Learn to Swim Guidelines and Safety Rules

Learn to Swim Rules

Supervision rules during swimming lessons

• Children aged under 3 years in Babies and Toddlers lessons must have a caregiver aged 17 or older in the water with them.
• Children aged 3 to 10 years must have a caregiver present at the facility who can provide immediate support if required but do not need the caregiver in the water.
• Children aged 11 years and over can attend lessons without a caregiver present.

Supervision ratios during swimming lessons

• A single caregiver may supervise up to:
  • One child aged under 3 years in the water or
  • Two children aged 3 to 4 years or
  • Four children aged 5 to 10 years or
  • One child aged 3 to 4 years, and three children aged 5 to 10 years.
• If you exceed the above ratios, you must have another caregiver aged 17 years or over present.
• For supervision ratios outside of swimming lessons, please visit our Pool Safety page.

Wristbands

• Wristbands are required for Learn to Swim students aged 10 years and under who want to swim before or after their lessons.
• Caregivers of children under 4 years must also wear wristbands in the pool area.
• Blue wristbands allow access to designated Swim Plus Zones for additional swimming time. Users must be 17 years and over to be able to use the spa, sauna, and steam room.

Pool rules and hygiene

• Shower before and after entering the pool.
• Children over 3 years must wear a swim cap during lessons.
• Children under 3 years must wear swimmer nappies at all times in the pool.
• Appropriate swimwear is required. Street clothes, non-swim fabrics, and loose clothing are not permitted in the water.

Swimwear guidelines

• Swimwear should be clean, well-fitted, and designed for swimming activities.
• Rash tops, swim shorts, one-piece swimsuits, and goggles are recommended for comfort and safety.
• Please avoid cotton clothing, as it can weigh swimmers down in the water.

Following these rules ensures the safety and enjoyment of everyone participating in our Learn to Swim programme. Thank you for your cooperation!