Facility Swim Test
Swimming a minimum of two (2) widths on front continuously using a lifesaving stroke, show ability to take breaths and without feet touching the bottom of the pool at any time. Lifeguards will conduct a swim test upon entry into the facility and distribute appropriately coloured wristbands.
Red Wristband Requirements
All children under the age of 10 entering the facility or children who do not pass the facility swim test must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian who is at least 15 years of age. Children must remain in the shallow end of the pool.
Direct Supervision Ratios:
- 0 - 6 years of age - 2:1 (2 children per 1 adult)
- 7 - 10 years of age - 4:1 (4 children per 1 adult)
Yellow Wristband Requirements
Children 0 - 6 years of age that pass the facility swim test must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian who is at least 15 years of age. Children are permitted in the middle/ deep end of the pool.
Direct Supervision Ratios:
- 0 - 6 years of age - 2:1 (2 children per 1 adult)
Green Wristband Requirements
Children 7 years of age and over who pass the facility swim test may be admitted unaccompanied. Children are permitted in the middle/deep end of the pool.
