Pool Schedule

View the most up-to-date pool schedules below. Schedules vary week to week. 

Aquatic Centre

Adult/Youth Lane Swim, Family Swim, and Inflatable Swim times. 

Lane Swim

  • Monday, Dec 2
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *(12) Open Lanes 
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *(12) Open Lanes
    • 7:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *(8) Open Lanes
  • Tuesday, Dec 3
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *(4) Open Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
    • 8:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *(8) Open Lanes
  • Wednesday, Dec 4
    • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. 25m *(4) Open Lanes
    • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *(12) Open Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *(12) Open Lanes
    • 7:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *(8) Open Lanes
  • Thursday, Dec 5
    • 7:30 - 9 a.m. 25m *(4) Open Lanes
    • 9 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *(12) Open Lanes
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. 25m *(8) Open Lanes
    • 9:15 - 10 p.m. 25m *(8) Open Lanes
  • Friday, Dec 6
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
    • 7:45 - 9 p.m. 50m *(4) Open Lanes
  • Saturday, Dec 7
    • 6 - 7:30 p.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
  • Sunday, Dec 8
    • 8 - 10:15 a.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
    • 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes

Family and Lane Swim

  • Saturday, Dec 7
    • 1 - 3 p.m. 25m *(16) Open Lanes
  • Sunday, Dec 8
    • 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. 25m *(8) Open Lanes
    • 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. 25m *(4) Open Lanes

Lane Swim

  • Monday, Dec 9
    • 7 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 7:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Tuesday, Dec 10
    • 7 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 8:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Wednesday, Dec 11
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 7:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Thursday, Dec 12
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 9:15 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Friday, Dec 13
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 6:45 - 9 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Sunday, Dec 15
    • 1:15 - 3 p.m. 25m

Lane Swim

  • Monday, Dec 16
    • 7 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 7:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Tuesday, Dec 17
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 8:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Wednesday, Dec 18
    • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 7:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Thursday, Dec 19
    • 7 - 9:30 a.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 8:30 - 10 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Friday, Dec 20
    • 7 - 9:30 a.m. 25m 
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m 
    • 2 - 4 p.m. 50m 
  • Saturday, Dec 21
    • 1 - 3 p.m. 25m
  • Sunday, Dec 22
    • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 3 - 5 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes


Family and Lane Swim

  • Saturday, Dec 21
    • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 25m
  • Sunday, Dec 22
    • 1 - 3 p.m. 25m

Family and Lane Swim

  • Monday, Dec 23
    • 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 25m
  • Tuesday, Dec 24
    • 9 - 11:30 a.m. 25m
  • Friday, Dec 27
    • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 25m
  • Saturday, Dec 28
    • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 25m
  • Sunday, Dec 29
    • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 25m

Adult Lane Swim

  • Thursday, Jan 2
    • 7:30 - 9:30 25m
    • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25m
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
  • Friday, Jan 3
    • 7:30 - 9 a.m. 25m
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 25m
    • 2 - 4 p.m. 50m
  • Sunday, Jan 5
    • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 2 - 4:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes
    • 6 - 7:30 p.m. 25m *Limited Lanes

Family and Lane Swim

  • Monday, Dec 30
    • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 25m
  • Saturday, Jan 4
    • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 25m

Open swim times vary daily

The UCalgary Aquatic Centre is open most days with many times reserved for specific user groups. Active Living members or visitors who purchase a drop-in pass are welcome to the following pool sessions: 

  • Adult/Youth Lane Swim
  • Family and Lane Swim
  • Inflatable Swim
UCalgary Aquatic Centre pool overview

University of Calgary Aquatic Centre pool

a person putting on a wristband

Wristbands are required

All pool users must check-in at Client Services to obtain a wristband before accessing the Aquatic Centre. Those who do not have a wristband will be asked to return to Client Services to obtain a wristband.

Adult/Youth Lane Swim

  • Times and assigned pool space are indicated on the weekly schedule
    • Typically three sessions a day, Monday through Friday: a morning session, a lunch hour session and an evening session
    • Days and times will vary based on user groups and special events
  • This is a lane swim opportunity to practice your swimming skills with 25m or 50m lanes.
  • Pull buoys are available to use.
  • A swim test may be required in order to access the deep end.
Posted lane swim sign at UCalgary Aquatic Centre

Age Restriction

Lane swimmers must be 12 years or older and participating in lane swim only.

Slow, Medium, Fast

Please select the most appropriate lane based on your swimming ability.

Circle Swim

Swimmers must swim in circular patterns, as posted on the lane signs. 


Family and Lane Swimming

  • Times and assigned pool space are indicated on the weekly schedule
    • Typically one session a day on Saturdays and Sundays
    • Days and times will vary, based on user groups and special events
  • Defined family swim space available in both the shallow and the deep end
  • 25m defined lanes for lane swimming in the shallow end
  • Floating mats, foam logs and preschool slide are available
  • Flutter boards and pull buoys are freely available
  • Swim test may be required in order to access the deep end
Pool party at UCalgary Aquatic Centre

Stay Alert

Children under 7 must be within arms reach of a parent/guardian at all times.

Adult-Child Ratios

One parent or guardian must be present for every two children 0-7 years old.

Slow, Medium, Fast

Lane swimmers: please select the most appropriate lane based on swimming ability.

Circle Swim

Swimmers must swim in circular patterns, as posted on lane signs.


Inflatable Swim

  • The pool is set up in a 50m format
  • A series of large inflatable toys are linked together, creating a floating obstacle course
  • Dates and times are as indicated on the weekly schedule
    • Days and times will vary, based on user groups and special events
A person running across a pool inflatable

Age Restriction

Children must be at least 5 years old for inflatable swim.

Test Required

Swim test is required to access the inflatables.

Adult-Child Ratios

Parents supervision is required for children 5-7 using the inflatable.

Please Remember

  • No diving
  • No lane swim
  • No family swim