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Thamesford Outdoor Pool

The Recreation Department operates and maintains an outdoor pool on George Street North in Thamesford. This pool serves the residents of Thamesford, Kintore, and the surrounding areas making it a busy place during the summer. Seasonal full and part time staff work diligently to keep the pool clean and safe in order to provide an enjoyable facility for the public. A wide range of aquatic programs are offered by the lifeguards and swimming instructors. The pool is also available for rent and the facility is heated. 

Thamesford pool with bulding behind and mural of fish and whales painted on side of bulding

Thamesford Area Swimming Pool 
204 George Street 
Thamesford, Ontario 
519-485-2490 Ext 7285 

Mailing Address
PO Box 306
Ingersoll, Ontario
N5C 3K5

Contact by email

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Swimming Lessons

Registration for the 2023 Pool Season is now open. Click here to register online:

Online Registration

The Thamesford Pool has moved from the Red Cross Swim program to the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life curriculum. To determine where your swimmer should be, view this chart for more details: Transfer Chart from Red Cross to Lifesaving Society Levels

Not sure what level to register your kids in for swimming lessons this summer? Check out the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Program Guides for more information. They provide details regarding minimum requirements and goals for each level.

 

LESSON SCHEDULE

Morning Lessons

Swimmers will come each weekday morning for two weeks and participate in the Swim for Life program.  Lessons are scheduled between 9:00.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 1: July 3 – 14
Session 2: July 17 – 28
Session 3: July 31 - August 11
Session 4: August 14 – 25

$56.00/session, 30-minute class. For ‘Parent & Tot’, ‘Preschool 1 to 5’, and ‘Swimmer 1 & 2’.

$65.00/session, 45-minute class. For ‘Swimmer 3 to 6’. 


Evening Lessons

Swimmers will come on Tuesdays or Thursdays each week for 8 weeks. Lessons are scheduled between 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Lessons

Swimmer will come every Saturday for 8 weeks. Lessons are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

$46.00/session, 30-minute class. For ‘Parent & Tot’, ‘Preschool 1 to 5’, and ‘Swimmer 1 & 2’.

$55.00/session, 45-minute class. For ‘Swimmer 3 to 6’. 


Private Lessons

Can be scheduled as often as required, subject to availability. Offered on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.  Lessons are 1 on 1 and are 30 minutes in length.

$25.00/lesson

 

 2023 Pool Season

Full pool details and schedule are in the Spring 2023 Zorra Now. View a copy here.

Lifeguard Information

Have you ever considered becoming a lifeguard? Click here to see what courses are required.

Volunteer Opportunities

Why not volunteer at the pool? You can earn volunteer hours plus gain valuable experience that may help you to gain future employment at the pool! Must be 13 years of age and have completed Red Cross Level 8 or higher. Submit your application today!

Public Swimming, Aquafit & Lane Swim

Pool Passes are now available for purchase at the pool.

Payment methods include: cash, cheque, debit or credit.

ItemPrice
Family Pass (up to 6 family members residing in the same house) $150.00
Individual Season Pass $60.00
10-Punch Card $25.00

Public Swimming Admission Guidelines

All swimmers wishing to join us for public swimming must meet the minimum standards for admission: 

Colour band differences for the pool. For an accessible version of this information, contact the Township of Zorra at 519-485-2490

 

Schedule

Visit our Community Calendar for full pool schedule.

Swim Team

Swim Team LogoThe Tiger Sharks Swim Team is a great way to build your swimming skills and have fun while on a team! Team members will have the opportunity to go to swim meets throughout the summer and test their skills against others in the area! 

Open to all ages (children, teens and adults) who can swim a recognizable stroke for one length of the pool.

Practice Dates:
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Swim Meets:
Wednesday Evenings

*attendance at practices and meets are optional and participants can attend as their schedules allow. 


Cost:
$85.00

Register Here

 

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Splash Pads

The Township has 2 Splash Pads available.

Thamesford South Lions Park - Get Directions

Embro Memorial Park -  Get Directions

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    RR3 Ingersoll, ON
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