Recreational Swimming
Swimming is a fantastic fitness activity! For pool users who require additional change room privacy, we suggest using the the Alternative Change Room (in IWC) off the pool deck. Modesty swimwear (full or partial body covering) is welcome at McMaster.
Sign up for cancellation notifications via e-mail mcmasterpool@gmail.com or download the McMaster Recreation App. Cancellations are also listed prior to the weekly schedule below.
For more information: 905-525-9140 x24464 or x27526 mcmasterpool@gmail.com
Winter Recreational Swim Schedule
- March 16-20 Lunch time rec swims adjusted to 12 - 1 pm only
- Accessible
| January 2, 2020 to April 26, 2020 | ||
| Monday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Shallow End Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure | |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 10:30pm - 11:30pm | Deep End Lengths | |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Long Course Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Long Course Lengths | |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Women Only | |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Long Course Lengths (2 lanes) | |
| 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 10:00pm - 11:00pm | Deep End Lengths | |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Shallow End Lengths |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Men Only | |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure | |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Women Only | |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 10:30pm - 11:30pm | Deep End Lengths | |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Long Course Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Long Course Lengths | |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Long Course Lengths (2 lanes) | |
| 8:15pm - 9:15pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 10:30pm - 11:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| Friday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Shallow End Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure | |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 10:00pm - 11:00pm | Deep End Lengths | |
| Sunday | 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Shallow End Lengths & Leisure, Deep End Leisure |
Spring Recreational Swim Schedule
- Accessible
| April 27, 2020 to June 28, 2020 | ||
| Monday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Shallow End Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure | |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Long Course Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Long Course Lengths | |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Long Course Lengths (2 lanes) | |
| 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Sahllow End Lengths | |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Shallow End Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure | |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Women Only | |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Long Course Lengths |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Long Course Lengths | |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Long Course Lengths (2 lanes) | |
| 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Sahllow End Lengths | |
| Friday | 7:30am - 8:30am | Shallow End Lengths |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Women Only | |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure | |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Shallow End Lengths | |
| Sunday | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Shallow End Lengths, Deep End Leisure; shared with lessons |
Facilities
Additional Information
DEEP END WATER RUNNING
Monday, Wednesday and Friday : 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
NO WATER RUNNING DURING LONG COURSE SWIMS
Trans Friendly Swims
TRANS FRIENDLY SWIM
Everyone is welcome to join in an open social swim for students and friends. All sexual orientations, and all gender identities are welcome and supported. The pool will be set up for innertube water polo and other games and activities.
2019/2020 dates:
Saturday, September 21 - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 18 - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm