Rules to play Aquatics

1. No playing/swimming on handicap ramp Children five years and older must use the locker room appropriate for their gender. Family changing rooms are available. Family changing rooms are for family members and caregivers only. No cell phone usage allowed in locker rooms. Do not distract the lifeguards. No rough play in or around pool. No running on deck or into the pool. Appropriate swimsuit required. Inflatable flotation devices are prohib .....

Water slide

2. All JEWELRY JEWELRY JEWELRY must be removed before using the water slide. Riders must be at least 48 tall to use the water slide no exceptions. Riders must wait for the attendants start signal before starting the ride. At the end of the slide, obey all instructions given by the lifeguard and exit quickly. No flotation devices allowed. No footwear is permitted on the water slide. Riders must walk up the slide stairs. For safety reasons, .....

Current channel rules

3. Swimmers must be at least 48 tall to use the current channel unaccompanied. Non swimmers must be accompanied by an adult. No standing or walking on the water current/vortex island. Enter and exit only from designated areas. No jumping into the current channel from deck. No jumping across the deck. No standing or walking on current channel walls. No stopping, blocking, or moving against current. No horseplay permitted. .....

Water vortex rules

4. An adult must accompany non swimming children. Non swimmers must wear a lifejacket. Swimmers must be at least 48 tall or accompanied by an adult. Use caution when entering and exiting the water vortex. .....

Zero depth entry pool rules

5. Throwing toys or balls may be limited for safety. Children must wear a swim diaper if not toilet trained. No climbing or hanging on play features. No climbing or hanging from ramp railings or walls .....

Bubble bench

6. No jumping on or over the bench. No horseplay allowed on the bench. Do not leave children unattended on the bench. .....

Water basketball

7. Hanging or grabbing on rim is prohibited. No jumping from side and shooting Swimmers may only play within area around basketball goals Only use facility basketball (any other basketballs must be approved by staff). No hanging on net During crowded times, water basketball may be restricted. No excessively physical or rough play water basketball is a no contact activity. Be aware of other swimmers around you and only aim shots at hoop. .....

Water volleyball

8. Water volleyball is restricted to certain times designated by aquatics staff. Staff may suspend play or disqualify players for unsafe play. Hanging or grabbing volleyball net is prohibited. Net poles and net may only be adjusted by facility staff. Play is restricted to volleyball pool area. .....

Lap lanes

9. Lap lanes are only to be used for continuous swimming or water exercise. Kickboards are for lap swimming and instructional use only. Diving is not permitted anywhere in pool. Swimmers should circle swim if there are more than two lap swimmers sharing a lap lane. Lanes may be closed at anytime for programming or other activities .....

Admission rules

10. 1. By purchasing a swim pass or paying the daily fee, you are agreeing to follow all the rules which have been established for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. 2. Please have lots of fun, but do not negatively impact the fun of others. 3. Children 7 or younger must be under the watchful eye of an adult 16 or older. 4. Children under 5 MUST remain within arms length of the parents or guardian. 5. To use the waterslides or inner tubes, swim .....

Drop slide

11. 1. Users must have passed swim test for the managers. 2. Riders must remain seated or on their back with arms in and legs together, feet first while on slide. 3. Riders must exit area immediately by using stairs on the left. 4. No glasses, sunglasses, goggles or other foreign objects may be worn down the slides. 5. Riders must wait for slide attendants signal or green light to flash to proceed down the slide. 6. Only one patron at a time will be .....

Diving board and platform rules

12. 1. Users must have passed swim test for the managers. 2. Make sure area below board or platform is clear before jumping or diving in. 3. Only one person on board or platform at a time. 4. Only one bounce on diving board is allowed; no double bouncing. 5. Only feet may touch board or platform. 6. Immediately after entering water, swim to nearest steps 1 meter right steps 3 meter left steps 7. No chain diving or tag allowed for your safety. 8. .....

Lap pool rules

13. 1. Children 7 or younger must be under the watchful eye of an adult 16 or older. 2. Children under 5 MUST remain within arms length of the parents or guardian. 3. Patron must pass the swim test for the managers to go in any area where patron cannot touch the bottom. 4. Patrons may not hold others by the shoulders or above. 5. No diving, flips, or somersaults off play features or other areas marked 5 feet or under. 6. No flips or somersaults off t .....

0 depth rules

14. 1. Children 7 or younger must be under the watchful eye of an adult 16 or older at all times. 2. Children under 5 MUST remain within arms length of the parents or guardian. 3. Children must wear a waterproof diaper if not toilet trained. Swim diapers may be purchased at the concession stand and the cashier. 4. No running on deck or into the pool. 5. No diving, flips, or somersaults off play features or other areas marked 5 feet or under. 6. No di .....

Waterslides rules

15. 1. Users must wait for guards permission before going. 2. Riders must be at least 46 tall or be at least 5 years old to ride in the front of a two person tube with an adult 16 or older. 3. Only 4 people allowed at top of slide and 3 on the first landing. 4. User must exit plunge pool promptly after entering the splash down area. 5. Swimsuits must be free of all exposed metal such as rivets, buckles, snaps, zippers, and pockets must be empty. 6. R .....

Lazy river rules

16. 1. Riders must be 44 tall to ride alone. 2. Enter and exit only from stairs or ramps. 3. Riders must stay seated in tube at all times. 4. A responsible adult may ride a double tube with, or walk along side, a child 3 or older who is less than 42 tall in a single blue tube. One adult may supervise up to two children, each in their own blue tube if they are pushing the tubes. 5. Children who are too small to use the blue inner tubes by themselves ( .....

Non posted general rules

17. 1. Offensive language will not be tolerated. 2. Persons with medical conditions must contact a manager before entering. 3. Swim test consists of being able to swim 15 meters in good form (to be determined by the managers) using rhythmic breathing before going into any area where patrons cannot stand. 4. No camera or cell phone usage in locker room area. 5. Cameras may only be used inside the facility with a camera pass obtained from the manager. .....

Personal health review

18. A complete health history is required of all participants as evidence of fitness for swimming activities. Forms for minors must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants should be asked to relate any recent incidents of illness or injury just prior to the activity. Supervision and protection should be adjusted to anticipate any potential risks associated with individual health conditions. For significant health conditions, the adult s .....

Safe area

19. All swimming areas must be carefully inspected and prepared for safety prior to each activity. Water depth, quality, temperature, movement, and clarity are important considerations. Hazards must be eliminated or isolated by conspicuous markings and discussed with participants. .....

Controlled access

20. There must be safe areas for all participating ability groups to enter and leave the water. Swimming areas of appropriate depth must be defined for each ability group. The entire area must be within easy reach of designated rescue personnel. The area must be clear of boat traffic, surfing, or other nonswimming activities. .....

Bottom Conditions and Depth

21. The bottom must be clear of trees and debris. Abrupt changes in depth are not allowed in the nonswimmer area. Isolated underwater hazards should be marked with floats. Rescue personnel must be able to easily reach the bottom. Maximum recommended water depth in clear water is 12 feet. Maximum water depth in turbid water is 8 feet. .....

Visibility

22. Underwater swimming and diving are prohibited in turbid water. Turbid water exists when a swimmer treading water cannot see his feet. Swimming at night is allowed only in areas with water clarity and lighting sufficient for good visibility both above and below the surface. .....

Diving and Elevated Entry

23. Diving is permitted only into clear, unobstructed water from heights no greater than 40 inches. Water depth must be at least 7 feet. Bottom depth contours below diving boards and elevated surfaces require greater water depths and must conform to state regulations. Persons should not jump into water from heights greater than they are tall, and should jump only into water chest deep or greater with minimal risk from contact with the bottom. No elev .....

Water temperature

24. Comfortable water temperature for swimming is near 80 degrees. Activity in water at 70 degrees or less should be of limited duration and closely monitored for negative effects of chilling. .....

Water quality

25. Bodies of stagnant, foul water, areas with significant algae or foam, or areas polluted by livestock or waterfowl should be avoided. Comply with any signs posted by local health authorities. Swimming is not allowed in swimming pools with green, murky, or cloudy water. .....

Moving water

26. Participants should be able to easily regain and maintain their footing in currents or waves. Areas with large waves, swiftly flowing currents, or moderate currents that flow toward the open sea or into areas of danger should be avoided. .....

Weather participants

27. should be moved from the water to a position of safety whenever lightning or thunder threatens. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last lightning flash or thunder before leaving shelter. Take precautions to prevent sunburn, dehydration, and hypothermia. .....

Life jacket use

28. Swimming in clear water over 12 feet deep, in turbid water over 8 feet deep, or in flowing water may be allowed if all participants wear properly fitted, Coast Guardapproved life jackets and the supervisor determines that swimming with life jackets is safe under the circumstances. .....

Response personnel

29. Every swimming activity must be closely and continuously monitored by a trained rescue team on the alert for and ready to respond during emergencies. Professionally trained lifeguards satisfy this need when provided by a regulated facility or tour operator. When lifeguards are not provided by others, the adult supervisor must assign at least two rescue personnel, with additional numbers to maintain a ratio of one rescuer to every 10 participants. .....

Lookout

30. The lookout continuously monitors the conduct of the swim, identifies any departures from Safe Swim Defense guidelines, alerts rescue personnel as needed, and monitors the weather and environment. The lookout should have a clear view of the entire area but be close enough for easy verbal communication. The lookout must have a sound understanding of Safe Swim Defense but is not required to perform rescues. The adult supervisor may serve simultaneo .....

Ability groups

31. All youth and adult participants are designated as swimmers, beginners, or nonswimmers based on swimming ability confirmed by standardized BSA swim classification tests. Each group is assigned a specific swimming area with depths consistent with those abilities. The classification tests must be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season even if the Scout has earned the Swimming merit badge. Swimmers pass this test: Jump feetfir .....

Buddy system

32. Every participant is paired with another. Buddies stay together, monitor each other, and alert the safety team if either needs assistance or is missing. Buddies check into and out of the area together. Buddies are normally in the same ability group and remain in their assigned area. If they are not of the same ability group, then they swim in the area assigned to the buddy with the lesser ability. A buddy check reminds participants of their o .....