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.
Join Us
We are on our summer break and look forward to the next session that beings this October. See the information below regarding registration.
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 15th 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.
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.
Registration link will appear here August 26 for new members
*Below is our information from last season. We will have contracting finalized and the website updated in early July but expect our 24/25 season to offer the same swims as in previous seasons.
2023-24 Groups
Saturdays from 7am to 8am at Canterbury Pool, 2185 Arch
Level: General
Coach Karen
First Swim: October 7 Last Pool Swim: June 15
No swim days: Dec 30, *Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6* (*Annual maintenance shutdown)
Sundays from 7am to 8am at the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Level: *Start Smart*
Coach Trina
First Swim: October 1 Last Pool Swim: June 9
No swim days: Dec 24, Dec 31, Jan 7, Mar 31, May 19
Sundays from 8pm to 9pm at Sawmill Pool, 3380 D'Aoust
Level: General
Coach Steve
First Swim: October 1 Last Pool Swim: June 9
No swims: Oct 8, Dec 24, Dec 31, March 31, May 19
Monday's from 1030am to 1130am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 2 Last Pool Swim: June 17
No swims: Oct 9, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19, Apr 1, May 20
Mondays from 730pm to 830pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe (*South Pool)
Level: General
Coach Geordie and TBA
First Swim: October 2 Last Pool Swim: June 10
No swims: Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19, May 20
Tuesdays from 7:30am to 8:30am at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Level: *Start Smart*
Coach Rod
First Swim: October 3 Last Pool Swim: June 4
No swims: Dec 26, Jan 2, Mar 12
Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Plant Pool, 930 Somerset
Level: General
Coach Derek
First Swim: October 3 Last Pool Swim: June 11
No swims: Nov. 28 and month of December (returning Jan 2)
Wednesdays from 630am to 730am at Canterbury Pool, 2185 Arch
Level: General
Coach Sarah
First Swim: October 4 Last Pool Swim: June 19
No swims: Dec 27, Jan 3, *Mar 20, 27, Apr 3* (*Annual maintenance shutdown)
Wednesdays from 630am to 730am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation
Level: General
Coach Simon and Mike
First Swim: October 4 Last Pool Swim: June 5
No swims: Dec 27, Jan 3, Mar 13
Wednesdays from 1:15pm to 2:15pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 4 Last Pool Swim: June 5
No swims: Dec 27, Jan 3, May 1, May 22
Thursdays from 1:15pm to 2:15pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 5 Last Pool Swim: June 13
No swims: Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 4, May 23
Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Plant Pool, 930 Somerset
Level: *Advanced group * All swimmers must be able to hold a set at < 1:45/100m.
Coaches Lucie and Melanie
First Swim: October 5 Last Pool Swim: June 13
No swims: Nov 30 and Month of December (Returning Jan. 4)
Fridays from 630am to 730am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation
Level: General
Coach Simon
First Swim: October 6 Last Swim: June 7
No Swims: Dec 29, Jan 5, Mar 15, Mar 29
Fridays from 1030am to 1130am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 6 Last Swim: June 14
No Swims: Dec 22, Dec 29, Jan 5, Feb 16, Mar 29
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.