Pool Facility Features
- 25 metre – 8 lane pool
- Ramp entrance into the main pool
- Beachfront pool
- Lap pool
- Spectator viewing for approximately 400
- Food and beverage concession areas
- Universal change room
- An elevator
User Groups
- Algoma District School Board
- Huron Superior Catholic District School Board
- Kayaking Club
- Sault Surge Aquatic Team
- Soo Tridents Underwater Hockey Club
- Soo Masters Polar Bear Club
Conditional Display Logic August
- Current date is after 08/01/2025
AND - Before 09/01/2025
Swim Prices
All prices include H.S.T.
| One Swim | |
| Child | $4.25 |
| Adult | $6.25 |
| Senior 55+ | $4.75 |
| 10 Swim Card | |
| Child | $36.25 |
| Adult | $53.25 |
| Senior 55+ | $40.50 |
| 25 Swim Card | |
| Child | $79.75 |
| Adult | $117.25 |
| Senior 55+ | $89.00 |
Admission Policy
Under 7 Years of Age
Ratio of Parent/Guardian to Children – 1:2
Children under 7 years of age must be directly supervised within arms reach of a parent or guardian who is 16 years of age or older. Access is limited to the beachfront and lap pool only.
7 to 9 Years of Age
Ratio of Parent/Guardian to Children – 1:4
Children 7-9 years of age must pass the Facility “Swim Alone” Test (see below). If they cannot pass the swim test, they must be directly supervised within arms reach of a parent or guardian who is 14 years of age or older.
10 Years of Age and Older
Ratio of Parent/Guardian to Children – N/A
Children over 10 years of age may swim without adult supervision.
Special Needs/Disability (Any Age)
Ratio of Parent/Guardian/Support Person for Children or Adult with Special Needs/Disability – 1:1
Swimmers with a disability or medical condition should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable about their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
Facility “Swim Alone” Test
This can be completed at any time during the swim for any swimmer between 7 and 9 years of age who wishes to swim alone. The swim test involves swimming one width of the big pool (20 metres) using a front or back swim stroke, demonstrating your comfort in the water. This must be completed independently, without stopping or touching the bottom of the pool.
FAQ
Can I rent the pool? What is the cost?
The pool is available for rent. Private pool rentals can have up to 70 swimmers. Swimmers have access to all the pools in the facility. The Pool Admission Policy regarding parent to child ratios and swim tests still apply. For pricing and availability please contact staff at: 705-759-5419.
Are rooms available to rent at the John Rhodes Community Centre?
Yes, two rooms are available upstairs overlooking the pool and rink. For pricing and availability please contact staff at: 705-759-5419 or by booking online.
Is there a water exercise class?
Yes. Water exercise classes are listed as aquabics on the pool schedule. A swim reservation is not required to attend and payment is taken upon arrival.
What does my child wear for the pool if they are not potty trained?
Little Swimmers diapers/pants are required. They are available at most drugstores and grocery stores.
What age do you consider a senior?
An individual is considered a senior if they are 55 years of age and older.
Where can we view the swimmers?
Bleachers overlooking the pool are located on the upstairs level. No spectators are allowed on the pool deck.
What are the temperatures of the pools?
Do I need to wear a bathing cap?
A bathing cap is not required – just a bathing suit.
Are there lockers in the change room?
Lockers are available in the mens, ladies and family change rooms. You must supply your own lock.
Do you have lifeguards scheduled during the swims?
Yes, qualified, on-duty lifeguards hold both National Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications.
What swim lesson program do you offer?
Daily and weekly lessons are offered year-round with fall, winter, spring and summer sessions. The Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Program is offered for all ages.
How large is the competition pool?
The competition pool (big pool) is 25 metres long x 22 metres wide.
When can I swim laps?
Lane swimming is offered daily in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Swimming Lesson Registration
Online registration for fall programming will begin Tuesday, September 16 at 8 p.m. In-person registration will begin Thursday, September 18 at 9 a.m.
No additional spots are held for in-person registration. Class availability can be seen online.
Below, you will find program descriptions to help find the best fit for your swimmer. Use the title when searching for lessons in ActiveNet.
Swimming Lesson Descriptions
Parent & Tot 1
Designed for the 4 to 12-month-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent. Tots will float and splash, and parents will learn how to enter and exit the water safety with their baby.
Parent & Tot 2
Designed for the 12 to 24-month-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent. Tots will learn to blow bubbles and get their face wet.
Parent & Tot 3
Designed for the 2 to 3-year-old to learn to enjoy the water with the parent. Tots will learn how to jump in, hold their breath, and do advanced floats.
Preschool 1
We encourage the parent to participate until their child lets them know they can do it themselves (thank you very much). These preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. We’ll help them jump into chest deep water. They’ll float and glide on their front and back and learn to get their faces wet and blow bubbles underwater.
Preschool 2
These preschoolers learn to jump into chest-deep water by themselves, and get in and get out wearing a lifejacket. They’ll submerge and exhale underwater. They’ll also glide on their front and back wearing a lifejacket.
Preschool 3
These youngsters will try both jumping and a sideways entry into deep water while wearing a lifejacket. They’ll recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They’ll work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.
Preschool 4
Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into deeper water and get out by themselves. They’ll do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They’ll master a short swim on their front wearing a lifejacket and gliding and kicking on their side.
Preschool 5
These youngsters get more adventuresome with a forward roll entry wearing a lifejacket and treading water for 10 sec. They’ll work on front and back crawl swims for 5 m, interval training, and get a giggle out of whip kick.
Swimmer 1
These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a lifejacket. They’ll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats, glides, and kicking through the water on their front and back.
Swimmer 2
These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a lifejacket. They’ll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training.
Swimmer 3
These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults and handstands. They’ll work on 15 m of front crawl, back crawl, 10 m of whip kick, and increased flutter kick interval training.
Swimmer 4
These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They’ll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.
Swimmer 5
These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl and 4 x 15 m breaststroke.
Swimmer 6
These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke, and they’ll complain about the 300 m workout.
Rookie Patrol
Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.
Ranger Patrol
Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
Star Patrol
Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100 m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.
Bronze Star
Excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400 m swim.
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.
Bronze Cross
Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.
Adult 1
You’ll work towards a 10–15 m swim on your front and back. You’ll do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Improve your fitness and your flutter kick with 4 x 9–12 m interval training.
Adult 2
Kick it up a notch working on two interval training workouts of 4 x 25 m kicking and front or back crawl. You’ll be able to perform dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing over 10–15 m. You’ll be supporting yourself at the surface for 1–2 minutes, and showing off your handstands in shallow water.
Adult 3
No sweat (or at least none anyone can see). You’ll learn eggbeater, stride entries and compact jumps. You’ll be doing a 300 m workout and sprinting 25–50 m. You’ll master your front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Whew!
Swim Instructor Course
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.” – Lifesaving Society
Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course and completed bronze cross (need not be current). Please bring a copy of your Bronze Cross to the first class.
National Lifeguard Certification
National Lifeguard (NL) certification is the industry standard for professional lifeguards in Canada. NL guards are water rescue professionals trained in emergency care. The course focuses on prevention, effective rescue response skills, first aid, teamwork, communication skills as well as fitness components.
Prerequisites: Candidate must be 15 years of age before the exam date, have successfully completed the Bronze Cross as well as Standard First Aid CPR C.