• Children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times in the pool. (See below for the allowed adult to child ratios)
• Babies are discouraged from swimming under 6 months. Babies should wear a recognised swim nappy at all times. Always allow at least 1 hour after eating before bathing
• The recommended ratio for children under the age of 4 years is: 1 responsible adult to 1 child
• The maximum allowed ratio for children up to the age of 8 years, who are non or weak swimmers is: 1 responsible adult to 2 children
• The maximum allowed ratio for children under the age of 8 years, when at least one of the children has passed the ASA / ISRM Pool Swimming Standard Award is: 1 responsible adult to 3 children
• Children over the age of 8 years and under 16 years of age who are weak or non swimmers must be accompanied in the pool by a responsible adult
• Responsible adults caring for non or weak swimmers under 16 years of age should be in close contact with their children at al times
• Weak or non swimmers who are 16 years and over will be allowed into the pool
  unaccompanied but restricted to shallow water only
• A responsible person may only bring children of the opposite gender into the changing rooms, shower or toilet areas under the age of 8 years
• It is recommended all non or weak swimmers wear appropriate swimming aids to approved standards
• Weak or non swimmers are restricted to shallow water only
• Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry into the pool
• Carers supporting a disabled person, will not be charged to enter the pool

The ASA / ISRM Swim Award can be awarded at either site following successful completion of the test. Tests can be taken in less than 5 minutes, minimum cost applies.

Swim Nappies are available to purchase from the reception.

Approved swimming aids are available to purchase from the  reception.