Southwestern Schools’ Swimming Pool Rules

• Swimmers must be free of colds and other contagious diseases.
• No hairpins, barrettes, jewelry or glasses.
• No food, drink, or gum anywhere on deck.
• No recreational equipment unless authorized by a lifeguard.
• All must shower before using pool.
• No spitting or blowing nose in the pool.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult.
• No running, pushing, dunking, or rough play in pool area, showers, or locker rooms.
• No diving in shallow end.
• Do not stand, play, or jump off ladders or railings.
• Stay clear of handicap ramp and railings at all times.
• Starting blocks are only used by school athletic teams, not recreational use.
• Non-swimmers must stay in the bleachers section of the pool area.
• All injuries must be reported to the lifeguard on duty.
• All swimmers must pass a “deep end test” by the lifeguard before attempting to swim in the deep end or using the diving board.
• All must wear a bathing cap if hair is beyond collar length.
• Always enter the water forward without flipping. 

Diving Rules*:

• One diver on board at a time (all others must be on pool deck). 
• Diving area must be clear before diving.
• Dive or jump straight off board.
• After diving immediately swim to clearance.
• No cross pool swimming in diving area.