Aquatics Rules & Regulations

Lap Pool

Pool use is prohibited unless supervised by a Campus Recreation lifeguard. To ensure proper supervision and safety, Campus Recreation reserves the right to limit the number of individuals in the pool. Swimmers must take a cleansing shower before entering the pool. The use of oils and body lotions is prohibited. Individuals with a communicable disease, skin disease, open sores, bandaged wounds, boils, inflamed eyes, or discharging nasal or ear passages are prohibited from using the pool. Dispose of bandages on minor cuts before entering the pool area. Individuals who have had diarrhea in the last two weeks are asked not to use the pool. Items and activities prohibited in the pool area: - Running on the pool deck - Spitting and otherwise contaminating the pool, pool floors, walkways,   aisles, or locker rooms - Large or loose jewelry. Lifeguards will determine the safety of any questionable jewelry. - Glass containers - Unattended strollers on the pool deck - Rough play, horseplay, and chicken fights - Swimming under the bulkhead - Dunking on basketball rims - Use of the starting blocks - Walking on the bulkhead The following policies are in place for swimmers 17 years of age and younger: - Children 13 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. - Children five years of age and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult. Lifeguards may require an adult to be in the water with older children who are deemed weak swimmers. - One adult may be responsible for no more than three children five years of age and younger. - Infants and toddlers requiring swim diapers are not permitted in the lap pool. - Children using arm floats, inflatable rings or toys, or lifejackets must be no more than an arm’s length from an adult in the water at all times. Appropriate swimsuits are required for all swimmers. Street clothes, street shoes, thongs, and see-through swimwear are prohibited. Goggles are recommended.

Lap Swim Rules

Swimmers must enter the lap pool from the ends of the lanes only. The maximum number of swimmers in each lane is six. All swimmers must “circle swim” (i.e., remain in the right half of the lane). Slower swimmers should stop at the wall and allow faster swimmers to pass. Lanes are designated “slow”, “medium”, and “fast”. Please select the appropriate lane for your ability. Hanging on the lane lines is prohibited.

Diving Board Rules

Use of the three-meter board is prohibited unless prior permission is granted by the Assistant Director of Aquatics. Only one person is permitted on the board at a time. Children must be able to swim without assistance in order to use the board. Divers must dive straight off the board. Children 13 years of age or younger may be required to take a swim test prior to using diving boards. Only one bounce per dive is allowed. No practice bounces are allowed. No gymnastic activity (i.e., cartwheel, head and hand stands, etc.), backward, or inward dives are allowed in the pool area. Exit the diving area immediately after diving. The diving area may be closed to ensure proper supervision of other pool areas. Adjustments to the fulcrum of the board are not permitted. Pool set up varies. Ask a lifeguard which areas are available. Classes and rentals may restrict availability of certain pool areas. Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are permitted. Floaties, inflatable rings, and inflatable devices used in place of swimming skills are not allowed. The lifeguard or supervisor will determine if an item is permitted. Kickboards and pull-buoys are available for lap swimmers. Please return items to the storage bins after use. Please report any facility problems and/or injuries to a lifeguard immediately. The lifeguard on duty has the final authority on all safety related issues. A long whistle blast may signal an emergency.  Exit the pool immediately and look to the lifeguard for further instruction. Maximum swimmer capacity: 140

Leisure Pool

All lap pool Rules & Regulations apply to leisure pool use. Leisure pool entry is permitted only at designated entry points ladders, stairs, and zero depth. Infants and toddlers must wear leak-proof pants or swim diapers. Return any leisure pool equipment to the storage bins after using. Maximum bather capacity: 100

Whirlpool

All lap pool Rules & Regulations apply to whirlpool use. Caution: Elderly persons and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, seizures, epilepsy, circulatory or respiratory problems, or high or low blood pressure should not enter the whirlpool without their doctor’s permission. Pregnant women may not use the whirlpool. Do not use the whirlpool while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or that raise or lower blood pressure. Children between the ages of six and 14 must be accompanied by an adult in the whirlpool at all times. Children five years of age and younger are not permitted in the whirlpool. Do not use alone. Do not use at water temperatures greater than 104° F. Enter and exit whirlpool slowly. Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting. Leave the whirlpool after 10-15 minutes and cool down before returning for another brief stay. Items and activities prohibited in the whirlpool: Submerging. Hair/clothing may become entangled in the drain suction.  Napping. Do not take a nap or allow others to sleep in the whirlpool. Newspapers, magazines, or other reading material Kickboards and other flotation devices Maximum bather capacity: 14