FAQs

Swim caps are compulsory and are available for sale at reception. Swim caps help the keep the filters clean and the water more hygienic, they also keep the swimmers hair off the face.
We sell mostly Lyrca fabric swim caps but also have available silicon tighter ones.
Please see the accessories page.
Goggles are optional but recommended by school age. Ratanui Pool is non-chlorinated so eye irritation is rare. However goggles are necessary for good navigation. Everyone must wear suitable swimwear for the level of swimmer. Board shorts create drag, so it is beneficial that 'speedo' style togs are worn, we have available togs for both girls and boys.
Please see the Clothing page.

If your child is a preschooler and they are not toilet trained, they must wear a Swim Nappy designed to catch any ‘surprises’. We have for sale 'Funky Bumz' which are a double legged pair of re-usable nappies. Disposable little swimmer nappies are NOT permitted here because they effect our sand filters. We sell Funky Bumz nappies at reception that can be reused.
Please see the Accessories page

If there is a faecal Incident Health and Safety Regulations require the Pool to close for nine hours to 100% decontaminate the Pool. This comes at a cost to all swimmers as well as Pool Management. There are no ‘make-up’ lessons provided if this happens. KAPITI LEARN TO SWIM asks that you are all aware of this and help us all to reduce these incidents by following our procedures.