Parents Supervise, Lifeguards Save Lives
Your safety is very important to us and while there are lifeguards on hand, we ask you to follow these steps below to help ensure your safety in and around our aquatic areas.
Parents/Guardians must actively supervise their children 0-7 years old. If you are not confident in the water or not a strong swimmer, please let a lifeguard know when you enter the facility.
Aquatic Supervision Policies
EA Networks Centre follows strict guidelines set out by Water Safety New Zealand and the Recreation Aotearoa.
To help ensure you and your family enjoy your time at our Centre and stay safe, we follow the Pool Alone Policy guidelines.
Pool Alone Policy
Failure to comply with the policy below may result in being asked to leave the facility.
Pool supervision ratios
One caregiver to two Under 5's / Non-swimmers
Must be within arms reach at all times.
One caregiver to four 5-7 year olds
Must be actively supervised.
One caregiver to two 5-7 yrs and one Under 5's / Non-swimmers
- Must be actively supervised; and
- U5 / Non-swimmer within arms reach at all times
- Caregiver MUST be over 16 years of age
- Actively supervised means having a direct line of sight on the child at all times and being able to provide immediate assistance.
- Take steps to minimise distractions to avoid lapses in supervision – such as mobile phones or chatting with other parents. You should never leave your child alone in the water, nor should they be left in the care of an older child