The Aquatics Centre
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Town Guide - Fall and Winter 2015/2016
Admission Policies
7 years and under
Regardless of swimming ability, children must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct
supervision, with a maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian and must
remain in the shallow end.
Parent/guardian must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the
child(ren) at all times in and out of the water.
8 to 10 years
Able to complete swim test: Admitted unaccompanied.
Cannot complete swim test: Children must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct
supervision, with a maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian and must
remain in the shallow end.
Maximum number of children increases to 8 bathers to one parent/guardian
(8:1) if approved lifejackets are worn by all non-swimmers in their charge.
They must remain in the shallow end.
Parent/guardian must be in bathing attire and within arm's reach of the
child(ren) at all times in and out of the water.
11 years and up
Admitted unaccompanied. Recommended to always swim with a buddy.
Swim Tests
Tread water for 30 seconds and swim 2 widths continuously.
Definitions
Direct Supervision
Able to render immediate assistance, `within arm's reach'.
Guardian
A person of at least 12 years of age who is responsible for the children.
Swim attire
Bathing attire is used for the purpose of swimming only. T-shirts are
permitted. Undergarments, cut-offs and street clothes are not permitted.