5.1  General Requirements

•  The swimming facilities should be capable of providing shallow water:

(a)  To provide parents and children a dedicated area for introduction to water and leisure activities; and

(b)  Between the depths of [600mm and 800mm] for Learn to Swim programmes. Holding competitive swimming (at sub-regional and regional levels) over a distance of [25m and 50m (in eight lanes)] in accordance with ASA requirements.

•  The dimensions of the Learner Pool shall be a minimum of [16 x 8.5m] (allowing for two middle lanes of 2m and two outside lanes of 2.25m), and a maximum of [20m x 10.5m] (allowing for three middle lanes of 2m and two outside lanes of 2.25m) in accordance with ASA guidelines.

•  The Learner Pool shall be deck level.

•  The Learner Pool shall incorporate recessed steps at each corner in the side walls.

•  The Learner Pool shall be able to be separated visually and acoustically from the Main Pool to allow for use, which requires quiet or privacy.

•  Access from the changing areas to the Learner Pool for ethnic minorities shall be accommodated.

•  The Learner Pool lighting should be in accordance with AGA guidelines.

•  Learner Pool water temperature should be in accordance with ASA guidelines, namely 29oC-30oC.

•  There shall be spectator accommodation for up to [30] persons adjacent to the café or in the first floor main seating area. [Does this make sense?]

•  There shall be group and disability changing areas with direct access to the main changing area.

•  Pool equipment shall include swimming and teaching aids, play equipment, steps/ ramp for disabled use, all in accordance with ASA guidelines.

•  There shall be a minimum of [0.9m] depth, and a maximum of [1.2m], to enable swimmers to warm-up and warm-down when the Main Pool is in [50m] mode for galas and major events.

•  There shall be a moveable floor.

•  There shall be provision of low-level jets for the [ 0-8 ] years age range.

•  There shall be secure pool stores shall be provided to accommodate the equipment necessary for the planned programme of activities for the Learner Pool (including use by swimming clubs).