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Aquatic Center

 
Please Note!
AQUATIC CENTER
  1. lessonsSwimming is permitted only when supervised by an ARC lifeguard or other certified aquatic center staff person lifeguard is on duty.
  2. It is the responsibility of all persons using the pool to familiarize themselves with and abide by the established policies and procedures.
  3. Admittance to the aquatic center is only permitted through the locker room.
  4. It is recommended that showers be taken before and after pool use.
  5. Children under 10 years of age must be directly supervised at all times, within the center, by their parent/guardian or other adult, age 18 or older.
  6. Food and beverages are permitted in the patio, lounge or concourse areas only.
    • Glass containers are not permitted in the aquatic center.
    • Gum chewing is prohibited in the pool.
  7. Appropriate swimwear must be worn. Cut-offs are not permitted.
  8. Infants and toddlers, in diapers, must wear tight fitting, lightweight cloth diapers covered by rubber swim pants with elasticized waist and legs.
    • This is to protect other patrons, and to prevent the closing of the pool due to waste, according to Pennsylvania Department of Health Regulations.
  9. Diving is permitted in the deep end of the pool only.
  10. Behaviors such as running, dunking, splashing, horseplay and intoxication are prohibited.
  11. Flotation devices are allowed only with direct, in -water, adult supervision.
    • Lifeguards have the right to limit use of these devices by children or adults.
  12. Counter-clockwise direction required of all swimmers utilizing lap lanes.
    • Flotation devices are not permitted in designated lap lanes except for disabled individuals.
  13. Access to the deep water area requires passing a deep-water swim test. Patrons must swim 2 widths of the pool without stopping to rest.
  14. Balls, sinking aides and small water toys are permitted provided play does not interrupt other programs or swimmers.
  15. Swim masks and goggles are permitted at discretion of lifeguards on duty.
  16. Persons with infectious conditions should refrain from using the aquatic center. Bandages and tape should be removed before entering the water.
  17. Children over 5 years of age are required to use appropriate gender locker rooms with adult supervision.
AQUATIC CENTER PATIO
  1. sunGeneral pool rules and regulations apply.
  2. Entering and exiting the Aquatic center patio must be from the aquatic center.
  3. The patio will be closed during certain times of the year and during inclement weather.
  4. Food and beverages must be kept in the patio area only.
    • Glass containers and coolers are not permitted.
  5. Patio furniture is provided.
    • Students and patron furniture is not permitted.
  6. Smoking is not permitted on the patio area.

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Children under 10 years of age must be directly supervised at all times, within the center, by their parent/guardian or other adult, age 18 or older.