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Our #1 goal is to maintain the safety of patrons and staff members at all times. The list below is meant to serve as a guide for our patrons during their visit to our facility.
If you have any questions about our rules, please
contact us
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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