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Swimming Registration

Covid-19 Update

In accordance with Ontario's Proof of Vaccination, effective September 22, all individuals aged 12 and over entering a CKRecreation program/facility must provide proof of full vaccination and valid ID. Individuals aged 11 and under are eligible to enter the program/facility. If they are accompanied by an adult, the adult must provide proof of vaccination and valid ID. 

 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 follow the steps outlined in the How to Withdraw Online Document. 

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

There are four ways to register for our swimming programs:

  1. Online - Service is available 24/7.
  2. Phone - Call 519-360-1998 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  • The participant is withdrawn from the program at the request of CK Recreation - refund equivalent to the unused portion of the program.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. Debit refunds must be completed in-person at the Park Avenue Business Centre Recreation Office.