Family and Children’s Swimming Admission Policy

A responsible person, aged at least 16 years, should accompany all children under the age of eight or any non swimmers into the swimming pool.  They will go into the water with the children they are accompanying and will maintain a constant watch over the children for whom they are responsible, and maintain close contact with those children who are weak and non swimmers.

A responsible person must accompany children under 4 years old into the water on a one to one basis. The sole exception to this is that two children under 4 years (whether swimmers or non swimmers) can be accompanied by one person if both children are wearing arm bands or other approved buoyancyaids. This does not include infl atable rings or baby inflatable chairs.

Children aged 4-7 must be accompanied into the water by a responsible person on a maximum of two to one basis.  Again the sole exception is that 3 children aged 4-7 can be accompanied by one responsible person if all children are wearing arm bands or approved buoyancy aids.  The purpose of this child admissions policy is to help safeguard that group of pool users who historically are most at risk of drowning in swimming pools. It is not intended to stop children learning or enjoying swimming, nor is it intended to make life difficult for parents/carers.

THE BIG SPLASH

British swimming is working in partnershipn with the BBC and hundreds of local pools to launch a new campaign.The Big Splash presented by British Gas.

Creswell Leisure Centre will be one of the pools supporting the Big Splash to inspire people to visit the swimming pool more often. For further details visit the Big Splash website

Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 June 2011 14:05

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