Leisure Swimming Pools

Hillsborough Leisure Centre Information And Admissions Policy

Guidelines:

• Leisure pool deep end is 1.9 metres. 
• ALL under 4s must wear a floatation aid. The floatation aid must be attached to the child. For example, armbands, floatation vests or a float with an attachment. Swim rings without a seat or hand held woggles are not accepted as floatation aids. Babies in Arms must be held at all times 
• We advise all 4 - 7 year olds to wear armbands or floatation vests 
• All children must be supervised at all times by a responsible Guardian (16+)
  
  

Child Ratios:

All children must be accompanied in the pool by the following ratios:

For weekday sessions until 3pm (term-time only), accessible swim sessions the following ratios apply:

• Children aged 9 and under must be actively accompanied by a responsible guardian (16+) on a two to one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take up to two children aged 9 and under swimming.
• Children aged 10 and over who are “strong, competent swimmers” can enter the pool unaccompanied.
• Children aged 10 and over who are weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accompanied by a responsible guardian (16+).
• All swimmers aged 9 and under and all weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accommpanied in the water. Actively accompanied means being within arms reach of the swimmer.
• All responsible guardians must be able to support the child in the water.
• All children aged 3 and under and non-swimmers must wear floatation aids. The floatation aid must be attached to the child. We will only allow armbands, floatation vests or a float with an attachment. Swim rings without a seat or handheld woggles are not accepted as floatation aids.
  
  

For weekdays after 3pm (term-time only), weekends from 10am, bank holidays and school holidays sessions, the following ratios apply:

• Children aged 3 and under must be actively accompanied by a responsible Guardian (16+) on a one-to-one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take one children aged 3 and under swimming.
• Children aged 4 to 9 must be actively accompanied by a responsible Guardian (16+) on a two to one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take up to two children aged 4-9 and under swimming.
• Children aged 10 and over who are “strong, competent swimmers” can enter the pool unaccompanied.
• Children aged 10 and over who are weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accompanied by a responsible Guardian (16+).
• All swimmers aged 9 and under and all weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accommpanied in the water. Actively accompanied means being within arms reach of the swimmer.
• All responsible guardians must be able to support the child in the water.
• All children aged 3 and under and non-swimmers must wear floatation aids. The floatation aid must be attached to the child. We will only allow armbands, floatation vests or a float with an attachment. Swim rings without a seat or handheld woggles are not accepted as floatation aids.

Actively accompanied means that the guardian must stay in the water with children and should maintain a constant watch over the children in their care - this means being within arm's reach and able to always provide immediate assistance.

“Strong, competent swimmers” are defined as being able to swim 2 lengths of the relevant pool, non-stop using a recognised swimming stroke.

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre Pool Information And Admissions Policy

Guidelines:

• Leisure pool shallow end is 1 metre deep and deep end is 1.5 metres. 
• ALL under 4s must wear a floatation aid. The floatation aid must be attached to the child. For example, armbands, floatation vests or a float with an attachment. Swim rings without a seat or hand held woggles are not accepted as floatation aids. Babies in Arms must be held at all times 
• We advise all 4 - 7 year olds to wear armbands or floatation vests 
• All children must be supervised at all times by a responsible Guardian (16+)
  
  

Child Ratios:

Weekday sessions (term-time only) and Little Swimmers the following ratios apply:

• Children aged 9 and under must be actively accompanied by a responsible guardian (16+) on a two to one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take up to two children aged 9 and under swimming.
• Children aged 10 and over who are “strong, competent swimmers” can enter the pool unaccompanied.
• Children aged 10 and over who are weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accompanied by a responsible guardian (16+).
• All swimmers aged 9 and under and all weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accommpanied in the water. Actively accompanied means being within arms reach of the swimmer.
• All responsible guardians must be able to support the child in the water.
• All children aged 3 and under and non-swimmers must wear floatation aids. The floatation aid must be attached to the child. We will only allow armbands, floatation vests or a float with an attachment. Swim rings without a seat or handheld woggles are not accepted as floatation aids.

For weekends, bank holidays and school holidays sessions, the following ratios apply:

• Children aged 3 and under must be actively accompanied by a responsible Guardian (16+) on a one-to-one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take one children aged 3 and under swimming.
• Children aged 4 to 9 must be actively accompanied by a responsible Guardian (16+) on a two to one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take up to two children aged 4-9 and under swimming.
• Children aged 10 and over who are “strong, competent swimmers” can enter the pool unaccompanied.
• Children aged 10 and over who are weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accompanied by a responsible Guardian (16+).
• All swimmers agedand under and all weak- or non-swimmers must be actively accommpanied in the water. Actively accompanied means being within arms reach of the swimmer.
• All responsible guardians must be able to support the child in the water.
• All children aged 3 and under and non-swimmers must wear floatation aids. The floatation aid must be attached to the child. We will only allow armbands, floatation vests or a float with an attachment. Swim rings without a seat or handheld woggles are not accepted as floatation aids.
  
  

For lane swimming, the following ratios apply:

• All swimmers, regardless of age must be "strong and competent swimmers" to access lane swimming.
• "Strong and competent swimmers" are defined as being able to swim two lengths of the lane swimming session they are attending, non-stop using a recognised swimming stroke.
• Children aged 9 and under, who are "strong and competent swimmers", must be accompanied by a responsible guardian (16+) on a two-to-one ratio. This means one responsible guardian (16+) can take up to 2 children aged 9 and under swimming.
• Children aged 10 and over who are "strong and competent swimmers" can enter the pool unaccompanied.
  
  

“Strong, competent swimmers” are defined as being able to swim 2 lengths of the relevant pool, non-stop using a recognised swimming stroke.

Swimwear Guidelines

• Items of clothing worn in the pool should be designed for use in that particular activity. This means that anything which is deemed unsuitable and does not comply with the criteria below would not be allowed to be worn.
• The clothing should not offend decency. This means that any items of a material which could go see through (for example boxer shorts or Bermuda shorts) would not be permitted.
• The clothing should be made from a suitable material. This means anything which may become heavy when water is absorbed such as cotton should not be worn. Items such as this pose a danger to both the wearer and other users by restricting movement. Denim should also not be worn.
• The clothing should be hygienic. Clothing worn for everyday use should not be worn in the pool, the items should specifically used for swimwear.
• The clothing should be safe. Anything too baggy which may become tangled with limbs causing difficulties while swimming should not be worn.
• The clothing should not pose a risk to the wearer or other users. Any items which do not meet the above recommendations should not be allowed in the water.
• For religions which do not allow the wearer to reveal any of their body there are several items of clothing which have now been designed to be worn specifically by these groups, such as one piece costumes covering most of the body, arms, legs and head.
• For wearers who wish to keep their head covered, an appropriate piece of swimwear should be used. This can be in the form of a swim cap, or other available garment which allows the user to feel comfortable, not compromise any religious beliefs and keep in line with any health & safety concerns. Items of headwear not complying with any of the other points should not be permitted to be worn in the pool.

Booking Terms

• All bookings must be paid for in advance.

• Leisure swimming sessions last one hour. Please check in at reception 10 minutes before your swim time. e.g. if you book to arrive at 12pm your swim time will be 12pm-1pm.

• All bookings need to adhere to the admission guidelines. Entry will be refused if these are not met.

• All advanced bookings are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued where the activity cannot be run e.g. pool closure.

• Bookings can be transferred, where sessions are available within 7 days of the original booking, should the customer ask more than 24 hours in advance.

• Should a customer need to cancel their session due to Covid-19 symptoms or isolating due to being in contact with someone who has tested positive the booking can be transferred past the 7 days at the venue managers discretion.

  
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