Aquatics Centre

The aquatics centre in Elliot Lake is called the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre.

Location and contact

The Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre is located at 301 Mississauga Ave. behind Elliot Lake Secondary School. You can use the Elliot Lake Secondary School parking entrance to access the aquatics centre's parking lot.

Call the aquatics centre at 705-848-2287 ext. 2500 for more information.

Hours of operation

View the Ruben Yli-Juuti's fall to spring schedule (October to June).

View the Ruben Yli-Juuti's summer schedule (July to August).

Features

The Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre has many features for you to enjoy. They include:

A 25-metre long pool with:
- 6 pool lanes
- A 1 metre high diving board
- 6 starting blocks
- An average pool temperature of 29 degrees Celsius
- Accessible entry
- Lifeguard duty
A wading pool with:
- A maximum depth of 1 metre
- An average pool temperature of 32 degrees Celsius
A whirlpool with:
- An average temperature of 38 degrees Celsius
- Accessible entry
2 saunas with male and female change rooms
A viewing area with platform seating and an open space for small functions
A fitness room with:
- Temperature control
- Cardio equipment
- A 32-inch television
Change rooms with locker rentals

Swimming programs

View a full list of swimming programs available at the aquatics centre, including drop-in and registered programs.

Pool rules

We are committed to providing a safe environment at the aquatics centre. Please review our rules and let us know if you have a medical condition that requires assistance.

Adult supervision

If you bring your children to the pool:

Children who are 7-years-old and younger must be directly supervised and within arms reach by someone 16-years-old or older in the water
Children who are 8- and 9-years-old who have passed the swim test may swim in the deep end without an adult
Children who are 8- and 9-years-old who have not passed the swim test must stay in the shallow end of the pool
Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or over) to use the sauna

Each adult (aged 16 or older) can bring 3 children at most to the pool. Adults must actively supervise their children in the water.

Swim test

We may ask you to take a swim test before swimming in the deep end of the pool. You must be able to swim two continuous widths of the pool on your front, without stopping or touching the bottom, to swim in the deep end by yourself.

Aquatic centre staff reserve the right to ask any pool patron to complete the test.

Clothing, footwear and swimming accessories

You must wear proper bathing suit attire to enter the pool area. You cannot wear:

Outdoor footwear (shoes or sandals)
Street clothes
Undergarments

Please remove your outdoor footwear in the change rooms or on the pool deck. You may wear flip-flops or water shoes in the pool area.

Water diapers

Any children who are not toilet trained must wear tight, legged plastic pants or water diapers in the pool. They cannot wear disposable diapers.

Bathing caps

If your hair is longer than 7 cm, you must wear a bathing cap.

Change room and lockers

Children 8-years-old and older must change in the change room of their gender. If this is not suitable, please contact a staff member to make accommodations. New this year is a family change room with a private shower.

We are not responsible for lost or stolen items in the change room. If you would like to lock away your belongings, you can rent a locker for a day or monthly/yearly period. You can buy a locker token for $0.25 to purchase it for the day. Locks and contents will be removed if left overnight unless you have rented a locker for a longer period. Please see the front desk to rent a locker.

Food and drink

No food and drink beverages are allowed in the pool area, but you may bring a water bottle. No glass bottles are allowed in the pool area.