William Schaefer Memorial Pool

See pool schedules for detailed times (see attached document on bottom of this page)

PROGRAMMING

Lane Swims
Lane swim offers specific session for swimmers of various skill level to use our four-lane set-up. Each lane is 25 meters long and vary from 7.5-6.8 feet wide. Lanes can be used by one or multiple swimmers at the same time. Swimmers have access to specialized equipment such as fins/flippers, Hand swim paddles, Pull Buoy, and kick/flutter board. We do not offer swimming googles. Access to this session include drop-in fees and or membership passes.

Parents & Toddlers
Parents & Toddlers sessions offer a free-to-play environment where you and your little ones get to explore and play at your own desire and pace. This program is for children 5 and under and takes place in the shallow/Beach area of our swimming pool. A variety of flotation device and aquatic toys are accessible to participants. This program is offered free of charge thanks to funding contributions provided by the Government of Northwest Territories.

Senior Lane Swims
A great low impact activity to keep you fit while being gentle on your joints. Swim, walk or simply get your body moving in the water. These sessions geared towards individuals 50 years and older. A variety of aquatic equipment are available such as pool noodles, flotation belts, resistance paddle and floating dumbbells along with specialized lane swim equipment are available to participants. Access to this session include drop-in fees and or membership passes.

Public Swim
Public Swim offer a free-to-play session for individuals of all ages. Participants get access to a variety of aquatic toys and flotation device. This session offers access to water slides. Access to these sessions include drop-in fees and or membership passes.

Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons are offered during specific period throughout the year. Swim lessons offered are through the Alberta & NT Lifesaving society. Swimming lessons generally offered depend on instructor availability and demand.

Pool Rentals
Hourly Pool rental may be offered during specific times. For information on pool rental availability please contact us at (867)872-4732. Pool rentals may not be booked over the phone. 

Rental forms must be completed in full and booking fees must be paid to reserve/book rental. A copy of pool rental forms can be fond in attached document at the bottom of this page.
 

ACTIVE SUPERVISION
Children 8 year of age and under MUST be accompanied by and active supervisor. Supervisor must obey active supervision regulation listed below, at all times when in pool area.

Caregiver Supervision

Caregiver is defined as an individual who is directly responsible for the active supervision of a child(s) trusted into their care during the full duration of a Swimming Pool swim or rental.

Active supervision

Caregiver must provide active supervision by being in the water with the child(s) under their care and remain within defined reach.

Caregiver who does not meet active supervision requirement mentioned bellow while in swimming pool area must or may be asked to:
• Transfer caregiver responsibility to a qualified individual.
• Leave pool area with tot or child(s) in their charge.

• Caregiver and tot/child(s) in their care remain in pool area as spectators as defined in this
   document.

Children & Tots 0-2 years of age
Children and tots ages 0-2 must:
• Be accompanied with a caregiver 16 years or over in age.
• Ratio for caregiver to child/tot must be a minimum of 1:1. (one caregiver for one child/tot). A
   ratio of 2:1 may be allowed provided that one or 2 of the tots/children are place in a

   appropriate flotation device. (Swimming pool staff hold the discretion to deny or cancel a 2:1
   ration if active supervision is deemed insufficient/unsafe. 
• Caregiver must remain within arms reach, max 1 metre from child/tot at all times

Children 3-6 years of age
Children ages 3-6 must:
• Be accompanied with a caregiver 16 years or over in age.

• Ratio for caregiver to child(s) must be a minimum of 1:4. (one caregiver for four children)

• Caregiver must remain within arms reach, max 5 metre distance from child(s) at all times.

• Child(s) must wear a yellow wrist band at all times when in pool area.
• The wear of a flotation device or lifejacket on the child(s) is strongly recommended.  

Children 7-8 years of age
Children ages 7-8 must:
• Be accompanied with a caregiver 13 years or over in age.

• Ratio for caregiver to child(s) must be a minimum of 1:4. (one caregiver for four children)

• Caregiver must remain within reach; 5-10 metres distance from child(s) at all times.

• Child(s) should always wear a red wrist band when in the pool area.

• The wear of a flotation device or lifejacket on the child(s) is strongly recommended.  

Fort more information on active supervision, see Lifesaving Society’s YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES AT THE POOL and Within Arm’s Reach and Active Supervision Document attached at the bottom of this page.