Pool Rules

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Supervision Rules

1. All Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person (age 16 or older), and dressed in appropriate swim attire while using the facility.
2. The responsible person (age 16 or older) must be in the water, within arm’s reach of a child who is under age 6.
3. The responsible person (age 16 or older) must be in the pool area while the child ages 6‐13 uses the pool.
4. Infants and Toddlers in or around the water should always be within arm’s reach of an adult.
5. If a child is left by his/her parents and is not behaving, the child will be asked to sit out and guest services will call home to have the child picked up.
6. Lap swimmers may borrow kickboards but the boards may not leave the pool area.
7. The fitness equipment should only be used by the Water Fitness Class.
8. No air mattresses, hard balls, or inner tubes are allowed in the pool area. This includes inflatable water wings.
9. No extended breath holding activities of any type for either games or physical training

General Pool Rules

1. Lifeguards have complete authority, always obey the lifeguard; failure to do so may result in loss of pool privileges.
2. A lifeguard must be on duty before anyone enters the pool.
3. Swimmers are encouraged to shower before entering the pool and after using toilet facilities.
4. Proper swim attire is required. The Warrenton Aquatic Center is a family environment No street shoes allowed on the beach entry.
5. U.S. Coast Guard approved floatation devices are allowed.  Inflatable floatation devices are not allowed (i.e. water wings, rafts, inner tubes, etc.)
6. Those not toilet trained (incontinent) entering the pool must wear clean diaper or swim diaper covered by rubber/vinyl pants which must fit snugly around the legs and waist.  Diapers shall be changed only in locker rooms or family changing rooms.
7. During cool weather below 70 degrees, the outdoor pool will not open.  If the temperature drops below 70 degrees after opening, the pool will remain open unless conditions merit closing for safety reasons.
8. During storms the pools will close, and the area cleared of patrons at the discretion of the Manager.  The pool will reopen 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning strike.
9. For the safety of all patrons, the lifeguards reserve the right to require a swim test of any patron prior to entering the pool.  Swim test is swimming the leisure pool square without stopping or touching the bottom, and/ or a 2 –minute tread in the deep end.
10. No running, pushing, dunking, spitting, excessive splashing or horseplay.
11. No playing or swinging on railings, ladders, or narrow walls.
12. No diving except from the diving board.  Please see Diving Area Rules.
13. Twirling jumps, flips, back dives, and backward entries into the pool are not allowed.
14. The rope separating the deep end must be up during all regular swimming hours and must not be used as a floatation support.  All patrons are restricted from leaning or hanging on the rope.
15. Underwater breath holding for extended periods or distance is not allowed.
16. No food, drink (except clear plastic water bottles), or gum is allowed on the pool deck or in the rest rooms outside. Please use the designated area only.
17. Glass containers are prohibited.
18. Possession or use of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.  Anyone suspected of being under the influence will be asked to leave the facility.
19. Smoking is prohibited in the Aquatic Center and outdoor pool area.
20. Profane or abusive language and inappropriate displays of affection anywhere within the aquatic center or parking lot are prohibited and may result in expulsion.
21. Swimmers with open wounds/sore or communicable diseases are not allowed.
22. No pets are allowed in the Aquatic Center.
23. The City of Warrenton is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
24. When you hear a long continuous whistle you are to exit the water immediately
25. Lifeguard has final authority of all rules.

Slide Rules

1. All riders must be at least 48 “tall
2. All lifeguards are to measure anyone they suspect is under the required height using the measuring bar at the guest services desk or bottom of the slide.
3. Maximum rider weight is 300 pounds
4. WARNING: Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
5. Non swimmers are not permitted.
6. All riders must ride feet first while lying on their back with arms crossed across their chest.  Do not go down the slide head‐ first.  Do not sit up while riding the slide.
7. Riders must enter the slide in a sitting position and wait for instruction from the lifeguard stationed at the slide starter tub.
8. Do not propel yourself into the slide.
9. Only one rider at a time.  Absolutely no trains or chains of riders are permitted.
10. No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in the flume.  Arms and hands must always remain inside the flume.  Riders should remain in proper riding position until forward movement is terminated.  At no time should the rider attempt to stand up while on the slide prior to coming to a complete stop in the splash out area.
11. No tubes, mats, eye goggles face masks or life jackets are permitted on the waterslide.
12. No combs or foreign object are allowed in pockets and no jewelry can be worn while riding the slide.  No cutoff jeans or swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation; only approved swimsuits allowed.
13. The line should form on the deck with social distancing between each person.
14. Riders must be in good health.  Elderly persons, those suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or persons using prescription medication should consult their physician before using the slide.  Individuals with medical conditions including, but not limited to, pregnancy, heart or back problems, should not ride.
15. Do not use the slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. No diving from the slide.
17. Leave the plunge pool promptly after entering.
18. Slide may be used only during scheduled times.
19. Failure to follow these rules can result in serious injury.

River Walk Rules

1. Enter at the beginning
2. Exit at the end.
3. Always follow direction of the current.
4. No jumping from the side of the pool into the River walk

Playground Rules

1. Only children under 48” tall may use the water playground.
2. Regardless of age, all weak and non‐swimmers must have a parent/caregiver within arm’s reach at all times when in the zero depth area.
3. Parents and children may not sit on the ledge
4. Sitting on geysers/jets is not permitted

Diving Area Rules ‐Think Safety First

1. The diving area must be entered only from the diving board, not from the walls or water.
2. Only one person at a time is allowed on the diving board and ladder.
3. The fulcrum may not be adjusted.
4. Persons in line must wait until the previous diver has cleared the area before climbing on the diving board.
5. Goggles and fins are not permitted on the diving board.
6. Only one bounce is allowed on the diving board.
7. Jump or dive from the front of the diving board, not from the sides.
8. Flipping, back dives and inwards are prohibited.
9. No inflatable devices or assistance allowed.
10. Diver must be able to swim at the water stamina level. Diver may be asked to take a swim test.

Group Use Guidelines

1. Groups of 10 or more are required to notify the Aquatic Center management in advance in order to schedule their visit.
2. Reservation requests must be received a minimum of 24 hours in advance and can be denied due to staffing.
3. Before entering the water, groups will be required to review the Aquatic Center facility rules and regulations with the Aquatic Center staff.