Pool Rules and Water Safety

Main Pool Rules

  1. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
  2. Children under 7 years old and all patrons in floatation devices must be within an arm’s length of an adult when in the water.
  3. Please obey all lifeguards and their rules.
  4. Kettering Recreation Complex is a family-friendly facility; Appropriate language and/or swim attire is required.
  5. Kettering Recreation Complex is not responsible for lost or stolen items; Patrons are encouraged to use onsite lockers located in the locker rooms to store personal items.
  6. All clothing and diaper changes must occur in locker rooms located in the pool hallway.
  7. Swim diapers are required for babies or swimmers incontinent and/or not toilet trained.
  8. Diving is only permitted o the diving board (see diving board rules).
  9. All of the following are prohibited:
    • Hanging on lane lines
    • Public display of affection
    • Use of alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or drugs
    • Glass containers, food, or gum
    • Running, rough play, or inappropriate behavior
    • Urinating, defecating, spitting, or blowing nose in the pool
  10.  Flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved.
  11. Pool lift is available for entry into water upon request.
  12. Service animals are permitted on pool deck.
  13. Showering prior to entering the pool area is recommended.
  14. People with infectious diseases, excessive sunburns, or unhealed abrasions
    cannot enter the water.
  15. Immunocompromised individuals should use caution when using public swimming pools.
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