Swanson Highlands Pool - Rules and Regulations

THE RULES ARE DESIGNED FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL MEMBERS WHO ATTEND SWANSON HIGHLANDS POOL.  THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT A REFUND TO ANYONE IN VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SWANSON HIGHLANDS POOL.

General Rules and Regulations

  • No talking to lifeguards while the guards are in the chairs monitoring swimmers. Any questions she be directed to the staffing working at the front desk.

  • The last 15 minutes of EVERY hour is a rest period (this is recommended by the American Red Cross for safety reasons). ALL children under 18 years of age MUST clear the pool. Sitting along the pool edge or in the blue area is NOT permitted.

  • During the Adult Swim M- F from 5-6 p.m., Adults over 18 are given a couple of lanes to do lap swim. Toys are not permitted to be thrown over the adult lanes during this hour. The last 15 minutes of this hour will be used to take out the lane lines, and we continue the 15-minute rest period.

  • The pool reserves the right to close when the air temperature is less than 68 degrees as reported by Weather.com at 46635, or when a business does not allow the pool to remain open due to inclement weather. Please call during business hours of the pool if you are uncertain if we are open. Updates are always posted on Facebook.

  • Management has the authority to close the pool due to inclement weather or to impose additional restrictions in the interest of health or safety.

  • Any person whose conduct jeopardizes the health, safety, or welfare of the patrons, staff, or the facility of Swanson Pool may have their temporary or permanent membership revoked.

  • On days of competitive swim meets, the pool will reopen as soon as possible. These dates and times will be posted at the front desk and on the website prior to the day of the meet. The pool deck must be clean and ready to use prior to opening after a swim meet.

  • Walking is required on the deck, pool, and shower areas. No rough play is allowed on the deck or in the pool.

  • Members should ensure that all children under the age of 13 who plan to slide or use the diving board have been swim tested by the lifeguards or manager. This includes ALL guests under the age of 13. Parents may not determine their swimmer’s ability. Swimmers must be able to swim the width of the pool or will not be allowed on the slide or the diving areas.

  • Only Swimming suits are allowed in the pool NO cutoffs or street clothes NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • Diving is permitted in designated areas ONLY. Front-facing dives only. No flips or back dives off the pool edge.

  • Use of the slide is limited to one slider at a time on the platform. Riders must slide in seated position feet first. No flotation devices are allowed in the diving well or on the slide. Sliders may not be caught by someone. Swimmers must stay out of the sliding lane. Sliders will exit at the ladder across from the slide.

  • Swanson Highlands Pool may take photographs of any members for promotional and marketing purposes, and Swanson may post these images to their website or social media accounts. All members are informed of this and accept under the terms of their memberships.

  • All members 13 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult member.

  • Members 14 years and older can be unattended at the pool without disciplinary issues. They are not to bring younger siblings or guests without being accompanied by an adult member.

  • No glass containers of any kind on any part of the pool deck at any time. Alcohol is prohibited.

  • A limit of 5 guests (per membership) accompanied by a member per day.

  • ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Guest Admittance

  • Babysitters registered with the pool are allowed admittance ONLY WHILE accompanying the child/children. They may enter the pool only in the performance of their duties. Babysitters need to be over the age of 18.

  • Guest passes are required, regardless of age. Passes are $5.00 per guest at the door. You may also purchase a 5 for $20.00 or a 10 for $30.00. A limit of 5 guests (per membership) accompanied by a member per day. All guests must be accompanied at ALL TIMES by adult pool members. Guest passes are only valid for the season in which they were purchased. Larger parties are asked to consider renting the clubhouse.

  • Guests under the age of 13 must be evaluated by the lifeguard and pass the swim test in order to use the diving board and slide. Lifeguards and managers have the right to restrict any 14 or older swimmer from using the diving board and slide if they evaluate the swimmer(s) are unsafe.

Pool Rules

*****MEMBERS SHOULD REVIEW RULES WITH THEIR GUESTS****

  • No running or rough play is allowed on the deck, pool, or shower areas.

  • No flips or back dives off of the pool edge.

  • No diving is permitted other than in the designated diving area.

  • All swimmers must rinse off in the showers before entering either pool to swim.

  • Use of the diving area and slide is limited to people able to swim one length of the pool (as determined by a lifeguard).

  • When using the diving board only one person is allowed to dive at a time. The deep end must be cleared of anyone from the previous person using the diving board. Failure to adhere to diving area rules may result in the loss of privileges using the diving board for the season!

  • The use of the slide is limited to one slider at a time on the platform. Riders must slide in seated position first. No flotation devices are allowed in the diving well or on the slide. Sliders may not be caught by someone. Swimmers must stay out of the sliding lane. Sliders will exit across the pool at the ladder.

  • Only sponge-type water-specific balls will be thrown at the pool. Lifeguards have the right to restrict ball throwing at any time due to crowd size or inappropriate nonwater-type balls that are not allowed in the pool area including beach balls, soccer balls, volleyballs, etc.

  • No water guns or spray toys

  • No large floats, rafts, kickboards, or pool noodles.

  • Non-swimmers wearing personal flotation devices (PFD) must be supervised at all times by an adult who is in the pool with the non-swimmer. PFD must be USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) certified. Flotation devices MUST be physically attached to the non-swimmer. No rafts, large floats, noodles, kickboards, etc. are allowed, as these are NOT attached to the swimmer.

  • Eating and drinking are allowed only in the designated food areas as mandated (by the Board of Health) and clearly marked. Lack of compliance could result in the shutdown of the pool.

  • Smoking is NOT ALLOWED in the pool/deck area but may be done outside of the building in the parking lot.

  • The use of profanity is prohibited. This is a community pool and members should behave respectfully to all members, managers, and staff.

  • Parents are reminded that this is a community pool. Unsupervised child with discipline problems WILL be sent home immediately and may be suspended. This includes signing in other people as siblings instead of as guests.

  • Chairs must NOT be moved closer to the pool. It creates hazards on the deck and blocks the view of the lifeguards.

  • Lounge chairs are also reserved for those 18 and older and can be enforced if the pool becomes crowded.

Baby Pool

  • Only non-swimmers 5 years old and under are allowed in the baby pool. Older children MAY NOT be in the baby pool area.

  • Lifeguards are NOT responsible for the baby pool supervision. Children in the baby pool area should be supervised by an authorized babysitter at all times.

  • Swim diapers are REQUIRED ON ALL UNTRAINED CHILDREN. All infants and children requiring a diaper (real diapers are NOT allowed in ANY POOL - swim diapers only) or undergarment changes are required to change children in the restrooms. This is MANDATED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

  • Eating and drinking are allowed only in the designated food areas as mandated (by the Board of Health) and clearly marked. Lack of compliance could result in the shutdown of the pool.

    Food Area

  • Food MUST be eaten in the designated areas. Food and drinks (other than water) cannot be within 5 ft of the pool's edge.

  • No glass containers of any kind on any part of the pool deck at any time. Alcohol is prohibited.

  • If ordering food to be delivered, the guards at the desk are not responsible for your order.

Entering & exiting our facility:

  • Upon entering the facility there will no longer be a sign-in sheet at the front desk.  The pool staff there will be checking members in digitally.

Pool toys

Members may bring their own toys, but they must not be shared with other children or families.  Any items left behind at the end of the day will be collected and put in a secure location.  If you leave an item behind, please see the pool staff at the front desk. Items will be donated at the end of each month.