Swimming Admission Guidance

Admission policy: 

All swimmers (including 0-15 year olds) must have a session booking to enter the pool, either a paid online booking in advance or booked online and paid for on the day in centre (card only) or booking as part of a valid membership. Non-members can book online 5 days in advance, members can book as per their membership subscription advanced online booking perk.

Children under the age of 4 years:

• must be accompanied in the pool at all times by a responsible adult (over 16 years)
• ratio of 1 adult to 1 child
• All swimmers must have a PAID booking or booking as part of a valid membership

or

• ratio of 1 Adult to 2 children with the condition that BOTH children under 4 are wearing suitable buoyancy aids.

Buoyancy aids accepted under this policy are those that fully support the child’s weight in the water and remain secure in and out of the water. E.g. Arm Bands and Float suits. Buoyancy aids that are hand-held are not considered appropriate. 

Children under the age of 8 years:

• must be accompanied in the pool at all times by a responsible adult (over 16 years)
• ratio of 1 adult to 2 children 
• All swimmers must have a booking

Children 8 and over:

• A child over the age of 8 years who can demonstrate a swimming ability can swim unattended. 

Please note:

While in the pool the responsible person must maintain a constant watch over the children for whom they are responsible and be in close contact with those of their children who are weak or non-swimmers.

Lifeguards will request a swim test for children entering deep water if they appear to lack confidence or do not demonstrate water confidence in their swimming ability.  Failure to complete the test will result in restricted usage being applied to the child (i.e. they must stay in the shallow end of the swimming pool). 

Masks or face coverings obstructing the mouth and nose are not allowed in the pool at any time. 

All sessions must be booked. All swimmers require a PAID booking including under 3 years. All swimmers must wear appropriate swimwear ex: trunks, costume, etc. no outdoor clothing is permitted. 

FAQs

Q: "Do you have lockers?"

A: Yes, lockers are available and require 20p

Q: "Can my son who is over 8, swim on his own and can I stay and watch?"

A: As long as your son has the ability to swim unaided, yes he can swim. Sadly though there are no spectator facilities during this time. 

Q: "Do you need to have a booking for a child under the age of 3?"

A: Yes, all swimmers who use the pool require a PAID booking or a booking as part of a valid membership.