Good to know about the use of swimming pools and outdoor swimming pool

Welcome to swimming pools and outdoor swimming pool! Always follow the instructions of the swimming area and staff, remember cleanliness and good manners.

Age limits

• Non-swimmers and children under the age of 9 are welcome only when accompanied by an adult who can swim.
• The minimum age limit for the gym is 15 years.
• School-aged children over 7 years of age must already use changing rooms appropriate to their own gender.

Hygiene

• Wash thoroughly before swimming. Take off your swimwear during the sauna and shower.
• Wet your hair or wear a swimming cap. Keep long hair tied back.
• Use your own bench towel in the sauna.
• Wear only a clean bathing suit made of bathing suit fabric. 
• For babies, please wear just a bathing suit (swimming nappy is not recommended).
• You may not shave your skin or dye your hair in the changing and washing areas.
• Avoid strong perfumes.
• The use of underwear under a swimsuit is prohibited.
• Use only clean indoor shoes in the washroom and pool areas.
• Those suffering from infectious diseases should avoid visiting the swimming pool.

Safety

• The swimming supervisor oversees public order and safety. The staff's duty to supervise does not reduce the parents' or guardians' duty to take care of their children. Children are always the parents' responsibility. Groups under the responsibility of their leader (including swimming clubs).
• Running and other disturbing and threatening behavior is prohibited.
• The physical or psychological integrity of other persons must not be violated.
•  No kind of racist behavior is allowed.
• Appearing intoxicated, possessing and using intoxicants, as well as smoking and snuffing are prohibited in all premises.
• Do not bring food or breakable drink and detergent bottles into the changing, washing and pool areas.
• Behaving in a way that violates sexual decency is prohibited (Criminal Act Chapter 17 Section 21).

Accessibility

• Tampere Swimming Centre, Pyynikki swimming pool, Tesoma swimming pool (only in the winter season) and Tampere outdoor swimming pool have a lift for the pool.

Water temperature

• The water temperature is the same in all swimming pools and the outdoor swimming pool; 30 degrees in the children's pools and 27 degrees in the other pools. The temperature in the cold pool is 7 degrees. 

Taking photos and filming

• It is illegal and forbidden to photograph in toilets, saunas, washrooms and changing rooms (Criminal Act Chapter 24 Section 6). Filming in other facilities only with the permission of the staff. 
   

The staff is responsible for monitoring the rules of order. If you notice a violation of the rules, non-compliance with the staff's instructions or bad behavior, please report it to the staff. The staff has the right to warn the customer and to remove persons, clubs or organizations that violate the rules of order and disturb the order.

Swimwear and equipment

Beach shorts are not allowed as swimwear in the swimming pools and the outdoor pool. Short swimming shorts clearly intended for swimming pools (no longer than knee-length) are permitted in all swimming pools in Tampere. Shorts with no pockets are recommended, and no underwear may be worn with the shorts. They should be of a thin, fast-drying material, such as Lycra or similar.

If you did not bring your own swimwear, you can rent some at the ticket office. A limited number of goggles are available to borrow.

A blue and white access badge on the swimsuit or access wristband indicates that the swimmer is allowed to wear the swimsuit in the pool, even if the rules instruct him/her to wear it without a swimsuit (e.g. in the sauna or shower).

Equipment available to borrow at swimming pools 

Swimming pools have a range of equipment for water aerobics and training swimming skills that you can borrow during your visit to the pool. The rental of equipment is included in the entrance fee.

• Water noodles: used for self-paced water aerobics, water games and swimming skills training
• Swimming boards: for swimming skills and water games
• Water running belts: for self-paced and guided water running and water aerobics
  
  In addition, there are also individual hall-specific equipment for self-training:
   
• Water weights and dumbbells and smileys: for hand resistance training in water aerobics and water running
• Swimming goggles and snorkels: available on request from the swimming control room
• Swimming toys: including diving rings and balls

Swimming with young children in the outdoor pool

An adult must pay the entrance fee (fee for accessing the area) to the outdoor pool even if they only come to supervise a child who is swimming and do not intend to go swimming themselves.

Prams and buggies should not be taken to the grass area of the outdoor pool because you enter and exit the pool area through a foot bath. You can bring small inflatable swimming toys to the outdoor pool, but inflatable lilos are not allowed.

A child may go swimming without supervision once they have turned nine and able to swim 25 metres. School-age children should use the dressing rooms indicated by their gender.

Staff will provide further information if needed. Have fun and safe exercise!

Safer space principles for swimming pools and outdoor swimming pool

All are welcome to attend as they are.

We are all unique.

Our unique qualities are age, ethnicity, nationality, language and culture, religion, beliefs, opinions, political views, family background, gender identity, sexual orientation, health, disability, social status, economic status and other individual factors such as body size or neurodiversity.

The principles have been created to ensure that every customer and staff member of the swimming pool and gym can feel safe to be themselves and feel welcome in the premises.

Respect for others

Act respectfully, considerately, and appropriately towards everyone. In addition to different people, respect different users of the sports facilities.

Consideration for others

Act the way you would like others to act towards you: give space, step aside when needed, and create an environment where everyone can move and be at peace. There is room for both top athletes and those who take it more casually.

Non-Discrimination

Respect the diversity of people and their right to self-determination. All offensive, discriminatory, or racist speech and actions are strictly prohibited.

Bodily integrity

Respect everyone's bodily autonomy both in words and actions. Do not disturb others by, for example, touching, commenting, or staring.

Intervention

Report any discrimination, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior to the staff immediately. The staff has the right to remove anyone from the premises who violates the principles of the safer space or the rules of order.