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Aquatics Policies

AQUATICS POLICIES

  • All rules regarding health, safety, and sanitation of this facility must be observed or use of the swim complex will be denied.
  • Lifeguards must be on duty prior to entering the water.
  • The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Swimming Guidelines include restrictions for those who have had diarrhea in the last two weeks. Those individuals may not use the pool for two weeks after symptoms have subsided.
  • Soap showers are recommended before entering the pool.
  • Swim suits are required – appropriate coverings are required. Please help us maintain a family friendly environment.
  • Individuals with open wounds, sores, and skin infections are not permitted in the pool.
  • Swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet savvy.
  • Reserve diaper changing for the locker rooms.
  • All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over.
  • Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco are not allowed on the premises.
  • Anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to enter.
  • No glass allowed
  • No pets allowed
  • No gum or bandages in the pool
  • No food or drink in or near the pool - only in designated areas.
  • No jumping over pool corners
  • No running on the deck
  • No spitting in the gutter
  • No extended underwater swimming
  • In the event of thunder and/or lightning, the staff will evacuate the pool area (showers included) and determine when it is safe to resume activities.
  • If the outdoor pool temperature falls below 78°F, the pool will close until further notice. 
  • Lifeguards must be on duty prior to entering the water.
  • Equipment is reserved for lap swimmers only.
  • No walking in fins No hanging or sitting on the lane ropes
  • No extended underwater swimming
  • No more than 5 people per lane; more than 2 people per lane requires circle swimming
  • Lanes must be shared Recreational swimming is not allowed in lap lanes (outdoor pool).
  • Lanes can be reserved at any time by OU Aquatics staff. 
  • Lifeguard must be on duty prior to entering the water.
  • Equipment is reserved for lap swimmers only.
  • A swim test may be required upon request of a lifeguard.
  • No throwing others or diving from another person’s shoulders.
  • No dunking, wrestling, or horseplay
  • No diving from the sides
  • No hanging or sitting on the lane ropes
  • No jumping into or through rafts from the pool wall
  • No extended underwater swimming
  • Rafts are allowed only in designated areas; one person per raft; no jumping onto rafts or floats from the wall; rafts that obstruct a field of view are prohibited.
  • An adult must be in the water with children wearing flotation devices. 
  • Lifeguard must be on duty prior to entering the water.
  • One person on the board at a time
  • Flotation devices, goggles, and face masks are not allowed on the board
  • No double bouncing, handstands, reverse dives, gainers, or sitting on the board
  • No horseplay on the boards
  • No running on or jumping from the side of the board
  • No diving from the pool walls
  • No swimming in the diving area unless accompanied by an OU Aquatics Instructor a FIT class or explicit permission from aquatics staff.
  • Throw trash away.
  • Turn off sinks and showers when not in use.
  • No horseplay
  • Please use benches and lockers for your personal belongings.
  • In the event of thunder and/or lightning, the staff will determine when it is safe to resume activities.