Pickens Pool (Indoor)

  Pickens facility pool
 

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Effective beginning September 3, 2011
 

The Aquatcis Department offers swim lessons, swim team, lifeguard training, water fitness classes and more.

Pool Rules:

  • 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.
  • Groups larger than 10 patrons  must schedule visit with the Aquatics Director.
  • 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.
  • Please share lanes. If unable to share a lane, limit use to 30 minutes if others are waiting.
  • 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.
  • Lap swimming is NOT available 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri. Amount of lanes available vary throughout the day.
  • Diving off the blocks is strictly prohibited.