Ollie Otters Swim School Rules / Booking Terms

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1. The teacher's word is final (for Safety).
2. Reward and consequence system:
   (a) Reward - Fun session last day of each term.
   (b) Consequence -
   • (i) Told to stop
   • (ii) Sit on the side of the pool for 2 minutes
   • (iii) Leave the session in the care of a parent or guardian.
3. Swimming hats must be worn for all lessons. If this is not adhered to, the pupil will not be permitted to swim.
4. Any foot infections to be covered.
5. All spectators MUST remove outdoor footwear before entering the poolside.
6. The swimming teacher has sole control of the children in lessons.All other children are the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s).
7. No-one must enter the the pool complex unless accompanied by a teacher. This rule must be adhered to rigidly.
8. Only swimming costumes of an approved nature are to be worn, i.e.: Boys - proper swimming trunks; Girls - a one-piece suit.
9. All persons must use the footbath before entering the pool. Swimmers must shower first. Anyone with an open wound is not permitted in the pool. If in doubt, please see a teacher.
10. Behaviour
    "Bombing" and "Piggy Backs" are not permitted.
    Diving and jumping into the pool is permitted under supervision only.
    Running is not allowed on the poolside.
    Swimmers are not allowed to stand on the pool handrails (Gordon's Pool).
11. Procedure for Evacuating the Building
    On hearing one long blast of the whistle the teacher will ask you to clear the pool complex
    Please leave immediately by the nearest exit, in an orderly manner.
12. Please keep noise to a minimum.
13. The swim school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to any personal belongings brought to the swimming pool by either a pupil or persons accompanying them.
14. The swim school reserves the right to revoke without notice any contract for lessons. In the event of such revocation we shall refund or replace lessons in respect of such.
15. The swim school reserves the right to cancel lessons without notice and without liability to the swim school where the pool is unfit for use or where the pool becomes unavailable for use by the swim school.
16. At Gordon's School, all cars must be parked on the parade ground and not in the parking area by the pool where the mini buses are kept.
17. You are not permitted to park outside the pool area. Failure to comply with this could lead to termination of lessons. You may be asked on certain occasions to use another area to park in. (Gordon's School).
18. The speed limit inside Gordon's School's grounds is 5 mph, and anyone travelling faster could have their child's lessons revoked.
19. No food or drink is permitted in the swimming pool complex.
20. Prams or pushchairs are not permitted on the poolside.
21. Any property found at the end of each session will be put in a "Lost Property" box. This box can than be found on the poolside during following sessions. Any unclaimed property will be disposed of at the end of each term.
22. In no case is access permitted to any other part of Gordon's School or Carwarden School other than the swimming pool complex including changing rooms and WC's.
23. I/We accept full responsibility for administering and providing any medication our child may require while in lessons with Ollie Otter's Swim School
    I/We understand Ollie Otter's Swim School are unable to administer any medication, i.e. Asthma inhalers etc.
24. (Carwarden) - Children are not permitted on the adventure playground or woodland area outside the pool. All Schools insurance does not cover anyone using the playground out of school times and Ollie Otter's insurance does not cover out of the pool area. If you allow your child to enter any of these areas you do so at your own risk.
25. Cheques should be made payable to Ollie Otter's Ltd. Please note that bookings will be non-refundable and non-transferable (i.e. from one term to another or one person to another) once confirmation has been received by us.

 

Failure to complay with these rules could lead to the termination of lessons.

 

I, ....................................................................., acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Swim School Rules and Booking Terms and accept and agree to them.

 

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