Lifeguard instructions and pool rules must be followed without exception at all times for the safety of our members.  

  • Walk, do not run, on the pool deck. 
  • No diving in any location of the pool with the exception of the designated diving well. 
  • No horseplay on the pool deck or in the pool;  no climbing on shoulders, “dunking”, or throwing anyone while in the pool.   
  • Only one person on the diving board at a time. The diving well should be clear and the lifeguard should be aware before performing a dive. 
  • One person at a time on the slide.  Do not enter the slide until the previous person has exited the slide area of the pool. 
  • Beginning or non-swimmers should limit their activity to the shallow end of the family pool. 
  • Hourly heat breaks will be instituted as necessary by the lifeguards.  During heat breaks members under 16 must exit the pool until the lifeguards indicate the break is over. 
  • The lap pool will be closed during swim team activities, including practice and meets.  The family pool will remain available for member use. 
  • Guests are welcome to accompany members at SRA.  A guest fee is required to be paid prior to entrance to the pool. 
  • All members and guests must sign in upon arrival.  Sign in procedures may be adjusted for safety and capacity. 
  • Only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices may be worn.   
  • Pool toys are allowed only at the discretion of lifeguards. 
  • Kickboards can be used for lap swimming only in designated lanes. 
  • Baby pools are for children 6 and under only. 
  • Floats are not permitted with the exception designated float nights. 
  • If lightning is observed, the pool and surrounding area will be evacuated. When thunder is heard, only the pool will be evacuated. Swimming may resume after a minimum of 30 minutes of clear conditions. When weather related issues occur during the last hour of pool operations, the pool will close for the remainder of the day.  All weather-related decisions are at the discretion of the lifeguard staff. 
  • Anyone experiencing any symptoms of illness should not enter the pool or SRA premises.  Anyone having infectious diseases or associated symptoms, excessive sunburn, open wounds, bandages, chicken pox, conjunctivitis (pink eye), nasal discharge, or ear discharge will be denied access to the pool.  
  • Abusive or objectionable language is prohibited.  

Rule enforcement is the responsibility of the lifeguards and the Board. Violators may be prohibited from using the pool for the remainder of the summer swim season. Lifeguards have the authority to have a swimmer sit out of the water for up to 10 minutes. Swim team members are also subject to disciplinary issues by their coaches.