In Kingston, we live beside a massive body of water, Lake Ontario. It is essential that we learn how to swim. Period. 

And yet, how many Kingstonians are struggling to access swimming lessons? I would say, anyone who tries: on March 23, 2022 the City of Kingston swim lesson program filled in less than one minute.

This is simply unacceptable. The City of Kingston needs to take action to address this issue. How is it possible that the City of Kingston only owns 1 indoor pool to service the aquatic education/recreation needs of over 130,000 people? It is clear that the City of Kingston has completely failed to plan for the needs of our population.

It is time for the City of Kingston to commit serious money and time to expanding aquatics infrastructure. We need more City-owned pools. We need those pools now. Yes, there is also a labour shortage in terms of life guards, instructors, etc. But we can't train the next generation of aquatics personnel, or maintain the training of the current cohort, if we don't have the pools for them to learn in. 

Please sign this petition to tell the City of Kingston that you are affected by the shortage of swimming lessons in our community. Tell the City of Kingston that you are unable to get swimming lessons for your family. Tell the City of Kingston to build more pools. "If you build it, we will swim!".