Pool operation under Covid restrictions

Aquatic Operation at the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights)

Public swimming pools can operate at Orange with no capacity limits, but the number of people allowed is based on giving 1 metre of space per person. From Tuesday 5 April, all users of the Cromwell, Alexandra and Ranfurly pools have not been required to provide a vaccine pass to enter the pool facility. See more info here: Public facilities at Red | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)

Guidance for customers

The following measures are in place to keep customers and staff safe during RED:

Face coverings must be worn at reception. Face coverings are encouraged everywhere else.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 16 years or older when accessing facilities with the usual supervision policy ratios; the caregiver must be vaccinated and provide a Government My Vaccine Pass
Children aged 8 or older can access facilities unsupervised.
Facility users are expected to maintain 1m physical distancing from others within the facility, including when queuing at reception.
There are no capacity limits to a lane, however, it is your responsibility to maintain a 1m physical distance from others.
Spas are open with limited capacity based on 1m physical distancing. Please limit use to 15 minutes.
People displaying COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter the facility.

Staff

Pool staff will be wearing face coverings at reception, but not on pool side.
All pool crew must keep 1 metre apart from customers using our facilities.
All staff will be fully vaccinated.

Hygiene and Cleaning

Sanitiser stations are available at the entry and exit points of the pool hall.
Extensive signage displaying public health and hygiene messages are displayed around the facility.
High touch point areas (including door handles, taps, sinks, toilets, shower buttons etc) throughout the facility will be sanitised regularly.

User Groups

Swim School

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 16 years or older when accessing facilities.
Only one spectator per family and you must remain 1m from other spectators and staff.
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your lesson time.