Shallow Swim Sessions

Our Shallow Swim sessions in the Minor Pool at Ards Blair Mayne are for our youngest swimmers to gain confidence in water and practice their swimming. The water is 80cm deep providing a great opportunity to enjoy the water in a shallow and quieter pool. Swim toys are not permitted as children are encouraged to swim rather than play.

The sessions run on Saturday and Sunday 3.15pm to 4.15pm

For Children 4 and Under, ID will be required at reception when you check in on the day of your session.

Centre members must book at reception to receive their applicable membership discount. Current Waves members may use their Free Swims against these sessions on proof of Waves membership. Due to limited availability, it is advised to pre-book your session to avoid disappointment, should the session be fully booked.

Please ensure you read and adhere to our terms and conditions for adult and child ratios and supervision whilst swimming:
All children 7 years of age and under must be accompanied in the water and changing areas by a responsible person (16 years and over) during unprogrammed swimming sessions. Such sessions are those that are open for public recreational swimming as opposed to those under the direct control or instruction of a group organiser or class teacher/coach.

The ratio of this supervision must not be greater than a 1:2 basis, with non-swimmers using an approved flotation device.

An adult cannot be responsible for supervising more than two children of 7 years old or under. The safety of non-swimmers and child(ren) is the responsibility of the supervising
adult in attendance. When supervising, the adult must maintain a constant watch over the child(ren) and be in close contact with those that are weak or non-swimmers.

Parents/responsible adults have a specific responsibility for the safety of the child(ren) under their supervision. This cannot be abdicated to lifeguards who are responsible for the safety of all swimmers. Parents who are supervising children must themselves determine that they have the required competencies to undertake this task.

Children aged 8 years or over who can swim, are permitted entry to the Main and Minor Pools unaccompanied. Parents should also be aware that children aged 8 years or over, who cannot swim or are weak swimmers, may also require supervision. Those responsible for the children must therefore consider the swimming abilities of all children and the appropriate supervision required and heed the advice/instruction of the centre staff.