Noarlunga Aquatic Centre is proud to be a family orientated centre. Please be mindful in helping to preserve an environment that is safe and free from bad behaviour or intolerance.
- Walking only on all concourse areas at all times.
- No smoking or vaping within the centre.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Glass containers or ceramics are not permitted within the centre.
- Behaviour likely to cause injury is not permitted.
- No electrical equipment is allowed to be plugged in unless authorised by management.
- Abusive and foul language will not be tolerated.
- Strictly no alcohol or drugs permitted. People under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave the centre.
- We are proud to be a family orientated centre. Centre staff will take action to preserve an environment that is safe and free from bad behaviour or intolerance.
General pool conditions of use
- Walking only on all concourse areas at all times.
- Diving in shallow water is not permitted.
- The throwing of hard balls (eg – tennis balls, football, etc.) in the pool area is not permitted.
- No shoulder rides.
- Bomb dives, back flips, somersaults, spin jumps or other acrobatics are not permitted.
- Eating and drinking in the water or on the edge is not permitted.
- Children 5 years and older are not permitted in the toddler pool.
Supervision guidelines - 'Watch around water'
Noarlunga Aquatic Centre is a Watch Around Water endorsed centre. The following supervision policy apply when using the pool and spa areas.
Program objectives
The Watch Around Water program aims to prevent drowning deaths and drowning related injuries at public swimming pools by promoting active parental supervision, assisting aquatic staff to promote safe supervision practices. This helps to provide a safe aquatic venue for the community.
Key principles
- Children under 5 years must be constantly supervised and remain within arms reach.
- Children under 10 years must be accompanied into the facility and constantly supervised by a parent/ guardian.
- Children requiring a floatation device must be constantly supervised and remain within arms reach.
- Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.
- Children will be required to wear a coloured wristband denoting the applicable regulations.
Watch around water supervision ratios
- Children 0-4 years of age MUST be accompanied in the water at all times by a parent/caregiver. Ratio: 1 adult to 2 children aged 0-4 years.
- Children 5-9 years MUST be ACTIVELY SUPERVISED at all times by a parent/caregiver. Ratio: 1 adult to 4 children aged 5-9 years.
- If an adult has one child 0-4 years of age, they can only have a maximum of 3 children aged 5-9 years old. Ratio: 1 adult to 1 child aged 0-4 years and 3 children aged 5-9 years.
- No one under 5 years is allowed on Aqua Fun Run.
- All users must complete a swim test before being able to use the Fun Run.
- Lifeguards and Duty Supervisors will determine if swimmers are able or unable to use the Fun Run based on swimming ability.
- Users must wait in line until instructed by an attendant to proceed on to the Fun Run.
- Be patient when waiting in line. No pushing.
- No sharp objects allowed on inflatable (No buckles, jewellery, hair clips, keys or eyeglasses). No goggles or floatation aides.
- No diving, flips, bombs or other acrobatics are permitted.
- Users are to exit to the side of the pool immediately after falling from Fun Run.
- DO NOT SWIM UNDER THE INFLATABLE
- No pushing or body contact with other users while on the Fun Run.
- Lifeguards and Duty Supervisors can revoke access to the Fun Run at any time, dependent on behaviour and swimming ability of participants.
- You may not use the Fun Run if you have a history back or neck problems, epilepsy, heart complaint, or are pregnant, unwell or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Safety swim test
To help keep everyone safe, all participants must successfully complete a safety swim test before participating in high-risk deep-water activities.
The purpose of the safety swim test is to assess a participant's swimming ability and determine whether they can safely take part in high-risk deep-water activities. Lifeguards are not assessing swimming technique or providing swimming lessons. Instead, they are identifying participants who can confidently and safely manage themselves in deep water.
A swimmer with a suitable level of ability for participating in high-risk deep-water activities is someone who can confidently swim 12 metres unaided, without goggles, flotation devices, assistance from a parent or guardian, or touching the pool wall during the test.
Standard
All participants must successfully complete each of the following steps:
- Jump and submerge
- Enter deep water and confidently resurface after submerging.
- Tread water for 15 seconds
- Demonstrate the ability to remain afloat and maintain a safe position in deep water.
- Swim 12 metres to the wall
- Swim confidently back to the pool wall without goggles, stopping, touching the pool floor, or requiring assistance.
Failure to complete any step of the test will result in the participant being deemed unsuitable to participate in high-risk deep-water activities.
Important information
- The safety swim test must be completed to the satisfaction of the supervising lifeguard.
- Passing the test requires a participant to demonstrate confidence and control in deep water, not simply complete the distance.
- Lifeguards' decisions regarding the outcome of the safety swim test are final.
- Participants may be asked to complete the test again if staff have concerns about their safety during use of the Aqua Fun Run.
Successfully completing the safety swim test does not remove the requirement to follow all Aqua Fun Run rules and lifeguard directions.
Frequently asked questions
My child swam the 12 metres. Why didn't they pass the test?
The safety swim test is not based solely on distance. Participants must confidently complete all three components of the assessment. If a participant appears distressed, exhausted, unable to tread water effectively, or lacks confidence in deep water, they may not pass the assessment, even if they complete the swim distance.
Can I request a retest?
Yes. Retests may be offered at the discretion of the Duty Supervisor. While we encourage participation wherever possible, safety is our highest priority and staff will never compromise on participant safety.
Can I wear goggles during the test?
No. The safety swim test must be completed without goggles, flotation devices or assistance from another person.
Why is the safety swim test required?
High-risk deep-water activities, such as the Fun Run, may present instances where participants may unexpectedly enter the water, become exhausted, or need to independently return to the pool edge. The safety swim test helps ensure participants have the swimming ability required to do this safely.
Visitors are welcome to capture their special moments on camera or video while at the centre, as long as the privacy of other members and guests is respected. Use of cameras, video recorders, and smartphones in the facility is only permitted under the following conditions:
- The privacy of others must be respected at all times.
- You must have consent from all identifiable individuals before capturing or sharing images.
- Cameras or recording devices are strictly prohibited in all change room areas and sauna room.
- Management reserves the right to request that patrons cease using photographic or videographic devices if it is deemed inappropriate.
- It is illegal to publish or broadcast any images or footage without appropriate consent.