By Dave Branco

Colour Coded

Safety colour code standard now in effect at pools

Oct 17, 2019 | 12:12 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – There’s a new pool safety standard in place for children wanting to take a dip in the local public pools.

Earlier this month the City launched a Canadian Lifesaving Society program to help identify children under age 10 who lack the experience and judgement to fully understand the dangers of water.

The program includes an identification system, such as the three-coloured wristband system.

Green – Children ages 7 to 9 years who have completed level 5 in swimming lessons or have the ability to swim one length of the pool. These swimmers can access deeper areas of the pool.

Yellow – Children ages 7 to 9 years who are unable to swim one length of the pool or have not completed swim level 5 must remain in shallow water.

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Red – Children 6 years of age and under, regardless of their swimming ability, must remain in arms reach of a parent or guardian at all times. A maximum of three children with red wristbands is permitted per adult. Children wearing a yellow or red wristband must remain in shallow water unless they are wearing a lifejacket.