Huonville Swimming Pool

Huon Valley Council Aquatic Facilities – Huonville Pool & Port Huon Centre

By entering the Huon Valley Council Swimming Pool facilities (“Pool”), you agree to abide by the following Conditions of Entry; any patrons not observing these Conditions of Entry may be asked to leave. Please note that these Conditions of Entry are subject to change and upon entering the Pool you are responsible for ensuring you are aware of the latest rules.

Key Principles

• Pay attention to signs around the Pool – these form part of the Pool’s rules.
• Obey instructions given to you by Lifeguards and other Pool staff.
• Take care of yourself and your belongings. You are responsible for your own safety and personal property, the Pool does not accept liability for injury or damage to persons or property.
• Verbal or physical abuse towards staff will not be tolerated and actions reported to police.
• You will comply with Pool requirements and follow all staff instructions.
• Pool management may refuse entry to, or evict a person from the Pool who in the opinion of Pool management may compromise the health, safety, wellbeing or overall enjoyment of other patrons of the Pool or its facilities.

Responsible Supervision

Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety and supervision of their dependents or clients while in and around the Pool facilities. This includes:

• 0 to 5 year olds and non-swimmers – must be accompanied in the water, within arms’ reach of a responsible person over the age of 16 years. Maximum 2 children per responsible person. The responsible person must be prepared to swim at all times the children are in the pool. This person cannot be included as a responsible person for supervising 6 to 10 year olds as per the guideline below.

• 6 to 10 year olds and weak swimmers – must be accompanied in the Pool by a responsible person over the age of 16 years. A responsible person is required to be close, be prepared and maintain constant visual contact. Maximum 4 children per responsible person. Groups / families will not be permitted entry where the supervision requirements cannot be met.

• 11 to 14 year olds – when accompanied by an adult it is a requirement for the adult to maintain visual contact and check on them on a regular basis.

• Children 15 and over – can enter unsupervised.

Council reserves the right to require in-water supervision for all patrons, regardless of age, depending on their ability to safely swim independently.

An unsupervised child of poor swimming ability regardless of age will not be allowed to swim and will be removed from the water by a Lifeguard, committee member, or registered volunteer.

Unsupervised children under the age of 5, regardless of swimming ability, will be removed from the water by a Lifeguard, committee member, or registered volunteer, and will be placed in a safe area (under supervision by a committee member or registered volunteer) until collected by a parent/guardian.

Entry Fees

• Entry to the Pool requires payment of the prescribed entry fee. This applies to all people, including non-swimmers.
• Any person refused entry to, or evicted from the Pool, has no right to a refund of any money paid for admission to the Pool and any request for a refund will be refused.
• Concession entry fees are available to holders of all valid government issued concession cards and full-time student cards. You must present your concession card at the time of entry to receive the concession rate.

General Pool Rules

The following conditions apply throughout the Pool:

• Smoking is prohibited within the Pool or within 3 metres of any entrance or intake vent.
• Pool Management may close a pool, or part thereof, or other facility at the Pool. In this event compensation shall not be payable.
• Pool Management may lease, hire, or make available any part, or all of, the Pool for exclusive use. This use is upon such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by Pool Management.
• All litter is to be placed in the bins provided.
• Alcohol is not to be brought into or consumed in the Pool. Anyone suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be declined entry or asked to leave.
• Glass, ceramic or other containers are not permitted in the Pool.
• If you are injured at the Pool we will help you and you must report the incident to a lifeguard or staff member.
• If First Aid is required, you must provide your contact details and complete an incident report form. We reserve the right to seek medical attention for a patron if we believe it is required.
• Children over the age of 5 are not permitted into the change room of the opposite gender.
• Accessible change rooms are only to be used by people with additional needs, including: people with a disability and parents or guardians accompanying children of the opposite gender over the age of 5.

Filming, Photography and Media

• Use of mobile phones, cameras or video cameras in any change room is not permitted.
• NO photos or filming permitted.

Misplaced, Lost & Stolen Property

The Pool shall assume no responsibility whatsoever for losses suffered in respect of any misplaced, lost or stolen property.

Food & Drink

Food & drink will be available at the pool kiosk for purchase. Food is prohibited from being eaten within the change room areas.

Swimwear

Appropriate, clean and suitable swimming attire is required for pool entry. Swim waterproof nappies are required for all non-toilet trained children when using the pools.

Pool Damage

Any client who wilfully or through their negligence damages the Pool or its property will pay for the damage. Clients are responsible for damages caused by their guests and children.

Weekdays

School carnivals are held on weekdays during October, November and December 2025 from 9am–3pm. The pool will be closed to the public until 3pm on these days. Carnival dates are advertised on the pool noticeboard and on this page (see below).

The Huonville Pool provides a fun and safe environment to learn to swim or build your skills. A range of swimming lesson programs are available to help you build your confidence in the water, whatever your age or level of ability.

6-week programs $114

30-minute classes held once a week. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Commence week of: 10 November 2025 – 19 December 2025

8-week programs $152

30-minute classes held once a week. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Commence week of: 9 February 2026 – 3 April 2026

10-day intensive (daily lessons) $190

Noticeable improvements can be expected.
5 January 2026 – 16 January 2026
19 January 2026 – 30 January 2026

Swimming Lesson (1/2 hour) $19
Swimming Lesson (1/2 hour – one on one) $31

Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Download and complete the Swimming Lesson Enrolment Form (PDF), then return it to the pool office or Council Customer Service.

Assessment Levels

Pool will be closed to the public for the entire day on 24 January 2026 for the Huon Valley Aquatic Club Medal Meet.

School carnivals are held on weekdays during December, February and March. The pool will be closed to the public until 3pm on these days.

School Carnival dates 2025 & 2026

• Monday 17 November 2025
• Wednesday 19 November 2025
• Tuesday 18 November 2025
• Tuesday 25 November 2025
• Monday 1 December 2025
• Tuesday 2 December 2025
• Wednesday 3 December 2025
• Friday 5 December 2025
• Tuesday 9 December 2025
• Wednesday 10 December 2025 – 1pm Open
• Friday 12 December 2025 – 1pm Open
• Monday 15 December 2025 – 1pm Open
• Tuesday 16 December 2025 – 1pm Open
• Wednesday 17 December 2025
• Thursday 18 December 2025
  
  SWSP – Department of Education
• Monday 3 November – Friday 14 November 25
• Monday 23 February 26 – Friday 6 March 26

Huonville Swim Programs are listed as an approved activity provider for the Ticket to Play vouchers.

Ticket to Play is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation membership and/or registration for eligible children.

The key objective of Ticket to Play is to increase the number of young Tasmanians participating in sport and active recreation.

When you receive your voucher from Ticket to Play, email it to hsp@huonvalley.tas.gov.au with your Child’s full name and Date of Birth. You will be contacted by the Swim School Team via email when the voucher has been redeemed.

If you don’t have a Ticket to Play voucher and want to find out more about edibility etc. visit: https://www.tickettoplay.tas.gov.au/.