | 11:30 - 1:00pm
Wednesdays | 6:00 - 8:00am, 11:30 - 1:00pm & 8:30 - 9:30pm
Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:00am & 11:30 - 1:00pm
Fridays | 6:00 - 8:00am, 11:30 - 1:00pm & 7:15 - 8:15pm
Saturdays | 6:00 - 7:00am
Sundays | 11:45 - 12:45pm
Aquafit | 45 minute classes. | Equipment will be available during program. Swimmers are welcome to bring their own equipment as long as it is appropriate for the program and is clean.
Mondays | 8:15 - 9:15am
Tuesdays | 2:30 - 3:30pm & 8:30 - 9:15pm (3 lanes in evening)
Wednesdays | 8:15 - 9:15am & 1:15 - 2:15pm (Gentlefit)
Thursdays | 2:30 - 3:30pm & 8:30 - 9:15pm (3 lanes in evening)
Fridays | 8:15 - 9:15am
Adult & Tot | Wading pool only for 6 years and under with an adult. | No more than 2 children per adult. Little swimmer diapers are available to purchase at the customer service desk.
Mondays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Tuesdays | 9:15 - 10:15am & 5:45 - 6:45pm
Wednesdays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Thursdays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Fridays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Adult/Senior Swim | Main pool & swirl-pool
Mondays | 10:15 - 11:15am & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Tuesdays | 10:15 - 11:15am
Wednesdays | 10:15 - 11:15am & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Thursdays | 10:15 - 11:15am
Fridays | 10:15 - 11:15am & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Public Swim | Entire Pool | Admission Standards Apply.
Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30pm
Saturdays | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Sundays | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Family Swim | Entire pool available. | Children under 18 must be accompanied into the pool by an adult.
Sundays | 10:30 - 11:30am
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Program Notes & Changes
January 1 | Pool Closed
January 9, 16, 23 & February 6 | Cancelled Lane Swim 8:30 - 9:15pm
February 11 & 18 | Cancelled Aquafit 9:15 - 10:15am
February 19 | Family Day | Hours to be confirmed
March 1 | Pool closed 9:00am - 3:00pm
March 2 | Cancelled Public Swim 1:00 - 2:00pm
*Pool hours are subject to change (ie. weather, event bookings, pool fouling, staff availability, etc.)
Lane Swims | Lap pool and Sauna ONLY. | Swim a loop in a slow, medium or fast lane.
Mondays | 6:00 - 8:00am & 11:30 - 1:00pm
Tuesdays | 11:30 - 1:00pm & 8:30 - 9:15pm (See program notes and changes above)
Wednesdays | 6:00 - 8:00am, 11:30 - 1:00pm & 8:30 - 9:30pm
Thursdays | 11:30 - 1:00pm
Fridays | 6:00 - 8:00am & 11:30 - 1:00pm
Saturdays | 6:00 - 7:00am
Sundays | 11:45 - 12:45pm
Aquafit | 45 minute classes. | Equipment will be available during program. Swimmers are welcome to bring their own equipment as long as it is appropriate for the program and is clean.
Mondays | 8:15 - 9:15am
Tuesdays | 2:30 - 3:30pm
Wednesdays | 8:15 - 9:15am & 1:30 - 2:30pm (Gentlefit)
Thursdays | 2:30 - 3:30pm & 8:30 - 9:30pm (3 lanes in evening)
Fridays | 8:15 - 9:15am
Sundays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Adult & Tot | Wading pool only for 6 years and under with an adult. | No more than 2 children per adult. Little swimmer diapers are available to purchase at the customer service desk.
Mondays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Tuesdays | 9:15 - 10:15am & 5:45 - 6:45pm
Wednesdays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Thursdays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Fridays | 9:15 - 10:15am
Adult/Senior Swim | Main pool & swirl-pool
Mondays | 10:15 - 11:15am & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Tuesdays | 10:15 - 11:15am
Wednesdays | 10:15 - 11:15am & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Thursdays | 10:15 - 11:15am
Fridays | 10:15 - 11:15am & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Public Swim | Entire Pool | Admission Standards Apply.
Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30pm
Saturdays | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Sundays | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Family Swim | Entire pool available. | Children under 18 must be accompanied into the pool by an adult.
Sundays | 10:30 - 11:30am
The Town offers lessons based on the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life curriculum. Our comprehensive lessons, available from Preschool to Advanced levels, are accessible, flexible, success-oriented and fun! Group, adult, private and semi-private lessons are available.
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Waitlists
If a class was filled when you are registering, you can be placed on a waitlist for the class. If a spot becomes available you will be contacted by phone or email to register.
Class Transfers
You can switch classes prior to lesson #2, if there is space available.
Winter 2024 Registration begins:
- Thursday, November 30 | Residents
- Thursday, December 7 | Non-Residents
Winter 2024 Registration begins:
Thursday, November 30 | Residents
Thursday, December 7 | Non-Residents
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Flow Chart (PDF)
Browse Advanced Course Dates & Times | Winter 2024
Bronze Star | Basic First Aid | CPR-A
Bronze Star is the pre-bronze medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants work on endurance, problem solving, decision making skills and develop water smart confidence. They learn CPR and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: Able to swim 100m, recommended 12 years of age. This award is a definite asset for those who have not reached the minimum age for Bronze Medallion. 100% Attendance is mandatory.
Bronze Medallion | Emergency First Aid | CPR-B
This course develops physical fitness, decision making and judgment skills for water rescue. Emergency First Aid knowledge skills are also covered.
Prerequisite: 13 years of age (prior to exam) or Bronze Star award. 100% Attendance is mandatory.
Bronze Cross | CPR-C | Standard First Aid
This course teaches the difference between lifesaving and assistant lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and the use of special equipment. Spinal injury management techniques, safety supervision scanning and rescue situations are also covered.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion | Emergency First Aid | CPR-B. 100% Attendance is mandatory.
Assistant Swim Instructor
Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving skills. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants including the principles of healthy child development are emphasized. Candidates must complete 18 apprenticeship hours during the course.
Prerequisite: 14 years of age, Bronze Cross.100% Attendance is mandatory.
Pool Attendant
Provides lifesavers with the knowledge and skill to supervise wading pools, splashpads, waterslides and amusement devices. The course identifies the roles and responsibilities of a Pool Attendant and provides training in how the attendant can identify, control and eliminate risks and hazards through facility analysis. NL physical skills will also be practiced/developed .
Prerequisite: Must be 14 and have Standard First Aid with CPR-C. 100% attendance is mandatory to complete the course.
National Lifeguard (NL)
This intensive 40-hour course will train candidates in advanced water rescue, emergency care and aquatic supervision. Emphasis will be on accident prevention, leadership, teamwork and communication. NL is the standard lifeguarding certification across Canada.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross (need not be current), 15 years of age by the end of the course. Must hold a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate from an approved agency to register in the course. 100% attendance is mandatory to complete the course.
Swim Instructor
This course prepares you to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life Program. Successful candidates will receive certification as a Swim for Life Instructor upon successful completion of the course. Candidates will acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, emergency response skills and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Assistant Swim Instructor & 15 years of age by the beginning of the course. 100% Attendance is mandatory.
Instructor Trainer NEW!
The Trainer course is the first step in the three-step process to become appointed as a Trainer for the Lifesaving Society. The course provides candidates with an understanding of the expectations and requirements to teach instructors, and prepares participants to apprentice successfully as a Trainer on the Instructor course(s) of their choice. It shapes positive attitudes and values about the Society’s Instructor Training program, planning, learning/teaching, and evaluation content and allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, teaching, and evaluation techniques. (Includes required manual.)
Prerequisite: Swim Instructor and have completed at least 100 hours of teaching Swim for Life programs. Must hold examiner status in associated stream.
Town of Hanover Assumption of Risk
Users of Hanover’s parks, recreation and culture facilities such as the P & H Centre are reminded that when you attend these facilities as a participant, spectator or patron you assume risk when in our facility. An inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases including COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present.
By visiting any publicly accessible facility such as the P & H Centre you voluntarily assume all risks including any risk of injury, loss, damage and possible exposure to a communicable disease, including COVID-19.
We remind you to follow the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines being recommended by various Canadian health authorities, including the Grey Bruce Public Health, Ontario Health, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.