Aquatic Rules and Safety

General

• Use of image recording devices in public areas requires consent.
• Customers with serious medical conditions (seizure disorders, heart conditions etc.) should be accompanied by another person.
• Additional rules are provided on signage within the facility and or may be presented in person by the lifeguard.
• Food, gum and/or glass containers are not permitted on the pool deck or change rooms.

Safety

• Customers must follow directions provided from aquatic staff and posted rules.
• All children under seven (7) years of age must be supervised (i.e. within arm's reach at all times) by a responsible person of at least sixteen (16) years of age with a maximum of three (3) young children per person.
• Running, fighting, or any form of conduct likely to cause injury is not permitted.
• Violence, foul language, and abusive behaviours are not permitted.
• Persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol are not permitted.
• Swimming under the bulkhead is not permitted.
• Diving is not permitted except in designated areas.
• Report all injuries/incidents to aquatic staff immediately.
  

Change Rooms

• Boys over six (6) years of age are not permitted in the women's change room.
• Girls over six (6) years of age are not permitted in the men's change room.
• Use of image recording devices is not permitted in the change rooms.
• The family change room is intended for families with small children, special needs, and individuals who require a private change room.

Lockers

• Lockers are provided for customers. However, the City of Prince George is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Health and Hygiene

• A cleansing shower must be taken before entering the pool.
• Spitting or nose cleansing is not permitted anywhere in the facility.
• Outside footwear is not permitted on the pool deck or shower areas. Supportive, non-slip footwear is recommended.
• Customers who have conditions such as diarrhea, vomiting, head colds, ear or nose discharges, ear infections or have open sore(s) or bandages or have related symptoms should not enter the pool.
• Bathing attire is required to be clean, appropriate (e.g. non-see-through material that covers genitals), and for pool use only. Underwear is not considered appropriate bathing attire.
• Infants, toddlers or persons with incontinence must wear a swim diaper and/or elastic swim pants.

Length Swimming Etiquette

• Swim in pace-appropriate lanes.
• Keep right except to pass, and do not stop or gather at the end of a lane.