Swim Admission Policy: The YMCA of Oakville is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience. The following age restriction admission criteria for under 10 years of age are based on the Ontario Health Regulations and the YMCA Canada Child Protection Policy. Please read over the following swim admission criteria to ensure there is an adequate number of adults/guardians IN the pool during swim:
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Under 6 years |
Must be directly supervised by an adult/guardian (minimum 16 years of age) in the water within arms reach.
Maximum 2 children : 1 adult ratio All children not fully toilet trained must wear specialty swim diapers or rubber pants. |
| Under 10 Years
Unable to Pass Swim Test |
If not able to successfully complete the facility swim test, children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian (min 16 years) in the water in the same area of the pool.
Maximum 4 children : 1 adult ratio |
| Under 10 Years
Passes Leisure Pool Swim Test |
Must be supervised by adult/guardian (min. 16 years of age) in the pool area [visual contact]. Can swim in Leisure Pool only.
Leisure Pool Swim Test – 2 widths uninterrupted, no touching. Maximum 8 children : 1 adult ratio |
| Under 10 Years
Passes Lane Pool Swim Test |
Must be supervised by adult/guardian (min. 16 years of age) in the pool area [visual contact]. Can swim in Both Pools.
Lane Pool Swim Test – Jump in deep water, tread water 1 minute, swim 25m continuous. Maximum 8 children : 1 adult ratio |