Pool Rules

General Rules

• Follow all lifeguard instructions
• No running
• No diving in the shallow water
• No diving off the side in the diving area – only from diving boards
• Stay off starting blocks and bulkhead
• No food, drink, gum or smoking allowed
• Lap swimming only in lap lanes
• Anyone under the age of 7or with a lifejacket must be accompanied in waterby someone over the age of 16 years old
• There must be two people 16 years of age or older in the water for every 10 children that qualify for the rule above.
• Wet swimming suits are not allowed in the lobby
• Stay off lane ropes
• Shower before entering the pool
• Swim diapers must be worn by those who need them

Slide Rules

• One at a time on slide
• Check mouth of slide for swimmers before sliding
• Feet first entries only
• No holding yourself or stopping on the slide
• Clear catch pool
• No sliding on knees or stomach
• No water wings or inflated tubes on the slide
• Listen to the lifeguards

Diving Well Rules

• The diving well is for diving, swimming lessons and staff instructed water aerobics classes
• A lifeguard must be in the lifeguard chair before entering the diving well
• No free swim in the diving well
• Only one bounce per dive
• Diver must exit straight off the board- not to either side
• Front dives only unless under the supervision of a qualified dive coach
• Swim to the closest side immediately after diving
• Goggles are not permitted on the diving boards due to potential for eye injury
• Water aerobics participants must wear a water jogging flotation belt at all times