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  • Registration for spring swimming lessons opens on May 6, 2025 at 9 a.m., with lessons commencing on May 12, 2025
  • Registration for summer recreational and aquatic programs opens on May 12, 2025 at 9 a.m., with programs commencing end of June, 2025

The Aquatic Centre offers an extensive selection of programs catered to individuals of all ages and abilities. The facility is spacious, allowing for more simultaneous programming and reduced waitlists. Whether you're looking to improve your technique or enjoy recreational swims, the Aquatic Centre provides a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Programs

Programs available at the Aquatic Centre

  • Parent and tot lessons
  • Preschool lessons
  • Teen and adult group lessons
  • Swim to Survive kid and teen drop-in lessons
  • Private lessons
  • Certificate lifeguard and instructor training courses

Programs will be available for viewing on our online registration system prior to registration becoming available. The public will notified via the City’s Facebook page before registration for each term opens.

New programs will be introduced pending staff availability and community interests. Have an idea for a new program? Email AquaticCentre@yellowknife.ca and tell us about it! 

Cancellations

In the event that a lesson or a program gets cancelled, students will be contacted via email or by phone as soon as possible. Students will received a credit on their account for lessons cancelled by the City of Yellowknife. Credits can come in the form of a refund or applied to other City programs. Due to other ongoing programming, there is no guarantee that cancelled lessons will be rescheduled.

Public swim cancellations will be announced at the top of the pool schedule page and the City’s Facebook page.

Registration

How to register

Those interested in registering for a program will be able to register online, in-person or by calling a Booking Clerk at (867) 920-5683 or (867) 669-3457. Be sure to the check hours of operation for the Aquatic Centre and the Fieldhouse when registering in-person or by phone.

For in-person registration, payment will be accepted in cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard. If registering online or by phone, Visa or MasterCard are the only forms of accepted payment. Please ensure to have all registration information ready (name, phone number, date of birth, course #, payment information) when registering.

Registration tips

  • Follow our Facebook page – Prior to registration opening, an announcement will be made on the City of Yellowknife’s Facebook page.
  • Use the waitlist – Additional courses are added to the schedule based on the number of registrants on the waitlist and staff availability.
  • Register based on ability – Children must be registered in the level recommended by their previous instructor. Those who do not follow this policy will be removed from the class if it is determined that they are not in the correct level. If there are no spaces left in the proper level, students will have to wait until the next available session to register in the appropriate class.

 Register now!

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