Pickens Pool (Indoor)

• No running.
• No hanging or playing on ladders, ropes, ramp, or diving blocks.
• No running and jumping into the pool.
• No diving or flipping from pool side.
• No floats, as they obstruct the guard’s view of the bottom of the pool.
• No inflatable floatation devices, including, but not limited to, inflatable arm floats, inflatable circle rings, inflatable rafts, etc.  Exception: Built in floatation swim wear.
• No horseplay: dunking, sitting or standing on shoulders, or pushing others.
• Youth age 14 & under must be supervised by a parent or guardian who is over the age of 18 and inside the pool area. 
• Shower before entering the pool.
• Enter through locker room only.
• No glass allowed on pool deck.
• No street clothes (shirts or shorts) allowed in the pool. 
• No chewing gum or candy while in the pool.
• No snorkels or masks that cover the nose are allowed in the pool.
• No hypoxic training (i.e. holding your breath under water for long periods of time or intentional hyperventilation before submersion).
• Children may use lifejackets for swimming assistance if requested. 
• No throwing of any objects in pool or on pool deck.
• No smoking allowed on YMCA property. 
• Recreational Swimmers must not swim in the lane of a lap swimmer.
• Aquatic equipment is for adults only. Children may only use life jackets for swimming assistance. Children will not be allowed to use equipment for recreational use.
• No recreational swimming during Water Fitness classes.
• Lifeguards shall have discretionary authority to discipline children using the following as guidelines:
  -First offence:  Verbal warning.
  -Second offence:  Age appropriate time out and parent consultation. 
  -Third offence: Loss of pool privileges for one day, as determined by the supervisor.
• Immediate loss of pool privileges may result from the following actions (including, but not limited to):
  -Harming another child or staff member, stealing, damaging YMCA or others property, using foul language and unruly or disruptive behavior that is unable to be controlled.

Lap Swimming Rules

• Up to 4 lanes can be made available during open pool times.
• During swim team & swim lessons, lap swim is not available.
• During Water Fitness, lap swim is available in lane 6 only. (The water fitness instructor can approve more lanes during smaller classes).
• Return all equipment after use.
• Diving off the blocks is strictly prohibited.