Chandigarh, November 13, 2026: The Chandigarh Sports Department has opened winter memberships at two all-weather swimming pools, giving residents access to the Sector 23 facility and the newly converted pool at the Sector 39 Sports Complex. The move marks the first winter season in which the department is operating both pools at the same time, according to The Tribune’s November 13 report.
Which Chandigarh pools are open this winter?
The winter programme covers the all-weather swimming pool in Sector 23 and the facility at the Sector 39 Sports Complex. The winter session runs until March 31, 2027; the summer session is scheduled from April 1 through October 31. Membership applications have opened online, and access is subject to the department’s mandatory checks.
The report says coaches have been assigned to different shifts at both pools and that the water will be temperature-controlled. Residents should confirm the latest eligibility requirements and booking process with the Chandigarh Sports Department before making a payment or travelling.
Winter swimming pool timings in Chandigarh
According to the reported schedule, the morning training slot is 6 am to 7 am. Family and other members can use one-hour slots between 7 am and noon. Afternoon public access is listed from 2 pm to 3 pm, followed by trainee sessions from 3 pm to 4:30 pm and family or other members from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, again in one-hour slots.
These are reported session windows, not a guarantee that every slot is available on a given day. Coaching schedules, maintenance or administrative changes may affect access.
Winter membership charges: students, swimmers and seniors
The reported winter charges for the two all-weather pools are ₹2,400 for students, ₹3,900 for players or swimmers, ₹5,000 for recreational users and ₹999 for senior citizens. The corresponding summer charges are ₹2,100, ₹3,600, ₹4,200 and ₹999, respectively.
A notable change is that the player category costs more than the student category. The department has also revised summer rates at several other pools, including facilities in Sectors 8, 27, 34, 43, 50, 56, 38 West and Mani Majra, as well as the Sector 23 Nursery Pool.
What residents should check before registering
People interested in winter swimming should verify whether they qualify for the student, player, recreational or senior-citizen category and ask about documents, medical or other mandatory checks. Because the two pools use timed sessions, checking availability in advance can prevent unnecessary trips.
The expansion is relevant to school and college swimmers who need practice outside the usual summer season, as well as residents looking for year-round fitness options. It also increases public-sector winter swimming capacity in Chandigarh, though the number of memberships and individual lane capacity have not been independently confirmed.
Sources and local context
Primary reporting: The Tribune, November 13, 2026. Official department website for further confirmation: Chandigarh Sports Department. For other developments across the city, see the Speedy Clicks Chandigarh News Room.
Featured image: archival photograph of Chandigarh’s Sector 17 public space, used for general city context only. It does not depict either swimming pool. Original image attribution is retained in the media library.