SAFETY RULES

Children 0-5 years old must be in the water with their parent, guardian or an adult. These children will be given a wrist band of a certain color identifying their age.

Children ages 6-10 must be directly supervised by their parent, guardian or adult at all times. Children between these ages must be within the direct line of sight of their child. Swim tests do NOT allow children to be alone without an adult. Swim tests are for the parent to understand their child’s ability in the water, and to inform the guards these children have passed a rudimentary swim test.

Children ages 11-13 must pass the swim test in order to attend the facility without their parent, guardian or an adult. The swim test is administered with the guardian, adult present. Names are kept in both the computer system and in the Bath Attendant Office.

An adult is a person eighteen (18) years of age or older

If a non swimming adult is present a Coast Guard approved life vest will be issued to the child and Adult accompanying the child

• SHOWERS using both soap and water are REQUIRED BEFORE entering the pool
• SHOWERS using water are required AFTER utilizing the outdoor area
• Anyone with obvious evidence of a cold or other communicable disease, open sores, or lesions, or fungal skin diseases, is PROHIBITED from the water
• Swim diapers MUST be worn by children 0-3 years of age while in the facility, in the water, or on the equipment. No diaper changing is permitted on the pool deck, diaper changing is only allowed in bathrooms.
• COAST GUARD approved flotation devices and toys ONLY; all other personal flotation devices and toys are PROHIBITED. The Aquatic Center has toys available for customer use.
• NO GLASS of any kind is allowed into the facility
• NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES are allowed in the main pool deck area
• Street shoes are prohibited on the pool deck and in the main pool area
• Strollers, baby carriages are PROHIBITED from the pool deck area
• NO RUNNING, no horseplay, no foul play, no hanging on safety ropes or lane lines, no playing with the rescue equipment
• DIVING is ONLY allowed in the deep diving well area of the pool - NO DIVING in the shallow ends
• Front and back flips from the edge of the pool are NOT permitted
• Starter blocks are for SWIM TEAM USE ONLY
• Lifeguards may clear pools during electrical storms and at any other necessary times in the interest of safety
• Please report any unsafe act, safety violations, or any actions or conditions that could adversely affect
bather load for the Aquatic Center
• NO SMOKING at the Aquatic Center within 100 feet, or on the premises, including patio area and outdoor grassy area within fence
• Bather loads will be maintained at all times in each pool. Bather loads are posted.
• Recreation water illnesses can be controlled by following and adhering to facility rules. The affected pool will be closed for at least 14 hours or more in event of fecal or other contamination.