University Recreation

Swim Policies

All Users of the Pool

• Unauthorized use of the pool without a certified University Recreation lifeguard is prohibited.
• Hyperventilation and underwater breath holding are prohibited.
• Patrons must shower before entering the water.
• No animals except for service animals are allowed.
• Food, drink, chewing gum, and glass containers are prohibited.
• Hanging on the lane lines is prohibited.
• Appropriate swim attire must be worn (No t-shirts, gym shorts, cut-offs, thongs, etc).
• Jewelry should not be worn in the pool.
• Pollution of the pool is prohibited (e.g. urination, nose blowing, spitting, etc).
• Diving, running on the decks, pushing, and other horseplay around the pool are prohibited.
• No diving in the shallow water or any area to the right of the bulkhead.
• Starter blocks may only be used under the supervision of an Instructor/Coach.
• Equipment must be returned to its proper place.
• Any person showing evidence of any communicable skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges shall be denied admission.
• Any person with open blisters, cuts, or bandages shall be denied admission.
• Any person suspected of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol shall be denied admission.
• Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea, or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal disease in the past seven days.
• Conduct that endangers the safety and comfort of others is prohibited.
• Weak or non-swimmers  are required to wear a PFD at all times when in the water.
• For the deep end, lifeguards on duty will observe the swimming ability of adults entering the water and prohibit any adult from the deep end that is not a swimmer.
• Kickboards, pool buoys, and other swim equipment are for exercise purposes only and should not be used as flotation devices.
• Pools will be evacuated and closed in the event of adverse weather or any other potentially hazardous situations as determined by University Recreation staff.  Access to locker rooms will not be available in the event of a facility emergency/evacuation. 
• During a fire alarm, swimmers will evacuate through the exit doors to the outside of the SRC. It is recommended that swimmers be prepared to go outside by bringing a towel and shoes to the pool deck.

Swim Policies: Infants, Children, and Teens

• Children must be supervised at all times. Under no circumstances are children to be left unattended. 
• Lifeguards on duty will evaluate each swimmer entering the deep end of the pool if they are unfamiliar with their swim skills by administering the following swim test:
  • Swim across the shallow end of the pool on front 15 yards, tread water 5 seconds and continue on back to the other side.
• Children under 12 who are less than five feet tall and are non-swimmers or have limited swimming ability (use flotation devices) must be supervised by an adult in the water within five yards of the child.
• A parent must be within arm’s reach of any child unable to swim and/or using a flotation device.
• A parent, guardian or responsible adult (age 18 or over) must accompany children into the appropriate locker room.
• Parents are not to swim laps while they are with their children in the pool.
• Children are encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water.

Infant/Toddler Swimwear Guidelines

(3 years of age or younger)

• Children in diapers must wear plastic pants with snug-fitting elastic waist/ leg bands.
• During swimming time, parents must check diapers frequently to ensure there are no feces in the diaper.
• If feces are found, exit the pool immediately and inform the lifeguard/instructor.

Locker Room Policies

Please Be Aware: Floor may be slippery when wet.

• All personal items must be stored completely in a locker.
• Lockers are available for day use only.  Locks will be cut and items removed nightly.
• Equipment such as hand dryers and bathing suit dryers should be used for their intended purposes. Please report equipment malfunction or damage to a Facility Supervisor on duty.
• Children over 5 years of age are required to use the appropriate locker room accompanied by a guardian/sponsor of the same sex. A family restroom/changing room/shower are provided on the first floor.
• No cell phone use inside the locker room.
• University Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. (Turn in any found items to a Facility Supervisor on duty)
• Water extractors are reserved for swimsuits only. Towels, soiled clothing or other items may not be placed in the extractors.
• This facility is being monitored by closed circuit cameras.

Six "Pleas" of Healthy Swimming

1. Please do not swallow pool water.
2. Please do not swim when you have diarrhea. (This is especially important for kids in diapers).
3. Please practice good hygiene. Take a shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.
4. Please take your kids on bathroom breaks or check diapers often.
5. Please change diapers in the bathroom and not poolside.
6. Please wash your child thoroughly with soap and water before swimming.

Lifeguards

Lifeguards on Duty have the authority to enforce pool rules and regulations.

Whistle Meanings

• One short whistle blast: STOP, LOOK, LISTEN...to get the attention of a swimmer.
• Two short whistle blasts: Used to get the attention of another lifeguard.
• One long whistle blast: CLEAR POOL IMMEDIATELY.