Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations

Aquatics personnel firmly, fairly and consistently enforce the pool rules at all times. Aquatics personnel should memorize the pool, diving board and slide rules and ensure that all staff and patrons comply with all of the rules. Aquatics personnel may be called upon to explain the reason for the rules to the patrons. When patrons still have concerns about the rules, the patron can be referred to the Pool Manager.

1. All patrons entering the facility during Recreational/Lap Swim times are required to pay the facility admission fee, including swimmers, non swimmers and spectators, except those seated in the spectator area.
   
   
2. The rules and requests made by lifesaving personnel must always be followed.
   
   
3. Walk; don’t run in and around the pool facility.
   
   
4. Children under seven years old or less than four feet tall must be accompanied by a parent or responsible person, in a swim suit, at all times including in the water, on the deck and in the restroom. While in the water, the parent or responsible person must remain within arms reach of the child.
   
   
5. Children who are not toilet-trained and less than four years old will be allowed in the pool only if they wear a swimsuit diaper or plastic pants and a swim suit. Cloth or disposable diapers are not accepted.
   
   
6. Acceptable swim attire must be worn by patrons on the deck and in the water. Patrons with religious concerns regarding modesty may wear clean, covering garments that do not interfere with their safety in the water.
   
   
7. Animals are not allowed in the building or pool area, with the exception of guide dogs. Guide dogs are allowed on deck, but not in the water.
   
   
8. Persons who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics will be denied admission.
   
   
9. Candy, food or beverages are not allowed except in designated areas provided for eating and drinking. No glass items, chewing gum or smoking is permitted anywhere in the facility.
   
   
10. Toys, flotation devices (water wings), snorkels and masks are not allowed unless part of an organized class or activity and U.S. Coast Guard approved. Use of all flotation devices must be approved by the Pool Manager.
    
    
11. The use of sunscreen is encouraged, and patrons must shower before re-entering the water.
    
    
12. All patrons must shower with soap before entering the pool. Persons with open cuts, sores, bandages, colds, coughs or infected eyes are not permitted in the pool.
    
    
13. All children and adults who appear to have ample swim skills must pass a swim test before entering deep water. Weak or non-swimmers must remain in shallow water no deeper than chest level.
    
    
14. No one should engage the lifeguard in unnecessary conversation.
    
    
15. Diving in water less than nine feet deep, back dives, somersaults, "cannon balls" from the side of the pool or any other unsafe activities are not permitted.
    
    
16. Lying on the deck close to the edge of the pool where swimmers may trip over sunbathers is dangerous. Sunbathers must lie or sit at least three (3) feet away from the edge of the pool.
    
    
17. Spitting, spouting or nose-blowing in the pool is strictly prohibited.
    
    
18. Dangerous practices are prohibited. Patrons must not run on decks; climb, sit or jump from fences; dive in shallow water (less than 9 feet deep); swim in the diving areas; double bounce or crowd diving boards; or dunk, push, pull or unnecessarily splash swimmers.
    
    
19. Emergency procedures must be observed. Swimmers must leave the pool area immediately upon the signal or request of the Pool Manager.
    
    
20. Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated.
    
    
21. A patron will be verbally warned for the first offense; the patron will be asked to leave the pool facility if a second offense occurs.