Pool Rules

Rules will be enforced by the lifeguards.

  1. Everyone including guests accompanied by a member must sign in.

  2. NO use of pool unless a lifeguard is present.

  3. Parents/guardians should watch their children at all times. Non-swimmers must be within arm’s reach at all times.

  4. The following are NOT permitted in the pool or the fenced in area:

    • Glass

    • WallBall

    • Snorkels and/or masks covering the nose

    • Inflatable rafts and tubes

    • Water guns

    • Food or drink, with the exception of water

  5. It is recommended that non-swimmers wear a life jacket. Life jackets, if worn, must be Coast Guard Approved Class I, II, or III (or Level 70 or higher). Puddle jumpers, when confirmed as Class III vests, may be worn by children of the appropriate size and age.

  6. Shower before using pool.

  7. NO RUNNING, PUSHING, WRESTLING, HORSEPLAY or SWEARING. Back dives, back flips and front flips are prohibited from all areas of the pool. Lane lines, hoses, showers, and guard chairs are not toys. Please do not play with them.

  8. Children’s behavior is their parents' responsibility. Children non-swimmers must be accompanied in the enclosed pool area by a parent or adult. Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.

  9. DEEP END: Children must pass the deep end test provided by the lifeguard to swim in that area of the pool. Test must be passed each year. The test is required for any child 14 and under as well as for any child who is unsupervised per the COPOCO drop-off policy.

  10. Slide rules: Must slide on backside, feet first. Only one person on the slide at a time. Children who go on the slide must have passed deep end test. No floaties allowed on slide. No sliding with parents.

  11. Children 11­-15 years of age may use the pool unaccompanied if they have a drop off waiver on file and have passed the deep end test. Other rules relevant to drop-off can be found under General Rules.

  12. In case of thunder, everyone must leave the pool deck immediately. This is state law.

  13. For the safety of others, the following are NOT allowed in the pool: Urinating, expectorating, persons with communicable diseases.

  14. Dogs are not allowed anywhere on the premises.

  15. One or two whistle blasts are used by guards to gain someone's attention. Three whistle blasts require immediate exit from the pool. Emergency drills will be conducted.

  16. Three strike policy:

    • Patrons get three strikes for behavior, rule breaking etc. If patrons do not listen to the rules or the guards, guards may issue strikes if appropriate. After three strikes, the patron will be asked to leave.

    • If parents of misbehaving children are not present, parents will be contacted to pick up children immediately.

  17. Please also familiarize yourself with COPOCO-wide Rules.