Pool Regulations

We would like all our customers to enjoy their visit and to make sure this happens please follow these guidelines:

1. Please do not consume large amounts of food or drink before swimming.

2. Anyone under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16 or above.

3. If you are an adult supervising children, we will only allow admittance if the following ratio’s are followed:

Cwmbran Stadium & Fairwater Leisure Centre

Children under 4yrs: 1 adult to 1 child
Children aged 4-7yrs: 1 adult to 2 children

Pontypool Active Living Centre

Learner Pool

Children under 4yrs: 1 adult to 2 children*
Children aged 4-7yrs: 1 adult to 3 children

*It is advised that at least 1 child is wearing fixed flotation aid, if required.

Main Pool

Children under 4yrs: 1 adult to 1 child
Children aged 4-7yrs: 1 adult to 2 children

4. All customers are expected to wear clothing suitable for swimming in a public pool. 
This can be whatever you feel most comfortable swimming in, for example a t-shirt / shorts or leggings.
 
5. Please shower before entering the pool.
 
6. If you have recently experienced sickness and diarrhoea, we advise you not to swim for 48 hours.
 
7. Our lifeguards are here to help you get the most from your time with us, please ask them if you are unsure about using any aspect of the facilities
 
8. No buoyancy aids are permitted past the 1-metre area of pools.
 
9. Please see poolside and changing areas for additional pool rules.