Aquatics

Pool Rules

1. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by, and under the direct supervision of, an individual at least 18 years of age.
   Children between the ages of 12 and 16, if left unattended, must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards, pass the swim test and
   be signed in and out by the parent/guardian who drops them o and picks them up. The swim must be issued by an on-duty lifeguard.
2. All patrons must sign in upon entering the facility. Guests must be sponsored by an individual with approved access to the
   facility and pay the command-approved guest fee of $5.
3. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
4. Babies must wear “swimmer” diapers specific for pools.
5. Patrons with colds, skin infections, or open wounds may not enter the pool.
6. Swimmers must wear clean and appropriate swimwear. Cut-off jeans, pants, or cotton t-shirts are not authorized.
7. Swimming with eyeglasses is permitted if they are safety glasses and properly secured with the appropriate straps.
8. Eating or drinking is not allowed in the pool. Food and drinks must remain in the designated sitting/lounging areas (food and
   drinks must stay a minimum of 6-feet away from the pool coping).
9. No smoking inside the pool fence line. Smoking is only permitted at a distance of at least 25 feet from the pool gate entrance
   and away from the immediate pool area.
10. Navy instructions strictly prohibit nose covering masks, aquatic toys, floaties, and equipment in the pool during regular hours
    of operation. Kickboards and other items used for lap swimming are authorized (nose covering masks are only permitted for
    pre-approved military personnel who are lap swimming and actively involved in a physical training evolution. Approval can be
    granted by the Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Captain, or any MWR managerial staff).
11. Only U. S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices are permitted in the pool. Inflatable devices (i. e. non-USCG
    approved life vests, infant rings, rafts, inner tubes, water wings, etc.) are not permitted at any time.
12. Portable radios, televisions, or music devices (except small devices equipped with headphones) are not permitted.
13. All diving must be a forward jump, feet first. Back dives, dives with flips, rotations, or stunts are not allowed.
14. Running, pushing, dunking, horseplay, or excessive splashing and obnoxious behavior are not prohibited. Loud, boisterous,
    or unruly behavior will not be permitted.
15. Patrons who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed in or near the pool facility.
16. Glass is not permitted in the pool facility.
17. Pets, except service animals, are not allowed.
18. Fraternizing with the on-duty lifeguard is not permitted (this includes but is not limited to having excessive conversation with
    an on-duty lifeguard, attempting to distract the lifeguard from their duties, etc.).
19. Climbing on the lifeguard stands, resting underneath a lifeguard stand, or using lifesaving equipment, for other than emergency
    use, is strictly prohibited.
20. Swimming is not permitted when a lifeguard is not on duty.
21. The pool capacity is 400 patrons (250 in the pool, 150 on the deck). Capacity is subject to change.
22. The pool and surrounding area will be cleared of all patrons during inclement weather and remain cleared until deemed safe.
    The pool and surrounding area will also be cleared when Navy Weather Command issues a Thunderstorm Condition I and will
    remain cleared until the warning is lifted.
23. MWR Mayport is not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items.
24. Lifeguards have the authority to call Security on any patron not abiding by pool rules, showing signs of intoxication, or any
    other disruptive behavior. Serious violations may result in automatic suspension of pool privileges. The Aquatics Coordinator
    and/or Fitness Director have the authority to suspend pool privileges for up to 30 days. The MWR Director has the authority to
    suspend privileges for 30 days or longer.

ALL RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE POOL CAPTAIN, AQUATICS COORDINATOR, AND OTHER MWR MANAGERIAL STAFF RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE INDEFINITE AND FINAL DECISIONS REGARDING ANY AND ALL RULES THAT ARE ENFORCED IN THE AQUATIC FACILITES. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE AQUATICS COORDINATOR AT (904) 270-5101.