Pool & Aquatics - YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island

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Downtown Y members are welcome to use the Westhills Y pool as part of their membership.

While we do our best to maintain a consistent schedule there will be times when we are forced to adjust the schedule without notice.

Y Aquatic Admission Criteria

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience. The following aquatic admission criteria allow us to meet both provincial and industry regulations and standards.

All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult 16+years of age at all times.

Those with a serious medical condition should be accompanied by individual with knowledge of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision

Age	Supervision Requirement	Other Information
Under 7 years	In the water, within arm’s reach of all children at all times. Maximum 3:1 ratio.	Applies to all pools.
7-9 years*	On deck viewing area, not required to be in water within arms reach unless swimming ability of child necessitates it for safety. Maximum 8:1 ratio.	Applies to all pools. Adult has the ability to make frequent eye contact with the children.
10 years and older	Can use the pool unaccompanied unless swimming ability of child necessitates supervision for safety.	Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.

Age

Supervision Requirement

Other Information

Under 7 years

In the water, within arm’s reach of all children at all times.

Maximum 3:1 ratio.

Applies to all pools.

7-9 years*

On deck viewing area, not required to be in water within arms reach unless swimming ability of child necessitates it for safety.

Maximum 8:1 ratio.

Applies to all pools. Adult has the ability to make frequent eye contact with the children.

10 years and older

Can use the pool unaccompanied unless swimming ability of child necessitates supervision for safety.

Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.

*Y members who are under the age of 10 and are competitive swimmers or practicing for an advanced aquatic certification wishing to attend a lane swim time must contact your branch’s centre manager in advance.