Aquatic Centre terms and conditions of entry

We have some conditions of entry that you need to be aware of when enjoying our swimming pools.

  • Entry at the discretion of the manager.
  • Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult (18+ ID required) (exception pass can be issued at Operators discretion, see information below).
  • (Milne Bay Aquatic Centre only) Spa and Sauna Ages 16+ ID required.
  • Children under 5 must be accompanied into the water and remain within arms reach.
  • Guardians and supervising adults agree to follow all instructions including Royal Lifesaving Guidelines for supervision.
  • Patrons who have had any symptoms of diarrhoeal illness (Diarrhoea/Gastroenteritis/Cryptosporidiosis or similar) are not permitted to enter the pool until 14 days after symptoms have cleared.
  • Patrons with open or inflamed wounds, contagious or spreadable conditions are not permitted to enter the pool.
  • All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
  • Babies, toddlers or incontinent persons must provide and utilise suitable, unsoiled swim nappies.
  • Appropriate swimwear of an approved material, must be worn by all swimmers. Refer to Swimwear Policy below.
  • No alcohol, drugs, smoking or vaping permitted on the premises, persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to enter pool grounds.
  • No glass bottles or containers (including water bottles and lunchboxes).
  • No food or drink to be consumed in the pool.
  • No bikes, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades.
  • Animals prohibited (exception for assistance animals).
  • Water toys may be used at the discretion of staff. Body boards and surf boards are not permitted.
  • Pools are vacated during electrical storms.
  • Patrons must obey all safety signs and directions from staff.
  • Failure to observe any of the above may result in removal from the Centre.

 

Aquatic Centre rules

  • No running, pushing, diving or bombing.
  • All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
  • Guardians agree to follow all instructions including Royal Lifesaving Guidelines (Keep Watch at Public Pools | Royal Life Saving Society - Australia) for supervision.
  • Babies, toddlers or incontinent persons must provide and utilise suitable, unsoiled swim nappies.
  • No food or drink allowed in the pool.
  • Boisterous or dangerous behaviour deemed not conducive to public safety is not permitted.
  • Avoid offensive language or behaviour.
  • Sitting on or hanging off lane ropes is prohibited.
  • Pools are multi-use, swimmers must share lanes.
  • To prevent the disruption of classes or programs, patrons are required to stay out of marked areas.
  • Nappies are not to be changed at poolside. Please make use of babies change room or male/female change-room.
  • Lifeguards and staff have full authority to enforce Aquatic Centre Rules or provide additional instruction.