Aquatic Centre

The UCalgary Aquatic Centre is a competition pool that can transform into various lengths with a moveable bulkhead. Most often, the pool is set up in 25m format, which creates 16, 25m lanes (eight in the shallow end and eight in the deep end). The pool can also be set up in 50m format, which creates eight 50m lanes.

The shallow end of the pool ranges from 1.0m to 1.5m in depth, and the deep end of the pool ranges from 1.5m to 5.0m deep.

The pool temperature is normally set at 27 to 27.8 degrees Celsius. It is increased to 28.8 °C for Saturday swimming lessons in fall, winter and spring.

The pool is open for public swim during certain scheduled times.

ADMISSION

Swimmers can either purchase a yearly Active Living membership or pay a drop-in pass rate.

Current UCalgary students can access the pool for free with their Unicard by checking in at Active Living Client Services (KNA 104) to get a wristband.

The pool is accessed via the change rooms located across from Client Services. Bring your own lock for day-use lockers, and long-term locker rentals are available from Client Services on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SWIM SHOP

Active Living Client Services (KNA 104) has a selection of swim gear available for purchase:

Swim caps
Goggles
Nose clips
Reusable or disposable swim diapers

PFDs and water running belts can be rented at Client Services.

Have questions? Contact Client Services 403.220.5029.

General rules and regulations

Patrons are required to wear proper bathing attire.
- Clean t-shirts are permitted.
- Jeans or jean shorts are not permitted.
- Full coverage modesty swimwear is permitted.
- Swim tops are optional for all gender.
Cleansing shower is required prior to entering the pool.
Infants or children who are not fully toilet trained must wear a swim diaper with plastic cover or reusable swim diaper while in the water.
One parent/guardian must be present for every 2 children aged 0-7 years.
Children aged 0-7 years of age must be within arms reach of a parent/guardian at all times.
Only children of the opposite gender under the age of 7 are permitted in the change room. If assistance is required the lifeguard should be notified.
Lane swimmers must be 12 years or older, unless otherwise permitted by the lifeguard.
Coaching is not permitted.
Personal equipment (i.e.: flippers, flutter boards, pull bouys) is expected to be cleaned and in good condition before being brought into the Aquatic Centre.
Water wings are not permitted.
Infant neck rings are not permitted.
No person shall enter the pool if they have been advised not to by a Physician or regional health authority.
No person should enter the pool with open wounds or infections.

Deep end pool test

Lifeguards may require patrons to perform a swim test before using the deep end.
Patrons must complete phase 1, in the shallow end, before attempting phase 2 in the deep end.

Phase 1 - 25m swim

Option A – front crawl
Option B – breast stroke

Phase 2 - Entry and surface support

Jump (feet first entry) into deep water.
Tread water for 30 seconds.

Adult lane swim rules

This is a lane swim opportunity to practice your swimming skills with 25m or 50m lanes.
Swim test completion may be required in order to access the deep end
Lane swimmers must be 12 years or older, unless otherwise permitted by the lifeguard
Please select the most appropriate lane based on posted signs
Swimmers must swim in circular patterns, as posted on lane signs

Family and lane swimming rules

Defined family swim space available in both the shallow and the deep end.
25m defined lanes for lane swimming in either shallow end or deep end.
Swim test completion may be required in order to access the deep end.
Children 0-7 must be within arm's reach of a parent/guardian at all times.
One parent or guardian must be present for every two children 0-7 years old.
Lane swimmers: please select the most appropriate lane based on your swimming ability.
Swimmers must swim in circular patterns, as posted on the lane signs.

Inflatable swim rules

Swim test must be successfully completed to utilize the inflatable.
Children must be at least 5 years old for inflatable swim.
Parents supervision is required for children 5-7 using the inflatable.
One parent or guardian must be present for every two children 0-7 years old. Children must be within arms reach at all times.
No other swim activities will be permitted while inflatable is in water (i.e.: lane swim, diving, family swim).