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University of Manitoba Aquatic Centre Comprehensive Study

Notice Regarding Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information by the University
Your personal information is being collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. The information you provide will be used by the University for the purpose of determining needs from future users of a proposed new aquatic facility. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access & Privacy Office (tel. 204-474-9462), 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R3T 2N2.
1.What is your age?
2.What demographic best describes you?
3.What is your Gender?
4.Can you swim?
5.How many people in your household Can or Cannot swim?
6.Do you have a fear of being in or around water?
7.Do you belong to a club or gym that offers access to a pool or spa?
8.Do you use the University of Manitoba's Joyce Fromson Pool currently?
9.If "no", what are some of the reasons you do not use the University's Joyce Fromson Pool currently?
10.If "yes", how any times do you visit the pool a year?
11.How often do you use the Joyce Fromson pool for the following activities?
never
occassionally
most visits
every visit
Recreation Swim
Swim Lessons
Adult Aquatics (e.g. Aqua Zumba, Shallow/Deep Aqua)
Aging Actively (e.g. Aquafitness)
Lap Swimming / General Fitness
Pool Rental / Party 
Competitive Training
Water Walk
Vertical aquatic exercises 
Health
Play/Fun Swim
Other
12.If entered "other" above please indicate activity.
13.What is your favourite part about the pool?
14.What is your least favourite part about the pool?
15.What enhancements should the University consider?
16.If answered "other" above, please indicate what enhancement.
17.Do you go to other facilities to meet your aquatic needs?
18.If answered "yes" above, which ones?
19.What is appealing about the other facilities?
20.What do you use the other Aquatic Facilities for?
never
occassionally
most visits
every visit
Public Swim
Swim Lessons
Aqua Fit
Lap Swimming / Fitness
Pool Rental / Party Rental
Competitive Training
Water Walk
Vertical aquatic exercises 
Health
Play/Fun Swim
Other
21.Have you ever been in the water for rehabilitation purposes?
22.How many times in a year do you play in the water?
23.Have you ever been in a hot tub or spa?
24.If "yes", did you enjoy it?
25.Do you own a hot tub?
26.Do you use indoor pools in the summer months as much as you do in the winter months?
27.If "no" by how much less?
28.Do you use outdoor pools in the summer months?
29.If "yes", to what extent do you use outdoor pools as much as you do indoor pools in the summer months?
30.If a new aquatic facility were to come to the University Campus, in general, what features would you most like to see?
31.Thinking about a new aquatic facility, please rank the importance of the following features, with 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important.
1
2
3
4
5
A pool that has easy access with ramps or stairs
A pool that will allow me to stand at a comfortable depth so I feel safe being in the water without being a good swimmer
A pool that has varying depths
A pool where the water is warm enough to swim so I do not shiver when getting in
A pool that is cool enough for me to do aggressive aerobic exercise or lap swimming
A facility that has multiple pools with different temperatures 
A facility that offers some sort of warm water aquatic rehab
A facility that has a competitive size pool
A facility that has recreational aspects like water slides, lazy rivers, spray features and diving boards
A facility that offers a certified swim lesson program
A facility that has locker rooms with modern amenities and easy barrier free access
A facility that is in close proximity to an exercise  area with modern machines such as treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, bikes, and weights.
A facility that has certified professional staff for all programs and personal training/coaching/or instruction
A facility that has a concession area (i.e juice bar/coffee/food or snacks)
A facility that offers both a membership option and a program fee option
A facility that offers community aquatic programs for all ages
A facility that offers a Universal Change room?
32.Thank you for participating in this survey! Do you have any other comments or suggestions?