General

· Hours – Swimming permitted ONLY when lifeguards are on duty

· Follow ALL lifeguard instructions (Failure to follow the lifeguards instructions warrants dismissal from the Aquatic Center )

· All swimmers must shower before entering the pool

· Appropriate bathing attire must be worn (blue jeans, jean shorts, cut offs or any other makeshift swimsuits will not be permitted in the water)

· Children under the age of 16 must be supervised in the pool area at all times

· Children under the age of 4 must have an adult in the pool with them

· No food, drink or chewing gum allowed in the pool area

· No glass in the pool area

· Persons with open sores or rashes are not permitted in the pool

· Do not discharge bodily fluids in the pool

· Children who are not locker room independent must be supervised

· Infant, pool, swim pants or tight fitting suits are required

Swimming

· Running or horseplay on the pool deck or in the pool is prohibited

· Personal flotation devices are not permitted, if needed, training devices will be provided (ask a lifeguard for assistance, children using training devices must have an adult in the pool within arms reach at all times)

· Do not hang, tug or sit on any lane lines, lifelines or other swimmers

· The use of the starting blocks is restricted to approved swim practices, swim meets, and instructional programs

· Masks, snorkels and nose plugs are not allowed during open swim

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Diving

· Diving from the diving board is reserved for instruction and competition only

· No diving in shallow water (less than 9 feet deep) and then only when permitted by the lifeguard