Schedules >>Swimming

The Vollmer Centre offers accessibility into the pools via a lift into the hot tub, ramp into the main pool, water wheel chairs and slings.

Located in our change rooms you will find washroom lifts, handicap stalls, and an adult change table with lift and privacy curtain. *Please call ahead to ensure availability Please note: Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied (in the water) by an individual who is knowledgeable of their condition, and responsible for their direct supervision The Lifesaving Society advises those who experience seizures should be accompanied with one-on-one supervision. The Lifesaving Society also recommends lifejacket use for those who may experience seizures. The Vollmer Centre has a variety of lifejacket sizes available to the public at no additional charge.

Our staff could provide valuable information regarding the safety of swimmers with special needs or conditions, through pre-meetings and training sessions. Call 519-969-7771 ext 150 to book your training session today.

The Vollmer staff due to high attendance, recommend all parties call in advance to reserve a spot in the recreational swim period they wish to attend. All reserved parties must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the swim for their reservation to be upheld. At the start of the swim the first customer in line will be taken.

Recreation Swim Schedule

All swim schedules are subject to change.
All recreational swims include wave action and slide

Winter/Spring 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:45a Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:00a Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:00a Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:00a Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:00a Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:00a Adult Lengths 7:00a-8:45a

Leisure Swim 12:30p-1:30p Leisure Swim 10:00a-1:00p Leisure Swim 10:00a-12:30p Leisure Swim 10:00a-1:00p Leisure Swim 10:00a-12:30p Leisure Swim 10:00a-1:00p

Recreation Swim 1:30p-3:30p Leisure Swim 2:30p-4:30p Leisure Swim 2:30p-4:30p Leisure Swim 2:30p-4:30p Leisure Swim 2:30p-4:30p Leisure Swim 2:30p-4:30p Recreation Swim 1:00p-3:00p

Recreation Swim 6:00p-8:00p

Adult Lengths 8:00p-10:00p Adult Lengths 9:00p-10:00p Adult Lengths 8:00p-10:00p Adult Lengths 9:00p-10:00p Adult Lengths 8:00p-10:00p

Swim Fees

Program	Participants	Fee/visit	What is available?
Recreational Swim	Everyone	Children under 2 = Free Children 2-6 = $3.00 7-13 years = $4.00 14 years and over = $4.31 Family Rate (Max 5.) $17.22 Slide = $1.00	Pool, Spa, Sauna and Lazy River. Wave and slide alternate every 15 minutes.
Leisure Swim (includes preschool swim)	Children under 5 accompanied by guardian in the water	$3.00/child with guardian	Pool, Spa, Sauna and Lazy River
	Adults over 16 years	$4.31/adult
Adult Lengths & Scotia Bank’s Water Walking	Adults over 16 years	$4.31/adult	Pool, Spa, Sauna and Lazy River
Aqua fitness	Gold and Silver Members	Free of charge	Instructional low impact aquatic class. No swimming ability required.
	Bronze and Non-Members	$5.38
Swim Passes of 11
2-6 years		$30.00
Child 7-13 years		$40.00
Ages 14 and over		$43.05
Family Rate		$172.19

To use the Vollmer Waterslide an additional charge of $1.00 applies. Waterslide and wave alternate every 15 minutes. Slide participants must be 7 years of age and 42 inches in height.

Aquatics Admission Policy

For everyone’s safety, the following admission standard is applied for all swimmers at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex. Please note, parents and guardians are those who are a minimum of 16 years of age, and who are responsible for the direct supervision of those they are accompanying. Parents and guardians are responsible for all children under the age of 10 years while in our facilities, and the must supervise them at all times.

Direct Supervision = “within arms reach”= in the water and in proper swim attire.

Age	Admission Information	Requirements	Adult: Child Public Ratio	Adult: Child Group Ratio
6 & under	Parent/guardian must remain “Within arms reach” at all times	Always accompanied by a parent/guardian	1:3 1:4 wearing lifejackets	1:3 1:4 wearing lifejackets
7 to 13 years	Not able to pass the facility swim test	Always accompanied by a parent/guardian	1:4 1:8 wearing lifejackets	1:4 1:8 wearing lifejackets
7 to 13 years	Able to pass the facility swim test	May swim unaccompanied <10 years still require supervision	N/A	1:15

High-risk participants must be in a ratio of 1:1. The Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex requires that high-risk participants (with serious medical conditions such as seizures, frequent fainting or those with uncontrolled behaviours or impulses) be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of the condition and responsible for their direct supervision. It is also suggested that those with seizure disorders wear a lifejacket or a PFD at all times while in the pool. PFD’s are available free of charge

Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex Swim Proficiency Test

Those aged 7 years and older may swim unaccompanied if they can prove proficiency by swimming 2 widths of the pool (approximately 20m) unassisted, and tread water for 30 seconds. To use the water slide swimmers must be 7 years old, pass the test and be a minimum of 42” tall.

SPA

Users must be 16 years of age

CHANGEROOM INFORMATION

We ask that all children aged 7 years and older to please use their gender appropriate change rooms or the family change room if supervised by a guardian of the opposite gender.

GENERAL POOL INFORMATION

Please shower with soap and water before you enter the pool.

Please do not wear street shoes in the shower or pool area.

Food and drinks are not permitted on deck or in the viewing area.

Parents with young children: please use appropriate facilities when changing diapers. Children in diapers must wear plastic pants (snug to leg) or swim diapers when entering the pool. Disposable diapers are available for purchase at the front desk.

LOCKER INFORMATION

Please remember to protect your valuables at all times. The Town of LaSalle is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged belongings. Lockers are available free of charge for your use; remember to bring a lock along.

LOST AND FOUND

Have you left something behind? Articles are kept in our lost and found. Call ext. 154 for the guard office.

PROPER SWIM ATTIRE

Proper swim attire required at all times. Clothing (T-shirts etc.) are not permitted.

POOL CLOSURES

The pool may close at an inopportune time due to a pool fouling, power failure, mechanical or maintenance problem. If this should occur during lessons, instructors will use the time on land to focus on water safety. Cancelled lessons cannot be made up.

A POOL FOULING WILL CAUSE A CLOSURE OF OUR POOL ANYWHERE FROM 1 – 12 HOURS

Here are some healthy habits you can take to help stop the spread of germs and reduce the number of closures at our pool:

Feed your children at least one hour before swimming •
Wash your body thoroughly with soap and water before swimming •
Take your kids to the bathroom before swimming •
Children not toilet trained must wear swim diapers made for swimming pool use. These are available to purchase at the front desk. •
Wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet or after changing diapers •
Do not spit in the pool •
So not swim when you have diarrhea or are feeling sick. This is especially important for children in diapers.

General Rules

Children under the age of 7 MUST be supervised by a responsible person 16 years of age or older. Direct Supervision is… Within Arm’s Reach – IN THE WATER;
One responsible person, aged 16 years or older may assume responsibility for up to 3 swimmers;
Swimmers must meet the following requirements before they may swim without the direct supervision of a responsible person 16 years of age or older: Be a Minimum of 7 Years of Age AND Meet a Minimum Skills Test;
Children ages 7-16 years may be asked to prove proficiency and if unable, they will be asked to exit the swim area unless accompaniment can be provided;
Slide participants must be at least 7 years of age and 42” tall;
All children under the age of 10 must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian while in the facility.
The Vollmer Centre offers three change-rooms; women’s, men’s and family. At the age of 7 a child must use their gender appropriate change-room or the family change-room if accompanied by a guardian of the opposite gender.

Proper Swim Wear Required

Serious Medical Conditions:
Individuals with a serious medical condition should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision. The use of lifejackets is strongly recommended for people who experience seizures.

Fouling Prevention:
Please note that cloth or regular diapers are not permitted in our pools. We recommend “Huggies Swim Pants”, “Gabbies”, or “Pampers Little Swimmers”.

Showering:
Showering before you enter the pool will keep it clean for your swimming experience. We also ask that shoes not be worn in the shower area or on the pool deck as Health Regulations require these areas to be kept clean and disinfected.