Pool

Our priority is to maintain a safe and fun environment at the pool at all times. Please be sure to adhere to the Public Pool Standards and BNHA Pool Rules posted on our website and at the facilities, as well as our Pool Guest Policy:

Public Pool Standards

The following rules for public pools are mandated by the Province of Ontario and Region of Waterloo Public Health.

• No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on their body shall enter the pool.

• No person shall bring a glass container onto the deck or into the pool.

• No person shall pollute the water in the pool in any manner and spitting, spouting of water and blowing the nose in the pool or on the deck are prohibited.

• No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the pool.

• The maximum number of patrons permitted on the deck and in the pool at any time is 50.

• The emergency telephone is located in the office.

Public Health standards require parents or guardians (aged 12+) to assist staff in the supervision of young children at public pools based on the Admissions Standards for public pools:

• Children 0-5 years: Regardless of swimming ability, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian responsible for their direct supervision. Max of two children to one guardian (2:1).

• Children 6-9 years: Non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guardians can supervise a maximum of four children (4:1) eight if children are wearing lifejackets (8:1).

• Children who have passed the facility swim test are permitted to swim in the pool without a parent or guardian.

• Deep End Swim Test: Children must be able to swim 2 widths of front crawl (face in) and be able to tread water for 45 seconds (head above water).

Pool Rules

All members and guests must adhere to the following pool rules. Thank you for your help in maintaining a safe and fun environment at our facilities!

• Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a parent or guardian while at the Beechwood North facilities.

• At lifeguard staff’s discretion, non-swimmers and children under 5 may be allowed in the shallow end alone if able to touch the bottom with their head fully above the water.

• Instructions from BNHA lifeguard staff must be complied with to ensure the safety of patrons: One long whistle blast means ‘emergency’ and individuals must clear the pool area.

• Members must sign-in guests. Guests must be accompanied by a BNHA member throughout the visit.

• Non-member residents of the Beechwood North residential area may not be admitted as guests per BNHA Bylaws.

• Please be aware of others when active or using equipment in the pool: Please avoid whipping balls near others, slapping pool noodles, or standing on flutterboards that could hit other swimmers.

• Muddy or wet footwear is not permitted on the pool deck. Shoe rack is provided.

• Please keep our facilities clean by ensuring trash & recycling are disposed of in the proper bins.

• No running on pool deck. No diving due to pool depth.

• No glass containers on the deck or in the pool.

• Please shower before entering pool.

Pool Guest Policy

BNHA members are welcome to bring guests to the pool and tennis courts. Please adhere to the following guest policy for the pool:

• We kindly ask that all members introduce guests using the pool to the guards and sign-in guests using the Guest Sign-in form available.

• Guests must be accompanied by a BNHA member throughout the visit.

Local Non-Members Policy

As noted in the BNHA Bylaws: A member shall not be allowed to admit to the facilities as a guest a resident of the Beechwood North Residential Area.