Swimming pools in Saxony do not intend to tighten access rules for children and teenagers. This is according to a survey conducted in Leipzig, Dresden, and Chemnitz. To prevent swimming accidents, some municipalities in Germany now require children under 16 to have at least a Bronze swimming certificate to enter a swimming pool unaccompanied by an adult. To earn this certificate, one must be able to swim for at least 15 minutes straight.
Lifeguards address poor swimmers
The facilities are open to all swimmers, young and old, according to reports from Leipzig. In addition, many facilities combine splash pools and swimming areas, ensuring that access is generally available to all visitors regardless of their swimming ability. However, guests in the swimming lanes must have sufficient swimming ability. “Our lifeguards keep a close eye on this at all times and address bathers who clearly lack the necessary skills. In case of doubt, flotation devices must be worn.”
In Dresden, too, there are currently no plans to tighten the access rules. There is no need to do so, according to Dresdner Bäder GmbH. “However, we are in constant communication with other pool operators, including on this issue, and will respond as necessary.”
