Rules & Safety

Children's Admission Policy

General rules and safety

• General safety

  •  Please follow directions provided from aquatic staff and posted rules.
  • Report all injuries/incidents to aquatic staff immediately.
  • Patrons with serious medical conditions (seizure disorders, heart conditions, etc.) are recommended to have consulted with their doctor prior to pool use.
  • No running, fighting, or any form of conduct likely to cause injury.
  • Persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol are not permitted.
  • Diving is not permitted except in designated areas.
  • Photography and video is not permitted without prior consent from aquatic staff, and at no time permitted in change rooms or washrooms.
  • Food, gum and glass containers are not permitted on the pool deck or in the change rooms.
  • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc. are not permitted to be used or stored in the facility.
  • Swimmers must stay on the right side of the lane and swim continuously except at the pool ends.
  • In the event of an emergency where lifeguards blow their whistles, please come out of the water and follow instruction provided.
  • Violence, foul language, intimidation and abusive behaviours are not permitted. All customers and employees are to be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Differences will be resolved in a calm and professional manner.
  • Harassment and discrimination are prohibited.
  • The Pool Is A Shared Space. Share It With Respect.

  Additional rules are provided on signage within the facility and may be presented in person by the lifeguard.

• 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 universal change room provides accessible space for everyone.  Patrons are required to remain clothed unless in a private change room/cubicle.  Designated disabled change rooms are reserved for persons with disabilities.  Limited private chance space is available at the Aquatic Centre.
  • Lock your belongings.  The City of Prince George is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Health and hygiene

  • Please shower before entering the pool.
  • Spitting or nose cleansing is not permitted in the facility.
  • Outside footwear must be removed prior to entering the change rooms or pool decks. Supportive, non-slip footwear is recommended while on the pool deck.
  • Outside mobility scooters or wheelchairs are not permitted on the pool deck.
  • Patrons who have flu-like symptoms/illness, such as diarrhea, vomiting, head colds, ear or nose discharge, 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.
  • Refrain from personal grooming (nail clipping, shaving, and hair dye) in the pool facility including change rooms, showers, sauna, and steam room.
  • Infants, toddlers or persons with incontinence must wear a swim diaper and/or elastic swim pants under their bathing attire
• Lane swimming etiquette

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

  Before entering the sauna, you should:

  • Consult with your doctor if you:
    • Are an elderly person.
    • Have heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure.
    • Are taking medication for cardiovascular or nerve disorders.
    • Are pregnant.

   

  When in the sauna:

  • Limit each stay to five or 10 minutes with a cooling shower in-between.
  • Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person who is 16 or older.
  • Do not wear heat trapping clothing and/or exercise in a heated environment.
  • Infants are not allowed in the sauna.
  • Do not spit or clean your nose in the sauna.
  • Share the sauna and be respectful to other people.
• Steam Room Guidelines

  Before entering the steam room, you should:

  • Consult with your doctor if you:
    • Are an elderly person.
    • Have heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure.
    • Are taking medication for cardiovascular or nerve disorders.
    • Are pregnant.

   

  When in the steam room:

  • Limit each stay to five or 10 minutes with a cooling shower in-between.
  • Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person who is 16 or older.
  • Do not wear heat trapping clothing and/or exercise in a heated environment.
  • Infants are not allowed in the sauna.
  • Do not spit or clean your nose in the sauna.
  • Share the sauna and be respectful to other people
• Hot Tub Guidelines

  Before entering the hot tub, you should:

  • Consult with your doctor if you:
    • Are an elderly person.
    • Have heart disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure.
    • Are taking medication for cardiovascular or nerve disorders.
    • Are pregnant.

   

  When in the hot tub:

  • Enter slowly and cautiously.
  • Keep long hair out of the water, away from all underwater fittings, especially suction fittings.
  • Head should not be immersed in the water.
  • Personal floatation devices and lifejackets are not permitted in the hot tub.
  • Limit each stay to no more than five or 10 minutes with a cooling shower in-between.
  • Infants require a very short stay (few minutes) in the water with minimal water coverage to avoid overheating.
  • Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.

  • The hot tub is a shared space. Share it with respect.

• Waterslide Guidelines

  • Follow the instruction of the lifeguard and traffic light system at all times. 
  • Riders must be 1.1m (3ft 6 in) in height to ride the waterslide.
  • Expectant mothers and persons with or having a history of heart, back, neck or joint problems must not ride. 
  • Only one rider at a time. Maximum 300 lbs. 
  • Only swim wear that does not scratch the slide or cut riders is permitted. 
  • lifejackets not permitted.
  • Riders may not bring equipment down the slide. 
  • Riding position is feet first, lying on your back. 
  • Do not attempt to slow down or stop while riding. 
  • Riders must enter and exit the slide feet-first. 
  • Leave the run-out lane immediately after coming to a full stop
• NinjaCross

  • Follow the instruction of the lifeguard at all times. 
  • Participants must be a minimum height of 1.2m (4ft). 
  • Participants 7 - 9 years of age must have a Green wristband. 
  • Participants 10 years of age and over must be comfortable in deep water. If unsure of your swimming ability, ask the lifeguard for a swim test. 
  • Maximum 275 lbs. per participant. Maximum 1 person per obstacle and up to 3 participants per lane. 
  • Participants must line-up for either the advanced obstacle lane or the beginner obstacle lane. 
  • Participants must start in the water, not on the pool deck. 
  • Participants must move forward to the next obstacle and not backwards. 
  • Swinging, jumping, diving or climbing up towards the frame is prohibited. 
  • Participants must exit the pool at the nearest edge after completing the obstacle course or if unable to continue forward. 
  • At the discretion of the lifeguard, the timing system will be used.