Aquatics Centre

You will be able to register for programs one week in advance. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here are some helpful dates and times to remember when planning to register:

• Sunday, February 28, 5:00 pm
  • Registration open for programs running Monday, March 8 to Sunday, March 14
• Sunday, March 7, 5:00 pm
  • Registration open for programs running Monday, March 15 to Sunday, March 21
• Sunday, March 14, 5:00 pm
  • Registration open for programs running Monday March 22 to Sunday, March 28

Our staff are available to answer questions about registration. You can contact us by phone (519-284-2160) or email (prccsr@town.stmarys.on.ca) between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. 

You must register in advance for all programs – this allows us to track and monitor the number of swimmers in the pool at one time.

You will be able to register for programs one week in advance. See the previous question for a helpful list of registration dates.

Follow the simple steps below to register online: 

On a mobile device (cell phone or tablet):

1. Visit www.townofstmarys.com/registeronline, click Create an account if you are a new user or Login if you already have an account.
2. If you are creating a new account, be sure to add your spouse, children or any other dependents by clicking Add a member at the bottom of the page. They will need to be added to your account if you want to register for a program on their behalf. 
3. Click on the button with three lines on the left side of the page; select Registration then Activity Registration.
4. Click Aquatics on the bottom left side of the page. 
5. Choose your swim time, then click the Register button.
6. Review and accept the waiver. 
7. Select your swim and add it to your cart.
8. If you are registering multiple people, click Continue shopping and repeat steps 5 through 7, but select a new person each time by using the Name of Registrant drop down menu. You will need to review and accept the waiver for each person.
9. Pay quickly and easily through our secure system using VISA, Mastercard or an account credit.
10. We’ll email you a receipt.

On a desktop or laptop computer:

1. Visit www.townofstmarys.com/registeronline, click "Create an account" if you are a new user or "Login" if you already have an account.
2. If you are creating a new account, be sure to add your spouse, children or any other dependents by clicking "Add a member" at the bottom of the page. They will need to be added to your account if you want to register for a program on their behalf. 
3. Click "Registration" at the top of the page, then "Activity Registration."
4. Click "Aquatics" on the left side of the page. 
5. Choose your swim time, then click the Register button.
6. Review and accept the waiver. 
7. Select your swim and add it to your cart.
8. If you are registering multiple people, click Continue shopping and repeat steps 5 through 7, but select a new person each time by using the Name of Registrant drop down menu. You will need to review and accept the waiver for each person.
9. Pay quickly and easily through our secure system using VISA, Mastercard or an account credit.
10. We’ll email you a receipt.

• Child/Youth (13 - 18): $4.50
• Adult (19 - 24): $6.31
• Older Adult (65+): $6.00

Regardless of swimming ability, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian and must remain in the shallow end. Parent/guardian must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the child(ren) at all times in and out of the water.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of 2 children for per parent/guardian and must remain in the shallow end.  Maximum number of children increases to 8 bathers to one parent/guardian (8:1) if approved life-jackets are worn by all non-swimmers in their charge. They must remain in the shallow end.

Parent/guardian must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the child(ren) at all times in and out of the water.

Child can complete swim test: Admitted unaccompanied.

• Swim Test: Tread water for 30 seconds and swim 2 widths continuously.

• Direct Supervision - Able to render immediate assistance, 'within arm's reach'.

• Guardian - A person of at least 12 years of age who is responsible for the children.

• Swim attire - Bathing attire is used for the purpose of swimming only. T-shirts are permitted. Undergarments, cut-offs and street clothes are not permitted.

Our staff will greet you 5 to 8 minutes before your program to help you:

1. Complete a COVID-19 screening questionnaire

2. Check in to your program

3. Submit your waiver signature, if needed 

Once you've complete these three steps, you will be able to enter the building to participate in your program. 

You will come into the Pyramid Recreation Centre through Entrance A (Aquatics Centre doors), located at the east side of the building (by the splash pad).

You will exit at the far end of the hallway, across from the ladies/men’s change rooms. There will be signs posted throughout the building to help you find your way. 

Yes, the change rooms and showers will be open. Please remember to practice physical distancing by keeping 2 metres (6 feet) of space between yourself and others who are not part of your household while using these facilities.

We recommend that you arrive in your bathing suit and shower before coming to the pool deck. You will have 10 minutes to change after your program is over. We know that this is a short time frame and ask that you do your best to respect it.

We are taking a gradual, phased approach to re-opening the pool to protect the health and safety of staff and patrons. During Phase One, the pool will be open Sunday to Thursday for aquafit, lane swim and family swims.  

We are encouraging online registration and payments for three main reasons:

1. Paying online means staff don’t have to handle cash. This helps to protect our employees.

2. By entering your information online, you are helping us track who enters the pool. This makes it easy for public health to do contact tracing, in case someone who uses the pool tests positive for COVID-19.

3. Reserving and paying online makes checking into the pool quicker and easier. All you have to do is show your receipt (on your mobile device or in print) to check in.

If you are not able to reserve a swim online, call us at 519-284-2160 and we will assist you. 

Call us at 519-284-2160 and we will assist you.

We are currently accepting PRC passes. To use a pass during online registration, choose Option - Current Pass Holder and we will deduct one pass on the day of your swim. 

Call us at 519-284-2160 to purchase or re-load a pass. 

YMCA membership will not be accepted during Phase 1 of the pool opening.

The cost to operate the Aquatics Centre has increased significantly due to new cleaning and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. We are also operating the pool at a reduced capacity to meet physical distancing requirements. Rates have been increased to balance these costs and be mindful of the burden on taxpayers.

Due to space limitations, we require 24 hours notice for cancellations. Please call 519-284-2160 to cancel your registration. We will apply a credit to your account that you can use for future programs.

No, the sauna is not available at this time.