Aquatic Supervision

Parents Supervise, Lifeguards Save Lives

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. This includes swimming pools, spas and water play areas. 

Watch Around Water

Knox Leisureworks is a Watch Around Water facility. This program was developed by Aquatics & Recreation Victoria and Life Saving Victoria to:

  • educate the public about adequate supervision
  • encourage parent/guardians to take on this responsibility when visiting a public aquatic facility.

​Therefore, the following safe supervision policies must be adhered to:

Children under 5 years old

  • Will be issued a pink wristband from reception upon entry.
  • Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
  • There must be at least 1 adult supervising for 2 children under the age of 5
  • 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

  • Will be issued a yellow wristband from reception upon entry.
  • 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.
  • There must be at least 1 adult supervising for 4 children under the age of 10
  • Children under 10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian while in the aquatic area of the centre.
  • Parents/guardians must actively supervise children without distraction, which includes the use of devices, electronics, books etc. whilst children are in the water.
  • 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 10 years and older

  • For children 10 years and older, parents must use their knowledge of the child's swimming ability to determine the level of supervision required.
  • Parent /guardians are not required to be present in the centre.

Weak/Non-Swimmer Policy

A weak or non swimmer is a person who cannot or does not swim. 
  • 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
Please note: Lifeguards are employed on a 1:100 ratio; to help lifeguards supervise more effectively please advise staff if you are a non-swimmer, wear your wrist band and stay within safe depths for your swimming abilities.

For copy of this policy in Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic or Sudanese-Arabic click here.

If you wish to improve your swimming ability to be safe in and around water contact us.
 

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