Pool Etiquette

Please observe all guidelines posted in the Club’s aquatic areas and familiarize yourself with our pool etiquette.

General

• All swimmers must shower before entering the pools
• Pool use may be restricted when classes or programs are going on
• Please return all equipment to the bin
• Glass containers are prohibited in and around the pool area
• No food or drink is allowed in the pool or hot tub
• Lanes and deck chairs cannot be saved
• Cell phone use is prohibited
• Swim lessons can only be taught by Golden Gateway staff
• All children under the age of 14 must be under direct adult supervision

Lap Pool

• No diving
• Non-lap swimmers (walking, running, therapy, and Aqua Fit) must yield to lap swimmers by moving to the other pool
• When all lanes are full, sharing lanes is required. The wall lanes are the last to be shared.
• When sharing, please stand to one side of the lane on the wall until the other swimmer acknowledges you
• Swim lessons may use wall lane, displacing current swimmer if necessary
• Children under 13 may only use the Lap Pool if they are supervised by a staff member
• Children ages 13 - 15 may use the Lap Pool if they are supervised by an adult and can swim laps

Recreational Pool

• Swim diapers and swim pants are required for ages 3 and under
• The lap lane is first come, first serve
• Pool equipment is reserved for lap swimmers and swim lessons only
• Only staff may remove the Aqua Fit equipment
• The teaching table can only be used by staff
• Only staff can remove the lane line
• Sitting or climbing over the lane line is prohibited
• No diving

Hot Tub

• The spa is reserved for ages 15 and over
• Pregnant women, the elderly, and those with health problems should consult their physician before use
• Hot water immersion while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, or other medicine may lead to serious consequences and is not permitted
• Do not use alone
• Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, and fainting