
Swimming Pool, Sauna & Gymnasium Rules
Rules displayed on the "Use of this Facility" board in the Gymnasium must be followed at all times.
A First Aid Kit is located in the entrance foyer to the pool house, and to the gym wall.
Defibrillator located at the entrance to pool house, next to the first ad kit.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY - DIAL 111
Pool & Sauna Rules
SUPERVISION AND CONSIDERATION
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All equipment and apparatus will be maintained regularly. Please advise the manager of any equipment malfunction.
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This area is NOT supervised. All users MUST take all reasonable precautions to prevent any harm or injury occurring to themselves or others.
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All users are to acquaint themselves with the recognised hazards list and their appropriate counter measures to prevent unwanted events occurring.
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Any person under the age of 14 years MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older who is also a resident. This adult is responsible for their care at all times.
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All users are asked to show consideration to others present at the same time.
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Facilities are open for use between the hours of 6:00am and 9:00pm.
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However, the pool may be closed due to maintenance at any time.
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Please replace the pool cover before leaving the pool area.
USAGE BY RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS
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A maximum of 4 people per property are allowed in the pool area at one time.
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For numbers greater than this, approval must be given by the manager.
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Non-Residents must always be accompanied by a Resident.
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The security fobs are personalised to each property and must not be given to guests to use.
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MAXIMUM UTILISATION NUMBERS
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In the interest of individual comfort and safety: No more than 5 people are to use the pool and no more than 4 people are to use the sauna at any one time.​
​SAUNA LIMITATIONS
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Persons under the age of 14 are NOT allowed to use this facility.
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This sauna is always operational during open hours. In the interest of health and safety it is highly encouraged that at least 2 persons occupy the sauna at any one time to avoid serious injury.
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This sauna operates at 80 – 100 degrees. Consider taking regular breaks to avoid injury.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
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All persons using this facility are asked to shower prior to entering this area.
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Pets are not permitted in this area on ANY occasion.
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Persons using these facilities must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you have a medical condition, please seek the advice of a doctor or specialist before using the pool or sauna.
NAPPIES
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Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim nappies in the pool. These are provided in a marked wall container adjacent to the entrance door.
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To report defects or maintenance please phone the Facilities Maintenance Co-ordinator:
027 262 5598
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POOL AND SAUNA RULES - HAZARDS AND COUNTER-MEASURES
SWIMMING POOL
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NO running or jumping in or around the pool.
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Maximum of 5 people in the pool at any time.
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Do NOT enter the pool if you feel unwell or have had any stomach bugs in the last 2 weeks.
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Showers are recommended before and after use of the pool.
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Pool toys are NOT permitted with an exception for clean swimming aids.
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Edging tiles slippery when wet.
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Underwater Ledge around pool Perimeter.
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Overall depth of pool is 1.2m.
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SAUNA:
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Hot glass entry door. (Please take care when opening or closing the door)
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Open faced heating unit including hot stones.
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(Please take care when moving around the unit and/or applying water for steam)
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Raised lip to sauna floor on entry.
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Tiled floor may become slippery when wet.
GENERAL BEHAVIOUR:
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NO running, jumping, pushing, diving, bad behaviour or unruliness is allowed in or around the pool area.
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Visitors to the pool facility must be always accompanied by a resident.
FOOD AND / OR DRINK:
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NO food or drink is permitted in or around the pool and sauna areas.
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NO glass under any circumstance is allowed in the pool or sauna area.
SWIMMING AIDS:
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Swimming aids may be used.
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NO pool toys including boogie boards, balls etc.
PERSONAL TRAINERS:
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Are not permitted
FIRST AID:
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A first aid kit and defibrillator is located on the wall in the foyer.
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Eye wash is located on the wall opposite the bathroom
GYM
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Use by Guests
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All guests wishing to use the Gym must be accompanied by a resident of Kensington Park
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Minimum age: No children under the age of 13 are allowed in the Gym.
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Capacity: The maximum number allowed in the Gym area at one time is 8 (Parkside Drive Gym). A maximum of two (2) guests per property will be entitled to use the Gym unless the prior consent of the Manager is obtained.
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Take Special Care: This Gym is NOT supervised. Please take care while using the equipment. Take additional care if you have a medical condition. Please be considerate of other members wishing to use the equipment.
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No Alcohol or drugs: No Alcohol or drugs are allowed in or around the Pool House building. Never use equipment in the Gym while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
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No Glass: No Glass is allowed.
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Cleanliness & Hygiene: Towels or sanitised wipes must be used to wipe down Gym equipment after use.
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No Pets: No pets are allowed within the building.
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No Food: No food is allowed in the Gym.