Within Arm's Reach 

Children aged 5 and under must be constantly supervised and within arm's reach of a parent or guardian. If the child is in the water, the parent or guardian must be in the water too (unless in the Toddler Pool). 

The Within Arm's Reach requirement now applies across the entire pool, including the Beach Entry.

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Watch Around Water 

At HBF Arena the safety of our patrons is our top priority.

Parents Supervise, Lifeguards Save Lives.

Although professional lifeguards are on duty at HBF Arena as an important safety measure, parents still play a crucial role in keeping children safe. 

As a registered Watch Around Water facility, HBF Arena and its patrons must follow the policies of the national Watch Around Water program as a minimum and have the ability to extend these policies. 

• Children 5 years and under must be accompanied into the centre by a responsible adult and supervised within arms reach at all times.
• If the child is in the water, then the parent or guardian must be in the water too.
  • The only exception is the Toddler Pool, where guardians can supervise the child in or out of the water as long as they are still within arm's reach.
• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied into the centre by a responsible adult and supervised within the line of sight at all times.
• All unsupervised children will be removed from the water.
• The policies are the minimum standard. Some pools may choose to operate at a higher level, which is why it is important to read all pool signage upon entry and following the directions of lifeguards. 

Watch Around Water venues hand out wrist bands to swimmers 5 years and under. The wrist band is a reminder for you to remain within arm's reach at all times and for lifeguards to ensure the safety of young pool users.

Supervision means all of your attention, all of the time.