Aquatics and Lifesaving

Length, Depth and Temperature

The swimming lanes are 20 metres long. The pool has a soft-walk liner. The pool is maintained at a temperature between 84^o F and 86^o F. 

The lazy river is 1.1 metres deep. The pool varies in depth from 18 inches to 1.5 metres.

Sauna and Spa

The sauna is heated to 160^o F. Patrons must be a minimum of 18 years of age to use the sauna. It is recommended that all patrons limit time spent in the sauna to a maximum of ten minutes. The capacity of the sauna is 10 persons.

The Hollandia spa is heated to 102^o F^. Patrons must be a minimum of 16 years of age to use the spa. It is recommended that all patrons limit time spent in the spa to a maximum of fifteen minutes.

Changing Rooms

Spacious changing rooms are available for men, women and families. All changing rooms have restrooms, showers, lockers, benches and changing stalls. Lockers are free to use but cannot be used to store items overnight. Locks left on overnight will be removed and the contents of the locker emptied. The Town is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged belongings.

Children aged 3 years and above must use their gender-appropriate changing room, or use the family change room if supervised by a guardian of the opposite gender.

Changing rooms are equipped with accessibility equipment including lifts, handicapped stalls and an adult changing table with lift and privacy curtain.

Healthy Swim Etiquette

Shower Before Swimming

• Please shower with soap and warm water before entering the pool. This promotes water quality.

Wear Appropriate Footwear

• Bring clean flip flops or sandals to wear on the pool deck. Street shoes are not permitted past the viewing area.

Be Courteous to Others

• Do not spit in the pool or spit out water.

• Do not swim if you have open wounds.

You Can Prevent Pool Foulings

• Pool foulings may cause a pool closure anywhere from 1 hour to 13 hours. Missed classes due to pool foulings cannot be made up. Instructors will use lesson time to review swim safety on the pool deck.
• Do not feed children large meals prior to swimming. All swimmers are encouraged to use the restroom prior to entering the pool. Children not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the reception desk.

Food-Free Zone

• Food and drinks are not permitted on the pool deck. Only water in reusable, non-glass containers is permitted.

Photographs

• The use of any device capable of taking a photo is prohibited in the showers and change rooms.

Lifeguards

Our lifeguards are highly qualified and well trained. Our lifeguards train as a team a minimum of four times annually at the beginning of each swim session. Lifeguards are trained in water rescues, standard first aid and CPR. Lifeguards are well trained in using automated external defibrillators and spinal boards.

Our pool deck is equipped with necessary lifesaving equipment including an AED and rescue tools. 

Become a Lifeguard

Interested in joining our team? Visit our employment page to view posted positions. We only accepted applications online and do not accept resumes dropped off in person.

If you are interested in taking the necessary courses to become a lifeguard, visit our first aid and lifesaving programs page to view the minimum courses required. 

Pool Maintenance

• Routine pool tests for chlorine, total alkalinity (TA), pH, and calcium hardness.
• Routine spa tests
• Chemical adjustments and pool balancing
• Daily vacuuming and skimming
• Regular upkeep of floor liner and tiles
• Pump room maintenance

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Annual Pool Closure

The Vollmer Centre pool will be closed during the month of September to conduct regular maintenance and cleaning of the pool, hot tub and sauna. This yearly maintenance is essential to ensure effective operations of all pool features and components for the public to enjoy. This year the pool will be closed September 5 - 30 and will reopen on October 1, 2023.