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IN CRISIS

AQUATICS POLICIES

SWIM ATTIRE

POOL RULES

MEMBER SWIM

MEMBER DIVE

MEMBER WATER POLO

    • Swim attire must cover appropriate body parts and be worn correctly. Women’s suits must cover the midriff.  
    • All swim attire must be specifically made for swimming pool usage. Prohibited attire includes but is not limited to: athletic wear not made for swimming, compression shorts, leggings, basketball shorts, jeans, cotton clothing, and undergarments.  
    • Lifeguards may ask those not in compliance with this policy to change or cover-up prior to utilizing the BYU pools.
    • All patrons must take a cleansing shower prior to entering pools. 
    • All patrons are required to adhere to the BYU Swim Attire Policy. 
    • Absolutely no swimming allowed without lifeguards on duty. 
    • Food, gum, glass & drinks other than water are prohibited on the pool deck. 
    • Breath holding and extended underwater swimming is not permitted. 
    • Horseplay in and around the water is not permitted. 
    • Diving into the pools is only permitted at a water depth of 9ft or greater. 
    • Starting blocks are not available for individual use. 
    • Swimming under the bulkhead is not permitted. 
    • No sitting or hanging on lane lines. 
    • Avoid hanging on and touching the basketball rims or nets. 
    • All personal flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved. 
    • Children under 5 are prohibited from swimming at the RB Pools. 
    • An adult must be within arm's reach of any child in a lifejacket. Ratio must be 1:1 adult & child. 
    • All patrons 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. 
    • Do not use the pools if you have had diarrhea within the last two weeks. 
    • Do not use the pools if you have an open wound. 
    • All pool equipment needs to be used appropriately. 
    • Patrons must be respectful of other patrons and lifeguards. 
    • All patrons must walk on the pool deck, running is not permitted. 
    • Public displays of affection are not permitted. 

    Supplemental safety enforcement is subject to the discretion of the lifeguards. 

    Noncompliant patrons will be required to leave the facility.

    • Lane availability varies during open swim times. Please ask the lifeguard which pools are open for open swim upon arrival.  
    • Circle swimming and sharing lanes is encouraged and expected during high pool usage. 

  • To do:

    • Check in at the First Aid Office 
    • Obtain a wristband for Open Dive 
    • A water competency test will need to be successfully completed with a lifeguard for those under the age of 12 prior to utilizing the diving boards. 

    Allowed:

    • One diver at a time. 
    • Flips, twists, dives, jumps.  
    • Fulcrum positioned all the way forward.  
    • Divers must exit the dive pool immediately upon entering the water & avoid crossing the path of an alternate diving board or platform.

    Prohibited:

    • Loitering on boards, platforms or in the water.  
    • Goggles & life jackets or loose jewelry are not to be worn on diving boards or platforms. 
    • Running on boards or platforms is prohibited. 
    • Multiple bounces are not allowed.  
    • Handstands, cartwheels, reverse dives, inward dives, sitting starts and gainers are not permitted on the diving boards or platforms. 
    • Moving the fulcrum is not allowed. 
    • Check in at the First Aid Office 
    • Wear a well-fitting one-piece swimsuit 
    • All jewelry and watches must be removed 
    • Fingernails & Toenails should be trimmed appropriately 
    • Caps must be utilized during all scrimmaging 
    • Goggles and lifejackets are not permitted  
    • Practice shots on goal shall not be taken unless the goalie is aware and given consent that they are ready 
    • Passionate players that disrupt the spirit of play are not permitted.