PPA Pool Rules
- PPA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.
- Smoking is permitted only outside the pool fence.
- Eating and drinking are permitted only in the designated areas.
- Food, drinks, and glass items are prohibited in the pool or locker rooms.
- Children under 10 must be supervised by a person over 15 at all times.
- A 10 minute rest period every hour is required for persons under 16.
- Showering is required before entering the pool.
- Proper swimming attire is required.
- Infants/children not toilet trained must wear swimming diapers and snug plastic pants under swim suits. Diapers are prohibited.
- Children over 6 must use the locker room of their gender.
- Conduct that may endanger you or other patrons is prohibited. Any potentially dangerous or disruptive activities or toys may be barred by the manager.
- Offensive behavior by patrons will not be tolerated under any circumstance and may result in the immediate revoking of membership and access to the pool.
- Running on the pool deck is prohibited.
- Back dives, back jumps, or flips from the side of the pool are prohibited.
- Diving is permitted only in the dive well.
- All guests and patrons under 16 must pass a swim test in order to enter the dive well.
- Socializing with or distracting a lifeguard on duty is prohibited.
- Conduct of an organized group is the responsibility of the group leader(s). Misconduct of individuals may result in dismissal of the group.
- Spitting or nose blowing into the pool or onto the deck is prohibited.
- Persons with skin infections, open wounds, nasal or ear discharge, or communicable diseases are not permitted in the pool.
- Lap lanes are to be used only by persons swimming laps or water walking.
- Only authorized personnel may enter the filter room, chemical storage room, electrical room, concessions, and guard office.
- Guests must be accompanied by a current member of the pool.
Dive Well Rules
- Patrons under 16 must pass a swim test before using the diving boards and before entering the dive well.
- One person on the diving board and ladder at a time.
- Divers in line must wait on the ground until the current diver has left the board.
- Wait on the board until the previous diver has reached the pool ladder.
- Only one bounce is permitted before a dive.
- Dive straight off the end of the board.
- Swim directly to the nearest ladder after diving.
- Back dives and cartwheels or handstands off the board are prohibited.
- Goggles and flotation devices may not be worn going off the board.
- No objects are to be thrown to or from the boards at any time.
- Trying to catch someone jumping from the diving board is prohibited.
Inclement Weather Rules
- In the event of thunder, the pool will be closed for at least 30 minutes. The pool will reopen 30 minutes after the LAST heard thunder.
- In the event of lightning, the pool will be closed for at least 60 minutes. The pool will reopen 60 minutes after the LAST observation of lightning.
- The pool may also be closed in the event of heavy rain (even without evidence of thunder/lightning) if the lifeguards cannot clearly see the bottom of the pool.
- When the pool is closed for inclement weather, all members must leave the facility. Members are not permitted to wait under the canopies/umbrellas, in the community room or restrooms. You may wait in your car if it looks like the storm will pass quickly.