Pool Rules

Lap Swim

• Children ages 8–13 must have passed the swim test and be able to swim basic strokes continuously.
• Ages 13+ must swim continuous strokes.

Open Swim

• Adults must be in the water and within arm's reach of children 7 and under, and children 8 or older who have not passed the swim test.

Aqua Fit & Aqua Zumba

• Age 10 and older with an adult or at instructor's discretion.

Water Volleyball

• Age 13 and older unless accompanied by an adult on the pool deck.

Programming - Swim Lessons, Swim Team or other pool related programming

• During Pool Programming there may be temporary lane availability (look for sign on pool deck).
• Please share lanes if busy.
• Lanes may be used for Private Swim Lessons any time.
• After School Care and Summer Care use Open Swim lanes. These will be noted on the schedule.
• Sauna, steam room and whirlpool close when the pool closes.
• Aquatics staff participate in monthly trainings, during which time the pool will be closed. These closures will be noted on the pool schedule. 
• After using the sauna, steam room or hot tub please shower off BEFORE entering the pool, and only use the Open Swim lanes to cool off.
• If Programming or Aqua Fit is happening please refrain from using the pool to cool off.

General Safety

• Do not enter the pool area unless there is a lifeguard on duty.
• Obey the lifeguard at all times.
• Unsafe behavior, as determined by the lifeguard, is prohibited.
• Lifeguard decisions are final.
• One adult can be responsible for no more than 2 non-swimmers. 
• All life jackets must be Coast Guard approved.
  • Noodles or water wings are not recognized as proper flotation devices.
  • No inflatables in the pool outside of YMCA events and programs.
• Walk on the pool deck. No running.
• Forward facing, feet-first jumps only. No flips, twists or entering the pool sideways or backwards.
• No diving unless during YMCA programming. Diving in water less than 9 feet is strictly prohibited.
• Horseplay, dunking, throwing of children, etc. is prohibited.
• The practice of hyperventilation and breath holding activities in the pool are prohibited. You may have 20 seconds underwater or one half length of the pool underwater followed by a period of rest above the water.
• No glass or breakable containers allowed on the pool deck.

• Shower with soap and water before entering the pool. 
• No food, chewing gum, or drink in the pool area. Plastic water bottles are permitted.
• Diaper changing on the pool deck is not allowed.
• Be aware of your language and actions, this is a family friendly facility.
• Do not spit or spout water while in the pool area.
• Swimmers must share lanes when the pool is busy.
• Aqua Fit equipment is for exercise and class use only.
• No razors or exfoliating on the pool deck or in the pool or amenities.
• No photos or recording of others without their express consent.

• Family-friendly, clean and appropriate swimwear REQUIRED.
• Diapered children must wear a swim diaper.
• Nudity is prohibited anywhere on the pool deck or amenities.
• No mermaid tails.

• Whirlpool - Under 16 may use the whirlpool under direct supervision of an adult.
• Sauna and steam room - NO ACCESS to sauna or steam room until 18 or older.