Swimming - General

Want to know what is happening at the Hanover Aquatic Centre? Find Pool Schedule, Admissions & memberships below.

NOTES:
September 2 to September 18 | Pool Closed | Annual Shutdown.

Fall 2023 Community Guide. PDF version click here.

Town of Hanover & COVID-19

Assumption of Risk

Hanover, in collaboration with the Grey Bruce Public Health, continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation.

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.

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Hanover Aquatic Centre General Expectations

FACILITY INFORMATION (Revised 03.2022)

Chagerooms 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 willl remain locked until the start of the programs.
Lockers are available. .25 cents for small locker and .50 cents for full size locker.
Check in for your program with the customer service staff or aquatic staff on deck when customer service is closed.
Patrons are to remove shoes/boots before coming onto the deck and leave them outside the changerooms or place them in a bag and carry them out on deck.
Patrons must shower prior to entering the pool.
Sauna is available for some programs.
No food on deck. Only water is permitted in a plastic reusable container.
No photos/videos are permitted on the deck or from the viewing area.

Customer FAQ's

When will Advanced Courses be offered?
Advance Courses will be offered Fall 2023. For a full list of what is being offered click on the 'Advanced Course' accordion tab on the hanover.ca/swimming-programs page.

When will lessons be offered?
Next round of lessons will be offered Fall 2023.

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.

Is the Sauna available?
Sauna is available for certain swim programs.

Will equipment be available?
Yes.

Will the viewing room be available to view my child?
Yes.

Will schools be coming for swimming lessons?
This will be the decision of the respective schools and classes. You are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher or school principal.

Will you have a Lost & Found?
Yes.

Admission Fees & Standards

TYPE	1 VISIT	10 VISIT PASS	20 VISIT PASS	6 MONTH MEMBERSHIP	YEARLY MEMBERSHIP
Preschool (Under 4 years)	$3.75	$31.88	$60.00	$115.37	$186.67
Student (5 to 17 years)	$4.75	$40.38	$76.00	$178.08	$283.51
Senior (65+ yesrs)	$4.75	$40.38	$76.00	$178.08	$283.51
Adult (18+ years)	$5.50	$46.75	$88.00	$220.91	$370.41
Aquafit	$6.75	$60.75	$121.50	$220.91	$370.41
Family (same economic household, 2 adults and children under 17 years old max. 5)	$12.25	$104.13	$196.00	$381.94	$621.21
Additional Family Members	$2.50 each	HST include where applicable
Lockers: Lockers are .25 cents for the 1/2 lockers or .50 cents for a full locker. 6 MONTH PASS INCLUDES: Admission to any public swim program listed above - valid for 6 months from date of purchase. YEARLY MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Adminssion to any public swim program listed above plus shinny and 10% off Hanover Parks, Recreation & Culture program registration fees - valid for 1 year from date of purchase.

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)

Pool Admission Standards
For more details about the swim admission click here.

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.

Pool Schedule September 19 to December 22, 2023

*Pool hours are subject to change (ie. weather, event bookings, pool fouling, staff availability, etc.)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lane Swim \| Lap pool and Sauna ONLY. \| Swim a loop in a slow, medium or fast lane.
6:00 - 7:00am 7:00 - 8:00am 11:30 - 1:00pm	11:30 - 1:00pm	6:00 - 7:00am 7:00 - 8:00am 11:30 - 1:00pm 8:30 - 9:30pm	7:00 - 8:00am 11:30 - 1:00pm	6:00 - 7:00am 7:00 - 8:00am 11:30 - 1:00pm 7:15 - 8:15pm	6:00 - 7:00am	11:45 - 12:45pm
Aquafit \| 45 minute classes with 15 minutes at the end for free time.
8:15 - 9:15am	2:30 - 3:30pm 8:30 - 9:15pm	8:15 - 9:15am 1:15 - 2:15pm (Gentle Fit)	2:30 - 3:30pm 8:30 - 9:15pm	8:15 - 9:15am
Adult & Tot Swim \| 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.
9:15 - 10:15am	9:15 - 10:15am 5:45 - 6:45pm	9:15 - 10:15am	9:15 - 10:15am	9:15 - 10:15am
Public (toonie) Swim \| Entire pool available
		6:30 - 7:30pm			1:00 - 2:00pm	1:00 - 2:00pm
Adult/Senior Swim \| Main pool & swirl-pool
10:15 - 11:15am 2:30 - 3:30pm	10:15 - 11:15am	10:15 - 11:15am 2:30 - 3:30pm	10:15 - 11:15am	10:15 - 11:15am 2:30 - 3:30pm
Family (toonie) Swim \| Entire pool available. \| Children under 18 must be accmpanied into the pool by an adult.
						10:30 - 11:30am

Program Notes and Changes

Drop-In Program Descriptions and Expectations

Lane Swim

Lanes will be divided into fast, medium and single.

Aquafit Swim

Equipment (flutter boards, pull buoys) will not be available during program. Swimmers are welcome to bring their own equipment as long as it is appropriate for the program and is clean.
Sauna is NOT available.
Wading & swirl pool are not available.

Adult & Tot Swim

Adult & Tot $5.50, additional preschoolers $3.75 each. Children must be under 6 years old.
Admission standards must be followed. Maximum 2 children per adult - Children are to be within arms’ reach of adult.

Public/Family Swim

Admission standards must be followed. Maximum 2 children per adult for children 7 & under or under 10 that have not passed the swim test.
Children are to be within arms’ reach of adult.
Standard admission rates and policy applies.