HAC Facility - Pool Rules

Admission Policy

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (15 years and up):

  • Children 9 to 11 years old must have an active supervising adult (15 years and up) on the pool deck.
  • Children 8 and under must be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult at all times.
    • 1 adult for every 3 children under 6 years old.
    • 1 adult for every 6 children aged 6-11 years old.

During Caregiver and Leisure swims an adult must be in the water regardless of age.

 

Facility Rules

  • Pool bags are permitted on the pool deck.
  • Children in diapers must wear swim diapers in the pool.
  • NO SMOKING
  • NO photos or videos on pool property
  • DO NOT swim if you have open cuts/sores, flu or cold symptoms or diarrhea
  • NO glass or glass containers on the pool deck
  • NO animals (EXECPT service animals)
  • Swearing, profanity, distasteful/discriminatory language and/or violence of any kind will NOT be tolerated.
  • Use of alcohol and drugs (including cannabis) are strictly prohibited on HAC property. Anyone who is thought to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied access.
  • NO NUDITY in common washroom areas.  To help us create safe places we ask that you choose a washroom, shower or change stall to get undressed or dressed in.  

Pool Rules

  • Diving is only permitted in the deep end of the main pool.
  • Underwater breath holding and underwater swimming challenges are NOT permitted.
  • Sinking toys are not permitted.
  • Face-mask goggles (goggles with nose pieces) are strongly discouraged but permitted at swimmer’s own risk.
  • NO food, drinks/gum in the pool or pool deck. Water in unbreakable containers is permitted.
  • Hypoxic Training (breath holding) is not permitted.
  • Inflatable water wings, floaties, buoyant objects are NOT permitted.  
  • NO snorkels, flippers or fins during public swim.
  • NO mermaid tails.
  • Diving blocks are for swim team use only.

Diving Board Rules

  • One person at a time on the board
  • Backward entries are not permitted
  • Ensure area is clear before jumping off
  • Once in the water, swim to the ladder immediately
  • No handstands or sitting dives off the board
  • No hanging off the board
  • Swimmers must be able to resurface and swim to ladder unassisted (or must wear a lifejacket)
  • Board can be closed by lifeguards at any time
  • No flips

 

All rules are subject to change and decisions may be made case to case bases under the discretion of lifeguards.

 

Hants Aquatic Staff are permitted to refuse entry to any members of the public if deemed necessary. Staff have the right to ask members of the public to leave a swim if deemed necessary.