Aquatics

We cater to a broad spectrum of aquatic interests through our programs at the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool (an eight-lane, Olympic-sized 50m pool), Benson Pool (a six-lane, 25yd pool) and a small/shallow water Teach Pool adjacent to the Varsity Pool. 

New Programs:

Learn to Swim

Want to learn to swim but don't always have the time? Join our drop-in Learn to Swim lessons!

Swim to Survive

Get comfortable on the water and learn essential swimming skills!

Explore Aquatics Programs Below:

Drop-in Swimming

Get those laps in and choose from a variety of diverse and inclusive programming, including women-only, trans pool hours and Springboard diving hours! Learn more about Drop-in Swimming.

Current drop-in aquatic programs include:

• Drop-in Lane Swim
• Drop-in Women-Only Swim
• Drop-in Trans Pool Hours
• Drop-in Open Swim
• Drop-in Diving
• Drop-in Fun Swim
• Drop-in Swim to Survive
• Drop-in Family Swim to Survive
• Drop-in Women-Only Swim to Survive

Aquatics Instruction

Our aquatics instruction courses will take you from a basic level of swimming strokes through to intermediate proficiency, stroke mechanics and beyond! Learn more about Aquatics Instructional programs!

Aquatics Instructional Programs include:

• Absolute Beginner Level I                                        
• Absolute Beginner Level I (Women-Only)
• Basic Swim Level II
• Basic Swim Level II (Women-Only)
• Intermediate Swim Level III
• Intermediate Swim Level III (Women-Only)
• Stroke Mechanics Level IV
• Stroke Mechanics Level IV (Women-Only)
• Swim Training Level V
• Private Swim Lessons
• Private Swim Lessons (Women-Only)
• Springboard Diving
• Trans Swim Lessons Beginner
• Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner
• Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner Women Only
• Drop-in Learn to Dive All Levels

Certification and Courses

Sport & Rec provides many Certification courses and workshops for U of T students, Staff and community members. Get certified in First Aid, Aquatic Leadership (Bronze and Lifeguard courses) and much more! Learn more about Certification and Leadership Courses!

Certification and Courses Include:

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (full and recertification)
• CPR-C
• Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
• Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard (full and recertification)
• LSS Instructor courses (First Aid, Swim, Lifesaving)

LOVE AQUATICS? YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN SYNCRO OR MASTER SWIM CLUBS. 

Learn more about the Synchro Masters Club.