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Check out our on-campus pool located in the McKinnon building for everything aquatics.
Aquatic activities are low impact with high resistance, making it inclusive to all groups whether you are competitive, recreational, or therapeutic. Programs offered include public length swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming and much more!
View the Aquatics schedule and programs.
Please note: Some aquatic programs are not included in Vikes Fit, Vikes Climb, Vikes Fit Plus, Vikes All-In memberships or drop-in passes. Check individual programs for details.
Mon.–Thu.: 6:00AM-11:00PM
Fri.: 6:00AM-11:00PM
Sat.: 7:00AM-9:00PM
Sun.: 7:00AM-9:00PM
Reading Break: 6:00AM-7:30PM
Holidays: Closed
Questions about McKinnon Pool and aquatic programs at Vikes Active Living?
Email: vikesrec@uvic.ca
Aquatic programs take place in the McKinnon Pool in the McKinnon Building. View map.
8:30AM–9:30AM
11:30AM–12:30PM
12:30PM–1:30PM
7:30AM–8:30AM
11:30AM–12:30PM
12:30PM–1:30PM
8:30AM–9:30AM
11:30AM–12:30PM
12:30PM–1:30PM
7:30AM–8:30AM
11:30AM–12:30PM
12:30PM–1:30PM
8:30AM–9:30AM
11:30AM–12:30PM
12:30PM–1:30PM
This schedule is for the next term/session of programs beginning May 1. Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Note: There are no programs on Jan. 2, Feb. 20, Apr. 7, Apr. 10, May 22, Jul. 3, Aug. 7 due to holidays.
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The Adult Swim 100 program offers a debut to the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Increase comfort level and confidence in the water by mastering floats, glides, kicking and swimming.
Skills and water safety content:
facility/site orientation and rules; when and where to swim; shallow water entries and exits; submerge head; exhale through mouth and/or nose; weight transfer, shallow water; deep-water activities (assisted); deep-water float 5sec.; change direction, deep water; surface support, deep water 20sec.; introduction to PFDs/lifejackets; introduction to sculling, shallow water.
Swimming content:
rhythmic breathing 5 times; front float and recovery 3sec.; back float and recovery 3sec.; front glide with flutter kick 10m; back glide with flutter kick 10m; side glide with flutter kick 5m (assisted); roll-over glide with flutter kick 5m; front glide/side glide combination 10m; front-swim 10m.
Class level: Beginner. Beginner friendly 😊.
Location: McKinnon Pool
Dates: May 3 – June 21
Program intervals: Runs 1 time(s) for 8 Weeks each
Time: Wednesday at 7:30PM–8:15PM
Develop a progressive capacity in strokes and stroke techniques. The Adult Swim 200 program establishes comfort in deep water, and an increase in swimming distance.
Fitness content:
Distance swim minimum 25m.
Skills and water safety content:
Self-safety - safe diving; sitting dive; kneeling dive; stride dive; front dive; disorienting entries, return to safety; tread water 3 min; throwing assist without a line; throwing assist with a line; reaching assist with an aid.
Swimming content:
Rhythmic breathing 15 times (front crawl specific); back swim with shoulder roll 15m; front crawl 15m; back crawl 15m.
Requirements: The ability to swim 15 meters continuously or Adult Swim 100.
Class level: Intermediate.
Location: McKinnon Pool
Dates: May 3 – June 21
Program intervals: Runs 1 time(s) for 8 Weeks each
Time: Wednesday at 8:15PM–9:00PM
YOUTH ACCESSIBLE
Join us for lane swimming at McKinnon Pool.
Swim in our slow, moderate or fast lanes. Swimmers will be responsible for maintaining 2m of physical distance from other swimmers during this swim.
Flexible registration via the reservation system with various times to choose from. Booking times open 72 hrs before the swim time.
Class level: All welcome. Beginner friendly 😊.
Youth: 14+ years
Location: McKinnon Pool
Dates: January 3 – April 30
Program intervals: Runs time(s) for each
Time: Monday at 8:30AM–9:30AM • Monday at 11:30AM–12:30PM • Monday at 12:30PM–1:30PM • Tuesday at 7:30AM–8:30AM • Tuesday at 11:30AM–12:30PM • Tuesday at 12:30PM–1:30PM • Wednesday at 8:30AM–9:30AM • Wednesday at 11:30AM–12:30PM • Wednesday at 12:30PM–1:30PM • Thursday at 7:30AM–8:30AM • Thursday at 11:30AM–12:30PM • Thursday at 12:30PM–1:30PM • Friday at 8:30AM–9:30AM • Friday at 11:30AM–12:30PM • Friday at 12:30PM–1:30PM • Saturday at 1:00PM–2:30PM • Sunday at 8:30AM–9:30AM
The Masters Swim Club is designed to improve the technique, endurance, and efficiency in all of its participants. The workouts are led by national level coaches and are catered for a wide range of swimming abilities from those with competitive backgrounds to others that are training for triathlons. This program is structured to meet the individual needs of each participant and the coaches will provide the assistance to ensure successes in achieving primary goals. Workouts are typically between 2800m-3200m.
Class level: Advanced.
Location: McKinnon Pool
Dates: May 3 – June 22
Program intervals: Runs 1 time(s) for 8 Weeks each
Time: Tuesday at 7:30PM–8:30PM • Thursday at 7:30PM–8:30PM
YOUTH
Pre-set Private Lessons are a convenient way to have one-on-one instruction with a certified lifesaving swim instructor. They are especially beneficial because the program can be individually tailored to meet the swimmer’s skills and abilities.
Class level: All welcome. Beginner friendly 😊.
Youth: 7-18 years
Location: McKinnon Pool
Dates: May 14 – June 18
Program intervals: Runs 1 time(s) for 6 Weeks each
Time: Sunday at 10:30AM–11:00AM • Sunday at 11:00AM–11:30AM • Sunday at 11:30AM–12:00PM • Sunday at 12:00PM–12:30PM
All prices valid as of January 1, 2023. All prices include GST.
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