RUH Bath Swimming Pool

RUH POOL RULES:

GENERAL RULES (LANE SWIMMING):

1. The application of the Pool Rules below is decided solely by the Pool Attendant on duty. Their ruling is not up for dispute and should be respected by all pool users. Users who do not respect this, who are abusive to staff, or do not follow their instruction will be asked not to return to the Pool.
2. ALL SWIMMERS SWIM AT THIER OWN RISK. Pool Attendants are NOT LIFEGUARDS and while they will make every effort to ensure your swim is safe and help if you are in trouble, swimmers are expected to have an ability to swim that enables them to swim independently.
3. RUH staff and their immediate families can book up to 3 weeks in advance (staff member's badge must be shown on entry), non-RUH staff can book up to 2 weeks in advance.
4. CHANGING A SLOT DATE/TIME - If you have booked a slot and want to change the date/time, click 'View Booking' in your confirmation email. This should open a browser page with details of your booking. Click 'Ticket Options' and select the option to change your slot - follow the instructions and book your new slot date/time.
5. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS - If you want to cancel your slot and get a refund, this should be done MORE THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SWIM TIME, otherwise you will not get a refund. Go to your booking email, click View Booking and cancel your slot. Once this is done, email confirmation that the slot has been cancelled to ruh-tr.swimmingpool@nhs.net and request a refund. We must see evidence that you have cancelled the slot over 48 hours before your planned swim time, so the slot is available to someone else who may want to book, to be eligible for a refund.
6. All swimmers must report to the Pool Attendant on duty before entering the pool.
7. All swimmers should shower before using the pool.
8. Shoes must not be worn in the changing rooms.
9. Normal swim wear must be worn in the pool
10. Bicycles are not permitted in the pool compound.
11. There is no running permitted within the pool compound at any time.
12. No alcohol or glass is allowed within the pool compound.
13. No eating in the pool
14. Smoking and or vaping is not allowed within the pool compound, or anywhere on the hospital site.
15. Children under 6 months old are not allowed in the pool at any time
16. Children over six months and still using nappies are required to wear commercially recognised swimming versions in the pool.
17. All pool users should pay a separate fee and swim in a separate lane (except children between 6m-4 years who cannot swim).
18. Sharing of Lanes is not allowed, unless a parent/child with a young child (6m-4 years old) where the parent is with the child at all times and the child cannot swim without the parent’s assistance.
19. If a child of ANY AGE can swim without assistance, they must have their own separate lane, paid for separately.
20. You must be 16 years or older to swim unaccompanied by an adult
21. Children under 16 years can use the pool but they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be kept under constant supervision during the duration of their stay
22. The maximum number of children under 16 years old that can be supervised by 1x adult is 3. All children should be confident swimmers.
23. If the parent/guardian is looking after a young child (6m-4 years old) they cannot also be responsible for other children swimming or at the pool at the same time
24. All children should be in separate lanes and be confident swimmers.

LANE-FREE SWIMMING:

1. STRICTLY one adult to every 3 children under 16. Adults should either be in the pool at the same time, or watching from the side at all times. Pool Attendants are NOT LIFEGUARDS – it is up to the accompanying adults to look after children.
2. No 'mermaid fins' to be used by children during lane free swimming, as they are potentially dangerous
3. No bombing or diving is allowed while lanes are removed.
4. No intentional splashing will be tolerated.
5. No large inflatables will be allowed in the pool at any time. Small inflatables for the sake of support may be permitted.
6. Ball games are strictly forbidden in the pool and pool compound
7. No flippers should be used while lanes are removed.

COLD WATER SWIMMING:

1. Cold water swimming is for adults and Children 16+ ONLY.
2. Strictly 1 person per lane