Pool Booking Request Form

All booking requests must be submitted at least 14 days in advance.

Please visit Direct2rec.com to book Public Swimming Lessons or Drop-in Public Swim Times

Applicant Information

Is your Organization a registered Non-Profit Society?

Activity Information

All users: 

  • A maximum of 119 swimmers may attend each session. For bookings 120+ swimmers, an entire pool rental or multiple sessions may be required.
  • All Children under the age of 7 must be within arm’s reach of an adult while at our pool facilities. It is the responsibility of each group to ensure sufficient adult to child ratios are maintained. (1 adult: 3 children under 7 years old) 
  • Children and youth may be required to perform a swim test to determine whether or not they have the skills and ability to swim in deep water safely.
  • Aquatics Safety Talk and Pool Rules
  • Request of water slide will result in an additional staffing charge to operate the water slide if outside of scheduled operating times.
  • All participants must shower before entering the pool.
  • Adjustments to number of swimmers can be made up to14 days prior to your booking date. 

Groups paying admissions: 

  • Admission rates will be charged to your group at the time of booking. Groups of 20 swimmers or more will receive a 20% discount on admission rates based on the number of swimmers provided.

School Groups with a joint use agreement:

  • These bookings are subject to staffing costs only. Please reference staffing requirements in the following table:
Number of StudentsNumber of Lifegards Required
1 - 39 swimmers1
40 - 79 swimmers2
80 - 119 swimmers3
Access to Waterslide1

A maximum of five (5) swim instructors are available for each half hour session, with a maximum of 30-40 children dependent on age/instructor ratio.

  • Student to Instructor Ratios:
    • Kindergarten/Grade 1/Grade 2 - max 30 students per group (6 students: 1 instrutor)
    • Grade 3/Grade 4/Grade 5 - max 40 students per group (8 students: 1 instructor)
  • Each season is restricted to a maximum of 2 weeks of lessons per school to provide equal opportunity to all interested schools. 

Seasons: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Mar), Spring (Apr-Jun)

  • Blocks will be allocated according to the date of submission of the completed application and availability. The aquatics team will reach out to you directly to confirm details.
  • All participants must shower before entering the pool
  • This booking is for groups renting and remaining in a designated lane area and does not include use of the rest of the pool space.

For general pool use, refer to the recreational swim section.

  • All children under the age of 7 must be within arm's reach of  an adult while at our pool facilities. It is the responsibility of each group to ensure sufficient adult to child ratios are maintained. (1 adult: 3 children under 7 years old)
  • All participants must shower before entering the pool.
  • Renter is responsible to ensure everyone in their group understands and follows the pool guidelines
  • 2 Lifeguards included, maximum 39 swimmers;
  • Groups of 40+ swimmers require an additional fee for additional Lifeguard(s), or for waterslide operation;
  • Bookings must occur outside of public hours or at designated timeslots
  • If you require additional facility space, please complete a room booking request form
  • All participants must shower before entering the pool
  • Renter is responsible to ensure everyone in their group understands and follows the pool guidelines

Booking Request

Booking season is September - June annually

7 days maximum

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10

Additional Information

Public Liability Insurance: The City requires user groups that are using this facility for activities, to obtain a minimum of $2 million Public Liability Insurance for the duration of use, to be provided in the form of a Certificate of Insurance. Also, it is a requirement that your certificate include the City of Abbotsford AND Board of Education of School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) as ADDITIONAL insureds, (not additional named insureds) in the policy.  Insurance will be added to the contract if your organization does not have the ability to obtain it or does not provide the PRC Office with valid copy.