The Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre at Brock University offers a wide variety of swim programs and certification courses throughout the year.
Parking Information
Brock University has replaced physical parking passes with license plate recognition technology, meaning your registered license plate now serves as your parking permit.
You should have received an email from Parking Services with instructions on how to register your license plate(s) to your parking permit. If you did not receive this email or need assistance, please contact them [email protected].
When you arrive on campus:
- Please park in Lot B1. Campus signage will direct you to Lot D; Lot B1 is located beside Lot D.
- If Lot B1 is full when you arrive, please proceed to Lot 3.
After parking, enter the Walker Sports Complex through the front doors at the Art and Val Fleming entrance.
Learn to Swim Programs
Through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Because activities and progressions are based on child development, parents register in the level appropriate for their child’s age.
Parent and Tot: Structured in-water interaction between parent/guardian and child stresses the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips are given to keep your child safe in an aquatic setting. Parent/guardian participation is required. A swim diaper must be worn by children who are not toilet-trained.
Program at a Glance
The Preschool program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water. In our basic aquatic progressions, we work to ensure 3 and 4-year-olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills.
Program at a Glance
The Swimmer program makes sure children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older , including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills.
Program at a Glance
The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® behaviour. Swimmers will go beyond learn-to-swim in these three levels. They will improve their swim strokes and prepare for success in the Society’s Bronze medal awards. There are three levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. Prerequisite: Completed Swimmer 6.
Program at a Glance
Bronze Star: In this high-performance training geared to skilled pre-teens, prepare for success in Bronze Medallion by developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, and learn lifesaving skills needed to be a lifeguard. Ability is the only prerequisite. Prior training in our Canadian Swim Patrol beneficial. Prerequisite: Swim Patrol is recommended. Bronze Star at a glance
Whether just starting out or wanting to improve their current swimming ability and fitness, Teen swimmers develop water confidence and smooth, recognizable strokes.
Program at a Glance
Whether just starting out or wanting to improve their current swimming ability and fitness, Adult swimmers develop water confidence and smooth recognizable strokes.
Program at a Glance
Private lessons are available for any level (children, teens & adults).
Child public swimming admittance procedure
RED wristbands
All children 0-5 years of age must swim with a parent/guardian (15+ years). Maximum of two children for each parent or guardian. (2:1)
YELLOW wristbands
Children 6-9 years of age who do not pass the swim test (2 widths) must swim with a parent/guardian (12+ years). Maximum of four children for each parent or guardian. (4:1)
GREEN wristbands
Children 6-9 years of age who pass the swim test (2 widths – 18.5m each) may swim unaccompanied. Parent of guardian (12+ years) must be in the pool or pool gallery.
- Children under the age of six years may not be admitted to the swimming pool unless they are accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian (within arms reach) who is at least 12 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision, with a maximum of two children for each parent or guardian (2:1).
- Children 6-9 years, who are non-swimmers, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water (within arms reach), who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision. The ratio of non-swimmers to parent or guardian may be a maximum of four bathers to one parent or guardian (4:1).
- Children 6-9 years who are swimmers (able to demonstrate comfort in the water and pass the facility swim test of 2 widths of the pool of 18.5 m each) may be admitted to the swimming pool unaccompanied.
- Parents must be in the pool area or in the pool gallery while the child is swimming.
- Guardians or group leaders are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility and must directly supervise the children at all times.
- Guardians or group leaders must be at least 12 years of age.
- Parents or guardians wishing to remain on the pool deck must wear proper swimming attire.
- Ratios of instructors/lifeguards to bathers must also be maintained as per Ontario Regulation 565/90.
Additional Notes
Please note: In the event of a pool closure, participants will be taught water safety on deck and are encouraged to come to the lesson. There will be no make-up classes or refunds due to absenteeism, pool foulings, emergency or maintenance closures. Everyone is affected when the pool is fouled. Tots and those without bowel control must wear snug protective swim diapers. All participants should avoid eating or drinking too much prior to swimming, and anyone not feeling well should not attend lessons.
