Are you looking for a refreshing escape from extremely hot summers? Well, then heading to some stunning swimming pools in Chandigarh can be an excellent idea. Not only this will provide a cool respite, but it also offers a fantastic way to stay fit and have fun in water.

Swimming is one of the best exercises that can help you to stay in good shape and keep your mind calm at the same time. Also, with the rising temperature, nothing can be as joyful as taking a dip into the pool and beating the heat. Therefore, swimming pools in Chandigarh are ready to offer you a refreshing dip to beat the heat waves of these hot summers as Sports Department has finally opened the pools for the public.

Overview of swimming pools in Chandigarh

There are more than 10 swimming pools in Chandigarh which runs under the Sports Department. These swimming pools have opened for the general public from 1st April 2024. Some of these are outdoor, open-air pools, and the rest are indoor ones providing all weather swimming facilities to people. Now people can enrol themselves for these pools through filling a simple form containing all the details about the pool, the fee structure, timings and rules & regulations.

List of swimming pools in Chandigarh under Sports Department

Presently, the mentioned list of pools are in use and have opened for the public.

• Sector-23 (Nursery Pool)
• Sector-23 (All Weather Pool)
• Lake Sports Complex
• Sector-38 (west)
• Sector-39
• Sector-34
• Sector-27
• Sector-43
• Sector-8
• Sector-56
• Sector-50

All about the Timings & Fees of swimming pools

The Sports Department has issued the timings to the public for the use of swimming pools. Some pools have distinctive timings for professionals, children, women and family, while the other pools carry some timings for all. Talking about the fee structure, a one time Membership fees for 6 months have to be paid for these swimming pools in Chandigarh. The fee structure for swimming pools is mentioned below:

• For Sector-23 (nursery pool)- Rs 1500 for students and Rs 3000 for non-students
• Timings- 6am- 8pm

• For Sector- 23 (all weather pool)- Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings– 6am– 7am & 4pm- 5pm (National and state swimmers), 7am– 8am & 5pm– 6pm (Non-Students), 8am– 10am & 6pm– 8pm (Family Time)

• For Sector-43 – Rs 1500 for students and Rs 3000 for non-students. For Recreational player Rs 3300
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

• For Lake Sports Complex– Rs 1500 for 1 month
• Timings– 6 am to 9 am

• For Sector-38 (west)– -Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

• For Sector-39– Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

• For Sector-34– Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

• For Sector-27– Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am- 10pm

• For Sector-8– Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

• For Sector-56– Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

• For Sector-50– Rs 1800 for students and Rs 3500 for non-students
• Timings- 6am-7am & 4pm-5pm (National & State Swimmers), 7am-8am & 5pm-6pm (Non-students), 8am-10am & 6pm-8pm (Family time)

Rules of swimming pools in Chandigarh

The Sports Department of Chandigarh has issued several rules for the swimmers. These Rules and Regulations for the safety and precautions at the swimming pools in Chandigarh.

1. Entry into the Swimming Pool with Identity Card only. Identity Cards to be issued by the office of the Directorate of Sports by making an application on the prescribed form duly signed by the applicant and endorsed by the parents, countersigned by the Head of the Institution or Employer upon the recommendations of the coach.

2. Different levels of the depts. of the Swimming Pool are being painted with red colour on the inner wall above the water level of the Swimming Pool. Shallow and deep areas of each pool shall be segregated/cordoned off by putting a rope.

3. Swimming Coach and Life Guard are bound to be present during Swimming hours so as to keep a vigilant eye on the Swimmers. An attendant at Swimming Pool would be present. Swimming Coach must be in the pool for training purposes also.

4. Swimmers would deposit their Identity Cards with the attendant before entering into the Swimming Pool as per the timings indicated on the card and Identity Card to be collected before leaving the Swimming Pool. In case any Identity Card remains with the attendant he would immediately report to the coach.

5. There would be a gap of five minutes in between the timings for various groups. It would be the duty of the Coach and Life Guard to have a look inside the swimming pool and the changing rooms before and after of each session.

6. Indiscipline on the part of swimmers would tantamount to cancellation of their membership.

7. The member/trainee shall be responsible for the damage caused wilfully or otherwise to any of the property of the centre and shall be required to make good to the loss or damage thereof.

8. Swimmers are required to be in their proper kit/costume and they have to get shower before entering the Swimming Pool.

9. Any type of intoxicants and liquor is strictly prohibited in the premises.

Things you should know before diving into a swimming pool

• Use stairs for entering the pool.
• Shower before using pool.
• Wear proper swimming costume and cap.
• No food or drinks are allowed.
• Do not smoke or litter in and around the pool premises.
• Do not run or play rough.
• Look before you dive.
• Keep a watch on children.
• Immediately call for a lifeguard or coach in case of any trouble.

Below is the Registration Form for swimming pools in Chandigarh

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Last Words

Sports Department is all geared up with the swimming pools in Chandigarh. These pools can be used by general public as well as the professionals. Swimming pools are the best way to stay refreshed and fit in summers. People just have to pay one time fee and can enjoy swimming for rest 6 months. So Chandigarhians, forget about the sizzling heat waves of summers and get ready to jump into the reviving pools.

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