East Region- Ottawa - Family Swim

This event is intended for families in the East Region Priority will be given to families in this region. If you register and live outside this region, your registration may be cancelled.

Join Autism Ontario East Region for a fun-filled swim. 

Please register for this event, as spaces are limited. This event is open to autistic children, adults and their families.

When: Wednesday, April 3rd

Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Where: Splash Wave Pool 2040 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 7N8

6:00 – 8:00 pm: wave tank (with waves) and warm pool

Cost: $3.00/person. No Refunds. All participants must register.

Please note that this is NOT a swim lesson. Adults MUST accompany and assist their children in and out of the pool. 

Swim Admissions Policy

You need to be familiar with this information to keep you safe.

•   Non-swimmers must stay where they can touch bottom;
•   Flotation devices must remain in shallow water;
•  All children under the age of ten are required to have a parent in the facility;
•  Caregivers, have emergency contact information for the children in your care;
•  Proper, clean bathing attire is required;
•  Please tie back long hair;
• Shoes must be worn outside of the pool area;
• Cell phones and pictures are not allowed, and
• Swimmers are required to wear a coloured wristband.

Ages under 6 years:

• -May attempt the facility swim test to swim in deep water
• -Parents must stay within arms' reach at all times

Ages 7-9:

• -May attempt the facility swim test
• -Pass: allowed to swim in the deep end and a parent or guardian must stay in the facility
• -Fail: must stay in the shallow end and a parent or guardian must stay within arms' reach

Ages 10+:

• -May be asked to do the facility swim test
• -Pass: allowed to swim in the deep end
• -Fail: must stay in the shallow end

Serious Medical Conditions:

• If you have a serious medical condition, you must bring someone who knows about your condition and can watch you directly.

All patrons entering the pool area are required to register.

Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we can share those tickets with other families.