Swimming Rules & Etiquette

Pool Rules

The following are NOT Permitted in the Aquatic Centre:

• Bombies and diving in shallow pools
• Horseplay and wrestling
• Running
• Spitting and swearing
• Tennis balls and other hard/small balls
• Glassware and breakables
• Sitting on laneropes

Watch Around Water

Our VenuesWest Aquatic Centre is an accredited Watch Around Water centre meaning there are policies that must be followed whilst visiting us:

• Children under 10 must be accompanied into Arena Joondalup and constantly supervised by a parent/guardian whilst on the premises.
• The parent/guardian must have a clear view of the child at all times.
• Children under 5 must be constantly supervised from within arms reach at Arena Joonalup. If the child is in the water, the parent/guardian must be in the water too.
• Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.

These policies form part of a national initiative and are in place to ensure the safety of all patrons when visiting VenuesWest Arena Joondalup. Supported by Royal Life Saving and LIWA Aquatics.

Remember, a swimming child should never leave your sight.

Swimming Etiquette

Choosing Your Lane

• As a rule the outside lanes are for slower swimmers
• As a rule the middle lanes are for faster swimmers
• Don’t be offended if a lifeguard asks you to move to another lane
• During peak periods water running lanes are not available
• During peak periods certain stroke lanes may not be available

Swimming Etiquette

• Keep left in the lanes at all times
• Only overtake if safe to do so
• To pass, swim past on the right, above the lane line on the bottom of the pool.
• Do not swim two abreast in a single lane
• Check both directions before moving across any lanes
• When waiting at the end of the pool, stay in the corners of the lane so other swimmers can continue swimming laps
• If you require assistance at any stage signal the lifeguard for help

Evacuation Procedures

• In the event of an evacuation alarm wait at the end of the pool for instructions from a lifeguard
• Follow the Lifeguard’s instructions at all times