Aquatics

Pool Rules

POOL RULES ARE POSTED AT EACH POOL AND ENFORCED BY THE LIFEGUARD STAFF.
The lifeguard on duty is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all. Please respect their decisions.

Waiver & Guest Policy

• All members and guests of the Edwardsville YMCA MUST have a waiver on file to use the facility. Any guest under 18 must have their legal guardian sign this waiver.
• Those 18 years & older are allowed to bring 1 guest with them per visit. The guest is only allowed to be a guest 5 times total for the calendar year. Guests cannot come 5 times with each person – only 5 times total per year.

We ask that you follow these rules and guidance for your safety and the safety of others.

• All swimmers must check in at the front desk & any youth under 12 must get a wrist band for Open Swim.
• For safety purposes, please be certain to shower before swimming.
• Proper swim suit must be worn by anyone entering the pool.
• Please wear modest swimwear.
• If clothing in addition to a swimsuit is required, a shower must be taken in the clothes prior to entering the pool.
• The following are not allowed: jeans, jean shorts or basketball style shorts.
• Swim diapers are required for those who use diapers.
• To help prevent the spread of infection, individuals with open sores are not permitted to use the pool.
• Instruction or training by anyone other than YMCA staff members is strictly prohibited.
• Please keep the pool area free from glass, food or chewing gum.
• Breath-holding activities, including long periods of underwater swimming are not permitted.

WEATHER POLICY

Lap Swim

Available for Members and Non-Member Guests age 10 years and older, who can swim down and back the length of the pool. If you are under the age of 13, you must lap swim in a lane with a parent.

Open Swim, SWIM LESSONS & Camps

• Ages 7 & under must be accompanied in the water by an adult at all times, within arms reach. An adult is parent guardian (18 years or older) or an authorized child care provider (who is 16 years or older).
• Ages 8-12 may participate in open swim, after passing swim test. Parent/guardian must remain in the facility.

SWIM TEST

1. Jump into the deep end and submerge fully, return to the surface and immediately begin to swim without pushing off the wall.
2. Swim in a horizontal position on top of the water using a forward crawl or breast stroke. The swimmer’s arms must achieve full extension on every stroke and he/she may not grab the wall or touch the bottom of the pool.
3. Exit the pool without assistance using either the wall or pool ladder.
4. After passing the swim test you will be issued a band.

SWIM LESSONS

• Requests made to change days after initial sign up is subject to availability (Example: If someone signs up for Monday @ 3:30pm but finds they cannot make it regularly cannot move to another time slot if it is full.) We will follow the refund policy if requested.
• Classes may not have the same instructor for all sessions; instructor availability is very limited.
• The number of instructors at the Y varies depending on the availability from school & activities.

• Private Swim Lessons: If a lesson is missed due to injury, illness, or other medical concerns if given proper notice – we CAN make those up or credit the account. Lessons missed due to vacation, weddings, sports, etc. CANNOT be made up or credited.
• Group Swim Lessons: If a lesson is missed due to storms, a pool maintenance issue, or other safety concerns, we will try to schedule a makeup lesson with everyone or give out credit vouchers. If it is missed for any other reason, we cannot make it up.