Aquatic Centre

CHURCHBRIDGE AQUATIC CENTRE RULES

1. Maximum swimmer load is 225.
2. Pool area is supervised – Lifeguard is on duty. They are not there to babysit.
3. All persons entering the facility will be required to pay whether or not they intend to enter the water.
4. Children 7 years of age and under are not allowed to enter the aquatic centre by themselves.
5. Preschoolers (5 and under)
   1. Must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times when outside of the beach-entry area (beyond the first rope marker). Maximum of 2 preschoolers per caregiver if swimming outside of the beach-entry area. A caregiver is considered to be someone 13 years of age or older.
   2. Maximum of 3 preschoolers per caregiver if swimming in the beach-entry area (up to the first rope marker). A caregiver is considered to be someone 13 years of age or older.
   3. Lifejackets are recommended for all preschool swimmers.
6. Infants are required to wear leak-proof swim pants.
7. Use of inflatable wings for preschool is allowed.
8. Please only dive in the designated areas.
9. Pool-supplied flotation devices will be allowed if lifeguard to swimmer ratio is less than 1 to 20.
10. A cleansing shower must be taken before entering the water.
11. Please remove all street shoes before entering the change room and deck area
12. Only CAC staff are to use or touch the stereo/speaker, including volume buttons. Only pre-approved music on the CAC Ipod will be played.
13. Water Features and Waterslide
    1. Both the water features and waterslide can operate at the same time, but cannot be continuously turned on and off. Once on, they should run for a minimum of one hour. CAC staff will use discretion on the use of the water features based on wind conditions and staff availability.
    2. Use of the waterslide – the waterslide can be used by all patrons, regardless of age, provided that younger patrons are not being disregarded and there is no risk of injury. Waterslide rules remain in effect for all. Please follow direction from CAC staff.
14. Water Temperature – CAC water is set to 25C and will not be adjusted.
15. Food and drink are NOT allowed on deck- only on designated grass area.
16. Recycling and garbage cans are to be used throughout the aquatic centre.
17. The Churchbridge Aquatic Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
18. Non-staff members are not allowed in the office area at any time.
19. Glass containers are not allowed.
20. Please do not run on the deck.
21. Horseplay will not be tolerated on the slide, in the pool or in the designated grass area.
22. Swimmers must have lifesaving Level 4 or be able to tread water for 30 seconds and swim the width of the pool to swim alone in the deep end. Lifeguards have the right to ask you to do this at any given time.
23. Grass area is not supervised – Use at own risk.
24. When emergency whistle sounds clear pool immediately.
25. First Aid Kit and AED is available in office.
26. Emergency Phone is available in office.
27. Weather-related – When the pool is cleared or closed due to thunder and/or lightning, it must remain cleared/closed for at least one half-hour after the last sound of thunder (even distant) or sighting of lightning.
28. No smoking or substance use (alcohol/cannabis) will be permitted on pool property. Patrons smoking or consuming alcohol will be asked to leave the premises.
29. Patrons who are intoxicated and causing problems will be reported to the police.

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