POOL RULES
Rusch & Antelope Pools
PATRON SWIM ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS:
All persons on the pool deck, and/or swimming in the pool, are required to wear proper swim attire. All swimwear bottoms must have a liner. All swimwear must be clean. All infants/toddlers that require diapers must wear swimmers diapers and proper swimwear.
Allowed:
Clean cotton t-shirts and sarongs. Patrons on the deck MUST have on proper swim attire under these items
Not Allowed:
Brazil/French-cut, thong style and/or revealing swim wear is prohibited. “Street clothes”, cut-off jeans, jeans, skirts, shorts, sport bras, leotards, leggings, dri-fit wear, compression shorts and compression shirts. Underwear and undergarments are not allowed to be worn under swimsuits.
Why do I have to wear proper swimwear?
1. Street clothes (especially cotton) can transport airborne and ultimately water borne contaminants into the pool.
2. Lycra and Nylon are the best non-absorbent material for swimming and are the best fabrics for proper swim attire. a. Other absorbent materials (such as cotton) can break down in the water and cause fibers to clog filters. b. Any “colored” material (unless specifically made for swimming) can bleed into the pool, effecting water chemistry and balance. This is also a reason for turbidity in pools.
3. Cotton and similar materials can absorb the chemicals in the water, causing the water to become less effective at maintaining the proper chemical balance or may cloud the water.
Patron Behavior
1) No running
2) Food and drinks may be consumed on the grass areas and bleachers only.
3) No smoking inside the facility or within 25 feet of entrances
4) No fighting, rough-housing or horseplay
5) Patrons may not sit any closer than six feet to the edge of the pool.
6) No animals/pets within the fenced pool area.
7) The use of amplified music is prohibited without a permit.
8) Games involving thrown or propelled objects such as stones, balls, toys, frisbees are not allowed within the fenced pool area. (Lightweight beachballs may be allowed by pool management on a case by case)
9) All exits, gates or doorways must remain clear of obstruction or debris.
10) Patrons may not distract, obstruct or delay the work of lifeguards and aquatic staff.
11) No playing on or around the lifeguard stands.
12) Foul or otherwise offensive language is not allowed.
13) Vandalism may result in a pool suspension and or prosecution.
14) The District is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
15) Outisde food and drinks are allowed but no alcohol or glass containers are permitted.
16) Canopies, tables, chairs, and coolers are allowed.
Water Safety Rules
1) Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible person at least 16 years and over while in the water.
2) Non-swimmers must stay in shallow water within arm’s reach of the side.
3) When jumping from the pool edge, make sure area is clear and jump feet first.
4) Twists, back dives, flips, are not allowed from the pool edge.
5) Diving is allowed only in the designated areas of the pool.
6) Arms must be kept in forward position while diving.
7) Do not jump or dive around other swimmers.
8) Swimmers must dive directly out from the wall.
9) Do not play on or around diving blocks.
10) Do not spit or spout water.
11) Do not hang on, swing on, or block ladders.
12) Swimmers may not ride on other swimmers’ head, neck or back.
13) Keep lane lines clear, swim under when passing.
14) Keep stairs clear for entry/exits.
15) Jumping or diving onto or off the stairs at Antelope is not allowed.
16) Dead man floating and hypoxic (breath holding) games are not allowed.
17) Adults supporting non-swimming children must keep them within arm’s reach.
18) Small children may not support non-swimmers.
Diving Board Rules for Rusch Pool
1) Maximum operational load – 1 person, 250 lbs.
2) The diving boards may be used only by swimmers capable of swimming the length of the diving pool.
3) Wait behind the red line until swimmer before you is off the board and past the flags.
4) Do not skip, step or swing on the hand rails.
5) Do not adjust the fulcrums.
6) Only one approach and bounce on the board.
7) After entering the water proceed as quickly as possible past the flags and exit the pool.
8) No backward dives or gainers. All jumps or dives must be done facing forward.
Waterslide Rules for Antelope Pool
1) Maximum operational load – 1 person, 300 lbs.
2) Patrons shorter than 48 inches tall are not permitted on this ride.
3) Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
4) Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation is not permitted.
5) Single riders only, one at a time!
6) Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate or stop in the slide.
7) Riders must wait for the attendants start signal before starting the ride.
8) (Blue Slide) Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at the ankles and arms folded across the chest (to prevent elbows contacting flume).
9) (Blue Slide) Do not uncross your legs or attempt to sit up until you come to a stop in the pool.
10) Green Slide) – Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back or in a sitting position (sit up to go slower, lie down to go faster).
11) At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by Lifeguard/Staff member and exit quickly.
12) When exiting, do not block the end of the slide. Leave the Splash Pool quickly and orderly. No swimming or flotation devices allowed in the Splash Pool.
13) Caution: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
AquaPlay Structure Rules for Antelope Pool
1) Maximum operational load – 1 person, 300 lbs. each slide at a time.
2) Patrons shorter than 36 inches tall are not permitted on slides.
3) Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
4) Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation is not permitted.
5) Single riders only, one at a time!
6) Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back or sitting facing forward.
7) Riders must wait for the ride to be clear before starting to ride.
8) Keep arms and hands inside the flumes at all times.
9) Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
10) Do not block the end of the slide.
11) Leave the landing area quickly.
12) Caution: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.
Emergency Response Rules for Patrons
If a long whistle blast or air horn blast is heard, all patrons must exit the pool area and sit along the fence area nearest the grass or bleacher areas until they receive further instructions by aquatic staff.
Pool Rental Information
Pool Rentals are for the agreed upon time that was stated in the contract.
For private pool rentals that occur do not included reentry to the pool after the designated rental time including but not limited to Public Swim entry after a completed pool rental.