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Adverse Weather Arrangement

Adverse Weather Guidelines and Arrangements

Ocean V Swimming Club class suspension and make-up arrangements during rainstorms, typhoons, and other adverse weather conditions

Ocean V Swimming Club Adverse Weather Arrangements - Rainstorm Typhoon Class Suspension Guidelines

Important Notice

To ensure student safety, our Swimming Club determines whether swimming class sessions proceed based on weather warning signals issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. Students and parents please note the following adverse weather guidelines.

Decision Time

Whether swimming classes proceed is determined by the weather conditions 2 hours before class.

Students and parents should check the latest weather warnings from the Hong Kong Observatory 2 hours before class to confirm whether the session will proceed as scheduled. If in doubt, please contact our Swimming Club or swimming coach for enquiries.

Class Suspension Conditions

When the Hong Kong Observatory issues any of the following warning signals, swimming class sessions will be cancelled:

Warning Type Suspension Condition
Rainstorm Warning Signal Amber, Red, or Black Rainstorm Warning
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above
Thunderstorm Warning Thunderstorm Warning in effect

Class Cancellation Example

Scenario Explanation

The Observatory issues a Rainstorm Warning at 3:00pm. Whether the 7:30pm swimming class will proceed is uncertain.

The Observatory still has the Rainstorm Warning in effect at 5:30pm. The 7:30pm swimming class is CANCELLED.

(Because the Rainstorm Warning is still in effect at 5:30pm, which is 2 hours before class)

Class Resumption Examples

Example 1: Class Proceeds

The Observatory cancels the Rainstorm Warning at 5:00pm. The 7:30pm swimming class PROCEEDS AS SCHEDULED.

(Because the Rainstorm Warning was cancelled before 5:30pm, which is 2 hours before class)

Example 2: Class Cancelled

The Observatory cancels the Rainstorm Warning at 6:00pm. The 7:30pm swimming class is STILL CANCELLED.

(Because the Rainstorm Warning was still in effect at 5:30pm, which is 2 hours before class)

Make-up Class Arrangements

Make-up Classes for Weather Cancellations

Situation Make-up Arrangement
Swimming class cancelled due to weather conditions Make-up class will be arranged
Class not cancelled, student absent by choice No make-up class

Make-up Classes for Interrupted Sessions

Situation Make-up Arrangement
Class interrupted due to weather, less than half of class completed Make-up class will be arranged
Class interrupted due to weather, more than half of class completed No make-up class

Make-up Class Date and Time

Make-up class dates and times are determined by our Swimming Club (arranged according to venue availability). If students are unable to attend the scheduled make-up class, no postponement or refund will be provided.

Important Notes

  • Please check the latest weather warnings on the Hong Kong Observatory website or the HKO mobile app 2 hours before class
  • If in doubt, please contact our swimming coach to confirm whether class will proceed as scheduled
  • Even if weather warnings have been cancelled, classes will also be cancelled if the pool is closed due to weather conditions
  • Student safety is our Swimming Club's top priority. If necessary, swimming coaches have the right to cancel classes for safety reasons

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about adverse weather arrangements, please contact our swimming coach team:

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