Requirements for Entry
- Lap swim (all lane lines in lap pool) and Open/lap swim (the lap pool is divided with 5 lanes for lap swimmers and an open area in the lap pool and diving well for family pool time, personal workouts, or walking) are currently being offered.
- All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian (age 18+) in the pool area.
- Any child under 12 who is unable to pass the swim test must be accompanied by a guardian (age 18+) in the water.
- The guardian (age 18+) must accompany any child under 12 in the water even if they are wearing a life jacket.
- The accompanying guardian must remain within a close enough distance in the water to assist and control the child if needed.
- Swim Test: Jump into deep water and fully submerge, tread water for 45 seconds, swim 25 yards and exit pool.
- Any child under 12 who is unable to pass the swim test must be accompanied by a guardian (age 18+) in the water.
- A valid Michigan Tech Student ID or SDC Access Pass ID or SDC Action Pass (wristband) or SDC Day Pass (wristband) is needed upon entry into the pool area.
- Action pass holders will stop at the SDC Ticket Office (during business hours) to get their pass punched and receive a dated wristband to present to the pool attendant.
- SDC Day Pass transactions will take place at the SDC Ticket Office (during business hours) to receive a dated wristband to present to the pool attendant.
- During non-open hours, proceed directly to the Pool. Present Action Pass to the attendant to get punched or cash to purchase a Day Pass and receive a dated wristband.
- Showering is required before entering the water.
- Check-in at the pool ID desk to tap ID or present dated wristband for verification.
Patron Expectations
- Lifeguards may administer a swim test at any time to any age patron using the pool. If unable to pass the swim test, the life jacket policy will be enforced.
- All patrons are expected to follow the pool rules. Failure to follow pool rules may result in dismissal from the facility.
- Towels will not be available.
GENERAL POOL RULES
- All rules are subject to the lifeguard’s discretion. Any activity deemed unsafe, in the judgement of the lifeguard, will be prohibited.
- Patrons must show proper I.D.
- Showering is required before entering the water
- No street shoes on deck
- Patrons are not to enter the water until a guard is on duty
- No Band-aids, rashes, or open sores
- No dangerous horseplay
- Hypoxic/breath-holding training is prohibited
- No running on the pool deck-surface
- No food, gum, drink, or glass containers
- Proper swim attire must be worn
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian in the pool area. Any child unable to pass the swim test must be accompanied by a guardian in the water. Life jackets must be worn by any child who is not being held by the guardian in the water.
- No foul language or gestures
- No abuse or removal of pool property
- Lifesaving equipment is for emergency use only
- Kickboards and pull buoys are used for lap swimming only
- No inflatable pool toys
- Patrons wishing to enter deep water may be required to demonstrate their swimming ability
LAP POOL RULES
- No diving in this pool
- No swimming or hanging on the lane lines
- Lanes are for lap swimmers only
- No slam dunking or hanging on the net of the basketball hoop
- Follow posted swimming etiquette rules
DIVE TANK RULES
- Forward jumps/dives only from the deck
- No diving from the ladders or gutters
- Diving Board Rules:
- Do not mount the board until the lifeguard has given permission
- Use the ladder to mount boards
- One person at a time on a board
- Only one person can dive at a time among the three boards
- Check to be sure the area in front of the board is clear
- One bounce only
- Forward jumps/dives/flips ONLY from the 1-meter boards
- Forward jumps/dives ONLY from the 3-meter board
- Swim immediately away, avoiding adjacent diving areas
- Inward, reverse and back dives are only allowed with lifeguard's approval. Aquatics Manager approval may be required.
- No swimming under the boards
- Sitting or handstand dives are prohibited
- No hanging off boards
- No running on boards
- No equipment including kickboards, lifejackets or toys on the diving board