We want your experience at an Active Northumberland swimming pool to be a safe and enjoyable experience. In order to do so, we ask you to read the following pool safety rules. If you have any further questions, please contact our friendly customer service team on 01670 620200.
General policy
- All children under eight should be accompanied in the water by a responsible person of 16 years or over. This person may be responsible for up to two children under the age of eight.
- The accompanying person should ensure that all under eights and non-swimmers remain in safe areas of the pool (i.e. in the shallow end, within their own depth of water and near to the poolside).
- Spectators cannot supervise children under eight in the water. Spectators must use the designated area and are not allowed on poolside in order to prevent contamination from shoes.
- The use of approved buoyancy aids for under eights and non-swimmers is recommended. Suitable buoyancy aids are classed as a garment or armbands and must meet EN BS 13138 standards. A float is not classed as a suitable buoyancy aid.
- We reserve the right to change the programme in exceptional circumstances.
Exceptions
Ashington Leisure Centre
Large pool:
- One responsible adult may accompany two children aged four to seven.
- One responsible adult may accompany two children under eight, where one may be under the age of four.
Small pool:
- One responsible adult may accompany up to three children aged four to seven.
- One responsible adult may accompany two children under the age of eight, where one may be under the age of four.
Blyth Sports Centre
Large pool (1.0m to 3.3m Depth):
- One responsible adult may accompany two children aged four to seven.
- One responsible adult may accompany one child under the age of four.
Small pool(0.2m to 1.0m Depth):
- One responsible adult may accompany up to three children aged four to seven.
- One responsible adult may accompany two children under the age of eight, where one may be under the age of four.
Concordia Leisure Centre
Large pool (1.5m Depth):
- One responsible adult may accompany two children aged four to seven.
- One responsible adult may accompany two children under eight, where one may be under the age of four.
Pool inflatable sessions
Please read the following information before attending a pool inflatable session.
Ashington Leisure Centre
Children are not allowed onto the inflatable until they have successfully completed an assessment to swim 25m of the pool by a lifeguard.
Once the child has demonstrated that they can swim 25m, the lifeguard will give them a band which will allow access to the inflatable. This assessment will be completed for children attending inflatable parties too.
If they are unable to swim the 25mtrs they will not be handed a band and will not be allowed in the pool whilst the inflatable is in but they can use the small pool. Children attending parties who are not able to swim the 25mtrs can stay in the main pool with the inflatable.
Blyth Sports Centre
NO NON SWIMMERS to use the slide
NO GOGGLES
Armbands are NOT permitted on the slide
Only ONE person to use each slide at a time
NO sharp objects i.e. keys, watches, sharp jewellery etc
DO NOT slide down until your exit is clear
DO NOT attempt to climb back up the slide after you have entered the water
DO NOT go down the slide backwards
When you have gone down the slide climb out at the side of the pool and have another go
Concordia Leisure Centre
NO non swimmers or those wearing armbands will be allowed on the slide.
NO sharp objects are allowed, i.e keys, watch, sharp jewellery.
DO NOT slide down until your exit is clear.
DO NOT attempt to climb back onto the inflatable after you have fallen off.
DO NOT swim under the boom, into the inflatable area.
ALWAYS go down the slide feet first, NOT head first, backwards or jumping off.
Normal Pool rules still apply - No running, No diving, No flips, No bombs, No ducking, Do not swim underneath the inflatable.
Morpeth Riverside Centre
Under 8’s must be supervised by a responsible adult
NO NON SWIMMERS to use the slide
Armbands are NOT permitted on the slide
Only ONE person to use the slide at a time
NO sharp objects i.e. keys, watches, sharp jewellery etc
DO NOT slide down until your exit is clear
DO NOT attempt to climb back up the slide after you have entered the water
ALWAYS go down the slide feet first
DO NOT go down the slide backwards
DO NOT go down the slide head first
When you have gone down the slide climb out at the side of the pool and have another go
Ponteland Leisure Centre
NO NON SWIMMERS to use the slide
Armbands are NOT permitted on the slide
Only ONE person to use the slide at a time
NO sharp objects i.e. keys, watches, sharp jewellery etc
DO NOT slide down until your exit is clear
DO NOT attempt to climb back up the slide after you have entered the water
ALWAYS go down the slide feet first
DO NOT go down the slide backwards
DO NOT go down the slide head first
When you have gone down the slide climb out at the side of the pool and have another go
Prudhoe Waterworld
Users should NOT -
Get on until instructed to do so.
Push / pull others onto or off the inflatable.
Jump off the inflatable.
Swing or pull the anchor ropes.
Swim under the inflatable.
Wear sharp items of jewellery.
Users should jump rather than step onto inflatable.
Users should slide off feet first, climb out of the pool via the steps and walk around to rejoin the queue or swim well away from the inflatable towards the beach or shower area of the pool.
Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre
NO NON SWIMMERS to use the inflatable - swimmers must be able to swim 25m competently and tread water for 30 seconds unaided.
Armbands are NOT permitted on the inflatable
NO sharp objects i.e. keys, watches, sharp jewellery etc
DO NOT push other users whilst on inflatable
DO NOT slide down until your exit is clear
DO NOT attempt to climb back onto the inflatable after you have entered the water
ALWAYS go down the slide feet first
DO NOT go down the slide backwards
DO NOT go down the slide head first
When you have gone down the slide climb out at the side of the pool and have another go