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Michigan Technological University Recreation

Michigan Technological University Recreation

Rules - Swimming Pool

Requirements for Entry

  • Lap swim (all lane lines in lap pool) and Open/lap swim (the lap pool is divided with 5 lanes for lap swimmers and an open area in the lap pool and diving well for family pool time, personal workouts, or walking) are currently being offered.

  • All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian (age 18+) in the pool area.

    • Any child under 12 who is unable to pass the swim test must be accompanied by a guardian (age 18+) in the water. 

      • The guardian (age 18+) must accompany any child under 12 in the water even if they are wearing a life jacket.

    • The accompanying guardian must remain within a close enough distance in the water to assist and control the child if needed. 
    • Swim Test: Jump into deep water and fully submerge, tread water for 45 seconds, swim 25 yards and exit pool. 

  • A valid Michigan Tech Student ID or SDC Access Pass ID or SDC Action Pass (wristband) or SDC Day Pass (wristband) is needed upon entry into the pool area. 

    • Action pass holders will stop at the SDC Ticket Office (during business hours) to get their pass punched and receive a dated wristband to present to the pool attendant.
    • SDC Day Pass transactions will take place at the SDC Ticket Office (during business hours) to receive a dated wristband to present to the pool attendant.
    • During non-open hours, proceed directly to the Pool. Present Action Pass to the attendant to get punched or cash to purchase a Day Pass and receive a dated wristband.

  • Showering is required before entering the water.

  • Check-in at the pool ID desk to tap ID or present dated wristband for verification.
 

Patron Expectations

  • Lifeguards may administer a swim test at any time to any age patron using the pool. If unable to pass the swim test, the life jacket policy will be enforced.

  • All patrons are expected to follow the pool rules. Failure to follow pool rules may result in dismissal from the facility.

  • Towels will not be available.
 

General Pool Rules

  • All rules are subject to the lifeguard’s discretion. Any activity deemed unsafe, in the judgment of the lifeguard, will be prohibited.

  • Patrons must show proper I.D.

  • Showering is required before entering the water

  • No street shoes on deck

  • Patrons are not to enter the water until a guard is on duty

  • No Band-aids, rashes, or open sores

  • No dangerous horseplay

  • Hypoxic/breath-holding training is prohibited

  • No running on the pool deck-surface 

  • No food, gum, drink, or glass containers

  • Proper swim attire must be worn

  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian in the pool area. Any child unable to pass the swim test must be accompanied by a guardian in the water. Life jackets must be worn by any child who is not being held by the guardian in the water. 

  • Due to liability reasons, no outside personal coaching/teaching is allowed in the pool. Only Michigan Tech Recreation-employed instructors have the authority to train/instruct patrons in the pool area.

  • No foul language or gestures

  • No abuse or removal of pool property

  • Lifesaving equipment is for emergency use only

  • Kickboards and pull buoys are used for lap swimming only

  • No inflatable pool toys

  • Patrons wishing to enter deep water may be required to demonstrate their swimming ability

Lap Pool Rules

  • No diving in this pool

  • No swimming or hanging on the lane lines

  • Lanes are for lap swimmers only

  • No slam dunking or hanging on the net of the basketball hoop

  • Follow posted swimming etiquette rules

Dive Tank Rules

  • Forward jumps/dives only from the deck

  • No diving from the ladders or gutters

  • Diving Board Rules:

    • Do not mount the board until the lifeguard has given permission

    • Use the ladder to mount boards

    • One person at a time on a board

    • Only one person can dive at a time among the three boards

    • Check to be sure the area in front of the board is clear

    • One bounce only

    • Forward jumps/dives/flips ONLY from the 1-meter boards

    • Forward jumps/dives ONLY from the 3-meter board

    • Swim immediately away, avoiding adjacent diving areas

    • Inward, reverse and back dives are only allowed with lifeguard's approval. Aquatics Manager approval may be required.

    • No swimming under the boards

    • Sitting or handstand dives are prohibited

    • No hanging off boards

    • No running on boards

    • No equipment including kickboards, life jackets or toys on the diving board

    • Any diving or jumping deemed unsafe, in the judgment of the lifeguard, will be prohibited.

Youth Supervision in Locker Rooms

To help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants, we strongly recommend that a parent or guardian accompany their child in the locker room at all times. 
If you are using the pool and your child is not able to be accompanied by an adult, we kindly ask that they use the private changing tents located on the pool deck instead. 
Thank you for helping us keep our facility safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone!

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