{"id":104,"date":"2025-06-25T14:16:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:50:41","slug":"pool-admission-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/aquatics\/pool-admission-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Pool Admission Standards\n <\/h1>\n \n \n\n
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\n As of December 1, 2025 Carleton University Athletics introduced a new\u00a0wristband policy\u00a0for all pool users. \n <\/p>\n

\n All swimmers, including Aquafit participants, will be required to wear a\u00a0Carleton Athletics\u2013issued wristband\u00a0to enter the pool.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wristband Admission Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As of December 1, 2025 Carleton University Athletics introduced a new wristband policy for all pool users. This update reflects best practices across aquatic facilities and is designed to support a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone. All swimmers, including Aquafit participants, will be required to wear a Carleton Athletics\u2013issued wristband to enter the pool. See table below for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age<\/th>Requirements<\/th>Guardian: child ratio<\/th>Wristband<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
0 \u2013 6 years<\/td>Accompanied by a parent\/guardian 14 years or older who must be actively participating and within arms reach at all times, in the water.<\/td>1 Adult: 2 children<\/td>Red<\/td><\/tr>
7 -13 years<\/td>DO NOT pass the swim test or choose not to complete a swim test. Always accompanied by parent\/guardian 14 years or older who must be actively participating and within arms reach at all times. Must remain in the shallow end of the pool.<\/td>1 Adult: 4 children OR
1 Adult: 6 children in PFDs<\/td>		Yellow<\/td><\/tr>
7 -13 years<\/td>Pass the swim test. Always accompanied by parent\/guardian (14+) who must be actively supervising from deck.<\/td>1 Adult: 6 children<\/td>Green<\/td><\/tr>
14+ years<\/td>May access the facility without direct supervision.<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Other colour<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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\n Swim Test Requirements\n <\/p>\n

\n To pass the swim test, swimmers must:
\u2022 Swim 25m without touching the bottom\/sides of the pool
\u2022 Demonstrate the ability to comfortably submerge their face in the water\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Serious Medical Conditions\n <\/p>\n

\n Users of our facilities must ensure they are fit to participate in physical activities. Those with a condition affecting their ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions for their own safety. Any person with a serious medical condition should be accompanied by an adult knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

General Pool Facility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n