HIRE AGREEMENT AND RULES OF THE POOL

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Lathom Private Hire Swimming Pool

Hire Agreement

Name of Hirer: ......................................................................................................................... 

Address: .................................................................................................................................. 

Telephone No: ....................................... Email address: ........................................................ 

Anyone using the pool’s facilities does so at their own risk

· Please arrive ready to use the pool with your swimming kits on under your clothes and shower beforehand if possible. 

· Please remove shoes when entering the pool building and place in the box marked SHOES by the door. Hang your outdoor clothes on the hooks provided.

·  For hygiene reasons, tie long hair back.

· The pool is unsupervised. It is the hirer’s responsibility to ensure that all users can swim adequately or use the correct swim aids. The pool is 1.4m deep throughout with no shallow end. 

· Please be punctual, each session starts and finishes on the hour and includes changing time. Please ensure that you leave on time and leave the pool, changing & toilet facilities as clean and tidy as they were when you arrived and report any issues. 

· Maximum number using pool is 10. 

· No food or hot drinks in the pool area. No glass containers. Plastic bottles or cartons are fine

· No swimming under the influence of alcohol and drugs. We retain the right to refuse entry to anybody appearing to be under the influence. 

· There can be no diving or dive bombing as the pool isn't deep enough. 

· All jewellery to be removed before entering the pool. 

· All children under 16 must be supervised by an adult swimmer at all times. 

· If your child isn't toilet trained they need to have water tight swim wear; waterproof nappies alone are not sufficient. A Happy nappy can be purchased at Boots or Amazon and are reusable. A disposable swim nappy is worn underneath. Please report any mishaps immediately. 

· No hard balls or hard toys in the pool

· No running. 

· No smoking. 

· No talcum powder in any area. 

· Payment for your swimming session must be made before you start using the facilities 

· Occasionally it may be necessary to close the pool for maintenance. Guests will be notified at least 48 hours in advance if it affects their hire.

· Any damages must be paid for in full

· All users should be in good health and it is your responsibility to ensure that the pool,

the pool chemicals and the pool environment will not affect any medical condition they suffer from

The hirer is responsible for the safety of their group at all times while on site and will ensure these rules of the pool are understood and observed by everyone at all times

I have read the Conditions of the hire agreement and I agree that: 

I am responsible for the safety of my group and will ensure the rules are observed at all times by everyone. I understand that if the rules are not observed the hire will be terminated immediately without refund. 

I am liable for any damage caused by not following the rules. 48hrs notice must be given for cancellation. 

My party will vacate the premises, including the changing rooms, by the end of the hire period. 

Signature................................................. Date .........................................................................