Aquatic Polices

Leisure/Therapeutic Pool

Warm water shallow pool for fun, relaxation and therapeutic use. Capacity is twenty-seven (27) persons.

Competition/Recreation Pool

25-yard, 8-lane recreational pool for lap swimming, water aerobics classes and recreational activities such as water basketball, inner tube water polo and competitive swim meets. Capacity is one hundred (100) persons.

Sanitation Requirements

All swimmers must have appropriate swim attire
A shower is required before entering the pool
No one with sores, open wounds, bandages or other infections may enter the water

Safety Requirements

Enter the water only when a lifeguard is on duty and is present on the pool deck in the guard stand
No running is allowed on the pool deck
No tennis shoes, street shoes, dress shoes, etc. allowed on pool deck
No riding or standing on shoulders
No hanging or dunking on water basketball rim
It is recommended that weak or non-swimmers stay behind the black shallow depth marker and wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device. The WRC does not provide such equipment. Individuals must bring their own
Personal inflatable devices will not be allowed in the pool
Kickboards, pull buoys, and running belts are allowed in the pool but the lifeguard may limit their use if the pool is crowded or they are not being used for its intended purpose
Use non-breakable plastic containers - NO GLASS- no food/gum allowed on deck
Smoking is not permitted on the premises and must remain in Designate Smoking areas
Horseplay or inappropriate equipment usage in the pool will not be tolerated
No hanging or sitting on the lane lines
*Staff are responsible for the safety of the pool and reserve the right to ask any patron to leave if they feel it necessary

Weather Restrictions

The Associate Director of Aquatics reserves the right to close the pool due to inclement weather

Lap Swim

Please be considerate of other swimmers in the lanes
Circle swim when necessary

Water Aerobics

Aerobic classes take precedence over the area of the pool they are utilizing. Please be considerate of the classes while they are in progress

1 Meter Diving Board and Patron Responsibility

One person allowed on the board at a time
Divers may take only one bounce on the board
Divers must dive or jump straight off the end of the board (no flips, backward dives, etc). Forward dives and jumps only
Divers must exit the water by swimming as far away from the board as possible and then swim to the side of the pool where exit by ladder is accessible, unless otherwise instructed by the lifeguards
No flotation devices, masks, goggles, or other equipment allowed when on the boards
Absolutely no inward dives
Divers are not permitted to change the fulcrum settings

AquaClimb

Experienced swimmers only
Only one climber per wall at a time on the AquaClimb
There should be no swimmers in the drop zone while climbing
No diving. Feet first entries only
Flotation devices are not permitted

Thunder/Lightening Policy

According to the National Lightning Safety Institute (NLSI) and the American Red Cross, indoor facilities are connected to a much larger surface area through underground water pipes, gas lines, and electric and telephone wiring. According to the NLSI, if lighting strikes the ground anywhere on this metallic network it may induce shocks elsewhere.

The NLSI recommends waiting at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder/sight of lightning before resuming activities. For example, if thunder is heard or lightning is seen at 11:00 a.m., the pool will close until 11:30 a.m. If lightning is seen or thunder heard at 11:15 a.m. during the initial activity cease the time resets to open at 11:45 a.m.

Pool Attire

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