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Swimming Registration

Covid-19 Update

In accordance with Ontario's COVID-19 public health measures, effective March 1, 2022, proof of vaccination will no longer be required to enter CKRecreation programs/facilities. 

Please continue to follow along on the CK Recreation Facebook page and the CK Recreation Instagram feed for the most up-to-date information. 

Cancelling a Swim Time: If you need to cancel your swim after registering please call 519-676-4544 and leave a message.

Frequently Asked Questions: There are quite a few changes to pool operations due to Covid-19 protocols. Please have a look over the Recreational Swimming FAQs and the Swimming Lessons FAQs to help you prepare for your trip to the pool!

Registration Options

Pre-Registration for swimming programs are available online, however not required. Should you need to withdraw from a free program follow these steps of How to Withdraw from a Program Online.  Any registrations that have a fee attached to them, withdrawals need to be done by calling 311.

There are four ways to register for our swimming programs:

  1. Online - Service is available 24/7.
  2. Phone - Call 311 or your local municipal centre during business hours.
  3. In-Person - Visit your local municipal centre during business hours to register in-person.
  4. After Hours - After-hours and weekends, please call the Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool at 519-676-4544.

Payments can be made with VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Cheques are accepted for in-person registration.

Register for Swimming Programs

Payment Information

Full payment of swimming fees must be made at the time of registration. Please keep a copy of your receipt. Duplicate receipts will only be printed upon request and at a cost of $10 per request. 

Cancellations and Changes to Programs

Please note that changes to provincial Covid-19 guidelines could result in programming changes or cancellations. 

 In the event of insufficient registration, the patron has the following options: 

  • Receive a full refund
  • Transfer registration to another session or location (space permitting)
  • Upgrade to a private lesson (additional fees may apply)

Withdrawal and Refund Policy  

  • Program is cancelled by CK Recreation - full refund.
  • The participant is withdrawn from the program at the request of CK Recreation - refund equivalent to the unused portion of the program.
  • Withdrawal from a program at least five business days before the start of the program - full refund.
  • Withdrawal from a program less than five business days before the start of the program - refund minus a $10 administrative fee.
  • Withdrawal from a program due to medical reasons after the start of the program - prorated refund will be issued only with a doctor's note being provided before the end of the program minus a $10 administrative fee.
  • Withdrawal from a program after the start or end of the program - sorry, no refund.

Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for processing a refund cheque.