Aquatics

Jump in and discover why everyone from infants to seniors
can benefit from being active in the water!

Through swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes, and other programs, YMCA Aquatics offers you and your family many ways to make a splash. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, you can gain the skills and confidence you need to stay safe and enjoy the pool. Dive into our aquatics program to find the one that’s right for you and your family.

See The Program Guide Here!

Swimming Lessons & Clubs

Aquatic Group Fitness

Certification Courses

The YMCA of Fredericton has two pools:

  • The leisure pool has an adjustable floor to offer swims at various heights and has a set temperature of 86 – 88 F.
  • The lap pool is 25 m with 4 lanes and depth from 4’0” – 8’5” with a set temperature of 80 – 82 F.

Descriptions of Swims

Listed below are descriptions of all our swims we offer in our Aquatics weekly schedule.

Specifically for participants with physical, cognitive or behavioural needs. Swimmers will enjoy exercising, swimming, stretching and/or playing.

Leisure Pool: 3’8” depth │ 86 – 88 F

Open for exercising/stretching, relaxing or socializing in the water.

Leisure Pool: 3’8” depth │ 86 – 88 F

Want to add a little variety to group fitness classes? Just add water! The properties of water will bring a new dynamic to your workout.

The resistance of the water strengthens your muscles as you push and pull your body through the water. While moving at top speed, or any speed, your body weight is supported by the buoyancy of the water, so you reduce the impact on your joints as you improve your cardiovascular fitness.

These classes offer a host of benefits for all fitness levels, and you’ll appreciate the ability to control the intensity by modifying surface area, speed and force of movements.

To learn more about the variety of Aqua Fit classes we offer, please visit us at Aquatic Group Fitness.

Open for exercising/stretching, relaxing or socializing in the water.

Leisure Pool: 5’6” depth │ 86 – 88 F

A place to socialize with other parents and their babies while you help your child develop their gross motor skills and creativity. Select toys and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are available.

Leisure Pool: 3’8” depth │ 86 – 88 F

An open swim to enjoy the pool with family and friends. Select toys and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are available for use. Pool location varies.

Leisure Pool: 3’8” depth │ 86 – 88 F
Lap Pool: 4’0” – 8’5” depth │ 80 – 82 F

Swim continious laps of the pool at your own pace. Lanes are available for all swim speeds; however, swimmers must be able to swim 25 metres and be comfortable in deep water.

To view our Lane Swim Etiquette, please download our brochure

Exceptions on age may be made based on swimming skills.

Lap Pool: 4’0” – 8’5” depth │ 80 – 82 F

A swim that allows patrons to play and race on an inflatable obstacle course in the lap pool. Swimmers will be circulated through the course under the direction of a lifeguard and must be comfortable in deep water or pass our admission standards if 11 years old or under. The lap pool will be exclusively reserved for those using the obstacle course while the leisure pool is available for a more traditional open swim for all ages. A limited number of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) will be available.

Swim and/or perform vertical exercises at your leisure in the open area of the pool.

Lap Pool: 4’0” – 8’5” depth │ 80 – 82 F

A combination of recreational and lap swims. Swim and/or perform vertical exercises at your leisure in the open area of the pool or stay focused on laps in the lane area.

Lap Pool: 4’0” – 8’5” depth │ 80 – 82 F