Pool Schedule

 Ruth Inch Memorial Pool Swim Schedule

See our online schedule or call the hotline (867) 920-5682  to check swim times.

As a pre-emptive measure, the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool will be closed effective Wednesday, March 18, until further notice as the City prepares for the potential impacts of COVID-19. For the latest information and to find out what the City is doing in preparation of COVID-19, visit www.yellowknife.ca/covid-19.

The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool hot tub and steam room facilities have been closed until further notice, based on Social Distancing requirements that are being encouraged by NWT/AB Lifesaving Society. Regular pool operating hours will continue at this time with staff monitoring the water every hour, and sanitizing all touchpoints and surfaces several times a day. We ask residents who become ill to stay home and look after themselves and encourage those you know are sick to do the same. For more information on what the City is doing, Frequently Asked Questions, and specific facility information, visit www.yellowknife.ca/covid-19.

 Fall/Winter Pool Schedule (January 5, 2020 - June 26, 2020 & September 21, 2020 - December 18, 2020)

 (For March Break schedule see below)

March Break Schedule (March 14, 2020 - March 29, 2020 )

Hot Tub use during instructional periods

Students registered in swim programs will have 2 minutes of warm up time in the hot tub within their allotted class time which will be supervised by their instructor.

**Please do not use the Hot tub before or after your swim lessons without your instructor in the water.

When the class is over students are required to exit the pool as the instructors are moving on to the next lesson.

Patrons wishing to use the hot tub during this period of time must pay regular admission.

Mondays the Hot Tub will be closed for cleaning and may not be warm until late afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience.

SWIM DESCRIPTIONS

Adult Noon Swim and Family Splash - Adult lane swim with the splash area open to parents with small children. Family swim rules apply.

Public Swim - Open to everyone. Children 6 years and under must have an adult within arm's reach and actively supervising them in the water. A person 16 years and older may supervise up to 4 children who are 6 years and under. A person 13 to 15 years of age may supervise 1 child who is 6 years of age and under. Individuals must pass the facility swim test to use the deep end without a lifejacket.

Family Swim - All individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is in the water. An adult may supervise up to 4 children who are 6 years and under.

Aquajog - One lane is set aside for those who wish to jog in the water. Flotation belts are available.

Aquafit - A registered fitness class in the water. Instructors are advertised.

Lane Swim - Patrons are expected to swim full lengths continuously. Please swim in a clockwise rotation if there are more than 3 swimmers in your lane. Choose your lane by matching the swimming ability and speed of others in that lane.

Scuba - Certified divers are welcome to come in and practice their skills. Certification must be shown to the guard on deck. The buddy system is enforced.