Weekly updates about events at the pool and information for members of the pool.
Although the pool is open as of June 12th, we will be doing *something* on June 19 to celebrate “Opening Day”. We are hoping for games, surprises, and of course, the annual first official jump!!! Details on what we’ll be allowed to do/how to book to come!
The pool opens this Saturday, June 12! Free swim reservations are now open and they are progressively available one week ahead of each time slot. Under the present restrictions members will be permitted to reserve 2 free swim sessions per week. The pool is open on Saturday, June 12 from 12 -8 and Sunday, June 13 from 12 -8. You must reserve your spot using Amilia beforehand. Link to reserve…
For anyone wishing to register in person or for those who opted not to pay online and want to drop off a cheque, you can do so this Saturday, May 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We will be located at Valois park near the pool entrance. Committee members and lifeguards will be on hand to take payments and answer questions. All information about summer 2021 programs can be…
Hello Valois Pool Community, Summer is quickly approaching and we are getting ready for yet another unconventional season. This year, membership and registration for programs and lessons will be done on the Amilia website as of May 22 at https://www.amilia.com/store/en/valoispool/shop/memberships The Covid-19 pandemic and the government restrictions currently in place will once again have an impact on the services that we can offer to members. Please review the following overview of…
The new government regulations are good news for Valois pool! We will be able to offer some programs on a limited basis. The committee is working hard on the schedule and programming. Stay tuned for updates coming in the next week!
Dear Valois Members, I hope you are staying safe and healthy through these unusual times! Hard to believe that it’s already spring break, and soon, we’ll be counting the days until Valois Pool opens for another great summer. As we begin planning for the upcoming season, the Valois Citizen Association is actively searching to fill the Treasurer’s position on the 2021 Valois Pool Committee. The responsibilities of this volunteer position…
As we prepare to open the pool for summer 2021 we wanted to remind members about the Zone 50 parking regulations around the pool (for users of the commuter train). Please take a moment to review the city’s web page on Zone 50 as well a their information brochure. We also highly recommend subscribing to the city’s newsletter so that you receive updates directly from the city as soon as…
The life guards have worked really hard this summer, each week producing a Valois Vlog video for your entertainment and information. We invite you to watch the videos one more time, and give a 👍 thumbs up 👍 to your favourite video. Votes will be talled on Sunday, and the guards will be presenting an award to most liked video of the summer on Monday September 2.
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we inform our members of the passing of Valois Pool alumni Patrick Neely. Pat was a lifeguard at Valois from 2012-2015. He made a tremendous impact on our Valois Family and was loved by all who knew him. During the four summers he spent at Valois Pool, he taught us our first swimming strokes; made us laugh during psych-outs; danced with…
