Jesse Owens Pool

• Observe all safety regulations.
• Safety/rescue equipment is for EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
• No glass allowed in pool area.
• Dispose of trash properly.
• No running, pushing, or boisterous play in pool area.
• No swimming during lightning storms.
• No pets allowed in pool area.
• Persons with cuts, infections, or communicable disease should NOT use the pool.
• Suntan oils and lotions should be removed prior to using the pool.
• Use showers and restrooms prior to entering pool.
• Diving is allowed in designated areas ONLY.
• Guests in street clothes must observe from the designated area.
• Appropriate swimwear is required.
• Food, drinks, and smoking in designated areas only.
• All swimmers not toilet trained are required at all times to wear the following: a disposable swim diaper, plastic pants to cover the diaper, and a swimsuit.

• No children under 7 years of age will be admitted to the pool area, unless accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

General Rules

• Patrons must obey the lifeguards at all times.
• Behaviors that endanger or distract other swimmers such as pushing, running, dunking, riding of shoulders or back, or various forms of horseplay are not allowed.
• Patrons may not visit with lifeguards on duty.
• Food and drink (other than water in plastic containers) are not allowed in the pool area.
• Smoking, tobacco products, and gum chewing are not allowed at pool facilities.
• Masks, fins, and snorkels may be used only by adults in the lap lanes or in an organized and supervised class or program. Persons requiring such equipment because of a disability may do so with the approval of the Pool Supervisor.
• All flotation devices must be Coast Guard-approved (USCG on tag). Such devices may be worn only by non-swimmers actively supervised by and adult on a one-to-one basis. Specialized non-Coast Guard-approved flotation devices may be worn during instructor-led fitness and adaptive classes.
• All patrons are required to leave the pool area when lightning is in the area. Refunds will not be given for inclement weather.
• Lewd or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

• Diving board users must be able to swim to the ladder unassisted.
• Only one person is allowed on the diving apparatus (including ladder) at a time.
• Divers must dive straight from the front end of the board. No back or inward dives allowed during recreational swim.
• Divers may not spring more than once on the board.
• Upon surfacing, immediately swim to the nearest ladder. Do not swim toward or under the boards at any time.
• A diver must wait until the preceding diver has surfaced and reached the ladder.
• No general swimming is permitted in the diving area, unless the diving boards are closed by pool staff.
• Life jackets, goggles, or sunglasses may not be worn while diving.