Opening Times
The Aquatic Centre is open 5.30am – 8.20pm weekdays; 7.30am – 6.50pm weekends & public holidays. The 50m Outdoor Pool is available from October – April 5.30am to 8.00pm weekdays; 7.30am to 7.00pm weekends & Public Holidays. For the period May – September the 50m Outdoor Pool is available 5.30am to 7.00pm weekdays; 7.30am to 6.00pm weekends and Public Holidays.

Hirers Responsibilities
At the end of the booking, the hirers must remove all rubbish and leave their area in a clean and tidy state. The hirer must at all times co-operate with the appointed Duty Manager and ensure that the booking is conducted in an orderly manner with a minimum of inconvenience to other patrons.

Insurance
The City of Bayswater has property owner’s liability insurance with the Municipal Liability Scheme.

Catering
Catering is available at the Aquatic Centre through the Bayswater Waves Cafe. Alternatively BBQs are available for use free of charge. No externally catered food can be brought into the centre e.g. Subway, McDonalds. No alcohol or glass items can be brought into the centre.

Fees & Charges
Fees & charges are set by the City of Bayswater. Please see overleaf for relevant fees. Fees must be paid on arrival to the Centre, unless prior authority has been given in relation to invoicing.

Applications for Hire
All applications for hiring the Aquatic Centre must be lodged in writing on the form provided at least two (2) weeks prior to the requested booking date. Once approved, confirmation of the booking will provided in writing.

Pool Rules
General – No running or diving; Swimmers must stay out of reserved lanes & areas.

Wave Pool – Swimmers must stay behind the red and white marker floats.

Slide – One person at a time; Walk up the stairs – do not run; feet first, arms across chest; no goggles to be worn or carried; Small children may be accompanied by an adult. Follow directions listed on the Slide Rules sign.

Pool Inflatable – The inflatable is only available if booked and is available for use by children whom can swim and are aged 6yrs and older . Follow directions from Lifeguard & those listed on Inflatable Rules sign.

Hydrotherapy Pool – Patrons must use the hydro pool for rehabilitation purposes only.

General Rules – Children under the age of 13 must be fully supervised by an adult at all times: it is a requirement that one adult supervises a maximum of 10 children. Children with weak to moderate swimming ability should be restricted to shallow water: Children must remain out of the water for a minimum of 20 minutes following a meal break. Any persons not toilet trained are required to wear an aquatic nappy.

Supervision & Ratios
Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult at all times and 1 adult may supervise a maximum of 10 children; Children under 6 years must be within arm’s reach of a parent/guardian at all times and 1 adult may supervise a maximum of 4 children. Group bookings are required to bring one adult for every 10 children. It is requirement that one adult supervises a maximum of 10 children at all times. If this ratio is not met then the hirer will need to pay for an additional lifeguard to supervise the group. Lifeguards on duty will be at a ratio of 1 lifeguard for up to 100 swimmers as per the Royal Life Saving Society Australia “Guidelines for safe pool operation”.

Condition of Entry
All persons entering the facility are required to abide by the Bayswater Waves Conditions of Entry.

Dive Block Conditions*
When diving either off the edge of the pool or utilizing the dive blocks it is the hirer’s responsibility to ensure that adequate dive training has been undertaken. You must provide a copy of relevant qualifications before your booking in order to dive into shallow water.