Swimming Permission Slip Template

Protect your program and get parental consent for swimming activities with this comprehensive swimming permission slip. Whether you're organizing a pool day, beach trip, or aquatic program, our template includes liability fields, swim skill level assessment, and safety disclosures — all in one form.

Download the Swimming Permission Slip

This template ensures you document informed parental consent, collect swim skill levels so leaders can group appropriately, and have emergency contact and medical information in one place.

Who Uses This Template

Swimming coordinators, camp directors, and youth organizations use this for:

Pool partiescommunity pool days, birthday parties
Beach tripslake days, ocean outings
Swim lessonsgroup lessons, swim camps
Water parksamusement parks, splash pads
Camp swim timescheduled pool/lake time at camp
Aquatic programswater polo, diving, synchronized swimming

What's Included

Participant Information

  • Child's full name and date of birth
  • Parent/guardian and emergency contact info

Swimming Details

  • Activity name and date
  • Pool/beach location
  • Swim skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced)

Medical Information

  • Medical conditions or allergies
  • Medications

Liability & Signature

  • Risk acknowledgment and liability release
  • Parent/guardian signature and date

A Note on Swimming Liability

Swimming activities carry inherent risks. This template includes liability acknowledgment language, but we recommend having your organization's legal counsel review all liability wording. Specific state laws and program risks may vary. Ensure your program has appropriate lifeguard coverage and safety protocols in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize this for my specific pool or program?

Yes. The digital version allows you to add your organization name, program date, and location. The PDF version can be printed and edited with any PDF reader.

Do I need a lawyer to review this waiver language?

We recommend having your legal counsel review all liability language. This template provides standard wording, but specific state laws and program risks may vary.

What if a parent refuses to sign?

The child cannot participate in the swimming activity. Permission slips with liability acknowledgment are non-negotiable safety documents.

How should I store these permission slips?

Keep originals in a secure location. Digital copies through Simple Permission Slip are automatically organized and searchable.

Collect Swimming Consent Digitally

Don't wait until pool day to discover you're missing forms. Send this permission slip digitally — parents sign from their phone, and you know exactly who's cleared to swim before anyone gets near the water.

Free for up to 3 forms. No credit card required.