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General pool information Fall/Winter 2017/18 • www.porthope.ca
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Our Pool Facilities at The
Jack Burger Sports Complex
In 2015, the Jack Burger Sports Complex re-opened after
renovations to make the facility fully accessible. Featuring
updates to the pools, change rooms and the addition of a
family accessible change room, community room, central
canteen and customer service area, the Jack Burger is
now a state-of-the-art facility.
Therapy Pool
Our therapy pool is used by various
groups to offer rehabilitation
and recreational programs. At
approximately 92 degrees, this
pool is perfect for the little ones in
our pre-school lessons, therapeutic
programs like Hospital Therapy and
Swim for Independence, Aqua Easy
classes and those wishing to relax
or exercise in a heated pool. Easy entry with an accessible
ramp, water wheelchair and lift.
Therapy pool
25 Metre Pool
The 25 m pool is used by a wide
variety of participants from lane
swims, swim teams, school swim
meets, Aqua Fitness classes and
participants wishing to jump in off
our diving board. At approximately
82 degrees, this pool is perfect for a
wide range of activities. Easy access
with stairs and lifts.
Hot tub
25 metre pool
Hot Tub
Warming up in the 7-person hot tub
helps alleviate stress, rests muscles
and helps reduce arthritic and
chronic pain. Our hot tub is typically
maintained at 102 degrees and is a
valuable tool to support participants
in maintaining their health. Lifts
available for accessible needs.
Various upgrades to the Jack Burger Sports Complex pools
allow for a fully accessible facility, If you need assistance with
wheelchairs or lifts, please speak to our lifeguard staff who will
be happy to help.
Jack Burger
Sports Complex
General pool info
Admission Standards for the Pool at the Jack Burger Sports Complex
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of children using the facility during public and
family swims, the following admission standards are in place. Supervision and ratio
requirements will be strictly upheld. All participants must shower prior to swimming.
Facility Swim Test
Participants must be able to swim, without flotation devices of any kind, 1 length of
the 25m pool without stopping and without touching the bottom or sides of the pool.
Participants of any age may be asked to perform a swim test.
If swim test is passed = Green wristband and can swim in both pools
If a swimmer cannot pass the swim test = Red wristband. Must stay in small pool or
shallow end of 25m pool only.
Supervision & ratios
Caregiver Must be at least 14yrs of age and are responsible for the children in their
care while in the facility.
• Children 5 years and under ALWAYS accompanied by a caregiver in arms reach
at a ratio of 1:3
• Children 6-9 years who cannot pass the swim test, receive a Red wristband and
ALWAYS accompanied by a caregiver in arms reach at a ratio of 1:4
• Children 6-7 years who can pass the swim test receive a Green wristband.
Caregiver must remain in the pool and the child must complete the swim test
each visit.
• Children 8-9 years of age and can pass the swim test receive a Green wristband.
Caregiver must remain in the facility.
• Children 10-13 years of age. No supervision is required (please note that all
family swims require adults with children based on swim description).
Swimming Lesson Reminders
• During most lesson times there is an On Deck Supervisor to assist you. They are
the link between you and the instructor.
• Infants and those not toilet trained must wear a waterproof diaper such as Little
Swimmers (available for sale at Customer Service)
• Parents and guardians are to watch lessons from the lobby seating area.
• Due to Health Regulations, outdoor footwear and strollers are not permitted in the
shower or deck area. All participants must enter and leave through the change
rooms and shower prior swimming.