Pool Rules

Contact Us:

Phone:

813 - 974 - 0814

rec-aquaticsga@usf.edu

Pool Rules

1- No running, wrestling, or horseplay in pool area (on deck or diving boards).

2- No swimming without the presence of a Campus Recreation Lifeguard.

3- Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, food or drinks are NOT permitted in the pool area.

4- Pool use is reserved for students, faculty/staff, and their families only. Swimmers may be asked to show ID cards at any time

5- Children using floatation devices must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the water.

6- Lifeguards reserve the right to restrict the use of boards and deep-water area to people according to swimming ability.

7- Diving boards may be closed at anytime based on the number of lap swimmers present. This option is at the descretion of the lifegurads on duty

8- One person on diving board at a time. Look before diving to see if area is safe.

9- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

10- No bikes, skateboards or roller skates in pool area.

11- No animals.

12- No smoking.

13- No diving in the shallow end.

Diving Board Rules and Regulations

1- Caution: Dive area must be clear before diving. Seek lifeguard approval prior to using the diving board.

2- Dive directly off end of board.

3- Swim directly back toward board from which you jumped.

4- Lifeguard may administer swim test to see swimmers ability and approve use of diving board.

5- No back jumps or back dives.

6- One person on the board at a time.

7- Do NOT adjust the fulcrum of the diving board.

8- One person on the diving board at a time. Look before diving to see if the area is safe.