Pool Swims

About the Program 

Ottawa Swimming programs are aimed at helping participants develop a strong, efficient stroke then add further fitness and power to the equation. The result is fitness, strength and speed.  Ample opportunity will be given for those more experienced swimmers to maximize their volume while new swimmers will only swim as much as they are comfortable with.  All participants will benefit from ongoing feedback from the coach.  While we welcome all levels, we do ask that you are able to swim front crawl 50m continuously before starting the program.  Our Start Smart program is the one exception; it's perfect for those new to swimming.  We train indoors from first week of October to mid June after which our Open Water program starts up at Britannia Beach for swims through to the end of August.  Check out our new member page for additional info. Please register for our newsletter to watch for registration updates. 

Public Registration is Now Open

Over 80% of our members return each year but we do have some spots available for new members. We recommend taking any spot that might work and emailing to be placed on wait lists for what may possibly be times/locations that work even better. See the information below for more.

2024-25 Pool Program

• Registration Dates:

  • Returnees (from 2023-24): Noon on Monday, August 12, 2024   (Link will be shared by email.)

    • The first day is your chance to secure a spot in the same class as last year.

    • If you wish to move to a different day/time, please wait till Tuesday the 13th to register.

    • During the week of August 19 we'll welcome friends and family to register.

  • New Members: Opens Noon on Monday, August 26, 2024  (Link will appear on this page below.)

• Most of our members swim once per week with the club.

• Age: 18+ only

• Ability Level: 

  • General: You can swim 50m continuously using front crawl. 

  • Advanced: You can hold 1:45 per 100m in a set.

  • Start Smart: This program is for those new to lane swimming or those who want to build/re-build their stroke from the ground up. This program is suitable to non-swimmers.

  • Not sure which program is right for you? Email us and we'll help guide you.

• Multiple Swims: 

  • If you add a second swim after Aug. 31 you receive a rebate of $80!

  • Register for each class separately then email within 30 days to request the rebate.

• You can use any major credit card for payment. 

• Upon completing payment you will be invited to open a PayPal account; simply choose 'Not Now' and you will be redirected to our New Member Page to signify the completion of the process. Shortly after the transaction a receipt confirming payment will be automatically emailed to you from PayPal.  The receipt will list our official company name, Ottawa Fit Ltd.

• 2024-25 Cost (one swim per week, 32 total):  $430 + HST/Processing = $498.37

  • Please read our refund and public health closure policy. 

• System Tips:

  • The registration system may load slowly once you click the link.

  • The system works a bit better on laptop or desktop than on a phone.

  • If registering for another member, please input their email address in form as this is the one the coach gets.

•  Click here to register!   Sorry, all groups sold out. Email us to be placed on the wait list.

2024-25 Groups

• Saturdays from 7am to 8am at Canterbury Pool,  2185 Arch   

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Karen

  • First Swim: October 5    Last Pool Swim: June 14

  • No swim days: Dec 28, Jan 4, Mar 22-29-Apr 5 (maintenance closure)

• Sundays from 7am to 8am at the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: *Start Smart* 

  • Coach Trina

  • First Swim: October 6     Last Pool Swim: June 15

  • No swim days:  Dec 29, Jan 5, Feb 16, May 18 

• Sundays from 8pm to 9pm at Sawmill Pool, 3380 D'Aoust

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Steve

  • First Swim: October 6    Last Pool Swim: June 8

  • No swim days: Dec 22, Dec 29, Feb 16, Apr 20

• Monday's from 1030am to 1130am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata - 

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Angela

  • First Swim: October 7   Last Pool Swim: June 16

  • No swim days: Dec 23, Dec 30, Feb 17, Apr 21, May 19

• Mondays from 730pm to 830pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe (*South Pool)

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level:  General

  • Coach Karen

  • First Swim: October 7   Last Pool Swim: June 16

  • No swim days: Dec 23, Dec 30, March 10, April 21, May 19 

• Tuesdays from 7:30am to 8:30am at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe  

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: *Start Smart*

  • Coach Rod

  • First Swim: October 1    Last Pool Swim: June 3

  • No swim days: Dec 24, Dec 31, April 22 

• Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Plant Pool, 930 Somerset   

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List Full)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Andrea

  • First Swim: October 1     Last Pool Swim: June 17

  • No swim days: Nov 26 and month of December (maintenance closure)

• Wednesdays from 630am to 730am at Canterbury Pool, 2185 Arch

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Sarah

  • First Swim: October 2    Last Pool Swim: June 11

  • No swim days: Dec 25, Jan 1, Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 2 (maintenance closure)

• Wednesdays from 630am to 730am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List Full)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Simon and Mike

  • First Swim: October 2   Last Pool Swim: June 4

  • No swim days: Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 12, Apr 16

• Wednesdays from 1:15pm to 2:15pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Jackie

  • First Swim: October 2    Last Pool Swim: June 4

  • No swim days: Dec 25, Jan 1, April 30

• Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Plant Pool, 930 Somerset   

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: *Advanced group * All swimmers must be able to hold a set at < 1:45/100m. 

  • Coaches Lucie and Melanie

  • First Swim: October 3    Last Pool Swim: June 19

  • No swim days: Nov 28, month of Dec, Jan 2 (maintenance closure)

• Fridays from 630am to 730am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Simon

  • First Swim: October 4   Last Swim: June 13

  • No Swim Days: Dec 27, Jan 3, Feb 14, Apr 18, May 16

• Fridays from 1030am to 1130am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Geordie

  • First Swim: October 4    Last Swim: June 13

  • No Swim Days: Dec 27, Jan 3, Feb 14, Apr 18, May 16

• Fridays from 1pm to 2pm at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata

  • Sorry, sold out (Wait List)

  • Level: General

  • Coach Geordie 

  • First Swim: October 4    Last Swim: June 13

  • No Swim Days: Dec 27, Jan 3, Feb 14, Apr 18, May 16

Downtown Swims

Ottawa Swimming doesn't have any downtown swims but we have some good friends that do!  The Ottawa Centre Masters Swim Club have times at the Champagne Pool on King Edward.  For full details visit their website.