Gym and swimming policies

Pool safety and admission rules

Children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by their parent, or an adult aged 16 or over (with a maximum of 2 children to 1 supervisor in the swimming pool water).
Where applicable children over 8 years must use their own gender specific changing rooms.
You are advised not to swim if you have consumed a meal within the last hour, or have had an upset stomach.
Follow the lifeguards' instructions, they want you to have a great swim in safety.

Appropriate swimwear

Includes the following:

swimming trunks
Lycra leggings (including below knee)
short and long-sleeve close-fitting t-shirts
bikinis and tankinis
swimming costumes
knee and elbow length suits
swim dresses
swimming shorts
knee length shorts including board shorts
float suits
neoprene float jackets
swim nappies and medical swimwear

Inappropriate swimwear

Includes the following:

underwear
any garment with obscene or offensive pictures or slogans
denim
heavy garments, including cotton leggings, long flowing clothes and baggy t-shirts

Swimwear which is not made from chlorine-resistant materials may be damaged.

We would advise that weak or non-swimmers wear close-fitting swimwear, such as swimming trunks or a full swimsuit, to aid their learning experience.

We reserve the right to determine whether swimwear is appropriate.

Pool hygiene

All swimmers are requested to shower and use the toilet facilities before swimming.

Customers who have suffered from sickness or diarrhoea must not swim until symptom-free for 48 hours, or 14 days if diagnosed by a GP with Cryptosporidium.

Swim nappies must be worn by children not yet toilet trained.

Appropriate gym wear

The dress code is in place to provide an environment that is not only welcoming to all, but will also ensure that users are able to exercise safely.

If in doubt, speak to a member of staff.

Approved

Closed-toed sports shoes
Recognised gym wear
Fitted/sports modesty wear

Not approved

Sandals or crocs
Workwear including jeans
Loose fitting modesty wear
Bare feet

Bags

Ensure all bags are stored in the lockers provided.