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Aquatics

Aquatics

Aquatics – Overview

Niagara Children’s Centre aquatic services provide opportunities to enhance physiotherapy, occupational therapy and recreation activities, and enable children to further develop their functional skills. In addition to program and service-based activities, the Centre also offers open swim programs for children and their families who may not be able to participate in community-based pool programs due to their condition.

Learn more by reviewing our information sheet or exploring the tabs below. 

Pool Facilities

The Centre has its own indoor, accessible, heated, saltwater pool, which is located at the Centre’s main location at 567 Glenridge Avenue in St. Catharines.

  • No lifeguard on duty. Supervising Staff are trained in emergency pool procedures.
  • Heated (92-94 degrees), saltwater.
  • 54 inches in the deep end and 30 inches in the shallow end, with a gradual slope from deep to shallow.
  • A submerged dock is available to be placed in the shallow end of the pool to support younger children to be able to stand with their head above water.
  • Entry options include concrete steps with railing, mechanical lift, ladder, or transfer from raised pool ledge with assistance. There is no ramp into the pool.
  • Pool Accessibility: Mechanical lift with a variety of slings; Shower Chair/Pool Transport Chair with gait belt and pelvic/chest support; Shower Trolley/Pool Transport Trolley; Adapted floatation devices
  • Three accessible, non-gender specific change rooms
  • Private washrooms, open showers & curtains for changing areas
  • Change room Accessibility: Mechanical lift, Electric plinths, Shower Chairs/Shower Trolleys