Swimming

Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre

There is a lot of fun in the sun at BMG pool. Outdoor 20m heated pool, with diving board, accessible change room facilities. The pool area also has an adjoining covered viewing and picnic area. There is also a playground close by.

Admission Standards

For your safety and compliance of public pools health regulations admission age restrictions and swim tests are required.

Admission Standards

Admission Rates

Benefit from New Lower Prices Thanks to the Brussels Lions Club Subsidy

Preschool Age - $1.00
Public School Age - $2.00
High School /Adults - $3.00
Fitness, Adult and Lane Swims - $3.00
Family Swim - $5.00

Public Swimming Schedule

June

June 15 - June 30
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Adult Swim						12:00 - 1:00pm
Family Swim							1:00 - 2:00pm
Public Swim	7:00 - 8:30pm	7:00 - 8:30pm	7:00 - 8:30pm	7:00 - 8:30pm	7:00 - 8:30pm	2:00 - 4:00pm	2:00 - 4:00pm
Sports Hour						1:00 - 2:00pm

July

July 1 - 30, 2020
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Adult Swim		1:00 - 2:00pm		1:00 - 2:00pm		11:00 - 12:00noon	1-2pm
Family Swim							12-1pm
Public Swim	2 - 4pm 6-8pm	2- 4pm 6-8pm	2 - 4pm 6-8pm	2 - 4pm 6-8pm	2 - 4pm 6-8pm	2- 4pm	2 - 4pm
Sports Hour						12-1pm
Adult Fitness	1:00 - 2:00pm		1:00 - 2:00pm		1:00 - 2:00pm
Lane Swim						1:00 - 2:00pm

August

August 1 - 31, 2020
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Adult Swim		1-2pm		1:00 -2pm		11-12noon	12 - 1:30
Family Swim							12-1pm
Public Swim	2 - 4pm 5-7pm	2- 4pm 5-7pm	2 - 4pm 5-7pm	2 - 4pm 5-7pm	2 - 4pm 5-7pm	2- 4pm	2 - 4pm
Sports Hour						12-1pm
Adult Fitness	1-2pm		1-2pm		1-2pm
Lane Swim						1-2pm

Swimming Lessons

Lesson Schedule

Swimming Lessons are every day Monday to Friday for 2-3 weeks.

Please note: Unattended classes can not be made up on different days.

Rates:

Duck/Sea Turtle $50

Salamander & Swim Kids 1 $52 or $62

Swim Kids 2 - 4, $62 or $72

Swim Kids 7-10, $67 or $77

As part of our commitment to offering high quality lessons using the Canadian Red Cross program and guidelines, our goal is to teach our families to swim and be safe in, on and around the water.

	June 1 - June 25	July 6 - 17	August 10 - 21
Duck & Sea Turtle		6:30 - 7:00 pm
Salamander	4:45 - 5:15	11:30 - 12	11:00 - 11:30
Level 1	6:15 - 6:45	10:30 - 11:00	10:30 - 11:00
Level 2	4:15 - 4:45	9:30 - 10:00	9:30 - 10:30
Level 3	5:15 - 5:45	9:00 - 9:30	9:00 - 9:30
Level 4	5:45 - 6:15	10:00 - 10:30	10:00 - 10:30
Level 5	5:15 - 5:45	11:00 - 11:30	11:00 - 11:30
Level 6	4:45 - 5:15	11:00 - 11:30	11:00 - 11:30
Level 7,8	4:15 - 4:45	9:30 - 10:00	9:30 - 10:30
Level 9,10	5:45 - 6:15	10:00 - 10:30	10:00 - 10:30

Online Registration - Coming Soon!

Program Registration Guidelines:

Duck to Sunfish

Level 1 - 10

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available to better suit the participants learning needs or to better suit your schedule. Time slots are available Monday to Thursday once a week for 8 weeks.

Private lessons can have up to 2 participants maximum. A minimum of 8 weeks must be booked.

Lessons are 30 minutes long and $28 per lesson.

Call for available times 519-887-8740

Vanastra Recreation Centre

The Heat is On!! The Vanastra Recreation Centre will be open again starting February 22, 2021. Reduced capacity for water exercise classes, swimming lessons and recreational swims will resume the same schedule planned for January. If you are a member or had registered for the winter programs that were to start in January someone will be contacting you starting February 17 - 19th with your start dates and scheduled appointments. Covid-19 Admission standards will still apply, please see below for details.

Covid-19 Admission Standards

No worries about the weather or changing seasons. The Vanastra Recreation Centre is an indoor pool open all year round. The 25 meter, 4 lane heated pool, with a diving board, Tarzan rope and slide will provide a delightful swimming experience.

Tarzan rope is closed due to Covid-19.

Admission Standards

For your safety and compliance of public pools health regulations admission age restrictions and swim tests are required.

Admission Standards

Covid-19 Admission Standards

Admission Rates

Admission Rates
Child	$3.50
Student 13 years +	$4.50
Adult	$5.50
Family	$15.00

Special Rates
Wednesday Family Swim	$14.00
Parent & Tot Swim (one parent & one tot)	$6.50
Child Summer Swim pass	$100
Family Summer Swim pass	$157.00
Post Secondary Student pass School Breaks May - Sept	$85.00 $205.00

Membership Rates (All rates are subject to HST) Memberships include full use of fitness room, public swims and water exercise classes (excluding aquatic rehab).
	3 Month	1 Year
Student	$181	$388
Adult	$193	$450
Family	$271	$580

Public Swimming Schedule

February 22 - April 11, 2012

February 22 - April 11, 2021

Due to the overwhelming response to public swims,

all public swims now must be booked in advance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Adult swim maximum capacity of 4,

Parent & Tot, Family and Rec swims maximum capacity of 25.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday and Sunday
Early Bird		7:00-8:00 am			7:00-8:00 am
Parent & Tot Swim		9:45-10:30 am		9:45-10:30 am
Adult Swim	12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 8:00-9:00 pm	12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm	12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm	12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm	12:00-1:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm
Family Swim			6:30 - 7:30 pm
Rec Swim	7:00 - 8:00 pm	8:00 - 9:00 pm		7:00 - 8:00 pm

PA Days and Snow Days

An open swim will be scheduled on PA Days based on the Avon Maitland District School Board calendar. Regular admission standards and rates will apply unless stated on our Events Calendar as a sponsored swim.

Open swim will be from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Snow days - We will do our best to provide an open swim as long as staff can safely get to the facility to be open. Regular admission standards and rates will apply.

Open swim will be from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Swimming Lessons

Lesson Schedule

Parented preschool programs will be delivered following the no instructor contact guidelines from the Canadian Red Cross. A parent or guardian is required to participate in the water with the child.

$78 for an 8 week session

Next sessions starting

Tuesdays April 27 - June 15, 2021

Salamander 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Sunfish 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Thursdays April 29 - June 17, 2021

Duck/Sea Turtle 6:30 - 7:00 pm

Salamander 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Sunfish 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Saturday May 1, - June 19, 2021

Duck/Sea Turtle 10:00 - 10:30 am

Salamander 10:30 - 11:00 am

Sunfish 9:30 - 10:00 am pm

Program Registration Guidelines:

Duck to Sunfish

Level 1 to 10

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for families from the same house hold. Time slots are available Monday to Friday once a week between 4 and 5 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 5 - 7 pm. Private lessons can have up to 3 participants maximum. A minimum of 8 weeks must be booked.

Lessons are 30 minutes long and $29 per lesson

Call for available times. 519-482-3544

Closures

Class cancellations and building closures due to inclement weather will be announced on CKNX Radio.

Holiday Closures

New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Select Hours

New Years Eve, Family Day and Christmas Eve.

Swimming

Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre

Vanastra Recreation Centre

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday and Sunday

7:00-8:00 am

7:00-8:00 am

9:45-10:30 am

9:45-10:30 am

12:00-1:00 pm

1:00-2:00 pm

8:00-9:00 pm

12:00-1:00 pm

1:00-2:00 pm

12:00-1:00 pm

1:00-2:00 pm

12:00-1:00 pm

1:00-2:00 pm

12:00-1:00 pm

1:00-2:00 pm

6:30 - 7:30 pm

7:00 - 8:00 pm

8:00 - 9:00 pm

7:00 - 8:00 pm