WATER AEROBICS: RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.SHOWERING BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY. ONLY ONE PERSON PER SHOWER.
2.WATER SHOES ARE PERMITTED.
3.PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 18.
4.NO RUNNING, DIVING, OR UNSAFE BEHAVIOR IS PERMITTED DURING CLASS.
5.DO NOT SWALLOW POOL WATER, IT IS RECIRCULATED.
6.NO TOWELS OR CLOTHES HUNG ON THE FENCE.
7.DO NOT SIT OR PULL ON THE SWIMMING LANE LINES.
8.DO NOT ENTER THE WATER WITHOUT A LIFEGUARD PRESENT.
9.ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS SHOULD BE DISCLOSED TO THE INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION.
10.TAKING HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
11.USE OF SWIMSUIT DRYER FOR OTHER INTENDED USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
12.PLEASE ENTER AND EXIT THE POOL USING LADDERS, STEPS, OR ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY AREAS ONLY.
13.PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE AND TAKE BREAKS AS NEEDED.
14.RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE AND BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS DURING EXERCISES.
15.ALL FACILITY AND AQUATIC SAFETY RULES REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING WATER AEROBICS CLASSES.
16.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM RULES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE CLASS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.
17. FULL-FACE SNORKEL MASKS OR ANY MASK THAT COVERS THE NOSE ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING LAP SWIM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO₂) BUILDUP, DIFFICULTY IN EMERGENCY REMOVAL, AND INCREASED DROWNING RISK.
WATER WALKING: RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.SHOWERING BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY. ONLY ONE PERSON PER SHOWER.
2.WATER SHOES ARE PERMITTED.
3.PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 55.
4.NO RUNNING, DIVING, OR UNSAFE BEHAVIOR IS PERMITTED DURING CLASS.
5.DO NOT SWALLOW POOL WATER, IT IS RECIRCULATED.
6.NO TOWELS OR CLOTHES HUNG ON THE FENCE.
7.DO NOT SIT OR PULL ON THE SWIMMING LANE LINES.
8.DO NOT ENTER THE WATER WITHOUT A LIFEGUARD PRESENT.
9.ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS SHOULD BE DISCLOSED TO THE ONSITE AQUATIC PERSONNEL.
10.TAKING HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
11.USE OF SWIMSUIT DRYER FOR OTHER INTENDED USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
12.PLEASE ENTER AND EXIT THE POOL USING LADDERS, STEPS, OR ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY AREAS ONLY.
13.PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE AND TAKE BREAKS AS NEEDED.
14.RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE AND BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS DURING EXERCISES.
15.WATER WALKING IS RECOMMENDED THAT IT BE PERFORMED IN CHEST-DEEP WATER.
16.WHEN USING A LANE, PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHARE THE LANE WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO WATER WALK.
17.ALL FACILITY AND AQUATIC SAFETY RULES REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING WATER WALKING.
18.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM RULES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE POOL TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.
19. FULL-FACE SNORKEL MASKS OR ANY MASK THAT COVERS THE NOSE ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING LAP SWIM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO₂) BUILDUP, DIFFICULTY IN EMERGENCY REMOVAL, AND INCREASED DROWNING RISK.
LAP SWIM: RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. SHOWERING BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY. ONLY ONE PERSON PER SHOWER.
2. LAP SWIMMERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF TEN (10) AND FIFTEEN (15). MUST BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.
3.IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED UPON ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, FOR THOSE PATRONS SIXTEEN (16) OR OLDER.
4.NO RUNNING, DIVING, OR UNSAFE BEHAVIOR IS PERMITTED.
5.DO NOT SWALLOW POOL WATER, IT IS RECIRCULATED.
6.NO TOWELS OR CLOTHES HUNG ON THE FENCE.
7.DO NOT SIT OR PULL ON THE SWIMMING LANE LINES.
8.DO NOT ENTER THE WATER WITHOUT A LIFEGUARD PRESENT.
9.ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS SHOULD BE DISCLOSED TO THE ONSITE AQUATIC PERSONNEL.
10.USE OF SWIMSUIT DRYER FOR OTHER INTENDED USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
11.PLEASE ENTER AND EXIT THE POOL USING LADDERS, STEPS, OR ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY AREAS ONLY.
12.EXITING POOL AREA UNDER A DIVING BLOCK IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
13.PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE AND TAKE BREAKS AS NEEDED.
14.RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE AND BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS DURING EXERCISES.
15.WHEN USING A LANE, PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHARE THE LANE WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO LAP SWIM.
16.SWIMMERS ARE EXPECTED TO SWIM CONTINUOUSLY WHILE IN A LAP LANE.
17.PLEASE SELECT A LANE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR SWIMMING SPEED.
18.RESTING IS PERMITTED ONLY AT THE LANE ENDS AND MUST NOT OBSTRUCT OTHER SWIMMERS.
19.THE USE OF KICKBOARDS, PULL BUOYS, OR OTHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT IS PERMITTED ONLY WITH STAFF APPROVAL.
20.CELL PHONE USE ON THE POOL DECK SHOULD BE LIMITED TO EMERGENCIES ONLY.
21.SWIMMERS EXPERIENCING PAIN, DIZZINESS, OR DISCOMFORT MUST STOP IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY ONSITE AQUATIC PERSONNEL.
22.CIRCLE SWIMMING IS REQUIRED WHEN MORE THAN TWO SWIMMERS ARE IN A LANE, UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY STAFF.
23.WHEN CIRCLE SWIMMING IS IN EFFECT, NO MORE THAN FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) SWIMMERS MAY BE ASSIGNED A SINGLE LANE.
24.FULL-FACE SNORKEL MASKS OR ANY MASK THAT COVERS THE NOSE ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING LAP SWIM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO₂) BUILDUP, DIFFICULTY IN EMERGENCY REMOVAL, AND INCREASED DROWNING RISK.
25.FREE DIVING AND PROLONGED BREATH-HOLDING UNDERWATER ARE PROHIBITED DUE TO THE RISK OF SHALLOWING WATER, BLACKOUT, AND DROWNING.
26.ORGANIZED SWIMMING ACTIVITIES ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT.
27.GROUPS EXCEEDING 10 PEOPLE ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION.
28.EXCLUSIVE USE OF POOL LANES OR SPACE IS NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION.
29.COACHING, PERSONAL TRAINING, OR ANY TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PERMITTED WITHIN THE SWIMMING LANES OR POOL DECK.
30.LANE ASSIGNMENTS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE AQUATIC PERSONNEL.
31.TRAINING SHEETS OR THE PLACEMENT OF PAPER ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHIN THE POOL SWIMMING LANES.
32.THE CITY OF MIAMI DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY TRAINING EQUIPMENT.
33.ALL FACILITY AND AQUATIC SAFETY RULES REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING LAP SWIM.
34.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM RULES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE POOL TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.
OPEN SWIM: RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.SHOWERING BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY. ONLY ONE PERSON PER SHOWER.
2.FOR SAFETY REASONS, CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF TEN (10) ARE REQUIRED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT AND ACTIVELY SUPERVISED BY A GUARDIAN, OR RESPONSIBLE ADULT (18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER) AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE AQUATIC FACILITY.
3.NO RUNNING, DIVING, OR UNSAFE BEHAVIOR IS PERMITTED.
4.DO NOT SWALLOW POOL WATER, IT IS RECIRCULATED.
5.NO TOWELS OR CLOTHES HUNG ON THE FENCE.
6.DO NOT SIT OR PULL ON THE SWIMMING LANE LINES.
7.DO NOT ENTER THE WATER WITHOUT A LIFEGUARD PRESENT.
8.ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS SHOULD BE DISCLOSED TO THE ONSITE AQUATIC PERSONNEL.
9.PLEASE ENTER AND EXIT THE POOL USING LADDERS, STEPS, OR ZERO-DEPTH ENTRY AREAS ONLY.
10.RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE AND BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS DURING.
11.SWIMMERS EXPERIENCING PAIN, DIZZINESS, OR DISCOMFORT MUST STOP IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY AQUATIC STAFF.
12.ALL PATRONS MUST OBEY LIFEGUARDS AND AQUATIC STAFF AT ALL TIMES. LIFEGUARDS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING SAFETY RULES.
13.JUMPING OR ENTERING THE WATER HEADFIRST IS PROHIBITED.
14.PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES MUST BE U.S. COAST GUARD–APPROVED AND APPROVED BY STAFF PRIOR TO USE.
15.LARGE INFLATABLES, TOYS, OR EQUIPMENT MAY BE RESTRICTED BASED ON CROWD LEVELS OR SAFETY CONCERNS.
16.CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE (3) AND NON-POTTY-TRAINED CHILDREN MUST WEAR DISPOSABLE SWIM PANTS.
17.RESTROOM BREAKS ARE ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED; EVERYONE MUST USE RESTROOM FACILITIES, NOT THE POOL.
18.PATRONS MUST REMAIN WITHIN DESIGNATED SWIM AREAS AND FOLLOW POSTED DEPTH MARKINGS.
19.NO ROUGH PLAY, DUNKING, OR PROLONGED UNDERWATER BREATH-HOLDING IS PERMITTED.
20.PATRONS MUST OBSERVE POSTED DEPTH MARKINGS AND USE AREAS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR SWIMMING ABILITY.
21.FULL-FACE SNORKEL MASKS OR ANY MASK THAT COVERS THE NOSE ARE NOT PERMITTED DURING LAP SWIM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO₂) BUILDUP, DIFFICULTY IN EMERGENCY REMOVAL, AND INCREASED DROWNING RISK.
22.FREE DIVING AND PROLONGED BREATH-HOLDING UNDERWATER ARE PROHIBITED DUE TO THE RISK OF SHALLOWING WATER, BLACKOUT, AND DROWNING.
23.NON-SWIMMERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE POOL. NON-SWIMMERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A NON-SWIMMER WRISTBAND SO LIFEGUARD STAFF CAN MONITOR THEIR SAFETY.
24.ALL FACILITY AND AQUATIC SAFETY RULES REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING OPEN SWIM.
25.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OPEN SWIM RULES MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE FACILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL PATRONS