Children 7 years of age or older are required to use the change room of their own gender. If this is not suitable, please see facility staff so that appropriate accommodation can be arranged. Family change rooms are for parents or guardians with children of opposite under the age of 7 years.
Serious Medical Conditions
Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
What to wear?
Proper bathing attire means bathing attire only. Sorry, no street clothes, shoes or undergarments.
Pool Fouling
All children not toilet trained must wear an article of clothing that will keep fecal matter contained in the event of a fouling.
We suggest you use:
- Plastic pants
- Little Swimmers pool pant diapers
- Gabby's (available at some facilities for purchase)
Standard diapers are not allowed.
A pool fouling will cause a closure of our pools anywhere up to 24 hours. The Ministry of Health enforces this regulation. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Showers
Showering before you enter the pool will keep it clean for your swimming experience. We also ask that shoes not be worn in the shower area as Health Regulations require the shower area to be kept clean and disinfected.
Admissions
The Culture and Recreation Division is committed to the safety of Hamilton children.
All non-swimmers must remain in the shallow end.
Children 9 years of age or younger, who can not pass the Facility Swim Test, must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian*, and must be within arms reach at all times.
Those who can pass the Facility Swim Test may be admitted without a Parent or Guardian* into the pool. Children 6 years of age and under must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian* and remain within arms reach at all times.
* A Guardian is defined as an individual at least 12 years of age or older who is responsible for the direct supervision of children within their care.
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Supervision Requirements |
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Age of child |
Ratio without lifejackets |
Ratio with lifejacket |
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0-6 years |
2:1 |
4:1 |
|
7-9 years |
3:1 |
6:1 |
* Lifejackets are based on a first come, first served basis. Limited supply available. We recommend that participants provide their own lifejackets to ensure availability and proper fit.
Facility Swim Test
To successfully pass the facility swim test individuals must:
- Demonstrate comfort in the water
- Swim a minimum of 2 widths continuously in shallow water
Lifeguards may, at any time, ask for a demonstration of swimming ability if they feel there is a question of the child's safety.
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