Pool Rules & Policies

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POOL GUIDELINES

Our goal is SAFETY and the consideration of others. Please help us by following these guidelines:

• Swimsuits must be worn for comfort and safety. Street clothes can NOT be worn in the pool. 
• The lifeguards are here for everyone's safety. Please always follow their instructions. 
• Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their children in and out of the pool.  
• Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 
• Please use the restrooms for changing diapers or clothing. 
• Walk on the pool deck.
• Enter the water feet first. For everyone's safety, do NOT dive. 
• No breath-holding or horseplay in the pool.
• Lifeguards will conduct swim tests at their discretion. 
• Glass is NOT permitted at the pool. 
• You must take a swim test and if you pass you will be given a green wristband to wear while at the pool.
• If you do not pass the swim test you must wear a life vest. We recommend you bring your own and you will be given a yellow wrist-band to wear at the pool.
• If you do not pass the swim test & there are no life vests you will be given a red wristband and have to get in the pool with a guardian that has passed the swim test.
• For everyone's privacy, please do not take any photos or videos.

To access the pool, all members must enter through the YMCA main lobby door and scan in with their YMCA member card. All instructions from our staff should be followed at all times. It is recommended you bring your own towel as none will be provided and drinking water as public drinking fountains will not be available.

The pool has 2 sides: a lap side (larger pool) and a family side (smaller pool with stairs). The posted schedule will state a side for an activity. If no side is stated then that side is available for Free Swim. 

When a name appears in a space, this is the leader at that time. If no name appears, the pool is open and staffed but no leader for the designated activities.

Pool schedule and number of lanes offered is subject to change without notice. 

Members must pass a swim test in order to use the pool. Upon passing, members will be given a green wristband to wear while at the pool. 

If a member does not pass the swim test, they MUST wear a life vest (we recommend you bring your own) and will be given a yellow wristband to wear while at the pool. 

If you do not pass the swim test and there are no life vests available, members must be accompanied by a guardian who has passed the swim test. and will be given a red wristband and 

Adult Lap Swim: There will be lane ropes in place for continuous swimming. The number of dedicated lanes will vary. 4 individuals per lane maximum allowed.

Free Swim: Space available for recreational activity. The amount of space will vary.

Family Free Swim: Anyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Aqua Fitness: Group exercise, led by an instructor.  See Current Pool Schedule for days/times

 Lap swim etiquette must be followed at all times.

Maximum number of swimmers per lane is 4. 

Stop and notify others before entering a lane. Slide into the water at the shallow end.

Circle swim counter clock-wise and choose a lane appropriate for your speed.

Be considerate to others, also when passing or resting at the walls, to maintain safety.

Lap lanes are for continuous swimming: you may need to wait before entering or exiting a lane.