Prince William County Public Schools

ALL POOL AREAS: 

• All patrons must be at least 12 years old or accompanied by a responsible person 16 years or older
• Swimming is only permitted when a PWCS Aquatics Center lifeguard is present
• Proper swim attire is required
• Please shower before entering the pool
• Children under 48 inches must pass a swim test or be within arm’s reach of a responsible person (16+) who is also in the water
• Eating or drinking on the pool deck is prohibited (water is permitted)
• Gum chewing is prohibited
• Glass bottles and containers are prohibited on the pool deck
• Diving is permitted in areas that are deeper than six (6) feet
• Use of the competition starting blocks is restricted to instructional use or swim team practices
• Running on the pool deck is prohibited
• Roughhousing, horseplay, pushing, and shoving are all prohibited on the pool deck and the entirety of the Aquatics Center
• Patrons appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave the Aquatics Center
• Individual and/or group instruction may only be conducted by PWCS staff or approved rental groups
• Diaper dependent patrons must wear a swim diaper or other snug fitting attire under swim suits
• "Mermaid" type fins are prohibited
• Masks with a nose piece are prohibited except during approved instructional sessions
• Training fins may be used but must be made of a soft material
• Non-swimmers in life jackets must be within arm's reach of a responsible person 16 years or older
• Pool toys will be permitted in the water at the discretion of the Aquatics Center staff
• Only USCG-approved flotation devices may be used in the water
  

LOCKER ROOMS:

• The use of cellular telephones or cameras is prohibited in PWCS locker rooms, family changing rooms, and bathrooms
• Please secure your valuables in a locker or bring them onto the pool deck -- PWCS is not responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of any personal property
• Please be considerate of other patrons and limit your shower to a reasonable amount of time
• Children six (6) years and older must use the gender-appropriate locker room -- family changing rooms are also available
• Lockers are for day use only -- locks left on lockers after closing will be cut off and the contents will be placed in lost and found
  

DIVING BOARD:

• Only one person at a time on the diving board
• Each diver must wait until the previous diver reaches the side of the pool
• Only front dives and flips are permitted straight off the end of the board
• Hanging off the end of the diving board is not permitted
• Running dives are not allowed
• Only one bounce per dive is permitted
• Goggles, masks, or flotation devices may not be worn when using the diving board
• Cartwheels or handstands are not permitted on the diving board
• Swimming in the diving area is not permitted when the boards are open
  

WATER SLIDE:

• Water slide users ​must​ be at least 48 inches tall or have passed a swim test
• The water slide may only be used during allotted times or at the discretion of Aquatics Center staff
• Only one person may use the water slide at a time
• Proceed down the slide only after the dispatch guard indicates it is safe to do so
• Lie flat with arms and feet crossed
• Hands and feet must remain inside the slide tube at all times
• No life jackets may be worn on the slide
• No loose clothing, water shoes, goggles, suits with metal clasps, or loose jewelry may be worn on the slide
• Due to manufacturer guidelines, the weight limit for the slide is 300lbs
• At the bottom of the slide, leave the discharge area 
  

SWIM TEST:

• The swim test consists of two events: a 25 yard swim and 30 seconds of treading water
• The 25 yard swim must be continuous and the swimmer must demonstrate forward progress at all times (doggy paddle is not permitted)
• The treading event must also be continuous, and the swimmer's head must remain above the surface throughout the event
  
  

BATHING SUIT POLICY:

• Appropriate swimwear has some type of lining (mesh or otherwise) on the inside
• The following items are not considered appropriate swimwear and will not be permitted in the pool:
• "Everyday" clothing, cutoffs, gym shorts, jeans, or long pants
• Undergarments are not permitted to be worn as a swim suit or under bathing suits
• Cotton undershirts or bras are not permitted as swimwear
• Thongs or provocative swimwear