Drop-in Rec is included within the Recreation Membership. Rec Swims may include Rec & Lane Swims as well as identity-specific swim times. See Drop-in Rec Calendar for weekly availability, schedule is updated weekly every Tuesday.
Length Swims
Lanes are set up in the pool for users to swim laps from one end to the other for a personal workout. Varying swim speed lane options will be available. May take place in either Gold or Red Pool.
Hot Tub open during Gold Pool Length Swims only
Rec Swims
Fun recreational swim for relaxed swim & play. Identity-specific Rec Swim times provide a safer, braver space for folks to show up, move their bodies & build community. Pool set up will section off shallow water from deep water. Diving board use may be available. Takes place in Red Pool only.
Family Swims
Rec swim style set up. Space and time used to encourage families with young children to swim together. Takes place in Red Pool Only.
Women’s Only Drop-in Rec Swims
Please note this is an identity-specific time. If you do not identify as a woman, we welcome you to attend our regular hours of operation for Drop-in Rec Swimming. Hate of any kind will not be tolerated and staff will ask you to leave.
International Students Drop-in Rec Swims
This drop-in rec swim is meant for international students to meet other international students through activity. Bathing suits and equipment are not provided and students are asked to come with clean bathing attire for pool use only. Free swim lessons will be offered once/month for any non-swimmers looking to gain confidence in the water. See our Events page for more details about when these Free Introductory Swim to Survive Lessons are offered.
LGBTQ2IA+ Only Swims
This time is open to LGBTQ2IA+ people only, to provide a safer, braver space for folks to show up, move their bodies & build community. Any queer, trans and/or gender diverse person who wants to attend is welcome! You will have access to whichever changeroom best fits your gender and will exit directly to a wet corridor leading to the pools & hot tub. Contact Jen at Jennifer.oneill@uoguelph.ca if you have any questions.
LGBTQ2IA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, Two-Spirit, intersex, asexual and any other identities that fall outside of heteronormative & cisgender paradigms.
Please note this is an identity-specific swim time. If you do not identify as LGBTQ2IA+, we do welcome allies who want to attend this swim. Hate of any kind will not be tolerated and staff will ask you to leave.
*LGBTQ2IA+ folks are welcome to attend any open swim. This specific time exists to create space for shared lived experience*
Free Introductory Swim to Survive Lessons
These Free Swim to Survive Lessons are offered once/month for any non-swimmers looking to gain confidence in the water. See our Events page for more details about when these free lessons are offered (No pre-registration required). Drowning is the third-leading cause of accidental death for adults in Canada. Come learn from fellow UofG students the basics of water safety and get an introductory swim lesson. This is aimed at non-swimmers who have a fear of water or no knowledge of water or swim skills.
Lanes are set up for laps from one end to the other with varying swim speed lane options for a personal workout. May take place in either Gold or Red Pool. The Gold Pool is kept at 80°F and has 8 lanes. It is 25m long and 6ft deep with a capacity of 225 (Spectators) and 250 (Participants).
There is NO Access to Athletics facilities & programs without a registered program, membership, Day Pass, Ticket or Rental Permit, otherwise you will be trespassing, and the Campus Safety Office will be contacted.
A selection of equipment is available for loan to U of G Students/Athletics Members during Recreation times. Fees may apply for some items, visit Equipment Lending for details.
For a Visual Explanation of Pool Admission Standards Click here
Swim goggles and caps are available for purchase at Gryphs Locker retail store. A selection of equipment is available for loan to U of G Students/Athletics Members during Drop-in Rec times. Fees may apply for some items, visit Equipment Lending for details.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from facility and/or loss of access privileges.
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