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.

• Please do not enter pool area without a Lifeguard on Duty.

• 3 Whistle blasts = Please Evacuate the pool. There is an Emergency.

• Any non-swimmer and swimmers under the age of 7, MUST be one-on-one with an adult.

• Non-swimmers MUST remain in the shallow end of the pool.

• Swimmers may use YMCA approved bubbles or a US Coast Guard approved life jacket.

• In order to use the Deep End, you must be free of flotation devices, and pass the Deep End Test.

• Absolutely NO:

  • Running

  • Horseplay

  • Diving

  • Eating or Glass on deck

  • Gum Chewing

  • Hanging on Lane Lines

  • Band-Aids or Bandages

  • Shoes (please use shoe covers)

• All swimmers MUST shower prior to entering the pool. (Per Board of Health)

• Must wear proper swim attire.

• Rules and requests made by Lifeguard must always be followed. They are trained and here to protect you.

POOL ETIQUETTE

• Please LOOK before you jump. When jumping, jump in feet first and forward facing.  No diving, twisting, or flips allowed.

• Use of pool equipment and toys is at the discretion of the lifeguard.

• Alert swimmers when entering lane

• When two swimmers share a lane-one stays on the right, the other-stays to the left.

• When three or more swimmers share a lane, you circle swim.  When circle swimming, stay on the right side of the lane, counter-clockwise.

• Survey the speed of the swimmers in each lane and then enter the appropriate lane for your swimming ability.

• If the swimmer behind you taps your foot, please let that swimmer pass you at the end of the length.

• 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.