Aquatic Center (Pools) Rules

North Orange Aquatic Center Rules & Regulations

General

• At all times children of the age of 12 years or younger will not be permitted upon the Aquatic Center grounds unless under the direct care and supervision of a parent or other responsible person of the age of 16 years or older.
• All visitors must, at a minimum, wear bathing suits/swimsuits. Topless female bathers and thong suits are prohibited. "Street" clothing (i.e. cut-off jeans) is prohibited in the pool.
• No intoxicants or smoking are permitted within the Aquatic Center.
• Bathers are encouraged and instructed to stay away from life-lines and ropes.
• Ten-minute rest periods will be taken every hour. Only adults (18 years of age and older) and infants or toddlers in the arms of an adult are permitted in the pool during rest periods.
• Diapered children are prohibited from entering the pool. Swim diapers must be used.
• Running, pushing, dunking, rowdy behavior, wrestling, splashing, throwing objects, holding anyone under water and the use of inappropriate or foul language anywhere within the Aquatic Center are prohibited.
• Do not talk to guards on duty. All visitors must obey the management and lifeguards. They are present for your safety and to enforce rules so that all visitors may enjoy the benefits of the Aquatic Center.
• Soft, "Nerf"-type balls and United States Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are the only objects permitted in the pool.
• No water guns, skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates or bicycles are permitted within the Aquatic Center or upon the adjacent Aquatic Center grounds.
• All trash and refuse must be placed in provided receptacles.
• Glass containers are not permitted within the Aquatic Center or upon the adjacent Aquatic Center grounds.
• Excessive use of lotions and creams prior to entering the pool is discouraged.
• Pets are not permitted within the Aquatic Center or upon the adjacent Aquatic Center grounds.
• Diving from the sides of the pool is strictly prohibited.
• All food and beverages must be kept away from the immediate pool area.
• Loitering in the restrooms, changing facilities, locker area, pool entry and/or parking lot is not permitted.
• Bicycles, automobiles and other vehicles shall be parked in the designated areas.
• Visitors are responsible for any damage to the Aquatic Center or premises caused by themselves, their families, or their guests. Management and Orange Township are not responsible for the loss or theft of, or damage to, personal property or vehicles of visitors, their families, or guests.
• All persons using the Aquatic Center do so at their own risk. Management and Orange Township will not be responsible for any injury, accident, or damage in connection with such use. All injuries, accidents, or damage should be reported immediately to the pool manager on duty.
• All visitors are responsible for their own valuables. The pool office, employees, management, and Orange Township are not responsible for their safety.
• Violation of these rules or regulations or any other misconduct may result in a temporary or permanent suspension of pool privileges. Any permanent suspension will be determined by the Orange Township Trustees by resolution at a duly convened meeting. The affected person(s) shall be given notice of the meeting and shall be afforded an opportunity to address the Trustees. Until the meeting, pool privileges may be temporarily suspended at the discretion of the Facilities Manager. Violation of any pool rule may also result in a temporary suspension of pool privileges, "time out", or lesser sanction at the discretion of the Facilities Manager.

Diving Well

• No one is permitted in the diving area unless they are able to swim a minimum of 25 yards.
• Bathers/swimmers are not permitted to catch others diving or jumping off of diving boards.
• No inward or reverse dives are permitted.
• Double bounces on diving boards can be dangerous and are prohibited.
• Look before you dive. Watch for swimmers already in the water.
• No running dives are permitted.
• No swimming is permitted under the diving boards.
• Only one person at a time shall be on a diving board.

Slide

• No one is permitted in the slide area unless they are able to swim a minimum of 25 yards or meet the minimum height requirement of 49 inches.
• Slide users shall ride feet first, facing forward. No stopping, changing positions or forming chains is permitted.
• All flotation devices, goggles, watches, etc. Are prohibited by the slide.
• Users shall exit the landing area immediately after use of the slide.
• Users shall obey attendants at all times.
• No swimming is permitted under the slide area.