rCU Aquatic Centre
The RCU Aquatic Centre at 580 Park Street is a family-friendly public pool which features a twisty waterslide, speed slides, diving boards, climbing wall, zero-depth beach entry, spray park, kiddie pool, family change rooms and concession.
More Information
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Bad Weather/Fouling/Pool Closures:
*Patrons must exit the building.
*No refunds
Day Passes
Toddler (under 5) - No charge
Children (5-12) - $5.75
Student (13-17) - $6.75
Adult (18+) - $7.75
Family Pass (2 Adults and 3 children/students) - $21.75
Additional Family Member - $3.75
Observer Fee - $5.25
Cheap Tuesday (Ages 5+) - $4.25
Cheap Tuesday (Family) - $16.75
Support Person - No charge
Season Passes
Children (5-12) - $89.00
Student (13-17) - $101.00
Adult (18+) – $112.75
Family Pass (2 Adults and 3 children/students) - $261.00
Additional Family Member - $23.75
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Swimming Lesson Schedule
Swimmer 1-3, Dolphin, & Jellyfish - $76.00
Swimmer 4-6 - $81.00
Swim Patrol 7-9 (Rookie, Ranger, Star), & Adult Lessons - $86.00
Bronze Medallion - $175.00
Bronze Cross w/ First Aid - $290.00
Private Lessons (1 on 1) - $116.00
LESSONS OFFERED IN 2026
RCU Aquatic Centre 2026 Swimming Lessons Schedule
Parent & Tot:
4 months - 3 years, parent/guardian in the water, group class
Pre-school 2 & 5:3-5 years old, group class
Swimmer 1-6:
We will be offering a combination of group classes and 1 on 1 lessons for Swimmer 1-6.
To register your child in level 1, they must be 5 years of age by the last day of the class. For example, if the class runs from May 31st - June 11th and the child’s birthday is on June 13, they cannot enroll in the class. No exceptions will be made.
In the Swim for Life Swimmer Program, children must pass one level to move onto the next. One can retake a level as many times as needed. The Swim for Life Swimmer progressions challenge school aged children 5 years and older to learn safe entries, deep water support, underwater skills, and swimming strokes. These Swimmer levels also develop everlasting habits for healthy, active living. Water Smart® education is part of every level.
Swim Patrol - Rookie (7), Ranger (8), Star (9):
Swim Patrol Skills At-a-Glance
The Canadian Swim Patrol Program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding geared toward swimmers between 8 and 12 years old.
Swim Patrol levels Rookie (7), Ranger (8), Star (9) are group lessons.
Jellyfish & Dolphin (Placement Classes):
Jellyfish: Ages 7-11
Dolphin: Ages 12-17
Dolphin and Jellyfish are designed for swimmers who haven't taken lessons before or haven't taken lessons for a few years and are getting back into the swing of things.
Upon completion of Dolphin and Jellyfish, each swimmer will have received a badge or sticker for the level they completed along with information on which level they should be entering.
Bronze Medallion:
A course to teach lifesaving and CPR-A. 25 hours in length including the exam. This course is the prerequisite to Bronze Cross.
Prerequisites:
Must be 13 years of age by the last day of the course.
The National Lifesaving Swimmer and Patrol levels are recommended but not required.
Bronze Cross:
Builds on Bronze Medallion, teaching lifesaving and CPR-C. We teach this along with standard first aid to fulfill the prerequisite requirements for National Lifeguard. 35 hours in length for bronze cross and standard first aid, including exams.
Prerequisites:
Must have bronze medallion by first day of course.
Adult Swimmer:
Swim Lessons for those 18+.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
Your ActiveNet account username and password.
To login, click the following link. ActiveNet Login
If you previously had a MaxGalaxy Account with us, your information has been transferred over to ActiveNet, do not create a new account. To login, click “forgot your password?”. The same email address that you used on your MaxGalaxy account will be your email address in ActiveNet and an email will be sent over to reset your password.
If you forget your password or have any issues logging in, do not make another account. Contact us at 204-325-8212 or 204-325-8333 and we will reset it for you.
If you do not have an existing account, create one at the following link. Create an ActiveNet account.
For each member of your family, add an additional family member to your account.
What levels your children need to be registered in.
You will find answers to frequently asked questions regarding online registration at the following link. Registration FAQ’s
ON REGISTRATION DAY
Have the following ready:
Your Credit Card
Your preferred classes with an additional option if the classes you want are full.
Due to the high volume of phone calls, social media messages and emails, we encourage you to call if you require assistance. If you do not reach one of our staff, please leave a message and try again later. We will not be answering Facebook and Instagram messages on registration day.
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Learn more about the different swimming lesson programs and what is taught in each one:
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Send your inquiries to aquatics@cityofwinkler.ca or call 204-325-8212 to find out more details about these funding partnerships.
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National Lifeguard certification
Price: $390.00
Course Dates: July 10,11,12 & 17,18,19
Fridays (10,17) 12p-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays (11,12,18,19) 8-5pm.National Lifeguard certification is National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. This training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguards role. It emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 meter sprint challenge, 50 meter rescue drill and 400 meter endurance challenge.
Program includes classroom and water activities. 100% attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:
Attend and participate in 100% of the course.
Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities and final evaluation.
Pre-Course Requirements:
15 years of age by first day of the course
Bronze Cross
Standard First Aid and CPR-C from one of the following agencies:
Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, Criti-Care, Safety Services Manitoba, or Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba.
NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
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National Lifeguard recertification:
Course Dates:
Wednesday May 20th 6-10pmNational Lifeguard certification is current for 2 years and is recertified by completing a National Lifeguard recertification exam in the appropriate stream (Pool, Waterpark, Waterfront or Surf). A National Lifeguard can only recertify an option where they have previously taken an original full course.
The National Lifeguard recertification exam is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills and recertify your award. You are responsible for reviewing the required content and skills and preparing yourself for the exam. Your exam is based on the National Lifeguard Award curriculum. Candidates should bring Alert, a whistle, barrier devices (gloves and pocket mask) and proof of prerequisite (previous National Lifeguard certification).
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SFL-Swim for life Instructor
Price: $215.00
Course Dates: July 27-29, 2026 from 8am-5pm
The Swim for Life Instructor program is a 24-hour course that trains participants to teach the Swim for Life and Swim Patrol Programs.
This program includes classroom and water activities- 100% attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:
Attend and participate in 100% of the course.
Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities and final evaluation.
Prerequisites:
15 years of age first day of course
Bronze Cross by the first day of the course
Awards are mailed to successful participants by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
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Swim for life recertification:
Course Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8am-12:30pm
Price: $115
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Lifesaving instructor and First aid Instructor:
Price: $300
Course Description:
The Lifesaving Instructor program is a 24-hour course that trains participants to teach and examine Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross.
This program includes classroom and water activities - 100% attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities and final evaluation
Prerequisites:
15 years of age
Bronze Cross
Completion of Lifesaving Instructor course required before taking First Aid Instructor course.
Standard First Aid & CPR C/AED by first day of course (does not need to be current)
Must be listed in the Manitoba Public Health Act
Must be Lifesaving Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care, St. Johns Ambulance Standard First Aid, Red Cross Standard First Aid, Criti-Care Standard First Aid, Safety Services Manitoba Standard First Aid, Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba First Aid.
Awards are mailed to successful participants by the Lifesaving Society.
Certification of this award is for 2 years
Course Dates:
Friday, June 19 – 6pm-10pm
Saturday. June 20 – 8am-5pm
Sunday, June 21 – 8am-5pm
Friday, June 26 – 6pm-10pm
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Standard First Aid Recertification:
Course Date: Saturday, May 9th 9am-5pmPrice: $75
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Rentals will be available on Monday evenings in June and Monday & Thursday evenings in July & August.
To request a private pool rental, please fill out the RCU Aquatic Centre Rental Agreement form below and submit it to aquatics@cityofwinkler.ca.
RCU Aquatic Centre Rental Agreement
Rental Rates - 1 hour
0-75 people (4 guards) - $242.00
76-150 people (5 guards) - $362.75
151-250 people (6 guards) - $514.00
251-350 people (7 guards) - $665.00
351+ People (8 guards) - $846.50
*After the first hour, rates are 25% OFF.
*Payment in full is due at time of booking.
*We are able to process payments online, over the phone and in person.
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*Full refund will be issued if a program is cancelled by Winkler Parks & Recreation.
All refunds subject to a $25.00 administration fee.
Request for refund must be accompanied by the original receipt and requested at least 2 business days prior to the start of the program/rental.
Refunds requested after the start of the program will be considered only for compassionate or medical reasons (documented in writing by the attending physician) and will be considered on a proportionate ratio of fees paid to classes/days attended.
Credit Card payments will be reversed. Cash, debit, or cheque payments are refunded by cheque and mailed out from the City Administration Office within four to six weeks.
If you are requesting a refund, please fill out and return the form below along with the original receipt.
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Must be 14 to supervise another child.
Must be 10 to come to the pool unsupervised.
Diving in the shallow end is strictly prohibited.
Deep End Access:
A successful 50m continuous swim under lifeguard supervision is required. No wall stops or breaks permitted. Multiple attempts may be restricted at lifeguard discretion.
The climbing wall is only to be used by those who have completed their laps of the deep end.
No lifejackets or goggles are allowed on the climbing wall.
Children 6 and under must be within arms reach of a parent or supervisor at all times.
No vaping or smoking on the RCU Aquatic Centre premises.
One whistle blast= warning or minor emergency.
Two whistle blasts= major emergency or clear the pool.
Babies in the pool must be wearing a swim diaper and a swim suit over top.
No running on pool deck.
Lifeguards have final say.
No hanging or standing on the ropes.
Feet first on bum or back while using the slides.
One person on the diving board at a time.
No horseplay while in the facility.
Flips and back dives are only allowed off the diving boards.
No swimming between the diving boards.
No tempered glass goggles.
Only materials listed below are allowed in the pool.
o Lycra
o Nylon
o Polyester
o Spandex