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Guidelines

NEW COVID-19 Swimming Lesson Guidelines - not offered at this time

Things you need to know before attending swimming lessons:

Do not enter the facility if you feel unwell.
Lessons will be once per week for six weeks
Lessons are designed as a multi-level, return-to-swimming program that will focus on stroke development and fitness.
Lessons will be offered as:
Private Lessons are ideal for swimmers who have repeated a level several times. The private lessons provide an opportunity to work on specific skills required to progress to the next level. For swimmers who are in levels Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1/2/3, a parent or guardian will be required to be in the water to assist the swimmer.
- Private lessons are not available for Swimmer 7 or higher, Patrol or Bronze levels.

What to expect at the pool:

Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your lesson time. Arrive on time as access to the facility will be restricted before and after each scheduled time slot.
You will be required to line up in the designated area outside the front entrance.
You will be greeted by a staff member and you will be asked to complete a self-assessment of Covid-19 symptoms.
It is recommended to arrive swim ready (with bathing attire on).
All users are required to use the provided hand sanitizer and wear a mask while in the facility, changerooms and pool deck area. Masks are to be taken off prior to entering the water.
There will be directional markers/signage to guide you.
Lockers will not be available. Take all of your personal belongings with you onto the deck and place them in the designated area.
All swimmers must exit the changeroom 15 minutes after their lesson time.
It is recommended you shower at home after your swim, not in the changeroom.
Change room and pool deck touch points will be sanitized frequently.

Richmond Hill has a wide variety of swimming programs for people of all ages, including the Lifesaving and Leadership program. You can learn the basics or improve current skills. Our programs include:

Parent and Tot Lessons (3 months to 24 months old)
Preschool Lessons (3 to 5 years old)
Swimmer Lessons (5 to12 years old)
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
School Year Swimming Lessons (Wave Pool only)
Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol
Family Swim Lessons
Pool Play (Children, Teens and Adults)

How to register

Registering for programs has never been easier with our new recreation registration system ActiveRH.

Step 1

Create your personalized ActiveRH account.

Step 2

Find your programs and create a wish list of your top choices.

Step 3

Never registered before?

There are two ways to get started, if you've never registered for a Richmond Hill program before. You can use our online registration system or complete the Family Account Information Form to create an account with us.

Adapted aquatics

Call the Integration Recreation Assistant at 905-884-0855, ext. 223 before registering for a swimming program if you have a disability or special need. We will speak with you about your individual needs and the type of support we can offer.

Swimmers with special needs who would feel more comfortable in a one-on-one setting can register for private swimming lessons.

Additional swimming programs:

Richmond Hill offers additional specialized swimming programs, including:

Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club (RHLC)
Fitness Swimmer
Swimmer Teen (12 to18 years old)
Swimmer Teen - Girls Only (12 to 18 years old)
Adult Swimming Lessons Co-Ed (16 years of age and older)
Adult Swimming Lessons for Men and Women (16 years of age and older)
Masters
Aquatic Leadership

View the Community Recreation Guide for more information about these programs.

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