Pools - FAQs

Is there an indoor pool?

Yes!

INDOOR POOL RULES

The following rules and regulations have been set up for the safety and well-being of all our members and must be adhered to by everyone using the indoor pool. The indoor pool is primarily for those using the pool for exercise purposes. This includes aqua classes, water walking, and lap swimming.

1. Priority is given to any regularly scheduled program or class. We will maintain at least two (2) lap lanes for lap swimming unless noted beforehand.

2. Children are not allowed in the pool during scheduled classes. Exceptions include children participating in club programs or adult supervised lap swimming when space is available.

3. An adult (18 years and older) must accompany children and juniors 17 years old and younger at all times in the indoor pool area. Adults must be directly supervising children. Direct supervision is defined as the supervising adult being no more than 15 feet away from the child(ren), actively enforcing Del Norte rules, and that no gates or barriers stand in the way of the supervising adult’s visible and physical path to the swimming child(ren).

4. All children who are not toilet trained must wear disposable swim diapers with a reusable swim diaper over the top to prevent accidental fecal release in the water while in the pools.

5. No roughhousing, fighting, wrestling, or pushing is allowed.

6. No diving is allowed in the indoor pool at any time. No flips or backflips. No exceptions.

7. No running on the pool deck.

8. Do not hang, jump, or sit on the lane lines.

9. No yelling, screaming, or foul language is allowed in the pool area.

10. Beach balls or other toys are not permitted in the indoor pool.

11. All members must shower before entering the pool. Ointments, lotions, or perfumes should not be worn in the pool.

12. Only approved aquatic footwear is allowed in the pool.

13. Members are asked to share lap lanes when the pool is full.

14. The following rules apply during aqua aerobics classes:

a. The instructor will monitor the ventilation through control of fans and doors. b. The instructor will initiate lane rope removal. Members should not remove lane ropes without instructor permission. c. Users may be asked to move lanes at the start of a scheduled class or event. d. Class size will determine the number of lanes used for each class. The instructor will enforce pool rules during classes. e. Kick boards and fins will not be allowed in the pool during classes.

15. No gum, food, or drink allowed in the pool area. Water bottles are allowed.

16. No glass containers allowed in pool area at any time.

What gets priority in the indoor pool?

Indoor Pool Priority

During scheduled classes, the class has priority in the first 3-4 lanes. Children are not allowed in the pool during scheduled classes. Exceptions include children participating in club programs or direct adult supervised lap swimming when space is available.

Is there an outdoor pool?

Yes!

OUTDOOR POOL RULES

California Health & Safety codes states, when there is no lifeguard on duty, children under the age of 14 years will NOT be permitted to swim without direct supervision of their parent/guardian (18 years of age or older). Del Norte's policy is children 15 years old and younger must be directly supervised by their parent/guardian in order to swim in the outdoor pool. Direct supervision is defined as the supervising adult being no more than 15 feet away from the child(ren), actively enforcing Del Norte rules, and that no gates or barriers stand in the way of the supervising adult’s visible and physical path to the swimming child(ren).

When a lifeguard is on duty, children 12 and over may come to the club to swim without their parent/guardian, however the child must be able to swim safely alone and/or stand in the pool alone when left with the lifeguard. Children who cannot stand or swim safely must be directly supervised by their parent/guardian at all times.

Children ages 7 to 11 must have a parent/guardian present at the club to use the outdoor pool when a lifeguard is present. Children who cannot stand or swim safely must be directly supervised by their parent/guardian at all times Children ages 6 and under must have direct supervision by a parent/guardian at all times. Priority is always given to Del Norte scheduled programs or classes.

1. No running on the pool deck.

2. No roughhousing, dunking, or pushing is allowed.

3. Backward dives, flips, or back flips are not allowed.

4. No diving is allowed in the shallow end of the pool.

5. Please do not linger below the lifeguard station. No playing with rescue equipment.

6. Please remove fins when walking on the pool deck.

7. Kickboards are not permitted unless used when swimming laps.

8. Large flotation devices are not allowed. Smaller tubes, etc. are permitted.

9. Adults must supervise children using approved flotation devices (water wings, life jackets, etc).

10. No food, gum, or drinks are permitted in the pool.

11. No glass containers are permitted on or around the pool deck.

12. Do not hang, jump or sit on the lane lines.

13. All children who are not toilet trained must wear disposable swim diapers with a reusable swim diaper over the top to prevent accidental fecal release in the water while in the pools.

14. When lap swimmers are present, lap lane(s) must be kept clear at all times.

15. When swim lessons are present, the pie-shaped corner on the northwest corner of the pool is reserved. Please keep this area clear. Please use the pool steps on the opposite side to enter pool when a lesson is in progress.

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