Aquatic Supervision
Safety Policy
Your safety is very important to us and while there are Lifeguards on hand we ask you to follow these steps to help ensure your safety in and around our aquatic areas including pools, spas and water play areas.
KEEP WATCH
Dareton Swimming Pool is a KEEP WATCH facility. This program was developed by Royal Life Saving Australia to help parents and carers of children to better understand their responsibilities and the dangers of leaving their children unattended at the pool.
Therefore, the following safe supervision policies must be adhered to:
Children under 5 years old
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Will be issued a yellow wristband from reception upon entry.
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Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
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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.
Children under 10 years old
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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.
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Children under 10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian while in the aquatic area of the centre.
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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.
Children 11 - 14 years
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For children 10 years and older, parents must accompany their childen into the facility and maintain visual contact at all times
Weak/Non-Swimmer Policy
- Tell a staff member if you are a Non-Swimmer, we’re here to help!
- It’s ok to admit you are a non-swimmer, be recognised and survive
- Wear a water safety orange wrist band while in the water to be recognised by lifeguards
- Swim within safe depths according to your ability
- Never swim in deep water if you are a Non-Swimmer
- Be aware of drop zones in pools and abrupt depth change areas
- Swim with a friend or companion
You can also get a copy of this policy in Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic or Sudanese-Arabic below.
If you wish to improve your swimming ability to be safe in and around water, please contact us.
