Facility Policies and Information

• Children 5 years or younger MUST be accompanied in the water by a caregiver who is at least 14 years or older and stays within arms reach of the child at all times. Maximum 2 children per caregiver.
• Children 6 - 9 years who are not yet able to pass the Swim Competency Test MUST be accompanied and supervised in the water by a caregiver who is at least 12 years old. Maximum 4 children per caregiver or 8 children per caregiver if life jackets are worn.
• Children 6 years and older whoa re able to pass the Swim Competency Test may swim on their own; however, swimming with a buddy is recommended.

Swim Competency Test: swim a minimum of two widths of the pool using a recognized stroke without stopping or showing signs of struggle/weakness. Swimmers may be asked to tread water for 1 minute. Decisions will be made at the discretion of the lifeguards.

Please note:

• Children wearing properly sized puddle jumpers, lifejackets or PFDs are only allowed in the deep end when accompanied by a caregiver, who is at least 14 yrs old and stays within arm's reach of the child at all times!
•  All babies must wear a swim diaper or diaper pant under their swimsuit to prevent contamination. Regular diapers get waterlogged and are not suitable for the water
• Access to the observation deck (mezzanine) is free!

According to Ontario Health Regulations, all persons on deck are considered "bathers". They must be dressed in swimming attire and pay the pool admission fee

The steam room is located off the Pool Deck and can only be used when the pool is open to the public and a lifeguard is on duty. A Steam Room Schedule is available at the Front Desk.

For safety reasons, you must be 14 years of age or older to use the steam room.

• Cardio room
• Weight room
• Squash/Basketball court
• Activity room with group fitness classes
• Multi-purpose room with boxing station

Please note that for safety reasons, children who are mobile (crawling or walking) are not allowed in the cardio and weight room. You can choose to bring babies in approved child seats to the fitness centre at your own risk.

Hours of Operation:

• Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Age Policy

Visitors under the age of 18 must have a written consent from a parent or caregiver to be allowed in the Fitness Centre.

Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and the Waiver has to be signed each time.

We offer free orientation sessions with one of our personal trainers. For more information, please speak to the Front Desk attendant.

Safety and Etiquette

The safety of our visitors is important to us. We depend on everyone to use safe workout habits and practices in order to prevent accidents in an unsupervised cardio and weight room.

We ask that you, please:

• Do not drop free weights from any height
• Do not move equipment
• Do not lift weights you cannot control
• Do not wear open shoes/sandals
• Do not wear oversized, loose clothing
• Do not use inappropriate language
• Do not wear outdoor shoes
• Wear appropriate gym clothes
• Be respectful towards other patrons
• Put away all equipment at the end of each workout

Early Bird Spin: jump-start your day and get your heart rate going with this energetic, high intensity Spin Class! Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated! Advanced levels only, please.

Xpress weights: this 30 minute class uses a variety of equipment to provide you with a quick and effective workout to start your day. All fitness levels welcome.

Strong Bodies: focuses on compound strength exercises using the HIIT format with intense moves that will challenge you in new ways. All fitness levels and age groups welcome.

Step N Weights: a combination of step, cardio and strength that will make you sweat. All fitness levels welcome.

Kickboxing/Muay Thai Basics: develop a new skill while getting a total-body work. All fitness levels welcome.

Waterfit: a guided low impact workout in the pool. Classes alternate in the deep and shallow ends of the pool. All fitness levels welcome.
Aerobics: this class will keep you moving and having fun.  All fitness levels welcome!

Tai Chi: meditation in motion. The use of a series of slow controlled movements benefiting the mind, body and soul. All fitness levels welcome.

Lunch Weights: this full body workout uses a variety of fitness equipment to tone and strengthen your muscles. All fitness levels are welcome.

Xpress Strength: 30 minutes of working  your arms, legs, abs, and back with various strength exercises.. All fitness levels welcome.

Spin for All/Weekend Spin: this spin class is suitable for all fitness levels. The Instructors will challenge you and provide an opportunity to push boundaries with this high-energy class.

Yoga Flow: a well-rounded class of flowy sequencing, strength and relaxation. In this 60 minute practice, you will connect your breath to movement and leave feeling uplifted and at ease.  All levels welcome

Restore Yoga: this class allows you to dedicate some time to relax your body and mind. It is a calming practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body and mind through gentle stretching.  All levels welcome.

Cardio HIIT: HIIT is a full body interval-style workout that is designed to build your cardiovascular fitness as well as improve strength and endurance. All fitness levels welcome.

To have access to the Court, patrons must be at least 6 years old.

Court times may be booked up to one week in advance by calling 807-223-1430. Each time slot is 45 minutes long and 2 consecutive court times may be booked at once. Reservations for single or double time slots are accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

We provide free equipment for court sports, including:

• Squash racquets and balls
• Safety goggles (mandatory for all persons playing in the Squash court)
• Basketballs

The Dryden Pool is the home of the Dryden Dolphins, our competitive swim club. Formed in 2005, over the last couple of years, they have grown into a strong group and are a great addition to our pool. The group is run by dedicated volunteers. Join the Dolphins as an alternative to Swimming Lessons!

For more information about the Dryden Dolphins please email drydendolphins@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page here.

Please note that registration for the Aqua Arthritis program is necessary due to the limited space in the Therapeutic Pool.

Aqua Arthritis Schedule

Aqua Arthritis lessons run in sessions of 12 or 18 classes. Participants may choose to attend 2 or 3 classes per week. Classes run from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Please contact the front desk at 223-1430 for more information.

The Dryden Pool offers the Canadian Red Cross Swim Kids and Swim Preschool program. It teaches children of all ages, from the time they are able to hold up their head, right into adulthood the skills needed to stay safe in and around the many bodies of water in our community and surrounding area.

Learning how to swim with the Red Cross Swim Program will provide a lifetime of safe enjoyment in and around the water for the whole family!

Group Lessons:

Preschool:

Children five years of age and younger can join the Swim Preschool program. An adult is needed in the water with each child.

Swim Kids:

The Swim Kids program is delivered through group lessons, as well as private and semi-private lessons.

Children must be six years old to participate on their own in the Swim Kids program

Private Swimming Lessons:

We offer private (1:1) and semi private (2:1) lessons for individuals ages 3 and up. For more information, or to book your individual or package of 8 lessons, please contact our Facility Attendatns at 223-1430.