The aquatic centre in the Westhills Y has been designed to fit a vibrant and growing community.  The aquatic centre features a lazy river, 2 water slides, lane pool, warm water therapy pool with variable depths and leisure pool with spray features and wave options.

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 13 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 yrs

 

 In the water, within arm’s reach

Maximum 3:1 ratio

 Applies to all pools
7 to 12 yrs In the aquatic environment

Maximum 8:1 ratio

 Applies to all pools

Adult has the ability to make frequent eye contact with the children
13 yrs and older Can use the pool unaccompanied Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.

 

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