POOL RULES:
Pool safety for everyone is our first priority. Any swimmer who refuses to follow the Pool Rules and causes safety concerns will be asked to leave the pool area.
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Please do not enter pool area without a Lifeguard on Duty.
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3 Whistle blasts = Please Evacuate the pool. There is an Emergency.
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Any non-swimmer and swimmers under the age of 7, MUST be one-on-one with an adult.
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Non-swimmers MUST remain in the shallow end of the pool.
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Swimmers may use YMCA approved bubbles or a US Coast Guard approved life jacket.
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In order to use the Deep End, you must be free of flotation devices, and pass the Deep End Test.
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Absolutely NO:
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Running
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Horseplay
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Diving
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Eating or Glass on deck
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Gum Chewing
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Hanging on Lane Lines
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Band-Aids or Bandages
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Shoes (please use shoe covers)
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All swimmers MUST shower prior to entering the pool. (Per Board of Health)
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Must wear proper swim attire.
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Rules and requests made by Lifeguard must always be followed. They are trained and here to protect you.
POOL ETIQUETTE
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Please LOOK before you jump. When jumping, jump in feet first and forward facing. No diving, twisting, or flips allowed.
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Use of pool equipment and toys is at the discretion of the lifeguard.
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Alert swimmers when entering lane
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When two swimmers share a lane-one stays on the right, the other-stays to the left.
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When three or more swimmers share a lane, you circle swim. When circle swimming, stay on the right side of the lane, counter-clockwise.
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Survey the speed of the swimmers in each lane and then enter the appropriate lane for your swimming ability.
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If the swimmer behind you taps your foot, please let that swimmer pass you at the end of the length.
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Recreational swim is for Non-Lap Swimmers. If there is space available in the recreational area, the Lifeguard may allow space for a lap swimmer overflow.