Pool & Fitness Centre

Facility Policies and Operating Guidelines 

• Changes, errors and omissions may occur during and after printing, advertising and publishing. We regret any inconvenience that errors may cause however we are not responsible for printing or typographical errors. Please check with staff for accurate information. The Waterfront Pool/Fitness Centre reserves the right to change prices, schedules, policies and other information at anytime.
• We reserve the right to revoke membership and facility passes privileges from individuals who do not adhere to the rules and regulations of the facility, and inappropriate behavior. Members who assist with unauthorized entry into the facilities may have their membership privileges suspended or terminated.
• The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre is not responsible for lost, stolen or damage articles under any condition. We highly advise patrons to use the lockers provided but strongly encourage you to leave valuables at home. Any lost items are held in the lost and found bin for a period of a month and are then donated to charity. The lost and found bin is emptied on the first day of every month.
• The Waterfront Pool/Fitness Centre is a scent-free facility. Please do not use scented products before or during your visit to the facilities. 
• Use of cameras and video equipment is not permitted in the facilities.
• In-line skates, skateboards, bicycles and roller shoes are not permitted in the facilities. 

• All members and non-members are asked to remove their outside footwear before entering the lobby of the facility.

• Adhere to all posted rules and regulations posted throughout the facility.

Fitness Centre Rules 

• We ask that you return weights and bars to their racks when you have finished with them.  This includes unloading plates from machines and bars when you have finished your set.  This also applies to equipment used during Fitness classes.
• Members under 16 years old must work out with a buddy.

• All members and non-members are asked to wear appropriate clothing and have clean, dry work out shoes.

• Squash courts have a 40-minute limit. If you wish to play for another 40 minutes you must pay another fee to play.

Pool Rules 

 A certain level of conduct and behavior is required to assure the safety of all those using the facility. A body of water must be respected for its potential danger.

• Follow the Pool Safety Rules. 
• Obey all instructions of the lifeguards and other staff. 
• The pool deck is wet. No fast walking, running or pushing as wet surfaces are slippery. 
• No diving permitted.
• Shower before entering the pool. All pool patrons are to shower with soap and warm water before entering or reentering the pool and deck area.
• Everyone on pool deck must wear proper swim attire. (Bathing suits only. No cut-offs, below the knee shorts, T-shirts etc.)
• Outdoor footwear is not permitted on the pool deck or in change rooms. Patrons, Parents and observes are requested to remove their outer footwear before entering the change room.
• Food and drink are not permitted on the pool deck or in change rooms. Only water in unbreakable containers may be brought out on deck.

• Please refrain from using the pool when ill, or if you have experience diarrhea in the past two weeks.   

• Persons with open wounds or sores are not permitted to use the pool. 

• Prevent Pool Fouling by refraining from feeding children or eating large meals before swimming.  All swimmers are encouraged to visit the washroom before entering the pool.

• Dispose of gum, band-aids, etc. before entering the pool. 
• Children 16 or younger are not permitted in the saunas. 
• Go to the nearest exit if fire alarm sounds. 
• Clear pool immediately when you hear a "long blast" of a whistle. 
• Children shall be properly supervised while using the pool, as per the specifications below. 

Children 6 years and under

• Will be admitted to the pool/beach ONLY under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who is 16 years of age or older. 
• Each parent/guardian may supervise no more than 2 children and must be within arm's reach at all times when in the water or pool deck area/beach area.

Children 6-9 years who are non-swimmers

• Will be admitted to the pool/beach ONLY under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who is 16 years of age or older. 
• Each parent/guardian may supervise no more than 3 children and must be within arm's reach at all times when in the water or pool deck area/beach area.

Children 6-9 years who are non-swimmers and in lifejackets

• Will be admitted to the pool/beach ONLY under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who is 16 years of age or older. 
• Each parent/guardian may supervise no more than 6 children (in lifejackets) and must be within arm's reach at all times when in the water or pool deck area/beach area.

Risk Statement 

"All guests, members, students and any other individual who visits the City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre do so at their own risk.T he City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre and employees do not accept responsibility for any injury or accident to any individuals while at the City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre. The City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre is not responsible for any theft, lost or damaged articles - all personal belongings are the responsibility of the individual. There are inherent risks involved in any physical activity; individuals participating in activities at the City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness are advised that they are responsible for any and all costs arising out of injury or property damage sustained through participation. Should someone become injured while at the City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre, they shall notify an employee of the City of Temiskaming Shores Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre immediately."

Facility Access

All members are asked present their membership card upon entering the facility or pay a drop-in fee at the Waterfront and Pool Fitness Centre front desk. All members and non-members are asked sign-in on the appropriate sheets before they can access the facility.

Change Rooms and Showers 

Members and Non-Members of the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre both have access to the showers and saunas located in the men's and women's changerooms. For the comfort of all patrons, children who are 7 years of age and older are required to use the appropriate change room.

Changerooms dedicated to youth and families. 
The 2 youth changerooms each have two showers for your convenience.

Changerooms dedicated to adults (ages 18+).
The men's and women's adult changeroom have one shower and sauna. Those under 18 may use the sauna, but must be accompanied by an adult.  

Specific Rules
The use of cell phones is not permitted in the changerooms.

Lockers 

A variety of locker options are available at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre. Small lockers, located in the Change Rooms, are available to rent on a per use Baisis. Full size lockers, located in the Viewing Room, are available to rent on a monthly basis. After renters' monthly rental is finished, they are responsible to remove their own lock and advise the front desk if they wish to renew locker rental or vacate locker.  If locker rental payment is overdue a notice will be place on locker. If payment has not been received within two weeks the lock and contents will be removed.

Fees
Change Room Lockers | $0.25 per use
Viewing Room Lockers (Full size) | $12.00 per month
Lost key | $10.00
Any person who damages the lockers will incur a charge of the cost repair. 

Note
The City of Temiskaming Shores and its employees are not responsible for any loss of personal property. 

Refund Policy 

By-law 2020-032 - Recreation Cancellation and Refund Policy

Hours of Operation 

Monday to Friday | 6:00am to 9:15pm

Saturday | 8:00am to 7:00pm

Sunday | 10:00am to 4:30pm

Holiday Service Hours 2023-2024

December 24 | Christmas Eve
10:00am to 3:00pm

December 25 | Christmas Day 
Closed

December 26 | Boxing Day
Closed

December 27 to 29 
6:00am to 9:15pm

December 30
8:00am to 7:15pm

December 31 | New Year's Eve
10:00am to 3:00pm

January 1 | New Years Day 
Closed

January 2
6:00am to 9:15pm 

View or print a copy of the 2023-2024 Holiday Service Hours

2023-2024 Holiday Service Hours 

Per Visit Rate

Pool 
Adult | $4.65
Youth/Senior | $3.76
Family | $11.73

Fitness Rooms 
Adult | $7.05
Youth/Senior | $5.97

All fees do not include HST

Fitness/Gym Memberships Rate

1 Month
Adult | $58.41
Youth/Senior | $48.48
Family | $141.00

3 Month
Adult | $145.44
Youth/Senior | $116.35
Family | $351.10

1 Year 
Adult | $465.41
Youth/Senior | $349.06
Family | $1,165.66

All fees do not include HST

A 25% Non-Resident Fee will apply for those living outside of Temiskaming Shores 

Pool Memberships Rate

1 Month
Adult | $41.35
Youth/Senior | $36.11
Family | $93.09

3 Month
Adult | $102.96
Youth/Senior | $84.49
Family | $231.66

1 Year 
Adult | $341.82
Youth/Senior | $236.58
Family | $722.77

All fees do not include HST

A 25% Non-Resident Fee will apply for those living outside of Temiskaming Shores 

Full Membership Rate 

1 Month
Adult | $88.27
Youth/Senior | $68.85
Family | $220.68

3 Month
Adult | $219.80
Youth/Senior | $164.85
Family | $549.50

1 Year 
Adult | $729.74
Youth/Senior | $514.33
Family | $1,824.35

All fees do not include HST

A 25% Non-Resident Fee will apply for those living outside of Temiskaming Shores 

Membership on Hold Policy 

A membership may be put on hold due to a medical reason and a doctor's note must be provided. 

The policy allows for situations where a membership may be on hold for non-medical reasons, these include: 

• A membership of 1 year may be put on hold once during that year
• 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months may not be put on hold
• If the reason is valid, we may extend the membership for a period of 1 month

All hold requests must be accompanied by a letter stating your name, phone number, the Start date and End date. Once placed on hold this action cannot be reversed or changed.

Registration 

The City of Temiskaming Shores offers Lifesaving Society Swimming Lessons and Lifeguard Training Courses throughout the year at the Pool and Fitness Centre.  Programs are offered on a first-come first-serve basis with registration taking place online through our registration portal. 

 Registration Portal

Swimming Lesson Rates 

Resident Fee
Parent and Tot to Swimmer 2 | $51.03
Swimmers 3-4 | $59.06
Swimmers 5-6 | $76.13
Rookie/Ranger/Star | $76.13
Fitness Swimmers and Adult Lessons | $76.13
Private Lessons | $225.00

Non-Residents Fee
Parent and Tot to Swimmer 2 | $63.79
Swimmers 3-4 | $73.83
Swimmers 5-6 | $95.16
Rookie/Ranger/Star | $95.16
Fitness Swimmers and Adult Lessons | $95.16
Private Lessons | $281.25

Swim Lessons Descriptions

The Lifesaving Society's 6-level Swimmer Program 
Makes sure your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming stokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart ®education in all Swimmer levels.

The Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program
Provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® behavior. Skill drills enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment.

Description - Parent and Tot / Swimmer 2

Parent and tots 1, 2, 3
For kids ages 3 months (able to hold head up) to under 4 years old with a parent or caregiver. A rewarding experience for adults with infants or toddlers.  These levels introduce the joys of water activity while stressing parental responsibility in, on and around the water. Class length is 30 minutes.

Preschool A 
For kids 3-5 years old just starting out on their own, with little or no experience by comfortable in a class without mom or dad.

Preschool B 
Participants can comfortably move and float with assistance and put their faces in the water with eyes open and exhale in a relaxed manner.

Preschool C 
Participants can float on front and back in PFD without assistance; swim 3 m on front and back any way with an aid; and exhale under water 5 times without pause.

Preschool D 
Participants can float and move in deep water with assistance; breathe rhythmically 10 times; flutter kick while gliding on front and back 10 m, recover objects from the bottom.

Swimmer 1
These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a Personal Flotation Device. They’ll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.

Swimmer 2
These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a Personal Flotation Device. They’ll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10–15 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training (4 x 9–12m).

Description - Swimmer 3-4

Swimmer 3
These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults. Their new bag of tricks includes handstands and completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They’ll work on 10–15m of front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 25 m.

Swimmer 4
These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. They’ll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.

Description - Swimmer 5-6

Swimmer 5
These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. Surface dives will take them down to underwater swims. They’ll refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 15–25 m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 10–15 m breaststroke.

Swimmer 6
These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke, and they’ll complain about the 300 m workout.

Description - Rookie / Ranger / Star

Rookie Patrol
Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.

Ranger Patrol
Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.

Star Patrol 
Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100 m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defense methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

Become a lifeguard and Instructor 

We want you on our team!
From now until December 31st 2023, the cost for the Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid and Bronze Cross With Standard First Aid has been discounted by 50%! *Resources (books) will be at an extra cost*

Why Aquatics Leadership

Completing Aquatic Certification can lead to employment with the City of Temiskaming Shores as a Lifeguard or Instructor! 

Become a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard - Why? Job Training Skills and Friends for Life!

The road to becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor can be demanding, but those who choose to pursue it are rewarded with endless opportunities. Aquatic leadership programs help participants develop sound judgement, decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills that employers value. Lifeguards and swim instructors who complete their courses open doors to successful careers in the field of business, education, emergency services, medicine and beyond.

Be Employable
Good jobs are hard to find, but aquatics offers:

• National Certifications that are transferrable in Canada & around the world
• Work while at school: University and College towns always have pools
• Better pay than most “jobs”
• Great opportunities for advancement
• A potential Career

Be a Role Model
Become a SUPERHERO for Community Health, Fitness, and Safety 

Develop Life Skills
Aquatics teaches you about Leadership, Responsibilities & First Aid Skill for LIFE.

Get Job Training
Decision making, lesson planning, emergency procedures, and being a rescue hero, are all part of the deal. They are great steppingstones to some cool JOBS.

Important Information 

What should I bring to a Course
You will need to bring original certification of the prerequisites required for each course. Be sure to consult individual course descriptions for prerequisites required. 

• Course materials and schedules are outlined in the course descriptions
• Course required Manuals may be purchased at the Front Desk
• Bathing suit(s) and towels(s) will be needed for the water portions of the courses
• Other items you may be required to bring include: Comfortable clothing, A Whistle, Notebook/paper, Pens, Lunch/Dinner, Snacks and Money.

Course Attendance
Please note that 100% attendance is required to complete any aquatic leadership course (lateness is equivalent to absence)

Age Requirement
Candidates must turn the identified age prior to the last scheduled day of the course. 

Checking your Qualifications 
Don't get turned away at the first class. Make sure you have the proper course prerequisites by visiting the Lifesaving Society website.

 www.lifesavingsociety.com

1. Click on find a member (right side of homepage)
2. Enter your Lifesaving Society membership number, located on the bottom of any of your certification cards from the Lifesaving Society. 

Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid CPR B

This course challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is as prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. 100% attendance is required.

Prerequisite
Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification

Supplies Required 

Manual Required
Canadian Lifesaving Manual(2015 edition). Can be purchased prior or day of class. 

Fees
Manual | $55.00
Course for Resident | $78.75
Course for Non-Resident | $98.44
Please note that HST will be charged to all participants over the age of 15.

Instructors
TBA
Maximum 12 participants, Minimum 6 participants

Class Dates
Friday, November 3, 2023 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 10:30am - 7:00pm
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Exam | Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 3:30pm - 7:00pm

Bronze Cross with Standard First Aid

This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. 100% attendance is required.

Prerequisite

• Bronze Medallion
• Emergency First Aid certifications (need not be current).

Supplies Required

• Fox 40 pea less whistle
• Pocket mask
• Extra pairs of medical gloves.

Manual Required

1.Canadian Lifesaving Manual(2015 edition). Can be purchased prior or day of class. 

2.Canadian Standard First Aid Manual

Fees
Manual 1 | $55.00
Manual 2 | $20.00
Course for Resident | $78.75
Course for Non-Resident | $98.44
Please note that HST will be charged to all participants over the age of 15.

Instructors
TBA
Maximum 12 participants, Minimum 6 participants

Class Dates
Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, November 25, 2023 | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, November 26, 2023 | 8:00am - 5:00pm

National Lifeguard Award Course

Lifeguarding is an exciting and rewarding job that carries great responsibility.  Guards take courses and train hard for events they hope will never happen and which they work hard to prevent.  National Lifeguard guards are always in training to keep their skills, knowledge and fitness sharp.  They are required to keep other important certifications such as CPR and first aid up-to-date.  National Lifeguard is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program.  National Lifeguard is a legal certification for lifeguarding throughout the country and is recognized by the province of Ontario for lifeguarding public swimming pools.  100% attendance is required.

Prerequisites 

• 15 years of age by the end of the course
• Bronze Cross certification
• Standard First Aid (need not be current

Supplies Required

• A whistle
• Barrier devices (gloves and pocket mask)
• Proof of prerequisites

Manual Required
Canadian Alert Manual 

Fees
Manual | $55.00
Course for Resident | Free
Course for Non-Resident | $157.50
Please note that HST will be charged to all participants over the age of 15.

Instructors
Sheryl Gilbert 
Maximum 12 participants, Minimum 6 participants

Class Dates 

National Lifeguard Recertification 

Prerequisites

National Lifeguard certification, designed to test the lifeguarding skills and knowledge in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard Level. 

Supplies Required

• A whistle
• Barrier devices (gloves and pocket mask)
• Proof of prerequisites

Manual Required 

Fees
Course for Resident | $63.00
Course for Non-Resident | $78.75
Please note that HST will be charged to all participants over the age of 15.

Instructor 
TBA
Maximum 14 participants, Minimum 6 participants

Class Dates

Swim Instructors Course

Prerequisites

• 15 years of age by the end of the course
• Bronze Cross certification (need not be current)

Supplies Required

Manual Required
Swim Instructor Pack (includes instructor manual, swim patrol award guide and leadership binder)

Fees
Manual | $60.00
Course for Resident | $167.76
Course for Non-Resident | $209.70
Please note that HST will be charged to all participants over the age of 15.

Instructors
Sheryl Gilbert 
Maximum 12 participants, Minimum 6 participants

Class Dates

Community Gardens

The Waterfront Pool/Fitness Centre provides 10 Community Gardens boxes that are available free of charge for use by citizens of Temiskaming Shores. Thank you to the businesses in the area for their generous sponsorship of the Community Gardens.

If you are interested in reserving a garden box for the summer please contact the Pool & Fitness Centre reception at:
Phone | 705-647-5709. 

PFC Roof Replacement

In 2022 the roof at the Waterfront Pool/Fitness Centre was replaced with a new standing-seam metal roof.  This new roof is expected to last 40 years and ensure the PFC is available for people to use decades into the future.

This project was undertaken by Designed Roofing from North Bay with administrative and design support from Garland Canada.  Funding for this project was provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation through its Community Building Fund - Capital stream

“Funding provided by the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation”