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Swimming and Aquatics

Vollmer Centre Pool

The H2Oasis Aquatic Centre at the Vollmer Centre includes the Jennifer Cole-Cheng Leisure Pool, a sauna, spa, lazy river and water slide. The centre opened in 2008 and offers swim lessons for children, public swimming sessions and first aid and lifesaving programs.

General Pool Information

The swimming lanes are 20 metres long. The pool has a soft-walk liner. The pool is maintained at a temperature between 84o F and 86o F. 

The lazy river is 1.1 metres deep. The pool varies in depth from 18 inches to 1.5 metres.

The sauna operates up to 80o C or 176o F. Patrons must be a minimum of 18 years of age and it is recommended that all patrons limit time spent in the sauna to a maximum of ten minutes. The capacity is 10 persons.

The Hollandia spa (hot tub) is heated to 102o F. Patrons must be a minimum of 16 years of age to use and it is recommended that all patrons limit time spent in the spa to a maximum of fifteen minutes.

Spacious changing rooms are available for men, women, and families. All changing rooms have restrooms, showers, lockers, benches, and changing stalls.

Lockers are free to use but cannot be used to store items overnight. Locks left on overnight will be removed and the contents of the locker emptied. The Town is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged belongings.

Children aged 3 years and above must use their gender-appropriate changing room, or use the family change room if supervised by a guardian of the opposite gender.

Changing rooms are equipped with accessibility equipment including lifts, handicapped stalls and an adult changing table with lift and privacy curtain.

Shower Before Swimming

  • Please shower with soap and warm water before entering the pool. This promotes water quality.

Wear Appropriate Footwear

  • Bring clean flip flops or sandals to wear on the pool deck. Street shoes are not permitted past the viewing area.

Be Courteous to Others

  • Do not spit in the pool or spit out water.

  • Do not swim if you have open wounds.

You Can Prevent Pool Foulings

  • Pool foulings may cause a pool closure anywhere from 1 hour to 13 hours. Missed classes due to pool foulings cannot be made up. Instructors will use lesson time to review swim safety on the pool deck.
  • Do not feed children large meals prior to swimming. All swimmers are encouraged to use the restroom prior to entering the pool. Children not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. Swim diapers are available for purchase at the reception desk.

Food-Free Zone

  • Food and drinks are not permitted on the pool deck. Only water in reusable, non-glass containers is permitted.

Photographs

  • The use of any device capable of taking a photo is prohibited in the showers and change rooms.

Those wishing to swim must wear specific swimming attire, which includes outfits made of bathing material or dry-fit material only. Clothing outside of these categories i.e. cotton, sweat pant material, jeans, etc., are not permitted in the pool. Undergarments used solely as swim attire i.e. bras, underwear, undergarments, etc. are not permitted in the pool.

Diapers - standard disposable diapers are not permitted in the pool. For individuals who are not yet toilet trained, a disposable or reusable swim diaper i.e. Gabby's brand, is required.

Our Lifeguard and Pool Team

Our lifeguards are highly qualified and trained. They train as a team a minimum of four times annually at the beginning of each swim session.

Lifeguards are trained in water rescues, standard first aid, and CPR, and are trained in using automated external defibrillators and spinal boards.

Our pool deck is equipped with lifesaving equipment including an AED and rescue tools.

Are you or someone you know Interested in joining our team? Visit our employment page to view posted positions.

If you are interested in taking courses to become a lifeguard, visit our first aid and lifesaving programs page to view the minimum courses required. 

Our pool is professionally maintained by a team of highly qualified facility operators. The operations team completes pool maintenance tasks such as:
  • Routine pool tests for chlorine, total alkalinity (TA), pH, and calcium hardness.
  • Routine spa tests
  • Chemical adjustments and pool balancing
  • Daily vacuuming and skimming
  • Regular upkeep of floor liner and tiles
  • Pump room maintenance

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Contact Us

Town of LaSalle
5950 Malden Road
LaSalle, ON N9H 1S4
T. 519-969-7770
F. 519-969-4469
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