2020 Pool Guide

2020 Pool Guide
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POOL RULES
1. Upon entering the pool area, all
swimmers must check in at the lifeguard
desk.
2. No swimming without a lifeguard on
duty
3. No glass containers of any kind
are allowed in the pool area (food,
beverages, lotions, etc.).
4. No food or gum is allowed in the pool
area at anytime. Beverages are allowed
and must be in a can, plastic bottle or
FOLLOW THESE 5 SAFETY STEPS
to keep us all healthy
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STAY HOME IF YOU DON’T FEEL WELL
Or if you tested positive for COVID-19 or
were exposed to someone with COVID-19 in
the last 14 days
STAY 6 FEET AWAY FROM PEOPLE
who don’t live with you, both in and
out of the water and avoid sharing
items with other people
WEAR A CLOTH FACE COVERING
when not in the water*
* Don’t place cloth face coverings on children under age 2 or
anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, weak, or
otherwise unable to remove the cover without help.
WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN with soap
and water for at least 20 seconds or use
hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
COVER YOUR COUGHS AND SNEEZES
with a tissue or your elbow, throw the
tissue in the trash, and wash your hands
paper cup. Please help keep the pool
area clean and free of bugs by promptly
placing all garbage in trash receptacles.
5. No running, pushing or boisterous play.
6. No urination, defecation, spitting or nose
blowing.
7. Persons with rashes, open sores,
inflamed eyes and/or communicable
diseases are not allowed in the pool.
Remove all bandages before entering
the pool area.
cdc.gov/coronavirus
AT LEAST 6 FEET
Now, let’s swim!
8. Shower before and after using the pool.
9. Diving is permitted only in the
designated area at the deep end of the
large pool.
10. The decision of the lifeguards in all
matters concerning the pool and the
enforcement of these rules is final.
CHILDREN AND THE POOL
1. All children under age 15 must be
supervised at the pool by an adult,
sibling or babysitter age 15 or older.
2. Children who are unable to stand
with their heads completely above the
water in the pool’s shallow end must
be accompanied in the water by a
supervising adult, sibling or babysitter
age 15 or older, unless they pass a test
with the lifeguard. The test consists of
swimming two widths of the pool and
treading water for 30 seconds.
3. Swimming accessories such as
inflatable toys, kickboards, water
noodles etc. may only be used in either
pool with permission from the lifeguard.
Permission may be denied if the pool
is crowded or if items are deemed
potential safety hazards.
4. No child is allowed in the small pool
unless accompanied by an adult, sibling
or babysitter age 15 or older.
5. The small pool is intended for nonswimmers.
It is not to be used as a play
area by those with swimming ability. At
the lifeguard’s discretion, older children
may be asked to leave the small pool.
6. Children who are not toilet trained must
wear disposable diapers and plastic
pants or special swimming diapers while
in the pool.
7. Lifeguards have the final authority
regarding safety issues in the pool and
pool area.
CS 317344-B 06/09/2020
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