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Rule 9.51: Swimming Activities - Class C waters (including swimming pools)

a. When members of The Movement take part in a swimming activity in Class C waters there must be one responsible person in overall control.

b. This person must meet the requirements of any written operating procedure and carry out a risk assessment for the location and activity.

c. Where there are no operating procedures, the leader must ensure that:

  • Sufficient people are present to provide safety cover to those in the water as identified in the risk assessment.
  • The safety cover meet the requirements for providing safety cover for swimming activities (within FS120620 – Swimming).

 

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