Admissions Policy

Children Under the age of 8

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied in the water and changing rooms by the child's parent or a responsible person who must be aged 16 years or over on a two children to one adult basis. The parent must maintain a constant watch over their children and be in close contact with those of the children who are weak or non-swimmers. A parent is defined as someone over the age of 16 or younger if the person is the biological parent of the child or children. When you have more than one child who cannot swim, flotation aids are recommended.

Children aged 8 and over

Parents should be aware that children over the age of eight, particularly those who cannot swim or are weak swimmers, may also require supervision of a similar level. Those responsible for the children must therefore consider the swimming abilities of all children and the appropriate supervision required, and heed the advice/instruction of the swimming pool staff.

Parental Responsibility

Parents have a specific responsibility for the safety of their children. This cannot be abdicated to lifeguards who are responsible for the safety of all swimmers. A lifeguard's primary role is to prevent dangerous situations from arising, and they are suitably trained and qualified to affect a rescue and administer first aid if required.