Local Guides World
Clare L
1 reviews on 1 places
Beginning of season 2022 update:
Unfortunately our first swim back at our favourite local pool, was soured by “life guards” who are far more interested in talking to each other, than keeping the patrons under close watch.
My 7 year old began to panic as she had accidentally gone a little out of her depth, she was literally at the feet of the 2 life guards. They were so engrossed in the conversation with each other, that they didn’t even notice! As I was supervising my child and swam to her to help, she was ok.
But when I raised the issue of the lack of response from the life guards, I was told that as my child is under 10, she should be supervised.
So I guess this means that if you attend the pool with a child under 10; don’t expect to receive any assistance if they do begin to drown….. because they should be being supervised by parents, and therefore the life guards have no duty of care toward them?
2021-22 review:
Perfect place to visit on a warm summers day.
Prices are reasonable,
The pool is solar heated which makes getting in the water pleasant,
Lanes open for both swimming laps and general public play,
Shallow end suitable for kids and the deep end is 2.5m deep- so depth works for everyone, regardless of swimming ability,
There is a fenced off toddler paddle pool- sometimes the local duck family will join in to share the space,
Limited kiosk,
Lawn areas surrounding the pool allow for picnics under the shade of the trees,
Change rooms, showers and toilet facilities.
Swimming lessons run during the school holiday period.
Open throughout the summer months.
Unfortunately our first swim back at our favourite local pool, was soured by “life guards” who are far more interested in talking to each other, than keeping the patrons under close watch.
My 7 year old began to panic as she had accidentally gone a little out of her depth, she was literally at the feet of the 2 life guards. They were so engrossed in the conversation with each other, that they didn’t even notice! As I was supervising my child and swam to her to help, she was ok.
But when I raised the issue of the lack of response from the life guards, I was told that as my child is under 10, she should be supervised.
So I guess this means that if you attend the pool with a child under 10; don’t expect to receive any assistance if they do begin to drown….. because they should be being supervised by parents, and therefore the life guards have no duty of care toward them?
2021-22 review:
Perfect place to visit on a warm summers day.
Prices are reasonable,
The pool is solar heated which makes getting in the water pleasant,
Lanes open for both swimming laps and general public play,
Shallow end suitable for kids and the deep end is 2.5m deep- so depth works for everyone, regardless of swimming ability,
There is a fenced off toddler paddle pool- sometimes the local duck family will join in to share the space,
Limited kiosk,
Lawn areas surrounding the pool allow for picnics under the shade of the trees,
Change rooms, showers and toilet facilities.
Swimming lessons run during the school holiday period.
Open throughout the summer months.