Pool

Holiday and PA Day Public Swims

Holiday Schedules and Free Fun Swims

Special holiday schedules will be in effect for the winter break from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025, Family Day (February 17) and during the March Break from March 10 to 14, 2025. Fun Swims are free during most holiday times thanks to generous community sponsors!

The holiday pool schedule will be posted December 6.

PA Day Public Swims

• PA Day Public Swim: September 27, 2 to 3 pm, Centennial Pool. Sponsored by Port Elgin Pharmasave
• PA Day Public Swim: October 25, 2 to 3 pm, Centennial Pool. Sponsored by Davidson Hill Elevator
• PA Day Public Swim: November 22, 2 to 3 pm, Centennial Pool. Sponsored by PLAY in Bruce Grey
• PA Day Public Swim: January 31, 2 to 3 pm, Centennial Pool
• PA Day Public Swim: April 4, 2 to 3 pm, Centennial Pool
• PA Day Public Swim: June 6, 2 to 3 pm, Centennial Pool

Drop-In Pool Schedules (Recreational Swims)

Fall Pool Schedule

The fall pool schedule runs from September 9 and December 20. The pool is closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving.

View Fall Pool Schedule

Schedule Changes, Cancellations, Closures

Review the information below for exceptions drop-in pool schedules.

Changes and Cancellations

All drop-in swims are cancelled on Sunday, December 9 for a swim meet.

Closures

The Centennial Pool is closed December 24 (Christmas Eve), 25 (Christmas Day), 26 (Boxing Day) and January 1 (New Years Eve).

Drop-in Fees

Swimming Lessons and Aquatic Programs

Pool Admission Policy

Requirements for Children

• Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent, or guardian who is at least 16 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision.
• Children 7 to 9 years of age must pass a facility swim test or be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 16 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision.
• Children must be 7 years or older and meet pool admission policy requirements in order to use the pool inflatable.
• We encourage all our swimmers to swim with a buddy.

Direct Supervision

Direct supervision is defined by being within arms reach at all times. When directly supervising children there is a maximum of two children under the age of 9 years old per guardian.

Swim Test

The swim test is 2 widths of a recognizable stroke without stopping and 1 minute of treading water.

Age Requirements for Change Room Use

Children 7 years of age or older are required to use the change room designated for their gender. If this is not suitable, please see our Program Staff so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Medical Conditions and Special Needs

Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual who knows their condition and is responsible for their direct supervision. Adult, children and seniors are welcome. Any caregiver volunteering their time to help a person with special needs is admitted free (1 caregiver). Special needs swimmers are welcome at any of our swims.

Pool and Deck Capacity

• Fun Swims: Maximum 140 people
• Fun Swims with the Inflatable: Maximum 75 people 

Winter Weather Cancellation Policy

Centennial Pool will be closed when:

• Roads are closed due to weather conditions
• Ministry of Transportation and OPP are recommending that if you do not need to travel to stay home
• When schools are closed due to weather conditions

If programs are cancelled, participants will be notified by:

• Facility closures news feed. Subscribe to be notified when closures are posted
• Social media on Facebook and Twitter
• Local radio stations
• Email to all registrants that have provided an email address

Weather Conditions and Cancellations

Conditions will be monitored and re-evaluated every 6 hours. For example, if schools are closed in the morning but roads become clear and safe as the day progresses, evening programs will run as scheduled.

In the event of a cancellation, a makeup class will be scheduled. If a class can not be rescheduled, a refund credit will be provided for the cancelled classes.

Lesson Cancellation and Closures

Our goal is to make the decision on whether lessons will run by 1pm. If lessons are cancelled for the evening, all drop-in programs and rentals will also be cancelled.

Recreation Program Policies