We follow the Royal Lifesaving Keep Watch policies developed to educate the public about adequate supervision and encourage parents/guardians to take on this responsibility when visiting a public aquatic facility.
Therefore, the following safe supervision policies must be adhered to:
Children 0-5 years old
Always within arm’s reach
Will be issued a pink wristband from reception upon entry.
Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
Adequate supervision requires the parent/guardian to accompany the child in the water and remain within arm’s reach of the child at all times.
Ratio: A maximum of 2 children (under 5 years) to 1 adult (over 16 years).
Children 6-10 years old
Always within sight
Children under 10 years old will not be admitted without an appropriate parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must be 16 years or over and adhere to all conditions of entry.
Children aged 6-10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian while in the aquatic area of the centre.
The parent/guardian must position themselves to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child.
Ratio: A maximum of 4 children (5 – 9 years) to 1 adult (over 16 years).
Children aged 11 – 14 years
Parents /guardians are required to be present in the centre for children aged 14 years and under.
For children 10 years and older, parents must use their knowledge of the child’s swimming ability to determine the level of supervision required.
