Swimming

Children 5 years & under

Children 6 - 9 years

Swimmers 10 years & older

Children 10 years and older will receive a green wristband to wear while swimming. Children 10 years and older may be admitted to the pool area unsupervised, although swimming with a buddy is encouraged.

The swim admission policy, or deep end swimming restrictions may also apply for swimmers over the age of 10, should there be any safety concerns with their swimming ability. 

Swim Test Criteria

• Front Swim: 25m (an attempt at over-arm recovery with a near horizontal body position)
• Tread Water: 1 minute (vertical and stationary body position, with ears staying above water)

Completion of the swim test is at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty. A maximum of two attempts per day are permitted.

Children wearing personal flotation devices must be within arms' reach of a parent or guardian at all times. 

Mermaid Tail Swim Test Criteria

• Must complete Swim Test (without Mermaid Tail) before attempting the Mermaid Tail Swim Test
• Swim with Mermaid Tail: 15m continuously, change direction, and swim 15m back to point of safety

Pool Rules

• Listen to the lifeguards
• Children wearing personal flotation devices must be within arms' reach of a parent or guardian at all times
• The following are not permitted:
  • Running on the pool deck
  • Sitting on shoulders
  • Horseplay/rough housing
  • Playing on the pool ramps
  • Diving in the shallow areas of the pool
• Lap Pool Rules:
  • All children under 10 years old must pass the swim test to swim in the deep end
  • For safety, we do not allow flotation devices in the deep end
  • The blocks are closed for jumping/diving
  • The diving board is open during public swims
  • Diving board rules:
  • Must pass the swim test to use the diving board
  • Please only jump or dive forward
  • Flips are not permitted
  • One person on the diving board at a time
• Leisure Pool Rules:
  • The jets and lemon drop features may be turned on at the lifeguard's discretion, based on number of swimmers and activities
  • Diving is not permitted in the leisure pool
  • To use the slide:
    • Children must be able to stay seated upright independently
    • Small children and children wearing lifejackets must be assisted up the ladder by a parent or guardian

Pool Admission Fees

Child / Youth (3 - 17) - $4.10
Adult, Senior, Student, Aquafit - $6.25
Family - $15.30 (max. 5 people, each additional $2.00)

Aquatic Memberships 

10 Visit Pass- $54.68

20 Visit Pass- $101.86

40 Visit Pass- $197.47

Additional WMC Membership options are available which include fitness, aquatics and skating.