Pool Rules – Lap Swimming Etiquette – Spa Rules
General Pool Rules
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Lifeguards have FULL authority over the pools and spa at all times
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Swimming is only allowed when a lifeguard is on duty
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Horseplay, running, splashing, shoving, or dunking is not allowed
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Swimming is only allowed in designated areas
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Diving is only allowed in the deep end of the pool
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Glass containers are not allowed in the pool area, concession area, or anywhere else in the facility
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Food and Drinks are only permitted in the concession area
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Throwing hard balls, hard Frisbees or other hard objects is not allowed in the pool area
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Alcohol, Tobacco, E-cigarettes, and other drugs are not allowed anywhere on facility grounds (must go to their car for use of tobacco)
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Profanity, improper behavior, carousing or other indecent acts are not permitted and the patron responsible should be asked to leave.
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Non-swimmers are not allowed in the deep end
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Children 5 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult
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No floatation devices in the deep end of the pool
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“Wall Walking” or “Gutter Walking” is not allowed
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No hanging on the ladder or steps
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No one permitted around the lifeguard stand unless asked for by the guard on duty
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No sitting or hanging on the lap lanes or lifelines
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Emergency equipment is for Lifeguard use only
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Lap lanes are for all lap swimmers, they must be shared accordingly
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Lifeguards will assist handicapped patrons with equipment as needed
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Diving boards are closed during classes
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Only one person at a time on the diving board
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Only one bounce on the diving board
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Must exit on the long side of the pool
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After jumping swim straight toward the ladder or straight out
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Must wait for first person to be at the wall or out of the blue area when using the diving boards or slides
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Must jump or dive straight off of the board
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No sitting or hand stands on the diving board
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No goggles or masks on any of the equipment
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No floats, floaties or lifejackets on the equipment
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No vulgar or indecent acts off of the diving board
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No spitting, or spouting water with mouth or blowing your nose in the pool
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Swimmers must wear appropriate swim suits in the pool. No cut-off jeans or denim
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No children in disposable diapers unless covered
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First aid and Emergency Equipment may only be used or obtained by staff
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No one can enter the pool with any open sores or wounds, unless they are bound and wrapped
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Must shower before entering the pool
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Pump room and filter rooms are off limits to all patrons
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Pets are not allowed in the pool or the facility
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Eye glasses are permitted to be worn in the pool if needed or required
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Lap Swimming Etiquette
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Classes take priority over the use of pool space
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Three lap lanes will be provided at most times unless scheduled classes need the added space.
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Lap lanes will be closed during closed pool activities. (Swim Team)
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Please share lanes with other lap swimmers when needed
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When there are multiple persons in the lap lanes it is a courtesy to circle swim in the lane(s). Circle swimming involves swimming down the right side of the lane, and back on the opposite side of the lane with multiple persons, to eliminate getting hit by passing swimmers ( Think driving on a road)
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Allow faster swimmers to pass in the middle, or at the end walls
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Lap lanes are for lap swimming only. Water exercise is to be done outside of the lap lanes.
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Please be a courteous swimmer to avoid causing any disharmony around the pool
Spa Rules
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You must be 21 to use the hot tub
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The water temp should be set to 102
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The spa Capacity is 4 persons
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15-minute maximum use. Longer exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, vomiting, or fainting
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All persons using spa do so at their own risk. Elderly persons, pregnant women, and those with health conditions requiring medical care should consult with a physician before entering the spa
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Hot water exposure while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, drug, or medications may lead to serious consequences and is not recommended
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Spitting, spouting water, blowing nose, or discharging bodily fluids in spa is prohibited by law
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No food or drinks are permitted in the spa
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Lifeguards have FULL authority over the pool and spa at all times
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Management reserves the right to deny usage to anyone at anytime
About The Rec
Location
300 Stanley Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday
1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Outdoor Pool Hours
Closed for the season.
Contact
(276) 623-5279
Social Media
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