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Thank you for joining us at the event on December 31!

 Pool Admission Requirements
 Quick reference for pool admission requirements: (full details below)

Swim Admission Standards chart

Wristbands provided by the pool for each swim time.

Regular admission standards and ratios will be in place. 

To avoid disappointment, please read the swim admission standards below.

Due to the volume of people at this event, swim tests will not be performed.

Swimmers who have earned their Oshawa Swim Test card must show their card  or they will be issued the appropriate wristband instead of a green wristband.

 Age Standards:

  • Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 14 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision and within arm's reach in the water (unless they have a valid City of Oshawa Swim Test card), with a maximum of 2 children for each caregiver.
  • Children 0-6 yrs. - must have a caregiver in the water providing direct supervision and within arm's reach regardless of child's swimming ability and who is participating in the water..
  • Children 7-9 yrs. - if they have passed the City of Oshawa swim test and can provide the swim test card, may swim under the supervision of a caregiver who is also participating in the water.
  • Children 7-9 yrs. - if they unable to show their City of Oshawa swim test card or they have not passed the City of Oshawa swim test, will be required to swim within arm's reach of a guardian who is participating in the water.
  • There is a maximum of 2 children (under the age of 10 yrs, who cannot provide a City of Oshawa Swim Test card at the Event) per caregiver (who is at least 14 yrs.). The guardian must be in proper swimming attire and participating in the water, while directly supervising the children.

Other Rules:

  • Lifeguards are there for safety, all patrons must obey the lifeguards at all times.
  • No street shoes on the deck
  • Proper swimming attire is required, no cut-offs or undergarments
  • During this event only: all changerooms will be open, families of same gender may use their specific changeroom.
  • Caregivers may not leave children unaccompanied this includes:
    • in the changeroom,
    • in the water,
    • on the deck, or
    • in the viewing gallery, this includes unattended infants in strollers or car seats
  • Cubicles may not be saved, all articles must be removed after changing. There are lockers available for use, patrons are encouraged to use the lockers.

 Skating Admission Requirements

 Wristbands will be available for each arena/pad at their entrance doors.

Children 6 years and younger must wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet on the ice.
All skaters are strongly encouraged to wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet.
Do not be disappointed, read the rules below before attending.
 
Admission Rules:

Skate Rules - Event Specific

  • Be considerate of the rules for the safety and enjoyment of all skaters
  • C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are recommended for all skaters
  • C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are mandatory for children six years or younger
  • Respect and follow instructions from skate patrol staff at all times
  • Report all accidents or injuries to skate patrol or arena staff immediately
  • Children seven years or younger must be accompanied and supervised on the ice by a caregiver 14 years of age or older.
  • Maximum of three children per caregiver
  • Children eight to ten years of age must be supervised by a caregiver who is at least 14 years of age, with a maximum of three children per caregiver. Caregivers are not required to go on the ice.
  • Only persons wearing skates are allowed on the ice
  • Enter onto the ice surface only after the ice resurfacer is off the ice, the doors are closed, and skate patrol staff are on the ice

The following are not permitted at any time:

  • Carrying children while skating on the ice, including baby carriers.
  • Headsets, phones, and hand-held electronic devices
  • Food and drinks
  • Strollers (unless used for accessibility purposes), chairs, sleds and toboggans
  • Games, tag, rough play, figure skating moves, backward, erratic or excessive speed skating

The following applies to the use of skating aids, accessibility strollers, wheelchairs and ice sledges:

  • Skating aids are allowed in designated areas. You must bring your own
  • Accessibility strollers or wheelchairs are allowed on the ice as long as the wheels are clean
  • Persons accompanying someone in an accessibility stroller, wheelchair, or an ice sledge must wear skates and be able to skate
 Skate Sharpening and Rental Services
 

BNC Pro-Shop is located in Arena/Pad 1 left of the entrance doors. They offer:

  • Skate sharpening $10 per pair
  • Skate rental $10 per pair
    • A waiver must be completed at the time of rental by an adult or guardian who is 18 years of age.

If you have questions or require more information, please contact BNC Pro Shop directly at: 416-560-1104.

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