The Canada Games Centre pool area will be closed to the public for most of the weekend as competitive swimmers take to the water for the Yukon Invitation Swim Meet.

The City of Whitehorse noted in a statement that the pool will close to accommodate the swim meet beginning at 3:30 p.m. on April 28.

It will remain closed to the public until April 30 at 5 p.m. with a couple of exceptions.

From 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on April 29 and from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on April 30, there will be a break in the swim meet and the pool will open for a family swim, lane swim and hot tub availability to the public.

Other parts of the CGC will be open for regular use. Residents are invited to visit whitehorse.ca/cgcschedule for a full schedule and updates.

Contact Stephanie Waddell at stephanie.waddell@yukon-news.com