Aquatic Policies & Procedures
Pool Rules
All Members and Non Members must abide by the following pool rules when using our facilities. Lifeguard(s) on duty have the final say regarding all pool rules, pool regulations and pool situations. Pool management will back lifeguard(s).
1. Proper bathing suits are required. No underwear, cut-off jeans/pants or colored t-shirts are allowed in the pool.
2. Infants and toddlers who are not potty-trained are required to wear a specially made swim diaper, Happy Nappy. No disposable diapers or rubber pants are permitted in the pool.
3. Children, ages 8 and under, who are in or near the water must be actively supervised by an adult guardian who is within arm’s reach. Children, age 11 and under, must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
4. Children, age 11 and under, must take a 25 meter swim test to determine their swim ability. Tests will be administered by a lifeguard. Children will issued a wristband based on their results.
5. Children, age 11 and under, must wear their designated swim level wrist band at all times. Bands are issued to children after the completion of their swim test.
6. The following items are NOT allowed in our aquatic facilities:
• Outside food and/or drink
• Glass containers. (Empty, plastic water bottles are allowed.)
• Drugs, alcohol or tobacco
7. The following behavior policies will be enforced at all times:
• Pushing or throwing persons into the pool is not allowed.
• No horseplay. No running, dunking, jumping on one another, spitting or riding on shoulders.
• Hitting, kicking, or violence of any sort is not allowed.
• No prolonged under water swimming or breath holding is allowed.
8. Hanging on pool equipment such as ropes and ladders, is not allowed. Improper use of water features is not allowed.
9. Outside inflatables (balls, rafts, water wings etc.) are not permitted in the pool facility. Individuals requiring flotation assistance may use US Coast-Guard approved PFDs (life vests) only.
10. Diving is only permitted in water deeper than 9 feet. Be aware of what (or who) may be beneath you when entering the pool.
11. The JCC is not responsible for your personal property.
Youth Supervision Policies
When using our facilities, all patrons with children are required to observe our Youth Supervision Policies.
- All youth age 8 and under, or children who use a flotation device, MUST have an adult in the water with them at ALL times. The adult MUST be within arm’s reach of the child.
- All youth age 11 and under must be actively supervised by an adult at all times.
- All youth age 11 and under (or those who appear to be struggling) will be swim tested and issued a wristband. Tests will be administered by a lifeguard. Children will be issued a wristband indicating their swim ability. Children must wear their wristband at all times. Feature usage will be determined by their swim band.
- Infants and toddlers who are not potty-trained are required to wear a specially made swim diaper, Happy Nappy. No disposable diapers or rubber pants are permitted in the pool.
Youth Swim Testing
All children, ages 11 and under will be swim tested. A wrist band will then be issued, based on their swim level. This wrist band will determine what features they may access.
GREEN LEVEL
Green level swimmers can access any body of water and use any water feature. They may swim in the deep end of the lap pool.
Please note: even if you are a green level swimmer, you must be 48″ tall to use the waterslide.
YELLOW LEVEL
Yellow level swimmers can access the aqua play unit, lazy river, splash pad, and shallow end of the lap pool. They will NOT be allowed on the water slide, climbing wall, diving board, or deep end of the competition pool.
RED LEVEL
Red level swimmers can use the aqua play unit and splash pad. They will NOT be allowed in the lazy river, on the water slide, climbing wall, diving board, or in the deep end of the lap pool.
Prohibited Items
Please remember that the following items are NOT ALLOWED at the Goldstein Family Aquatic Center:
• Outside Food and/or Drink
• Glass of Any Kind (Empty plastic water bottles ok)
• Outside Inflatables: Balls, Tubes, Rafts, Water Wings, etc. (Coast Guard approved vests / puddle jumpers ok)
• Drugs, Alcohol and/or Tobacco
• Firearms and/or Weapons of Any Kind
Outdoor Aquatic Center General Information
• Membership cards are required to enter the facility.
• The lap lane schedule is subject to change.
• The lazy river goes in a clockwise direction.
• For safety purposes, only 15 inner tubes will be available in the lazy river.
• The bucket on the Aqua Play Unit dumps about every seven minutes, please be cautious.
• You must be 48″ tall to use the water slide.
• All hours are weather permitting and subject to change.
Policy for Inclement Weather & Temperature
We follow the National Weather Service policy for inclement weather. In the event of weather involving lightning and thunder, the following policies and procedures will be observed in all areas of the Goldstein Family Aquatic Center. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we follow these policies to ensure your safety and well-being.
Thunder: When thunder is heard, the outdoor aquatic center will close for 30 minutes. No one is allowed to remain in or near any body of water.
Lightning: When lightning is spotted, the outdoor aquatic center will close. No one is allowed to remain in or near any body of water. It will re-open 30 minutes post storm, or when deemed appropriate by staff.
Outside Temperature: The NOAA RADAR Pro App will be used for temperature readings. We will use the “feels like” reading to account for wind and sun. Open swim will be held if the reading is at least 35 degrees. Swim Team will be held if the reading is at least 65 degrees. Splash Pad usage will be held if the reading is at least 70 degrees.