Kiwanis park and pool

• All bathers must obey instructions from the lifeguards
• Posted Pool Rules and Health Regulations must be adhered to at all times
• All bathers must shower before entering the pool area
• No outdoor footwear on the pool deck
• Walk carefully on the pool deck. The deck may be slippery
• No diving

For swim admission purposes, a caregiver is defined as someone 12 years or older, responsible for the child.

A swimmer to caregiver ratio defines the number of swimmers that can be supervised by a caregiver. Example: (4:1 ratio) means four swimmers can be supervised by one caregiver.

Direct supervision means someone who is actively watching their child and can respond immediately to help their child.

• under 10 years old: requires supervision
• under 7 years old:
  • shallow side of the black line: your child must be directly supervised by their caregiver at all times (2:1 ratio)
  • deep side of the black line: your child must be within one arm's reach of the caregiver at all times (2:1 ratio)
• 7 to 9 years who have not passed a swim test:
  • shallow side of the black line: your child must be directly supervised by the caregiver at all times (4:1 ratio or 8:1 ratio if all swimmers are wearing lifejackets)
  • deep side of the black line: your child must be within one arm's reach of the caregiver at all times (4:1 ratio or 8:1 ratio if all swimmers are wearing lifejackets)

• 7 to 9 years who have passed a swim test: may swim unaccompanied on either side of the black line as long as a caregiver remains in the pool environment to supervise.

Lifejackets

• lifejackets may need to be supplied by swimmers as there is a limited supply at each facility
• lifejackets may not be available at all programs
• lifejackets must be the appropriate size for the swimmer and approved by Transport Canada
• water wings, puddle jumpers or any other floatation devices are not acceptable as lifejackets

• No person having a communicable disease or open sores on his or her body shall enter the pool
• No person shall bring a glass container onto the deck or into the pool
• No person shall pollute the water in the pool in any manner
• Spitting, spouting of water, and blowing the nose in the pool or on the deck are prohibited
• No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the pool
• The maximum number of bathers permitted on the deck and in the pool at any time is 1000
• The emergency phone is located in the guard office
• Head-first entries are not permitted
• Any people with serious medical conditions must inform the lifeguard in the Lifeguard Office.

• Swim clothing is required
• Safety first – no running, pushing, or rough play
• Be respectful – always show courtesy to fellow splash pad users and take turns
• Supervised play is safe play – children under age 10 who have not passed a swim test must be supervised by an adult. Adults are responsible for their child’s safety at all times.
• Food, tobacco, alcohol, and glass containers – not permitted in the splash pad area
• Pets and animals – not permitted in the splash pad area
• Stash the trash – leave the splash pad area clean; place garbage in the containers provided
• Weather – for your safety, when there is thunder or lightning, leave the splash pad area immediately
• Skateboards, rollerblades, and bikes – not permitted in the splash pad area
• Health – people with communicable disease, open sores, skin infections, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea are not permitted to use the splash pad.
• Water not intended for drinking
• For maintenance related concerns please alert the lifeguards
• Surface can get slippery. Footwear is recommended
• Blocking drains and allowing water to “pool” in the spray features contributes to unsafe playing conditions. Please ensure that no blockages occur in the spray features during your visit.
• Children of all abilities and ages are welcome to play together at these spray features. There are elements of risk in using the spray features that can be reduced by acting responsibly and by complying with these regulations.
• The splash pad is supervised by lifeguards. All bathers must obey the instructions of the lifeguards 

• Pets and animals are not permitted in the pool or spray features area
• All pets must remain on a leash

• No food or beverages are allowed on the deck, in the pool, or spray feature area
• No person shall bring a glass container onto the deck or into the pool

• Those who wish to use small stereos or un-amplified musical instruments as part of their event must secure written permission from the Park Supervisor at least two weeks prior to the date of their rental.
• Larger PA systems are not permitted.
• On-site City of Kitchener staff reserve the right to decide what level of volume is acceptable.

• The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited at Kiwanis Park. if guests are found with alcohol will be asked to leave the park.
• City Security and Waterloo Regional Police will be notified.

The requirements of the patron are to demonstrate comfort in the water and swim on their front for 20 metres in the designated swim test area of the pool. The swim test will also include a change in direction.

To properly assess a participant’s swimming ability, aquatic staff must observe the following during the swim test:

• no touching of the bottom or wall of the pool
• completion of the entire distance comfortably and confidently
• swimmer’s body must be positioned horizontal and near the surface
• continuous swimming with no stopping or resting at any point
• strong forward movement throughout
• an open water change of direction
• swimmer’s ability to submerge face under water
• swimmer’s ability to take a breath while swimming

Children between 7 and 9 years old, who successfully complete the swim test, will receive a swim test card. Swimmers must present their swim test cards to receive a green band before admission to a recreation swim.

Upon entry to a pool, visitors 0 to 9 years old will be given a coloured wristband to help staff identify their swimming ability. The colours are defined as follows:

Red band

• children 0 to 6 years old must be accompanied and within arm’s reach of caregiver.
• caregiver ratio 2:1

Yellow band

• children 7 to 9 years old are assumed to be non-swimmers and must be accompanied and within arm’s reach of caregiver
• caregiver ratio 4:1 without lifejackets
• caregiver ratio 8:1 with lifejackets for all children

Green band

• children 7 to 9 years old who have passed the Swim Admission Test may swim unaccompanied
• caregiver must remain in the pool environment to supervise.

Blue band

• all swimmers 10 years and older will get a blue wristband to show that they have paid admission to the pool