Pool & Fitness Centre

Please note, some rules and regulations may be incompatible with COVID-19 restrictions in place.  In all situations, the COVID-19 restrictions as explained in the COVID-19 Operations Plan shall take precedence.

Things to Know!

• We're located at 77 Wellington Street S in New Liskeard along beautiful Lake Temiskaming.
• The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre is not responsible for lost or stolen articles under any condition. We advise patrons to use the lockers provided but strongly encourage you to leave valuables at home. 
• 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.
• The use of cell phones is not permitted in the changerooms.
• In-line skates, skateboards, bicycles and roller shoes are not permitted in the facilities. 
• We reserve the right to revoke membership privileges from individuals who do not adhere to the rules and regulations of the facility. Members who assist with unauthorized entry into the facilities may have their membership privileges suspended or terminated. 
• Adhere to all rules and regulations posted throughout the facility. 
• 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.

Pool Rules

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

• During all scheduled pool and beach times, 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 two 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 three 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 six children (in lifejackets) and must be within arm's reach at all times when in the water or pool deck area/beach area.
• Obey all instructions of the lifeguards & 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. 
• Bathing suits only. No cut-offs, below the knee shorts, T-shirts etc. 
• Outdoor footwear, food and drink are not permitted on the pool deck or in change rooms. 
• Dispose of gum, band-aids, etc. before entering the pool. 
• Children 16 or younger are not permitted in the saunas. 
• Everyone on pool deck must wear proper swim attire.
• Persons with open wounds or sores are not permitted to use the pool. 
• Go to the nearest exit if fire alarm sounds. 
• Clear pool immediately when you hear a "long blast" of a whistle. 
• Adhere to all posted rules and regulations posted throughout the facility.

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. The 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

Present your membership card or pay a drop-in fee at the Waterfront & Pool Fitness Centre front desk before using the facilities.  We have a variety of memberships and drop-in fees that suit all situations.

Change Rooms and Showers

Members and Non-Members of the Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre both have access to the showers and saunas located in the men's and women's changerooms.  There are two changerooms dedicated to youth and families and well as two changerooms dedicated to adults.  The youth changerooms each have two showers for your convenience.  The men's and women's adult changeroom have one shower and sauna.  

Lockers

Lockers are available in the change rooms at a cost of $0.25 per use.  The City of Temiskaming Shores and its employees are not responsible for any loss of personal property.  Any person who damages the lockers will incur the cost repair.  A loss of key will incur a charge of $10.00. 

Full size lockers, located in the Viewing Room, are available to rent on a monthly basis at a cost of $12.00 per month.  After renters' monthly rental is finished he/she is 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. Damage to lockers will incur a charge of the cost of repair.

Refund Policy

The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre cancellation and refund policy is available by clicking this link.

Facility Policies & Operating Guidelines

1. All members and non-members are asked to remove their outside footwear before entering the lobby of the facility.
2. All members are asked present their membership card upon entering the facility.
3. All members and non-members are asked sign-in on the appropriate sheets before they can access the facility.
4. All members and non-members are asked to wear appropriate clothing and have clean, dry work out shoes.
5. 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.
6. We highly recommend that you use lockers for your belongings; the Pool & Fitness Centre is not responsible for the loss or damage of your belongings.  Any lost items are held for a period of a month and are then donated to charity.  Lost & found bin is emptied on the first day of every month.
7. All pool users must follow the Pool Safety Rules.
8. Memberships & Facility Passes may be revoked for misuse of the facility and inappropriate behaviour.
9. Members under 16 years old must work out with a buddy.

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

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: https://app.bookking.ca/temiskamingshorespub/

**For the safety of the swimmers and our staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Parents must accompany their children in the water during all Preschool & Swimmer 1 & 2 Classes.  One parent/guardian per swimmer**

General Pool Rules

Prevent Pool Fouling:  Please refrain from feeding children or eating large meals before swimming.  All swimmers are encouraged to visit the washroom before entering the pool

Change room policy:  For the comfort of all patrons, children who are 7 years of age and older are required to use the appropriate change room.

Shoes/Boots:  Patrons, Parents and observes are requested to remove their outer foot wear before entering the change room.

Shower before you swim.  All pool patrons are to shower with soap and warm water before entering or re-entering the pool and deck area.

Not feeling well?  Please refrain from using the pool when ill, or if you have experience diarrhea in the past two weeks               

Food Free Zone.  Only water in unbreakable containers may be brought out on deck.

Swim Lesson Descriptions

Parent and tots 1, 2, 3 – 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 – 30 minutes.

Preschool A – Prerequisites:  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 Program - 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.

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).

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.

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.

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® behaviour. Skill drills enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment.

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 defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

Things to Know!

The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre is air conditioned and has spectacular views of beautiful Lake Temiskaming.  The main level fitness centre has a wide variety of strength training and toning equipment to suit your needs.  The equipment is very user friendly and is great for both novice and advanced users.  There is a great selection of cardio equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, rowers, and stair master. In addition, the Fitness Centre has a large selection of free weights.

In addition to the main fitness area we offer the Iron Room which includes a hack squat, Cybex bench press, incline press and shoulder press.  There is a variety of Troy rubber hex dumb bells that range from 5lbs. to 120 lbs. There is also a squat rack, bench press and preacher curl.

The Crossfit Room provides an alternative area for stretching, exercise balls for core strengthening, ab rollers and much more.

Squash

Squash is an excellent activity to participate in for cardiovascular endurance.  Come on out for a competitive but fun game.  Racquets are available to rent from the front desk.

Members are entitled to book a court 48 hours in advance by telephone or at the front desk.  The names of both players must be given at the time of booking and will be verified upon checking in.  We request that court cancellations are done at least two hours prior to court time. 

The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre Squash Court is located on the lower level of the facility.

General Squash Policies

• No street clothes, street shoes or black soled shoes are permitted on the squash courts
• Eye goggles are available to all players from the front desk and are mandatory for all squash players under the age of 16. 

Fitness Classes

The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre provides a variety of fitness classes with certified instructors. 

If you are interested in participating in any of the classes offered please contact the instructor directly for class availability and prices.  Information is available by calling us at (705) 647-5709

Cardio Pulmonary Program

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

A membership may be on hold for non-medical reasons. The policy in such situations is:

A membership of one (1) year may be put on hold once during that year. One (1) month, three (3) months, or six (6) months may not be put on hold. However, if the reason is valid we may extend the membership for a period of one (1) month.

All hold requests must be accompanied by a letter stating your name, phone #, the START date & END date. Once placed on hold this action cannot be reversed or changed.

Things to Know!

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 (705) 647-5709.