Supervision Ratios

Keeping children safe when swimming with Glasgow Club

Pool Supervision Ratios

All Pools
  • No restriction for independent swimmers aged 8+ except Drumchapel Main Pool (see below)
  • Younger swimmers require minimum supervision as follows:
Bellahouston, Easterhouse, Gorbals, North Woodside, Maryhill, Scotstoun, Tollcross:
  • 1 adult (16+) to 1 child under 4 years
  • 1 adult (16+) to 2 children 4-7 years
Castlemilk
  • Minimum age 4 years
  • 1 adult(16+) to 2 children 4-7 years
Drumchapel
  • Teaching Pool: 1 adult (16+) to 1 child under 4 years. 1 adult (16+) to 2 children 4-7 years
  • Main Pool: 8 years+ ONLY. 8-15yr olds may be required to complete a two length swim test (50m) and be accompanied by an adult (16yrs+) at all times.
Pollok
  • 1 adult (16+) to 2 children under 8yrs
  • Under 8yrs must remain in beach or splash areas of the pool
Springburn
  • 1 adult (16+) to 1 child under 5 years
  • 1 adult (16+) to 2 under 5s with buoyancy aids
Whitehill
  • 1 adult (16+) to 1 child under 5 years
  • 1 adult (16+) to 2 children aged 5-7