Basic Rules Lifeguards Will Enforce

1. Only floatation devices are allowed in the training pool. This includes water wings, child inner tubes and Coast Guard approved PFD’s. Children must be attended by a parent at all times.
2. The wearing of blue jeans, basketball shorts, overalls, yacht pants or other makeshift bathing suits will not be permitted in the pool.
3. Non-swimmers will not be permitted in deep water (over their heads) beyond the safety rope.  Any person unable to swim across the pool in good form using the Frontcrawl stroke is considered a non-swimmer. Non-swimmers are allowed in shallow water only. 
4. Only one bounce is permitted on the diving boards and only one person will be allowed at a time.  The next person in line must wait on the ground until the board is clear.
5. Diving must be done from the end of the board (not sides). Divers must enter the water directly in front of the board. Divers must exit the diving area as quickly as possible.  Swimmers will not be permitted to swim under diving boards or in diving area.  Swimming across diving area is NOT permitted.  No diving in shallow water less than 5 feet. 
6. Single groups shall not monopolize a particular area of pools (such as diving boards) thereby limiting use by other patrons, particularly younger children.
7. Children 3 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. Water diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.
8. Children 10 and under will not be admitted into the pool area unless accompanied by a responsible adult. The adult must stay with the child while at the pool.
9. Hanging or tugging on the safety lines or lane lines will not be permitted.
10. Loitering will not be allowed; especially near guard stands and cashier stations.
11. Food and drinks are not allowed in the pool.
12. No glass containers of any kind are allowed in pool area.
13. No running or rough play.
14. No profane or abusive language.
15. No hanging or sitting on starting blocks.
16. No excessive rocking or pushing on inner tubes.
17. No smoking, chewing gum, or alcoholic beverages.
18. Those that leave the pool are charged regular price to re-enter, unless they receive a stamp from the cashier station.
19. No swimming under the ladders or hanging on the ladders. 

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