Pool Rules

PLEASE UNDERSTAND ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE GUARDS ON DUTY

• Showers are required by all before entering either pool
• Anyone with shoulder length hair or longer must tie it up
• Anyone under 18 must perform a swim test to be in the pool without an adult
• "Swimmers" under 8 must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) in the pool area
• "Swimmers" under 10 must an adult (age 18 or older) in the building at all times
• "Non-Swimmers" must remain at arms length from adult at all times
• Infants and babies must wear swim diapers with rubber pants to go in - two layers
• Proper swim attire must be worn - NO cutoffs, or t-shirts
• The aquatic staff reserves the right to limit the number of swimmers in either pool at any time

• Both pools are handicap accessible by lift - to be operated by staff only
• NO Street shoes on deck
• NO Glass
• NO food/drinks
• NO Running, Pushing, or Dangerous Horseplay
• NO Band-aids or hairpins
• Persons with open wounds, cuts, etc..are advised not to use the pools
• Any person with an infectious disease is prohibited from using the pools
• It is the responsibility of the individual with a life threatening medical condition to inform the aquatic staff prior to entering the pools
• No items may be hung on the rail between the two pools

• Jumps & forward dives from the deep end, permitted only in open swim area of the large pool
• NO twists or backward dives
• Keep ladders clear at all times - do not jump off pool ladders
• Starting blocks are to be used only under direct supervision of a coach/instructor

• Floaties, bubbles, barbells, noodles etc may not be brought in from an outside source
• zoomers/flippers and pull paddles are for the YMCA Stripers swim team practice and will not be available for recreational swims
• Kickboards are for lessons and lap swim; one per patron - please do not sit on boards
• Snorkels may be used by certified patrons only

• Please enter from shallow end of the pool only
• Please alert other swimmers before entering if you plan to join their lane
• Two swimmers may split a lane each taking a side. When there are 3+ please use circle swimming. This is usually done in a counter clockwise direction
• Do not rest or hang on lane lines

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The Cumberland County YMCA, with its Greater Portland , Casco Bay Regional, YMCA at Pineland and Otter Pond Camp branches, is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.