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About the Program
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.
2025-26 Pool Program
2025-26 Pool Program
Registration Dates:
Returnees (from 2024-25): Noon on Monday, August 11, 2025 (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 12th to register.
Friends and Family: During the week of August 18 we'll welcome friends and family to register as new members. This includes those connected to our members or individuals that have done our clinics, open water program, or communicated with us through the year. Later the same day we'll send the link out to our newsletter subscribers.
General Registration: Opens Noon on Monday, August 25, 2025 (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 for non-swimmers.
Not sure which program is right for you? Email us and we'll help guide you.
Multiple Swims:
If you are a returning swimmer please wait till the end of week one of registration if adding a new second swim.
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.
2025-26 Cost (one swim per week, 32 total): $443 + HST/Processing = $513.43
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.
Registration link will appear here on August 25
2025-26 Groups
2025-26 Groups
Saturdays from 7am to 8am at Canterbury Pool, 2185 Arch
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
*Important Notice*
The Canterbury pool is closing at Christmas for extended maintenance. This swim will pause at that time and recommence on February 7 at 730am at the Brewer Pool (100 Brewer Way) where it will continue through to the end of the season in mid-June. The original contingency plan for January had to be dropped due to emergency repairs at one of our substitute facilities. The group will still get in the full amount of swims for the season.
Level: General
Coach Karen
First Swim: October 4 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Sundays from 7am to 8am at the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: *Start Smart*
Coach Trina
First Swim: October 5 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Sundays from 8pm to 9pm at Sawmill Pool, 3380 D'Aoust
Level: General
Coach Chris
First Swim: October 5 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Monday's from 1030am to 1130am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata -
Level: General
Coach Angela
First Swim: October 6 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Mondays from 730pm to 830pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe (*South Pool)
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: General
Coach Jackie
First Swim: October 6 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Tuesdays from 7:30am to 8:30am at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Level: *Start Smart*
Coach Rod
First Swim: October 7 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Plant Pool, 930 Somerset
Sorry, sold out (Wait List Closed)
Level: General
Coach Andrea
First Swim: October 7 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Wednesdays from 630am to 730am at Canterbury Pool, 2185 Arch
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
*Important Notice*
The Canterbury pool is closing at Christmas for extended maintenance. This swim will pause at that time and recommence on February 4 at 630am at the Splash pool (2040 Ogilvie Rd) where it will continue through to the end of the season in mid-June. The original contingency plan for January had to be dropped due to emergency repairs at one of our substitute facilities. The group will still get in the full amount of swims for the season.
Level: General
Coach Sarah/Geordie
First Swim: October 1 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Wednesdays from 630am to 730am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: General
Coach Ben
First Swim: October 1 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Wednesdays from 1:15pm to 2:15pm at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 8 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
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 Julie/Geordie
First Swim: October 2 Last Pool Swim: TBA mid-June
No swim days: TBA
Fridays from 630am to 730am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: General
Coach Mike
First Swim: October 3 Last Swim: TBA mid-June
No Swim Days: TBA
Fridays from 1030am to 1130am at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 3 Last Swim: TBA mid-June
No Swim Days: TBA
Fridays from 1pm to 2pm at Richcraft Pool, 4101 Innovation, Kanata
Sorry, sold out (Wait List)
Level: General
Coach Geordie
First Swim: October 3 Last Swim: TBA mid-June++
No Swim Days: TBA
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.
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