BIRTHDAY PARTIES FAQ's
Our Aquazone Parties promise to be a fun filled afternoon of water park action!
Option 1: Aquazone Birthday Party with Food
Days & Times:
Saturday & Sunday – Times TBC subject to availability.
Price:
€185.00 for 10 children – Additional €18.50 per extra child. (Max. 20 children)
1 Adult can go free with 10 children, a 2nd adult can also go free for bookings of 15-20 children.
Any additional adults will need to purchase an Aquazone adult ticket for €19.00
Age:
Children from 9+
Duration:
3 hours total. 15 mins for arrival/ safety talk/ changing - 2 hours in Aquazone – 15 mins after for changing and then 30 mins at the end for food.
Food:
Includes chicken nuggets, sausages, chips and cordial drink. Customers are welcome to bring their own cake, however, please note we are only able to allocate 30 minutes in the party eating area.
(For any special/ dietary requirements, please state this on the booking form).
How to Book:
Bookings are made online via www.aquazone.ie/booknow
Option 2: Aquazone Birthday Party (AquaZone ONly, No food)
Days & Times:
Saturday & Sunday – Times TBC subject to availability.
Price:
€135.00 for 10 children – Additional €13.50 per extra child. (Max. 20 children)
1 Adult can go free with 10 children, a 2nd adult can also go free for bookings of 15-20 children.
Any additional adults will need to purchase an Aquazone adult ticket for €19.00
Age:
Children from 9+
Duration:
2 hours 15 mins total. 15 mins for arrival/ safety talk/ changing - 2 hours in Aquazone.
Please Note: No food or cake facilities will be available for 'no food' parties.
How to Book:
Bookings are made online via www.aquazone.ie/booknow
To best prepare you and your guests for the adventure here is some vital information:
The Admissions policy for the AquaZone Parties is as follows:
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The Birthday child and all other children attending must be aged 9 and over.
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1 adult goes free with 10 children, and a 2nd adult can go free for with 15-20 children. Any additional adults will need to purchase an Adult Aquazone ticket.
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An adult is classed as a person aged 18 or over.
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If an adult does not want to enter the water, then children aged 9-12 may enter AquaZone on their own, but the parent/guardian will need to fill in a consent form and must remain on the premises. There is no spectating permitted on poolside, and so if the adult is not entering the water, they can remain the café however there is no viewing area.
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Children aged 13 and up may enter without a consent form.
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Party payment must be made in advance of entering AquaZone. Any additional children added for AquaZone parties must be confirmed & paid no later than 2 days prior to the party date, and are subject to availability due to AquaZone capacities.
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IIf there are any children under the age of 9, then our standard ratio policies apply: - Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult in AquaZone. For children aged 8 and under a minimum of 1 adult is to accompany every 2 children in the water. Additional adult tickets will need to be purchased separately. - For each child who is 3 years of age and under we further recommend that a dedicated adult is in attendance in the water for each child. Additional adult tickets will need to be purchased separately
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Children aged 3 and under are free so you just pay the restaurant separately for food. .
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A coloured wristband will be issued to each swimmer and must be worn at all times.
The schedule for the day:
Option 1: Aquazone Birthday Party with Food
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You should arrive for your party at least 15 minutes before your slot. Your Party Host will meet you at the National Aquatic Centre main Reception entrance.
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Once everyone has arrived, the group will receive a safety talk and then head to the changing area, remember to bring a €1 coin for the lockers!
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The party will then have 120 minutes of swimming in the water, where they can try the ‘FlowRider’ surf machine, three giant slides, the lazy river and wave machine (subject to availability).
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After the time is up, the Party Host will announce over the PA system, it’s time to leave the Water Park and get changed. The group will have 15 minutes to get dry, changed and meet the Party Host back at the Swim Ireland Wall of Fame display. To get the full 30 minutes in the Party Zone it is vital the children get dried and changed within 15 minutes of leaving the pool.
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The group will then be guided to the VIP Party Zone where food and drinks will be waiting.
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Your party group will have strictly 30 minutes only in the VIP Party Zone. At the end of the 30 minutes your group will head back to the Wall of Fame for pick up by parents and departure.
Option 2: Aquazone Birthday Party (AquaZone ONly, No food)
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You should arrive for your party at least 15 minutes before your slot. Your Party Host will meet you at the National Aquatic Centre main Reception entrance.
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Once everyone has arrived, the group will receive a safety talk and then head to the changing area, remember to bring a €1 coin for the lockers!
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The party will then have 120 minutes of swimming in the water, where they can try the ‘FlowRider’ surf machine, three giant slides, the lazy river and wave machine (subject to availability).
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After the time is up, the Party Host will announce over the PA system, it’s time to leave the Water Park and get changed. The group will have 15 minutes to get dry and changed. Once finished, the group can meet the party parent/ guardian in the Reception area for collection.
*Food is not included with this package, it is for Aquazone only.
No food or cake facilities will be available for 'no food' parties.
What you need to do:
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Print off the Parent/Guardian Agreement form as you will need to have it with you on the day.
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All instructions for your guests i.e. what to bring and where to meet, are on the invites.
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Please advise other parents to drop their children off 15 minutes before the party start time, collecting them 2hrs:45mins later (if you have food included) OR 2hrs later (If booking is Aquazone Only)
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Sit back, relax and enjoy the day!
FAQs:
What do the children / adults using the Aquazone need to bring?
You’ll need swim togs, a towel, a swim hat and any safety flotation devices for those who require them.
Is the Party Host in the water with the children?
No, the Party Host will meet you before entering the pool and afterwards. Parent/Guardian supervision may be required in the pool is required in line with the ratio and age groups listed in the Admissions Policy.
What’s the minimum / maximum number of children that can attend?
The minimum booking is for 10 children and maximum of 20 children.
Can we decorate the food area?
No, unfortunately it is not possible to decorate the area.
What happens next?
Bookings can be made via our booking website here
Your booking is only confirmed once the upfront payment of €185.00 (Aquazone & Food) OR €135.00 (Aquazone Only) is complete and you’ve received a confirmation email from us with your booking date and time.