Drop-in Rec is included within the Recreation Membership. Pool Drop-in Rec 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.
Women’s Only Drop-in Rec Swim
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 Swim
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 Swim
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.
The Hot Tub is open during Length Swims only.
Note: Hot Tub will be closed every Wednesday afternoon until Thursday mid-morning for cleaning.
Hot tub will also close during competitive swim meets for safety purposes.
Scheduled cleaning takes place in between all pool programs where all high touch-point surfaces are disinfected, and clean swim equipment is re-stocked. There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. Additionally, proper operation of these aquatic venues and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine) should inactivate the virus. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Water
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. Please forward any comments or suggestions to Client Services 519-824-4120 ext. 56253. Please forward any comments or suggestions to Client Services 519-824-4120 ext. 56253.
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.
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