Get Your Splash On!

• Children under age 11: Must be accompanied by an adult at all times during Open Swim and Family Swim. They may not participate in Open Swim without adult (18+) supervision.

• Children ages 11–15: Must complete Uplift and pass the Green Bracelet Swim Test to participate in Open Swim or Lap Swim without a guardian on deck or in the pool. A parent/guardian must remain in the building.

• Aqua Zumba / Water Fitness (ages 13–15): Must pass appropriate swim test (Green or Blue Bracelet) and be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older in the pool.

• Lap Swim: (ages 7+): Children who have passed the Blue Bracelet Swim test may swim laps while accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.

OTHER POOL PROGRAMS

• Adult Open Swim: Strictly for Adults. Children under the age of 16 may not participate in adult open swim regardless of bracelet or Uplift status.

• Open Swim: Open to Adults/ Families with Children/ as well as children ages 11-15 who have completed uplift and passed the green bracelet swim test. (parents must stay in the facility while child is swimming)

• Family Swim: This time is specifically for children 15 and under and their parents/guardians 18+ in the water. Adults must participate IN the water with children during this time

For safety purposes, all swimmers under the age of 13 must take a swim test and wear a swim band based on their swimming ability before entering the water. Other swimmers may be asked to take a swim test at the lifeguard’s discretion.

Our swim test is designed to check the swimming abilities of a child. Based on this test, the child receives a colored band that signifies their swimming ability.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE NEW FACILITY.

ALL SWIMMERS ARE REQUIRED TO RETEST AT THE NEW FACILITY

YMCA staff may close the pool at any time for safety reasons, including but not limited to:

• Chemical Imbalance

• Mechanical Issues

• Water Clarity

• Pool Contamination

• Natural dangers (lightning or thunder within 10 mines will constitute immediate closure for no less than 30 minutes from the last lightning strike or sound of thunder)

It’s about to get very hot outside and you’re going to want to go swimming—whether it’s in your own pool, at the beach, or on a boat! We want to make sure you’re safe, so we’ve compiled a few tips to follow both in and out of the home.

• Supervise in and around water

  Designate a responsible adult to watch young children while in the bath and all children swimming or playing in or around water. Supervisors of pre-school children should provide “Touch supervision”, which is to be close enough to reach the child at all times.

• Empty all water after use

  Empty all tubs, buckets, and kiddies pools immediately after use to prevent any accidents. Once drained, flip the container upside down so it doesn’t collect any more water.

• Install fences around pools

  Surround your home pool with a protective fence, preferably with a self-closing door to prevent children from wandering in unattended.

• Learn to swim

  There’s no shame in not knowing how to swim. A lot of adults don’t learn to swim until later in life—whether it’s because they never got the chance to learn or had a traumatic experience as a child. Learning to swim can help save your life and those around you! Don’t use air-filled or foam toys.

• Use a lifejacket

  Try to avoid air-fill or foam toys, such as water wings, noodles, or inner tubes. Use life jackets instead!

• Learn CPR

  Accidents happen. You should know how to act in an emergency. CPR can help save the life of someone involved in a water-related accident.

• Avoid Alcohol

  Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or water skiing. Do not drink alcohol while supervising children. Use the buddy system

• Always swim with a buddy

  It’s more fun, plus it’s safe!