Open Swim Rules

If only one lifeguard is present, the diving boards are closed
During Recreation Swim hours all patrons must enter through the Recreation Center door, and not through the Butler Hancock doors
Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty
Shower before entering the pool
Swimsuits are required (no cut-offs, etc.)
Babies must wear appropriate swim wear (plastic pants or swim diapers only)
Children must be supervised by an adult
The adult must be in the water and within arm's length of child at all times
Flotation devices are allowed for children only under the strict supervision of an adult
No diving in the lap pool
No running, shoving or pushing on deck or locker rooms
No hanging on the lane lines
Do not sit, stand or jump on kick boards
Fitness equipment may be used when approved by the lifeguard on duty
No smoking
No food or glass bottles in the pool or locker room areas
No releasing of body fluids or waste into the pool. This includes spitting and nose blowing. (The gutter or trashcan may be used for spitting.)
No swimming with open wounds
No pets are allowed in the pool area

Diving is permitted only on the 1 meter board
A patron should be able to swim the length of the diving well without assistance before being allowed in the diving area
Jump straight off of the diving board
No excessive bouncing on diving boards
Exit pool ladders or beyond. Do not swim under or towards diving boards
Only one person is allowed on the diving board at one time