Yes, the guidelines for Watch Around Water still apply at Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre even while your child is participating in a swimming lesson.
For children under the age of 10 years, a parent/guardian is to remain within the pool hall and be available as required for the duration of the child’s lesson. This will assist with the timely provision of any poolside assistance.
For the safety of your child, a hand over of students between Parent /Guardian and Teacher occurs promptly at the start and end of each lesson. Students under the age of 10 will not be released from a class unless the parent/guardian is present to take over direct supervision of the child.
Parent/Guardians must actively supervise their children in the water in line with the Centre’s “Watch Around Water” safety program.
Children under 5 – must be fully supervised and remain within arm’s reach of an adult/guardian (16 years or older) and wear a yellow wristband provided by staff (excluding whilst in swimming lessons).
Children 5-9 – must be accompanied into the facility and constantly supervised by a parent/guardian (16 years or older) and wear a wristband provided by staff (including whilst in swimming lessons).
Children who are not supervised will be removed from the water.
Management reserves the right to terminate or suspend your membership for not complying with any of the terms and conditions listed.
