SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY

The pool is a great place to have fun and exercise, but the most important this at the Y is your safety. Our staff are certified by the American Red Cross and receive frequent training. Please observe the pool area policies to ensure a great experience for you and those around you.

Our pool is staffed with Red Cross certified lifeguards.

GENERAL AQUATICS AREA RULES

  • Food and beverages (excluding water in a shatter-proof container) are not allowed in the aquatics area.
  • Glassware and ceramics are strictly prohibited in the aquatics area. Full face scuba masks with tempered glass lenses are allowed.
  • Street shoes and boots are not allowed. Clean sandals that have never been worn outside may be used.
  • For your safety, please walk at all times in the aquatics area and locker rooms.  Absolutely no running.
  • Please keep the deck, especially around the locker rooms, clear from congestions.
  • Cell phone and the use of electronic devices in the pool is not recommended. Phone use in the locker rooms is strictly prohibited.
  • Obey the lifeguard(s) on duty at all times.

SUPERVISION OF MINORS AND AGE POLICIES

Lifeguards reserve the right to ask those not following the rules to leave or require adult supervision if determined unsafe in either swimming ability or behavior.

  • Children 6 years of age or younger must be actively supervised by an adult in the water and within arm's reach at all times regardless of swimming ability.
  • Youth 7-9 years of age must have active adult supervision in the aquatics area during open swim times.
  • Youth 10 and older may use the aquatics area without a designated adult during open swim time.
  • Sauna and Hot Tub for ages 16 and up only.
  • Blue wristbands are required of all participants under 16 years in order to swim in the deep end of the pool.

ZERO-DEPTH AND LAP POOL

  • [STATE LAW] Please shower before entering the pool.
  • [STATE LAW] Anyone using the spa must shower before re-entering the other pools.
  • [STATE LAW] Persons with open sores, wounds or infectious diseases are not permitted in any pool.
  • All swimmers must wear a bathing suit;
    • Cotton clothing, outdoor wear, undergarments, and see-through materials should not be used as swim wear;
    • Fully synthetic leggings, rash guards, shorts, and sportswear are acceptable as long as they do not contain cotton.
  • Disposable cloth diapers are prohibited.
    • If a diaper is needed it must be a swim diaper
    • For additional protection, a swimsuit must be worn over swim diapers.
  • Rough play, including piggyback or shoulder rider, is not permitted.
  • Diving is only permitted in the 9 ft area of the pool.
  • Use of starting platforms is prohibited except as part of a swim lessons or swim team under the supervision of a YMCA instructor or coach.
  • Backwards jumps, front and back flips, and twists are not allowed anywhere in the pool.
  • Prolonged underwater swimming and breath holding games are not permitted.
  • Please do not hang on the floating ropes, lanes lines, or railings.
  • Please do not play on the ramp, stairs, or metal railings.  These features are for entrance and exit only.
  • No walking, jumping, or climbing on the water wall the separates the lap area from the shallow area.
  • Inflatable floatation devices such as rafts and water wings are prohibited.
  • Use of face masks, fins, and snorkels is at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty.
  • YMCA owned kickboards, pull buoys, jog belts, fins and other aerobic equipment are for class and responsible lap swim only.
  • All life vests must be US Coast Guard approved.
  • All lap swim lanes are shared, and any swimmer may be asked to share a lane at any time.
  • Circle swimming is required when three or more swimmers are sharing a lane.
  • Lap swim times and lanes can also accommodate activities such as aqua jogging.  
  • Orange wristbands are required for all participants under 16 years in order to swim in the deep end of the pool.

SAUNA RULES

  • A shower is required prior to using the sauna.  Users must shower again before entering and of the pools.
  • Sauna use is restricted to those 16 years and older.
  • Use of soaps, oils, and shampoo is prohibited.
  • Please refrain from exercising in the sauna.
  • Shaving is not permitted while in the sauna.
  • For your safety and to accommodate others, do not exceed 15 minutes in this area.
  • Individuals under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol are not permitted to use the sauna.
  • Before using the sauna, please consult your physician if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, circulator problems, diabetes, and/ or are pregnant.

HOT TUB RULES

  • A shower is required prior to using the sauna.  Users must shower again before entering the pools.
  • Sauna use is restricted to those 16 years and older.
  • Hot tub capacity is 16 individuals.
  • Users may not submerge their entire head.
  • Use of soaps, oils, and shampoo is prohibited.
  • For your safety and to accommodate others, do not exceed 15 minutes in this area.
  • Individuals under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol are not permitted to use the sauna.
  • Before using the sauna, please consult your physician if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, circulator problems, diabetes, and/ or are pregnant.
  • Hot tub will be closed regularly for cleaning.

SLIDE RULES

  • Riders must be 48" tall.
  • No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in the flume.
  • Only one person at a time.
  • Keep your hands inside the flume.
  • No diving from the flume.
  • Leave the flume pool promptly after entering.
  • No tubes, mats, or lifejackets are permitted in the waterslide.