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Admissions policy

1. a. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied into the water/activity by a responsible adult (over 16) except when children are participating in appropriate centre organised sessions/activities. b. Adults may be responsible for up to two children under 8 years of age (swimming only).
2. Non/weak swimmers are restricted to shallow water areas, unless under direct supervision of a qualified instructor.
3. All non swimmers should wear approved swimming aids, except in an appropriate teaching situation.
4. A non or weak swimmer is someone who cannot swim 10m on front and back and cannot tread water for more than 30 seconds.
5. The teaching pool (Halifax) is restricted to non swimmers and their parents/guardians during public sessions.
6. Swimmers/parents or guardians are to advise pool staff on arrival of any illness or disability that may affect them.
7. Masks and flippers are not allowed into the pool during public swimming sessions.
8. Wherever possible children over 7 years should be encouraged to change in their own sex changing rooms.
9. Persons who appear to be under the influence of drink or drugs will not be allowed to enter the water/take part in activities.
10. Standards of Behaviour:- Any persons whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate by Centre Management will be removed from the centre. Any incidents of this nature should be reported to Centre Management immediately.
11. During advertised ‘Fun Swims’ adult entry will only be permitted if accompanying children.
12. Classification of Juniors – under 16 years of age.
13. Admission fees do not apply to children under the age of 3 years (swimming only).
14. Family Swim admission constitutes 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.
15. The facilities must not be used for coaching/instructing (whether paid or unpaid) without prior approval from the Centre Management.
16. The use of any equipment capable of recording still or moving images is strictly prohibited without prior permission of Centre Management.
17. Smoking is not permitted in any of our facilities.

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