Splish splash, it's time to hit the pool!
We cater to a broad spectrum of aquatic interests through our programs at the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool (an eight-lane, Olympic-sized 50m pool), Benson Pool (a six-lane, 25yd pool) and a small/shallow water Teach Pool adjacent to the Varsity Pool.
Learn to Swim
Want to learn to swim but don't always have the time? Join our drop-in Learn to Swim lessons!
Swim to Survive
Get comfortable on the water and learn essential swimming skills! U of T students and community members are welcome. Women-only options available!
Explore Aquatics Programs Below:
Drop-in Swimming
Get those laps in and choose from a variety of diverse and inclusive programming, including women-only, trans pool hours and Springboard diving hours! Learn more about Drop-in Swimming.
Current drop-in aquatic programs include:
Aquatics Instruction
Our aquatics instruction courses will take you from a basic level of swimming strokes through to intermediate proficiency, stroke mechanics and beyond! Learn more about Aquatics Instructional programs!
Aquatics Instructional Programs include:
- Absolute Beginner Level I
- Absolute Beginner Level I (Women-Only)
- Basic Swim Level II
- Basic Swim Level II (Women-Only)
- Absolute Beginner Level I/Basic Swim Level II
- Absolute Beginner Level I/Basic Swim Level II (Women-Only)
- Intermediate Swim Level III
- Intermediate Swim Level III (Women-Only)
- Stroke Mechanics Level IV
- Stroke Mechanics Level IV (Women-Only)
- Swim Training Level V
- Private Swim Lessons
- Private Swim Lessons (Women-Only)
- Trans Swim Lessons Beginner
- Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner
- Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner Women Only
Certification and Courses
Sport & Rec provides many Certification courses and workshops for U of T students, Staff and community members. Get certified in First Aid, Aquatic Leadership (Bronze and Lifeguard courses) and much more! Learn more about Certification and Leadership Courses!
Certification and Courses Include:
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (full and recertification)
- CPR-C
- Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
- Bronze Cross
- National Lifeguard (full and recertification)
- LSS Instructor courses (First Aid, Swim, Lifesaving)