Pool Safety - "A Lifeguards Perspective"

General Pool Rules - North Pool & South Pool

Main Pool Rules

• Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years and up) who possesses a Splash Pass key card or a youth 13-17 years old who possesses a current American Red Cross Babysitting Basics Certificate, YMCA Babysitter’s Certificate, or HeartSmart, Inc. Kidwatch certificate, along with their Splash Pass key card. 
• Pool patrons must either present a Splash Pass key card or pay guest fees for admittance.
• “Breakout” or “Adult Swim” will be called at 10 minutes till the top of the hour for Restroom Breaks and Safety Checks.
• A maximum of 195 people (including Aquatic Staff) are allowed at either pool at any time. Once facility capacity is reached, resident and guest entry into the facility will not be permitted until that number decreases.  
• Non-swimmers must wear life jackets and have an adult within arm's reach at all times. 
• Lifejackets, water wings, floaty swimsuits are allowed at the pools as long as an adult is within arm’s reach.
• Large rafts are prohibited.
• Small floatation devices may be used if they are not obstructing the lifeguard’s ability to scan the pool or affecting the enjoyment of the other patrons in the pool.
• Proper swimming attire must be worn; swim diapers must be substituted for diapers.
• Tobacco and alcohol are not allowed on the premises.
• The Lifeguard, in accordance with the Pool Manager, has the authority to close the pool whenever unsafe conditions occur.
• Diving, flips and launching are prohibited.
• Long underwater breath holding is prohibited.
• Unsafe behavior and horseplay is prohibited at the facility.
• Showers must be taken before entering the pool.
• Eating is permitted under the shade structure(s).
• Glass objects are not permitted in the pool area.
• Gum is prohibited.
• Pets must remain outside of the facility.
• Town of Superior Aquatic Staff is not responsible for patron’s belongings.

Wader Pool Rules

• Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Children must be under the age of 6 to use the wader pool.

Slide Rules

• One person on the slide at a time.
• Children with flotation devices may use the slide with and adult.
• Feet first only down the slide.

Climbing Wall Rules

• Experienced swimmers only.
• Feet first only down the slide.
• Only one swimmer at a time on the climbing wall.
• Only one swimmer at a time in the drop zone.
• No diving and no back flips.  Feet first entries only.
• Flotation devices are not permitted.
• Maximum weight: 250 lbs.

Other Facility Rules

• Overnight parking is not allowed at Town facilities without Town permission.
• Motorized vehicles are not permitted on facility grounds, except in the parking lots.