POOLS

• 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 have a BYU facilities membership while utilizing the RB pool 

• 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. 

To do:

• 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.

Fall/Winter:  

• Monday – Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:45 PM 

• Sundays: CLOSED 

Spring/Summer

• Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

• Sundays: CLOSED

Please refer to our pool schedule to see which pool(s) are open as pool availability may change.

Access is available to eligible BYU students, faculty, staff, spouses, dependents, and sponsored guests with the appropriate membership or pass. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, check with Membership Services before entering the pool deck. You can also see studentwellness.byu.edu/memberships for more information on memberships.

Yes, guests must be sponsored by an eligible BYU member, complete any required waiver, and obtain the appropriate guest pass from Membership Services.

• 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. 

Children under 5 are prohibited from swimming at the BYU Pools. An adult must be within arm’s reach of any child in a lifejacket. Ratio must be 1:1 adult and child with a lifejacket. All patrons 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

The BYU Richards Building Pool facility is located in the heart of the building accessible through both the men’s and women’s locker rooms.