Lifeguards on duty shall enforce all aquatics center rules and have the authority to suspend pool privileges if rules are violated

General Aquatics Center Policies

• Children under the age of four(4) are prohibited from using the pools
• Children ages 4-15 must be closely supervised by an adult at all times
• All swimmers must wear proper swimwear to enter pool; no street clothes allowed in pools
• No changing on deck; please use locker rooms
• Please shower before entering the water; shower facilities provided on deck
• Food, drink, chewing gum, and glass containers are prohibited in the pool area
• No running, jumping, or pushing while on deck
• No scuba/snorkeling equipment allowed on deck or in the water
• Prolonged underwater breath-holding is prohibited
• No flotation devices permitted (tubes, mattresses, toys, etc…) unless provided by RIT
• No open cuts/sores allowed in the water
• Pollution of pool is prohibited (urination, fecal matter, blowing nose, etc...)
• No spectators allowed on deck
• Areas of the Aquatics Center will be opened/closed at the discretion of the Head Lifeguard on duty
• Obey all lifeguard requests
• Obey all posted signage
• Participation at own risk

Competition Pool Policies

• Due to the variable depths of the competition pool, weaker swimmers should be monitored at all times
• Absolutely NO swimming under the bulkhead
• Starting block use is prohibited during recreation swim times
• No diving in shallow (east) end
• Circle swimming only in lap area
  • When more than two people utilize a lane, swimmers must swim laps in counter-clockwise circles
  • Choose a lane with swimmers that look approximate to your pace and join them

Diving Area Policies

• One diver on the board at a time
• Diving area must be clear of all swimmers before diving
• Double bouncing on diving board is prohibited
• Divers must go straight off diving board
• After completing a dive, exit the pool using the nearest ladder
• Swimming under the diving boards while in use is prohibited
• Lifeguards can prohibit someone from attempting a dangerous dive
• Diving boards can be closed/opened at the discreation of the lifeguard
• Due to the variable depths of the diving well, weaker swimmers should be monitored at all times

Recreation Pool Policies

• NO DIVING at any time
• Enter pool by use of the stairs or ladder
• Current Channel and Vortex will be controlled by lifeguard
• No more than five(5) people in the Vortex at a time
• When using the Vortex, your head must remain above water at all times
• No running, dunking, horseplay, or hanging off pool equipment
• Water basketball/volleyball will be made available at the discretion of the lifeguard
• No sitting, standing, climbing, etc...on the island
• Recreation Pool can be closed/opened at the discretion of the lifeguard

Hot Tub Policies

• Chlidren under the age of 16 are not permitted
• Elderly persons and those diagnosed with a heart condition, diabetes, or high/low blood pressure, are prohibited from using the hot tub
• Do not use while under the influence of alcohol, anticoagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics or tranquilizers
• Women who are pregnant are recommended not to use the hot tub
• Limit time in hot tub to 15-minutes maximum. Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting
• Keep your head above water at all times
• Do not use alone
• Help can be obtained by contacting a lifeguard or using the telephone
• No diving