Red Band
Yellow Band
Green Band
Pool Admission Standards and Supervision Criteria
All children 5 & under MUST be within arm’s reach of a responsible guardian 12 & Over on a 1:2 ratio Children ages 6 – 9 who are not able to pass the swim test MUST be within arm’s reach of a responsible guardian 12 & Over on a 1:4 ratio this ratio can be increased to 1:8 if lifejackets are worn.
Children 6 – 9 will receive a yellow band if they would like to attempt to pass the facility swim test. Results of the test will determine whether the child receives a Red or Green band. When a child passes the swim test they will receive a FREE photo card as proof that they have passed the swim test. *Replacements cards $5.00
Children 6 – 9 who pass the Swim Admission Test may swim unaccompanied. Children with Green bands may be asked to retake the test if staff are concerned that the child cannot demonstrate the ability to maintain the Swim Admission Standard.
Facility Swim Test To pass the swim test swimmers must be able to swim two widths of the pool with their face in the water completing a regular comfortable breathing pattern. The swimmer must not stop during the entire distance. Individuals With Serious Medical Conditions Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual 12 years or older who is knowledgeable of the condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
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