LOCATION/ PARKING/ENTRANCE

Study the map!.. please be sure you know where you are going. You can park in the church carpark beyond the parking area if you can not find somewhere to park.

The entrance in in the court yard through the double doors that are straight ahead when you have the restaurant/cafe on your left.

When you enter the building turn left, walk to the end of the lounge area and take the stairs down to the basement (to the left of the fireplace)- turn right at the bottom of the stairs– go through the door- The swim hall is on your right- hang your coat and leave shoes outside the door. (neatly;)

GOGGLES / NOSE CLIPS AND MASKS

Many children benefit from wearing goggles- these should be tried for size and comfort at home- the cheapest are not always the best value for money. Similarly nose pegs must have been tried on at home. Some children who find water in the nose uncomfortable may benefit from wearing a mask with nose covering. Bubbling through the nose is important for exhaling and regulating depth but the primary aim is to get the face comfortably under water. Our pool has so much to see underwater.

POOL RULES

• No running
• No entry without Steves all clear
• Please get up punctually
• No eating in pool area
• No diving without Steves supervision
• No pushing or dangerous play

Please only enter the pool when Steve says so – do not just follow the clock- as sometimes things are slightly delayed. If your kids will find it hard to be calm waiting I might suggest sitting upstairs and only coming down 10 minutes before your lesson. Please get out punctually at the end of you lesson

If you intend to watch the lesson… please dress for warm weather as it is ca 32 degrees in the pool hall

Do not leave valuables in the changing rooms- I suggest taking all valuables into the pool hall

Health and swimming: swimming is the same as school and barnehage- if your child is not well the same rules apply

CHANGING ROOM MATTERS

Please leave the place as tidy as possible… remember to hang your stuff up and that there will be others sharing the changingrooms with you whilst you are in the pool.

Please shower before swimming – and leave the showers/changingrooms as you would like to find them- We can not have cleaners in both men and ladies so I ask folk to help make them respectable- thanks to those who help pick up others trash and swipe the floors off etc.. it is really appreciated by those who swim at the end of the evening. Just a minute here and there is all it takes.

PARENTAL ASSISTANCE

As the pool is not vast.  I ask folk to consider that more adults = less place for the kids. With the older children ca 5 years plus… we are working towards independence and structured lessons where children are taught by Steve as teacher, who is assisted by up to 5 adults. Younger swimmers- under 4`s require 1 parent per child until there swimming level allows greater independence.

I would encourage parents to take turns  assisting- but also consider what is best for your child. I really appreciate parents bringing their swimmers and being willing to help as it makes the pool environment more varied….  Please see the additional info “Assistance from parents in the pool”

Please follow the TDS rules regarding payment- see registration contract and fees info.

SWIM FEE

Fees are to be paid BEFORE your first lesson/ if you have 2 or more children you can arrange a staggered payment with Steve. Account number 05364333597 (Trondheim Dolphins) Amount 3000kr.