Pools

Children under 5 years old

• Children will be issued a pink wristband from reception upon entry.
• Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
• Adequate supervision requires the parent/guardian to accompany the child in the water and remain within arm's reach of the child at all times.
• Parent to child ratio: 1 parent to 2 children (babies in prams included in this ratio).

Children under 10 years old

• Will be issued a yellow wristband from reception upon entry.
• Children under 10 years old will not be admitted without an appropriate parent / guardian.
• The parent/guardian must be 16 years or over and adhere to all conditions of entry.
• Children under 10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian while in the aquatic area of the centre.
• The parent/guardian must position himself or herself to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child.
• Parent to child ratio: 1 parent to 4 children.

Children 10 years and older

• For children 10 years and older, parents must use their knowledge of the child's swimming ability to determine the level of supervision required.
• Parent /guardians are not required to be present in the centre.

Important facts

Here are some facts you need to be aware of:

• The supervision of children in aquatic facilities is not the sole responsibility of lifeguards.
• Lifeguards are employed on a 1:100 ratio; this is based on the expectation that parents will provide direct supervision of child.
• Parents are required to provide the constant and direct supervision needed for young children.

For further information on water safety go to:

• Aquatics and Recreation Victoria;
• Life Saving Victoria.