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Swimwear, Goggles and Swim Hats

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All children over the age of 4 years (and all children in classes without a parent in the pool) should be wearing a swimming hat for class. 

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Goggles should be worn by all swimmers who need them. New Starters and Beginners do not need these for first classes, and teachers will let parents know if they could begin to benefit from them in lessons. 

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Boys swim shorts should be fitted. Please note that baggy board shorts are not permitted in lessons.

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Girls swimwear should also be fitted. Please note that bikinis are not permitted in lessons and girls should be wearing either a standard swimsuit or a fitted rash vest type top and bottoms.

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Rash vests and wetsuits may be worn but care should be taken that children can move freely and these do not hinder arm and leg movements. 

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Please do not hesitate to contact the office if your children has SEN or sensory support requirements noted and may have difficulty with swim hats or goggles. 

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Food and Drink

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Chewing Gum must not be used by children in class, and should be disposed of in the bins provided before entering poolside.

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Only water in plastic bottles should be consumed at pools, glass bottles are no permitted.

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Swimmers must not eat at least 1 hour before the start time of their lesson.​

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Arrival and Changing

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Please do not arrive for lessons more than 10 minutes before the start time of the class, unless instructed to do so, and changing after lessons should be no longer than 10minutes unless indicated otherwise. 

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​All children in lessons should have showered, have hats and goggles fitted where applicable and be ready to start at the class time, so this does not delay the start of the lesson. Instructors are not responsible for putting on hats and goggles for children as this delays the start of class.

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All children in lessons leaving to go to the toilet must be supervised by their parent/carer at all times, and the instructor notified before they leave and also before they return to the lesson.

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In all changing rooms (that are non communal) a parent taking a child/ren in to the changing rooms must use the changing room that applies to the parent/guardian only.

Once children are 8 years or able to change without supervision, children should enter the appropriate changing room for them only. If you need any assistance then please ask the Oxford Swimming Academy office.

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All jewellery/hair clips should be removed before entering the water. Plasters should also be removed before entering the water.

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Supervision

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All children (under the age of 16) must have a parent/guardian at the venue at all times and they are responsible for their child if they need to leave the pool for any reason and during all times outside of lessons.

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Health

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​For the health and safety of all swimmers and teachers, swimming should not take place if your child has the following: Ear Infections, Scarlet Fever, Chicken Pox (once healthy and spots are scabbed over swimming can resume), Conjunctivitis, Impetigo, Covid 19, Temperatures or Heavy Colds. If you are in any doubt please contact your GP before allowing your child to swim. 

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Finally .. 

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For any other questions please don't hesitate to contact the office, and we will be happy to help. We hope you enjoy lessons!

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