ACC PoolSafe®

In October 2001 the ACC PoolSafe® Quality Management Scheme for public pools was launched. This scheme assesses pools for industry standards including supervision guidelines, emergency action plans, water quality, Health and Safety and the ‘Pool Alone’ supervision policy for children. The scheme is managed by Water Safety New Zealand Inc on behalf of the New Zealand Recreation Association whom is fully involved with the assessment of pools, re-writing the lifeguard manual and reviewing drowning fatalities at public pools.

There are approximately 200 public pools in New Zealand which are eligible to be ACC PoolSafe® certified. Of those pools 147 are currently ACC PoolSafe® certified, The Leisure Centre being one of them. For further information visit the ACC PoolSafe® website on www.poolsafe.org.nz <http://www.poolsafe.org.nz> .

Leisure Centre Aquatic Standards

All children under 10 years of age must be actively supervised by a caregiver 16 years of age or older. Actively supervised means watching your child at all times while being able to provide immediate assistance.

• All Swim School members must wear a bathing cap whilst participating in swim lessons.
• All swimmers are encouraged to shower before entering pool.
• All swimmers are encouraged to wear a bathing cap.
• The water is tested every three hours to ensure that it meets the New Zealand Standard Pool Water Quality NZS 5826:2010.
• Both pools are treated with chlorine gas and are filtered by a vacuum diatomaceous earth system.
• The water is independently tested, once a month, by Watercare Services Ltd.
• All Pool Lifeguards must achieve the National Pool Lifeguard Award before they can work solo.
  

Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate (PLPC)

The PLPC is the minimum qualification for swimming pool lifeguards. The PLPC is administered through Skills Active Aotearoa Ltd.

The PLPC consists of four pool lifeguarding unit standards. To attain the PLPC a candidate must obtain the Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA) by completing approximately 20 hours training, PLSA assessment and 20 hours work experience as a pool lifeguard. Once this is complete and the candidate is competent they will be assessed through the PLPC assessment programme, normally 8 hours.

Pool Hireage
The small pool availability is subject to bookings and events. Contact the Pool Team Leader on (09) 4249309 for details.
The main pool is available for events, including birthday parties, special functions and club activities (eg end of season prize giving)