Policies and PoolSafe
Pool Alone Policy:
Children under 8 years of age are not permitted on these premises unless supervised by a responsible caregiver at least 16 years old.
Actively supervised means having a direct line of sight with your child at all times and being able to provide immediate assistance.
Under Fives Policy:
Children under 5 years of age need to be within arms reach of a swimming caregiver 16 years or over at all times - "Your child, your responsibility"
Our fully trained lifeguards are on duty at all times to assist with supervision of you and your child's safety but cannot replace your active supervision.
Alcohol & Smoking Policy:
AC Baths is a SMOKEFREE and ALCOLHOL FREE complex (this includes grounds)
Disability / Caregiver Policy:
The person with the disability is required to pay the pool entry and the caregivers will be free of charge.
In October 2001 the Poolsafe Quality Management Scheme for public pools was launched.
This scheme assesses pools for industry standards including supervision guidelines, emergency action plans, water quality, Health & Safety and the ‘pool alone' supervision policy for children. The scheme is managed by Water Safety New Zealand Inc on behalf of the New Zealand Recreation Association who are fully involved with the assessment of pools, re-writing the lifeguard manual and review drowning fatalities at public pools.
- Trained and qualified Lifeguards
- Good water quality
- A safe and healthy environment
- Caregiver supervision of young children required
- Emergency action plans
