Beginning April 1, the City will institute a new policy at the Sam Ketcham Memorial Pool.
All children six years old and under must now be closely supervised by a responsible person of at least 16 years of age. Formerly, children five years of age and under were required to be within arm’s reach of a person 16 years and over.
The City says the age has increased by one year following the publication of the Provincial Draft Swimming Pool guidelines that support the new provincial pool regulations which include the guideline that is being adopted at the CMRC.
“This new policy will increase the safety of children at the facility and encourage parents and guardians to actively play with their children,” says Coun. Surinderpa Rathor, chair of the City’s community services committee.
“Closely supervised” is defined as within arm’s reach at all time.
