The following policies are designed to ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable aquatic environment for all members and guests. Please review and adhere to these guidelines during your visit.

Hygiene
• All swimmers must shower before entering the pool to maintain water quality and hygiene and prevent closures.

Lane Usage
• Lane lines must be respected at all times to ensure safe and organized swimming.
• Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

Food and Deck Restrictions
• No glass or food is permitted on the pool deck.
• No running on the pool deck or climbing on the permanent access ramp.
• Pull buoys, fins, kickboards, and noodles are available to swimmers and must be put away after use.

Pool Closures Policy
The pool may be closed under the following circumstances for the safety and well-being of all participants:

Weather-Related Closures
• Closures due to severe weather may occur when:
a) There is active thunder and lightning in the area
b) A severe weather warning is issued (e.g., tornado, flash flood, or high wind advisory).
c) Conditions are deemed unsafe by local authorities or facility management.

Biological-Related Closures
d) Closures may also occur due to health and sanitation concerns, including:
e) Fecal incidents in or around the pool.
f) Blood contamination in the water.
g) Vomit or other bodily fluids requiring immediate sanitation.

Refunds and Credits
No refunds or credits will be issued for closures due to weather or biological incidents, as these are considered safety-related and beyond our ability to control.

Rules & Safety Measures
• Follow all posted safety guidelines on the pool deck.
• Lifeguards will give a verbal warning if pool rules are not followed. After a verbal warning, the lifeguard will either radio the manager on duty or security if further action is needed.

Lap Swimming Rules 
Please follow these rules to help keep lap swimming safe, fair, and welcoming for everyone:

• Use lanes on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance lane reservations are not available beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026.
• Share open lanes when needed. Split a lane with others walking and exercising.
• Circle swim when multiple lap swimmers are using a lane.
• Communicate before entering a shared lane. Be courteous and respectful to fellow swimmers.
• Do not use personal items to hold a lane.
• Children under the age of 13 cannot hold a lane.
• Expect lane availability to vary based on JCC programming, rentals, and busy periods.
• Follow lifeguard directions and all pool rules.
• Do not ask lifeguards to reserve, hold, guarantee, or permanently assign a lane.
• Select a lane appropriate for your speed and workout. Lifeguards will not mediate preferences about lane ownership, speed, or workout type.
• Exit the water during lifeguard breaks. When only one lifeguard is on duty, the pool closes for a 10-minute break at approximately 20 minutes past the hour. Remain out of the water until the lifeguard returns.
• Check the current Lap Lane Schedule in the My J App under “Lap Lane Schedule” or on the website.
• Respect Family Swim and swim lesson use. Family Swim is Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Sunday 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, and Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM. Please refer to the lap lane schedule to ensure a lap lane is available during these sessions.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and equitable pool environment.

Family Swimming Sessions:

Saturdays 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sundays 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Everyone is welcome in the shallow end of the pool. Swim testing will be available for anyone wanting to swim in the deep end. Families should be mindful of sharing open space with swimming lessons during peak hours. Lap lanes are designated for lap swim and programming only.  Space is limited. Visitors are welcome with purchase of a Day Pass ($20).

For more details about the lap lane schedule and the lanes available during each time frame, click here.

The Aquatics Department hosts monthly events. View the upcoming schedule here.

Lane Sharing Expectations 
When lanes are busy, please be ready to:

• Split a lane with another swimmer who may be walking or exercising
• Circle swim if multiple lap swimmers are using a lane.
• A quick, courteous conversation before entering a shared lane helps everyone feel comfortable. Many members already share lanes successfully, and we appreciate your continued respect and consideration for one another.

Lifeguard Responsibilities 
Our lifeguards are here to maintain a safe aquatic environment, enforce pool rules, and help swimmers understand lane-sharing procedures. They may direct swimmers to available lanes; however:

• Lifeguards cannot reserve or hold lanes.
• Lifeguards cannot guarantee individual lane access.
• Lifeguards cannot assign permanent lanes.
• Lifeguards will not mediate preferences regarding lane ownership, speed, or workout type.

Lifeguard Breaks 
When there is one lifeguard on duty, the pool will continue to close for a 10-minute lifeguard break at approximately 20 minutes past the hour. All swimmers must exit the water until the lifeguard returns. This unchanged safety practice helps our staff remain alert and able to provide effective supervision.

Signage 
Friendly reminders will be posted throughout the aquatics area to help everyone navigate the change:

• Lap swimming is first-come, first-served.
• Open lanes are intended to be shared when necessary.
• Members may be asked to split lanes or circle swim.
• Personal items and children under the age of 13 may not be used to hold lanes.
• Lifeguards cannot hold lanes for arriving swimmers.
• During high-volume periods, members should expect a more communal lap swimming environment.
• Respectful communication and cooperation are expected of all swimmers.

Questions? 
We’re happy to help. For questions, please contact the Aquatics Department at aquatics@theJ.org.