PCC Aquatic & Pool Rules
- Mar 1
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Please read these rules prior to coming to the pool. Please note, lifeguards and PCC staff have final authority. Failure to observe safety rules may result in a request to leave the facility.
We require active adult supervision for all children 13 & under. An adult is classified as a guardian 18 or older.
Big Pool Rules
ACTIVE ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Children 13 & under must be supervised and remain within 15 feet of an adult with no barriers, even when lifeguards are on duty.
FACILITY RULES
Coast Guard–approved floaties require an adult within arm’s reach in the water
Double diapers required for non-toilet-trained children
Kickboards, fins, and lap swimming equipment are for lap swim/classes only
PROHIBITED ACTIONS
No running on pool deck
No breath-holding or prolonged underwater swimming
No diving (unless board is open & lifeguard supervised)
No inflatables, noodles, or hard balls
No sitting or hanging on lane lines or diving board
No glass, alcohol or recreational drugs
No horseplay, dunking, spitting or tossing others
POOL ETIQUETTE
Swim lessons by PCC staff only
Only dedicated swimwear allowed in pool
LIFEGUARDS & PCC STAFF HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY. Failure to observe safety rules may result in a request to leave the facility.
Baby Pool Rules
ACTIVE ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Children must be directly supervised and remain within 15 feet of an adult with no barriers. Guardians must stay within Baby Pool gates.
No lifeguard duty at the Baby Pool.
Coast Guard–approved floaties require an adult within arm’s reach in the water
Children 5 & under only.
Double diapers are required for non-toilet-trained children.
No running, diving, or splashing others.
No inflatables, noodles or hard balls.
No glass, alcohol or recreational drugs.
LIFEGUARDS & PCC STAFF HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY. Failure to observe safety rules may result in a request to leave the facility.
Hot Tub Safety & Rules
ACTIVE ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Children 13 & under must be directly supervised and remain within 15 feet of an adult with no barriers. Guardians must stay within the hot tub area.
No lifeguard on duty at the Hot Tub.
PROHIBITED ACTIONS
No running, diving, or splashing.
Do not use the hot tub alone.
No swim diapers allowed.
Do not use under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs, or certain medications.
No glass or food.
HEALTH & AGE WARNINGS
Children under 5 should avoid hot tubs. Young children cannot regulate their body temperature as effectively as adults, leading to a high risk of rapid overheating and dehydration.
Children must be fully potty-trained.
Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with heart disease or diabetes should consult a physician before use.
Prolonged immersion may cause nausea, dizziness, or fainting. Please limit use to 15 minutes.
HOT TUB ETIQUETTE
When others are waiting, please limit your session to 5 minutes.
Please rinse off before entering to maintain water chemistry.
LIFEGUARDS & PCC STAFF HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY. Failure to observe safety rules may result in a request to leave the facility.
Diving Board Rules
Only one person on the board at a time.
Forward entrance into the water only. No reverse or inward jumps or flips.
A swimmer must go directly to the ladder after going off the board.
Wait for the previous diver to clear the water in front of the board before diving.
No running or hanging on the board.
Use board at your own risk.
LIFEGUARDS & PCC STAFF HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY. Failure to observe safety rules may result in a request to leave the facility.
Island Rules
Children under 14 years must take a swim test BEFORE using the Island.
Do not use the Island until signaled by a Lifeguard to do so.
Do not jump or dive onto the island. People who fall off the Island must swim to the nearest wall and exit. There is no climbing back on once fallen off.
No hanging on the ropes that attach the island to the lane lines.
No swimming under the Island.
No pushing people off the island
Must not be under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs to participate.
LIFEGUARDS & PCC STAFF HAVE FINAL AUTHORITY. Failure to observe safety rules may result in a request to leave the facility.
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