Welcome to baby and toddler swimming in AdO arena
If the child has any special health challenges (eg epilepsy, heart defects) it is important to discuss with the instructor.
A child can bring a maximum of two adults with them on the course, so here both parents are welcome in the pool with the child. If one of the parents cannot, then a grandparent, aunt or a friend can step in instead.
In sibling swimming, there must always be one adult per child.
On the first day of the course, we recommend arriving in good time (approx. 30 minutes) before the start, as you must register at reception. Please have a clear booking reference that has been sent by email when registering.
Check your junk mail if it has not been received.
On the first day of the course, you will receive a clip card for the number of times that corresponds to the duration of the course. If you miss a course or two, you will have these clips available on the tape for self-bathing. A clip gives access to the child and both parents/two adults. Unfortunately, it is not possible to change the course day
For sibling swimming, the family will be given 2 course tapes (one for each child) where also here 1 clip per child must be registered/scanned on the way in (valid for each visit).
All tickets/course tapes that are distributed must be registered on the way through the turnstile (the entrance itself).
Feel free to ask at the reception on arrival if you have any questions about the tickets, or send us an e-mail.
If you have ribbons from previous courses, please bring them with you - reuse is great!
Before starting baby swimming, one should prepare the children for what is to happen. Bathe with the child in the bathtub if you have it. When bathing the child at home, one should gradually lower the temperature to 33-34 degrees which is equivalent to the course pool.
Arrive well in advance of the class. It is important that the child is not hungry or tired when bathing. We recommend the child to eat one hour before bathing. If you arrive late, change the child and yourself, and go to the instructor and say that you have arrived.
We have separate parking for prams in the hall outside the cloakroom.
We also ask for your help to park the prams neatly next to each other in the hall, and not block the HC cloakroom.
Undress the child and wrap a towel around the child. It is important that the adult washes well, the child deserves a clean bath water. Children before the age of 6 months do not need to shower before bathing. Never lubricate the baby with moisturizer before bathing as it will become slippery. Feel free to lubricate the baby after bathing.
After bathing, it is only necessary to rinse the chlorine water on the child. We have our own sinks for the little ones by the mirrors in the wardrobe (by the sauna).
There are separate light blue mats in the changing rooms that are used to lay the babies/smallest children on when changing. These should not be used in the wet zone, and we encourage you to bring your own grooming mat/towel to lay the child on if you have one.
We have changing rooms that are more adapted to the course, here it will be signposted.
The swimming course takes place in the training pool. It's the first pool you reach when you step out of the locker room.
When finished changing and entering the training pool, wait to enter the water until the instructor has given the go-ahead signal. On the first day of the course, information will be provided by the pool.
You will receive nappies at the reception when you arrive. Older children can wear regular swimwear. Anti-slip socks or regular socks (regular socks will work in the same way as anti-slip socks when they get wet) we recommend wearing on the child from 8-12 months of age and up. The tiles are smooth. You can buy anti-slip socks at the reception.
You have the opportunity to swim after the course on the other side of the pool. We do not recommend you to bathe before the course as we see that the children can become tired and unconcentrated.
There are chairs and a sofa inside by the training pool that you can use to breastfeed or feed the baby. One does not breastfeed in the pool. Snus, chewing gum or food in the pool is not allowed.
It is allowed to take a picture of your child, but not of others.
The child should not swim if he has diarrhea, infectious childhood diseases, cataracts or the like. In case of ear infection, follow the doctor's advice. The doctor's advice is always governing in case of illness.
In the event of short absences, you do not need to report. In the event of longer absences, it is good if we are notified. Longer absences from courses are reported to: kurs@adoarena.no
Did you know that...
... everyone who attends a course with us gets a 20% discount on all equipment and swimwear?
The discount does not apply to food and drink, or already reduced items.
The discount applies to everyone who attends the course.
... we have an agreement with Bergen Parkering dept. ByGarasjen?
By parking there, you can register your car no. on an iPad at reception (in the phone booth) and get -40% on parking. Must be registered at each visit.
... We have bicycle parking on the side of the building, facing the light rail?
You are most welcome to lock your bicycle here while you are on the course.
We look forward to meeting you!
Greetings to all baby swimming instructors!
