Pool & Hot Tub & Sauna
The Pool
Designed for swimming laps, this small-sized pool is just large enough to provide an excellent fitness alternative or family water-play source within walking distance of home! Measuring 2.4m by 12.8m, its width will easily accommodate two lane swimmers side-by-side. Its depth ranges from 0.9m to 1.4m -- deep enough for the serious swimmer, but not too deep that parents can't take their little ones in for a casual swim lesson.
The water is treated by a chlorination system and is kept around 29 degrees C. This is slightly warmer than most city pools, creating a comfortable temperature for small children. It is still cool enough, however, to accommodate the vigorous swimmer.
The pool-surround is completely tiled. The ceiling is high and well-lit with combination lighting controls located just inside the pool room entrance. The added feature of a windowed wall with a west-facing view provides lots of pleasant natural light for day-time swimmers.
Designed for swimming laps, this small-sized pool is just large enough to provide an excellent fitness alternative or family water-play source within walking distance of home! Measuring 2.4m by 12.8m, its width will easily accommodate two lane swimmers side-by-side. Its depth ranges from 0.9m to 1.4m -- deep enough for the serious swimmer, but not too deep that parents can't take their little ones in for a casual swim lesson.
The water is treated by a chlorination system and is kept around 29 degrees C. This is slightly warmer than most city pools, creating a comfortable temperature for small children. It is still cool enough, however, to accommodate the vigorous swimmer.
The pool-surround is completely tiled. The ceiling is high and well-lit with combination lighting controls located just inside the pool room entrance. The added feature of a windowed wall with a west-facing view provides lots of pleasant natural light for day-time swimmers.
The Hot Tub
Adjacent to the pool is the hot tub. Small but effective, this spa has a comfortable depth of 1.2m and will accommodate up to 6 persons. For health reasons, the hot tub is maintained around 39 degrees C. Due to the higher temperature, it is recommended that exposure not exceed more than 20 minutes. Jet controls and timer are located on the nearby wall.
Sauna
A co-ed sauna is located in a separate alcove inside the pool room. Access is from the pool area only.
A generous-sized cedar enclave with lava-rock heat, the sauna can be controlled from pool-side and nicely heated by the time you have finished your laps!
A shower stall complete with soap and shampoo is located in the sauna alcove and it is recommended that swimmers shower before entering the sauna. In order to comply with CRHA health regulations, it is mandatory that sauna users shower again before re-entering the pool or hot tub.
Warning: Throwing water on the sauna heater to create a steam bath will cause the heater coils to crack and fail.
A generous-sized cedar enclave with lava-rock heat, the sauna can be controlled from pool-side and nicely heated by the time you have finished your laps!
A shower stall complete with soap and shampoo is located in the sauna alcove and it is recommended that swimmers shower before entering the sauna. In order to comply with CRHA health regulations, it is mandatory that sauna users shower again before re-entering the pool or hot tub.
Warning: Throwing water on the sauna heater to create a steam bath will cause the heater coils to crack and fail.
Access and Rules & Regulation
Access to the pool room is through the exercise landing on the lower level where locker rooms are also located. A separate entrance allows direct access from the ladies' locker room. Both doors are secured with a coded door lock. The pool-side door is for emergency exit only.
Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations
- The pool and hot tub are private facilities and intended for use by Community Fitness Classes run by instructors, UHA members and their guests. Pool and pool area access will not be included with lounge rental.
- For the health and safety of all swimmers, pool users must shower thoroughly before entering the pool or hot tub. Showers are located in both the men's and ladies' locker rooms, and in the sauna alcove in the pool area. Soap and shampoo are provided.
- No outside or street shoes allowed in the pool area.
- Appropriate swimwear must be worn at all times.
- As there is no lifeguard on duty, it is strongly recommended that members do not swim alone. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.