BIRTHDAY PARTY POOL RULES

SWIM TIME

The first hour of your party will be designated for swim time at our indoor pool. You will have a designated swim area and children must stay within this area at all times while swimming. (Children 6 months and under are not allowed in the pool.) Children under 48” must be within arms reach of a parent/guardian while in the water, whether wearing a life jacket or not.

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STATE LAW

State law requires showering before entering the pool. We have a shower on the pool deck that you can use. People with communicable diseases may not enter the pool area.

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WHAT TO BRING

Everyone must wear a swimsuit. Life jackets are not provided but you are welcome to bring your own Coast Guard-approved jacket. Proper swimwear is required in the Aquatic Center at all times. Acceptable floatation devices are puddle jumpers and life jackets. Noodles may be used as a toy but not as a floatation device.

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WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

Cutoffs, see-through clothes, and diapers without waterproof pants are not permitted. Do not wear street shoes into the Aquatic Center.

 

LIFEGUARDS

There will be 2 Certified Lifeguards on deck, at all times, during your party. Please defer to Lifeguards for any further pool instructions.

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GENERAL POOL RULES

• No running, pushing or shoving

• No diving into shallow water

• No back dives or flips from the side of the pool

• No sitting on, hanging on, or crossing over the float lines

• Food, gum, and drinks are prohibited in the pool area

• No glass in the Aquatic Center

• Children must have a parent/guardian within arm's length if under 48"

• Must dress children in locker rooms

• No changing diapers allowed on the deck

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Deep Water Policies

To be eligible to swim in the deep end of the pool, swimmers must swim one length of the pool without stopping.

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DIVING BOARD RULES

• Do not use diving blocks

• 1 diver onboard/steps at a time

• Swim directly to the ladder

• Wait until the preceding diver swims to the ladder before jumping

• No double bouncing

• No swimming under the board

• No gainers

• Do not have your head toward the board when diving

• No goggles allowed

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Non-Swimmer Policy

Unless there is prior approval from Y Management, the only people allowed to remain in the pool area for extended periods of time are individuals wearing swimsuits and appropriate aquatic footwear.

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Other Information

The pool will close if there is thunder or lightning within 5 miles of the facility. If this occurs during your party, other arrangements will be

made.

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You must read, understand and sign the pool rules in the Party Reservation Packet prior to reserving your birthday party.