Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

 

ABERDEEN AQUATICS CENTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

General Guidelines:

·         All swimmers shall be required to shower before entering the swimming area.

·         All swimmers must wear appropriate swim wear.  Cut-offs or other clothing not designed for swimming is not allowed.

·         Persons having or reasonably suspected of having an area of exposed cuts, or recognizable communicable diseases, cough, cold, open sore, blisters, or  

        bandaged wounds shall not be allowed to enter the pool water.

·         All children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 16 years of age.

·         Running, boisterous or rough play, splashing, dunking, towel snapping or profanity shall not be permitted in the aquatic center area including the locker           

        rooms.

·         Foreign objects such as coins, water-wings, inflatable’s, goggles with a nose piece, or snorkels are not allowed in the pool areas.  Swim goggles may be worn

        during recreational swimming only, and are not permitted on the slides or diving boards.

·         Lifeguard chairs and emergency equipment are for the use of lifeguards only.

·         Diving is not permitted from the deck into shallow areas of the pools.

·         Alcohol, tobacco or drugs are strictly prohibited from the Aberdeen Aquatic Center.

·         Any person appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be asked to leave the aquatic center for their own safety as swell as the safety of others.

 Concessions:

·         Food items may be purchased from the concession stand.  Please consume these items in the designated concession areas or turf areas.

·         Food items are not allowed in the locker rooms, or deck areas immediately surrounding pools.

·         Outside food or beverage, including coolers are not allowed within this facility.

·         Glass containers of any kind are not permitted.

·         Please use trash receptacles to help keep our facility clean.

 

 Lockers & Belongings:

 

·         Lockers are provided for your convenience.  Please use them to secure any personal items.

·         Padlocks are permitted.  They must be removed daily.  Any padlocks remaining are subject to being removed by the Aberdeen Aquatic Center staff and all items 

        removed from the locker.

·         Please keep all chairs and loungers away from water’s edge.

·         Towels and belongings on deck must be stored under chairs and away from water’s edge.

·         The Aberdeen Aquatics Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

 Additional rules and regulations relating to specific play areas are posted near those areas.  Failure to adhere these regulations may result in serious injury or even accidental death.

 

 SLIDE RULES

 

  • All riders must be at least 48” tall – height markers are posted.
  • Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
  • The line should form on the deck with one rider on each landing and one rider in the starter tub.  Wait until landing area is clear before entering.
  • Riders must enter the slide in a sitting position and wait for instructions.
  • Do not pull or propel yourself into the ride.
  • No foreign objects are allowed in pockets and no jewelry can be worn while riding the slides.
  • No cut off jeans or swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation will be allowed on the slides.
  • Only one rider at a time.  Absolutely no trains or chains of riders are permitted.
  • Riders must be in good health.  Elderly persons, those suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or persons using prescription medication should consult their physician before using these slides.  Individuals with medical conditions including, but not limited to pregnancy, heart, or back problems should not ride.
  • Do not use the slides while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • No diving from the slides.
  • At the end of the slide, obey all instructions by splash pool lifeguard and exit quickly.
  • Non swimmers are not permitted.
  • Riders assume all risk of injury due to misuse of this slide or failure to follow these rules.

 

INNER TUBE SLIDE:

 

·         Maximum operational load for double tube – 2 persons, 600 pounds.  The heavier rider should sit behind the lighter rider.

·         Maximum operational load for single tube – 1 person, 300 pounds.

·         Only one inner tube to enter the flume at a time.  All riders should lean back while riding keeping their weight at back of tube.

·         Tubes should be ridden in a seated position while leaning back, facing forward.  Do not stand up or ride the tube on your stomach.  Do not go down the slide

        head first.

·         Riders must stay on the tubes during the ride.  If you accidentally fall from the tube, continue down the flume without it and exit normally.

·         Keep arms and hands inside the flume at all times.

·         Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate or stop in the slide.

 

42” OPEN FLUME AND 32” ENCLOSED SLIDES:

 

·         Maximum rider weight is 300 pounds.

·         Riders must lie on their backs at all times.  Do not sit up while riding the slide.

·         All riders must ride feet first while lying on their back with arms crossed across their chest.  Do not go down the slide head first.

·         No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling or stopping in the flume.  Arms and hands must remain inside the flume at all times.  Riders should remain in

        proper riding position until forward movement is terminated.  At no time should the rider attempt to stand up while on the slide or prior to coming to a complete 

        stop in the splash area.

·         No tubes, mats, or life jackets are permitted on the water slides.

 

 

DIVING BOARD AND DROP SLIDE AREA

 

·         Diving Board – Wait until previous swimmer gets to ladder.  One bound before jump.  Jump or dive straight off board (no back dives, back flips, or back jumps,

         etc.)

·         Patrons must be 48” tall to use the drop slide – wait for staff signal to go.

·         Divers must be comfortable in deep water.  Divers may be asked to perform a swimming test.

·         No goggles, masks or floatation devices allowed off the boards or slides.

·         Use the nearest ladder to exit the diving well.  Please walk, no horseplay allowed.

  

HEALTH AND SANITATION

 

·         It is recommended that all swimmers shower head to toe before entering the pool water.

·         Wash hands with soap and warm water after using toilet facilities.

·         Paper or cloth diapers are prohibited in the pool.  Swim diapers must be worn and are available for purchase at the front desk.

·         Please change children’s diapers often.  Diaper changing stations are located in the men’s and women’s locker rooms as well as the family restrooms.  Dispose of

        used diapers in trash receptacles.

·         Please take young children to the restroom on a regular basis.

·         Do not swim, or bring children to swim who have or have had diarrhea in the past 3 weeks.

·         A physician’s note will be required for entry for anyone with a rash, skin disease, or open sores.

  

FACILITY CAPACITY

 

LAP POOL                                                                            530

 

LEISURE POOL AND LAZY RIVER                                  940

 

TOTAL FACILITY CAPACITY                                         1470

 

ALL CHILDREN 6 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE

 

 

 

For further information, please call the Parks & Recreation Office at 605-626-7015.