WAC Guidelines
Aquatics General Rules
- Swimmers must wear a bathing suit. No cut-offs, gym shorts, shirts or leotards. Approved swimwear preferred, lycra or spandex attire.
- Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers. They must also wear proper swim attire over their swim diaper.
- Long hair should be tied back with a non-metal clip.
- Children must be 48” tall to use the slides.
- Swimmers must be 42" tall to use the lazy river.
- One-piece swim masks, fins, and snorkels are prohibited.
- All exercise equipment and noodle are adult use only.
- The following flotation devices are permitted: Coast Guard approved life jackets and puddle jumpers, suits with built-in flotation, and baby seat floaters with a parent/guardian within arm's length.
- Parents/Guardians MUST be in the water within arm's length of children using flotation devices.
- During open and family swims there will be a 10-minute break every hour for children un the age of 18.
- The following are prohibited in the pool area: use of personal toys (including balls and water guns), food, drinks, gum, smoking of any sort, chewing tobacco, jumping on or over a swimmer, running, dunking , pushing, horseplay, improper conduct, profane language or gestures, or other conduct deemed inappropriate.
- No outside food allowed.
- No glass allowed.
- No coolers allowed.
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Diving Rules
- Mount the board by using the ladder only.
- Divers must be able to swim one length of the lap pool unassisted. Swim tests are provided by the supervisor on duty.
- Only one person is permitted on the board at one time.
- Only one bounce is permitted on the board.
- Fulcrum is locked in the forward position.
- Jump or dive straight forward off the board. No angular or "to the side" takeoffs.
- Only forward dives are permitted.
- Wait for the area to clear before takeoff.
- Patrons may not catch children who are jumping off the board.
- No non-swimmers may jump off the board. A swim test may be required.
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Climbing Wall Rules
- Lifeguard must be on duty at all times.
- Experienced swimmers only, swim test required.
- Two climbers allowed with one wall panel between them.
- Only one swimmer in the drop zone at a time.
- No Diving and No Backflips. Feet first entries only.
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Lazy River Rules
- Patrons must be 42" tall to use the Lazy River.
- Only rafts supplied by the Aquatic Facility are permitted.
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Activity Pool
- No personal toys are permitted.
- Climbing on the pipes or hanging from the ropes is PROHIBITED.
- No running on or around water play unit.
- Climbing up to the slide is prohibited.
- Children must go feet first down the slide. @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Water Slide Rules
- Follow instructions of the water slide attendant.
- Keep hands and feet inside the water slide at all times.
- DO NOT attempt to stop, slow down, or steer while riding the water slide.
- No diving or jumping from the water slide.
- DO NOT use the water slide under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
- Parental or adult supervision is recommended.
- Failure to follow the safety rules can result in serious injury to yourself and others and/or loss of privilege to use the water slides.
- No tubes, mats, life jackets, swim goggles, face masks, or footwear are permitted on the water slide.
- No loose articles in pockets.
- It is highly recommended that pregnant women and/or persons with any pre-existing medical conditions should check with their physicians before use.
- Additional Large Water Slide Rules:
- Patrons must be 48" to use the slides.
- No forming of chains or trains with other riders.
- Exit the plunge pool or runout area immediately.
- Weight Limit: 250 lbs. per single rider.
- Water depth in the plunge pool is 3 feet and 6 inches.
- No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping in the water slide flume.
- Pregnant women and people with heart or back conditions should not use this water slide. @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Splash Pad Rules
- Splash pad is for use by children 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- No personal toys are permitted.
- Climbing on the pipes or hanging from the ropes are PROHIBITED.
- No running on or around water play units. @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>