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Pool Admission Standards
Admission Standards for Public Pools were developed by the Office of the Chief Coroner to assist lifeguards and assistant lifeguards in maintaining adequate surveillance over the whereabouts and the activities of young bathers while they are inside the pool enclosure. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care strongly supports these recommendations for the purposes of preventing injuries and fatalities. • Children under the age of 10 years who are non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 12 years of age and responsible for their direct supervision (within arms’ reach). The ratio of non-swimmers to parent or guardian may be a maximum of 4 bathers to one parent or guardian (4:1). The ratio of non-swimmers to parent or guardian may be increased to a maximum of 8 bathers to one parent or guardian (8:1) if lifejackets are worn by all non-swimmers in their charge. • Children under the age of 10 who are swimmers (able to demonstrate comfort in the water and pass the facility swim test) may be admitted to the swimming pool unaccompanied. • Children under the age of 6 years may not be admitted to the swimming pool unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their direct supervision (within arms’ reach), with a maximum of two children for each parent or guardian. • Guardians or group leaders are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility and must directly supervise the children at all times. Guardians or group leaders should be swimmers at least 12 years of age.
Recommended Supervision Ratio
Children under age 6 Maximum Two children to one guardian (2:1)
Four children to one guardian (4:1)
Children aged 6 to 9 who are non-swimmers or
Children aged 6 to 9 who are swimmers May be admitted unaccompanied if they pass a facility swim test.
Examples: • A family with a 1 year old, 3 year old and a 6 year old non-swimmer must have direct supervision from at least 2 parent/guardians • A family with a 2 year old, 4 year old and a 7 year old swimmer (passed the swim test) must have direct supervision from at least 1 parent/guardian
Designated times for lane swims gives you the opportunity and space to enjoy an in-pool workout at your own pace.
AquaFIT
Aquafit classes are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, and strength levels in a fun, upbeat environment. With a mixture of fitness and cool dance moves, you’ll be getting fit and having fun too!
Pool Rentals
Our pools are available for rent. Rental includes qualified lifeguard supervision and all pool equipment. Call Nicole at 519-292-2054 for inquiries.
Pool Admission Standards
Be sure to read the pool admissions standards on page 20. If you have any questions about the required ratio for your family, please contact our pools and the staff will assist you.
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are an option for swimmers who would benefit from one on one instruction to complete a level or provide the flexibility to book sessions which may better suit your schedule. Please call the pools for details on available times. Private lessons are available and must be booked by the week at $115. Adult Lessons available too!
Public Swim Lessons
We have several group sessions to choose from. Refer to page 23 for schedule and pricing details.
atwood & Listowel Pools SaTUrDay, JUNe 19, 2021 Pre-Registered Family Swim 2pm - 2:45pm and 3pm - 3:45pm
• Review the pool rules upon entering the pool deck • Avoid meals, snacks and fluids one hour prior to entering the pool • Children ages 6-9 years who are unable to pass the facility swimming test must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 12 years of age and is responsible for their direct supervision (within arms reach), with a maximum of four children for each parent or guardian • Children under the age of 6 years may not be admitted to the swimming pool unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their direct supervision (within arms reach), with a maximum of two children for each parent or guardian • Parking lots are unsupervised, please lock your doors • The Municipality of North Perth is not responsible for lost or stolen items • When you are at the pool, please review the Rain/
Thunder Storm Policies and Procedures with regards to when these conditons close the pool • Please review the Lifejacket (PFD) policies prior to entering our pools with a PFD • For his/her safety, it is important that you are confident of your child completing pre-requisites before advancing to the next swim level • Refunds will not be issued for withdrawl of program.
Credit will be determined at the discretion of the
Program Coordinator following written notice from the Parent/Guardian for Medical and/or Family
Emergencies only. An administrative fee may apply • Slide Rules: Before going down, please read and follow all rules listed by “Tony the Turtle” and “Leo the
Lion”
Pool Foulings
We are required by the Ontario Health Act to close our pools whenever feces or vomit are found. Please help us keep our pools open by: • Ensuring children who are not toilet trained are wearing tight plastic pants • Encourage your child to visit the washroom as needed • If you are feeling sick, come out of the water onto the deck and notify the lifeguard Make-up lessons are not re-scheduled for pool foulings.
