Rules

1. Supervision & Children

• Children under 5 years old, and non-swimmers aged 6–8, must have a guardian in the water within arm’s reach at all times. The guardian must be 14 years of age or older.

• Children 11 years and under (as of September 30) must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible person aged 14 years or older.

• Children who are 11 years old as of September 30 may attend the pool independently only for scheduled structured activities (e.g., swimming lessons, Leaders events).

• Lifeguards and the Pool Committee reserve the right to suspend these privileges if pool rules are not respected.

• Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.

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2. Deck & Facility Safety

• No running on the pool deck.

• Maintain a clear 1-metre safety zone between the water’s edge and the yellow line at all times. Chairs and personal items are not permitted in this area.

• No glass containers are allowed on deck.

• No smoking or vaping anywhere on pool premises.

• Picnic tables and benches are for seating only — no running, standing, or jumping on them.

• Only pool members, registered guests, and authorized visitors may enter the pool grounds

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3. Lifeguard Authority

• Lifeguards must not be disturbed or distracted while on chair duty.

• All instructions given by lifeguards must be followed immediately.

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4. Pool & Swimming Conduct

• Shower before entering the pool

• No dangerous entries into shallow water

• Prolonged and repeated breath-holding is prohibited, except as part of a supervised activity.

• No hanging on lane ropes or the deep-end rope.

• No pushing, dunking, roughhousing, or intentionally splashing others.

• Spitting water is not permitted.

• Do not use the pool if you have an open sore or rash or contagious skin conditions or are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

• Water guns, Nerf guns, and water balloons brought from home are not allowed.

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5. Diving Board & Deep End Rules

• No diving in the shallow end.

• Wait until the previous diver has completely exited the water before diving or jumping.

• Do not climb the diving board steps until the previous diver has left the end of the board.

• Do not grab, hang from, or reach up to the edge of the diving board during free swim.

• Somersaults, back dives, and inward dives are not permitted during free swim.

• Starting blocks may only be used during lessons or swim team practices.

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6. Baby Pool

• Constant adult supervision is mandatory

• Children must be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult.

• Lifeguards or designated surveillant must supervise the pool.