West-Goderich-Family Swim

Registration opens February 2nd at 9AM

Autism Ontario families, dive on in for this family friendly swim at the Maitland Recreation Centre!

Whether you’re a strong swimmer, or just learning, come connect with others in the region for this 1hr private Autism Ontario event.

Families must arrive between 1:30-2PM to check in, change and enjoy the timed swim.
Please note, the recreation center closes at 4PM sharp.

Cost: $3 per person, no refunds

Families must adhere to the pool rules which include:
-All swimmers 12 years of age and younger must either: 
-Pass the facility swim test and wear a Y swim wristband OR swim WITHIN ARMS REACH at all times of a guardian at least 13 years of age in shallow water.
-The ratio of guardians to swimmers who have not passed the swim test is 1:4 
-Shallow water is where the guardian is able to touch the bottom comfortably.
-Swimmers 8 years of age and younger displaying the swim wristband must have a guardian remain within the pool area.

Swim test includes:
-Swim a minimum of 15m from shallow to deep water
-Exit and jump into deep water
-Tread water for 30 seconds with chin out of water the entire time.
-Lifeguards have specific items that must be seen to be a successful pass.
-A successful pass is determined by the lifeguard on duty only.
-At any time a swimmer looking exhausted or not meeting what must be seen at each step, the swim test will stop.