Pool Rules

To ensure a safe and positive environment for all pool users, pool usage descriptions have been updated to clarify usage..

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 shares Open Swim lanes from 3-4pm on Thursdays.
• Sauna, steam room and whirlpool close when the pool closes.
• Pool closes at 7pm the first Tuesday of each month for staff training.
• If you are wanting to use the pool after using the sauna, steam room or hot tub please shower off BEFORE entering the pool. Also please 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.
  • The diving board may only be used when no one is within 20 feet of the deep end.
• Horseplay, dunking, throwing of children, etc. are strictly prohibited.
• The practice of hyperventilation and breath holding activities in the aquatic facility are strictly 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 our 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.