STEVENS

Department of Physical Education Athletics and Recreation

POOL REGULATIONS

Any person showing evidence of any communicable skin diseases, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges, or any other communicable diseases shall be denied admission.

Any person with excessive sunburn, open blisters, cuts or bandages shall be denied admission.

Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the past seven days.

All children in diapers must wear plastic pants with snug fitting elastic waist and leg bands. Do not wash out soiled diapers in the bathing water.

Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any “accidents” you observe in the bathing waters to a lifeguard.

No animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in the swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, or spa area, dressing rooms, or other parts of the enclosure.

Glass containers are prohibited in pool area.

All persons shall shower before entering the water.

Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort of others shall be prohibited.

Bathing shall be prohibited during an electrical storm.

Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol shall be prohibited from entering the water.

Toys and floatation devices are not to be used as life vests. Lifeguard will restrict use of these devices if they are compromising safety.

No diving allowed. Diving blocks are for competitive use only. Bathers can jump feet first into the pool from the deep end only.

All shoulder length hair or longer must be in a swim cap, tie or rubber band while swimming.