Pool Admission Standards

Pool Admission Standards and Wristband Policy

Admission standards are in place to increase the safety of young bathers and to provide an additional level of supervision. Norfolk County pools use a wristband policy and facility swim test to identify young and at-risk swimmers in the pool.

Facility Swim Test

To pass the facility swim test, a child must be able to swim two widths of the pool with his or her face in the water. Swimmers must be able to complete the entire distance without stopping or touching the bottom of the pool.

A yellow wristband will be issued to all children 7- 10 years of age upon arrival to the facility.

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of 7 years upon arrival to the with a parent/guardian who reach of the parent/guardian. parent/guardian (2:1), or 4 children lifejackets (4:1).

Colour Red

Colour Red are non-swimmers upon with a parent/guardian who reach of the parent/guardian. parent/guardian (2:1), or 4 children lifejackets (4:1). swimmers and would like to swim in wristband un�l comple�on

A red wristband will be issued to all children under the age of 7 years upon arrival to the facility. Children must swim in the shallow end with a responsible parent/guardian who is a minimum of 14 years of age and within arm’s reach at all times. There will be a maximum of 2 children per parent/ guardian or 4 children per parent/ guardian if children are in lifejackets.

They must swim in the shallow end with a responsible parent/guardian who is a minimum of 14 years of age and within arm’s reach at all times. There will be a maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian or 4 children per parent/ guardian if children are in lifejackets.

• Issued to all children under the age of 7 years upon arrival to the facility.

• They must swim in the shallow end with a parent/guardian who is 14+ years.

• Children must remain within arm’s reach of the parent/guardian.

• Maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian (2:1), or 4 children per parent if children are in lifejackets (4:1).

Colour Yellow

• Issued to all children under the age of 7 years upon arrival to the facility.

• Issued to all children 7-10 years who are non-swimmers upon arrival to the facility.

OR

• They must swim in the shallow end with a parent/guardian who is 14+ years.

• They must swim in the shallow end with a parent/guardian who is 14+ years.

• Children must remain within arm’s reach of the parent/guardian.

Colour Yellow who have successfully lifeguards that they are able to to swim with their child ability.

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• Maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian (2:1), or 4 children per parent if children are in lifejackets (4:1).

OR

OR

Ages 0-7

A green wristband will be issued to all children 7 – 10 years of age who have successfully completed the facility swim test. A green wristband indicates to lifeguards that they are able to swim in any area of the pool and without a parent/guardian. We suggest that the parent/guardian continue to swim with their child regardless of the children’s swimming ability.

OR

• Children must remain within arm’s reach of the parent/guardian.

• Maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian (2:1), or 4 children per parent if children are in lifejackets (4:1).

• Issued to all children 7-10 years who are non-swimmers upon arrival to the facility.

• They must swim in the shallow end with a parent/guardian who is 14+ years.

Ages 0-7

Ages 0-7

• Children 7-10 years who are swimmers and would like to swim in the deep end will be issued a yellow wristband un�l comple�on of the Facility Swim Test.

Colour Green

• Children must remain within arm’s reach of the parent/guardian.

• Maximum of 2 children per parent/guardian (2:1), or 4 children per parent if children are in lifejackets (4:1).

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Children 7- 10 years of age who are swimmers and would like to swim in the deep end will need to successfully complete the facility swim test. When a child passes the facility swim test he/she will receive a green wristband and this information will be recorded in our system.

• Issued to all children 7-10+ years who have successfully completed the Facility Swim Test.

OR

• A green wristband indicates to lifeguards that they are able to swim in any area of the pool.

• Children 7-10 years who are swimmers and would like to swim in the deep end will be issued a yellow wristband un�l comple�on of the Facility Swim Test.

Colour Green

Personal Belongings

Pool Fouling

• Issued to all children 7-10+ years who have successfully completed the Facility Swim Test.

• We suggest the guardian con�nue to swim with their child regardless of the child’s swimming ability.

Ages 7-10

We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave valuable items at home or use the coin operated lockers.

• A green wristband indicates to lifeguards that they are able to swim in any area of the pool.

• We suggest the guardian con�nue to swim with their child regardless of the child’s swimming ability.

Ages 7-10

Medical Conditions

Individuals with a serious medical condition are at greater risk while swimming. They should be accompanied by another individual knowledgeable of their condition. The Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre is equipped with orthopaedic stairs and a pool lift for easy entry into the pool.

Ages 7-10+

Pool fouling may cause closure of our pools anywhere from 1-48 hours

Ages 7-10+

Please note – children with green wristbands may be asked to retake the test if lifeguards are concerned that the child cannot successfully demonstrate the facility swim test.

Ages 7-10

Ages 7-10+

When a pool fouling occurs the pool must be closed. This causes disruption to our programs, is costly, and is an inconvenience to you - our customers. Help keep our pool open by following these tips and health practices that will help stop the spread of germs and reduce the number of closures in our pools:

1. Feed your children at least one hour before swimming.

2. Wash your body thoroughly with soap and water before entering the pool.

3. Take your children to the bathroom before swimming.

4. Swimmers under 3 years of age, swimmers over 3 years of age who are not toilet-trained and adults who are incontinent must wear a swim diaper.

5. Wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet or after changing diapers.

6. Do not spit in the pool.

7. Do not swim when you have diarrhea or are feeling sick. This is especially important for children in diapers.