PLEASE NOTE: In general, caretaking charges will apply if programs operate beyond the regular caretaking shifts and the approved scheduled times outlined in the Permit Fee Structure noted above.

Timelines for Permit Applications and Processing

(a) School Year - September to June or September to December
June 1: All applications for school year pool programs, including community renewals of pool permits or new pool permits must be submitted online through the TDSB permit webpage.

(b) School Year - January to June
November 1: All applications for school year pool programs operating January to June must be submitted online through the TDSB permit webpage.

(c) Summer (July and August)
March 1: All applications for summer programs must be submitted online through the TDSB permit webpage.

PLEASE NOTE: In general, the TDSB will not issue pool permits at various times throughout the year due to school custodial maintenance schedules; please see timelines below. Exceptions may be made to permit pools during these times on a case-by case basis, and with the approval of the Swim Toronto, Community Coordinator at TLC, the school principal and the availability of custodial staff.

School Pools Closed to Permits:
2 weeks beginning of September
2 weeks for Christmas Break
1 week March Break
2 weeks end of June
2 weeks end of August

Processing of Permits:

Tentative scheduling of pool permits will be made through the Community Coordinator at the Toronto Lands Corporation (TLC). Pool availability and tenative and firm bookings can be viewed on the Pool Availability Calendar. Pools will be booked based on availability and on priority of use.

Pool Permits will be processed by the Facility Services Permit Unit (FSPU). The FSPU is responsible for providing groups with the following documentation:

• A copy of Tentative Permit
• A copy of Firm Permit
• Amended Permits due to changes made by community groups
• All Billing documentation

Community applications received after the permit application deadlines will not be considered until all eligible permit applications are reviewed and processed.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: In order to confirm your pool space, i.e. obtain a firm pool permit and access school pool facilities, you are required to provide the Facility Services Permit Unit (FSPU) with the following documentation:

1. Copy of the Signed Tentative Permit
2. Copy of the Signed Pool Agreement
3. Copy of the Certificate of Insurance, naming 'Toronto District School Board' as additional insured
4. Permit payment in full by Cheque, all Post dated cheques (see payment schedule on your permit), Certified Cheque or Money Order - payable to Toronto District School Board'; or pay by Credit Card (VISA or M/C)
5. Copy of the National Life Saving (NLS) Certificate of the Life Guard. Certificate must also be presented to the pool operator (caretaker) upon commencing your permit. Please ensure you have this certificate with you at all times otherwise you will be denied access to the pool facility.