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Everyone can dive into swimming for exercise, leisure, and having a great time.
Swimming provides a great low-impact workout for multiple muscle groups. It's great for relaxation, recovery and stress relief too. Better yet, kids will have a blast splashing, sliding and playing with friends and whānau.
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PoolsAlong with swimming, training and competition pools, we have toddler pools, wave pools and lazy rivers, spas, steam rooms and saunas, outdoor pools, dive pools and the ever-popular hydroslides.
Learn to swimSwimsmart teaches important safety skills to keep you safe in the water. We offer a range of classes for all ages and abilities, all delivered by qualified instructors.
Aqua classesAqua classes are designed to provide a low-impact, high-energy, invigorating workout that's perfect for all fitness levels.
HydroslidesBrace yourself for hours of fun with whānau and friends on the hydroslides.
Relax and restoreRelax and restore your mind, body, and improve your overall wellbeing with Christchurch Recreation and Sport. Hydrotherapy pools, spa pools, steam rooms and saunas all offer unique benefits for relaxation and restoration.
Lane AvailabilityPlan your visit. Find information about typical peak times in our pools during school terms. -
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratiosHow many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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