Pool Rules

Clean, proper swim attire must be worn in the pool. NO STREET CLOTHES. Please speak with a lifeguard regarding any extenuating circumstances.
Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper, plus a swim suit and rubber pants (two tight, fit layers).
Showers are required by Maine State Law before entering pool.
Those with shoulder length hair or longer must have it contained with a hair tie or cap.
Please remove shoes before entering the pool area to keep dirt, debris, and other matter at a minimum.
Food and gum are NOT allowed in the pool area. Drinking water is allowed only in plastic containers.
Please remove all band-aids and hairpins before entering the water.
Wear jewelry at your own risk.
People with open cuts or wounds are advised not to use the pool.
Anyone with an infectious disease (e.g. conjunctivitis, poison ivy, etc.) or a very high temperature should not use pool.
It is the responsibility of the individual with a life threatening medical condition to inform the aquatics staff before entering the pool.
All persons under the age of 18 must be swim tested before entering into water depth greater than chest level, and adhere to our swim test policy.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult
1. An adult must accompany child in water if he/she has not passed the swim test
2. An adult must be in the facility even if a child has passed swim test.
3. Please refer to the swim test policy for more detail.
Walk, don’t run, on the pool deck. The deck is usually slippery when wet.
Diving/Jumping
1. Forward diving is only permitted only in water depth of 9 feet or greater.
2. Keep clear of pool ladders. They are to be used for entering and exiting pool only.
3. Starting blocks are to be used only under the supervision of a certified swim coach or a certified swim instructor.
4. Forward jumping is allowed only with lifeguard approval during swim lessons and for small children with adult supervision.
Equipment and Supplies:
1. Coast Guard certified life jackets, bubble belts, barbells, noodles, and toys must be inspected and approved by a lifeguard before being allowed in the pool.
2. Use only the YMCA supplies/equipment clearly marked for general usage.
3. Inflatable flotation devices of any kind are not permitted.
4. Masks and snorkels may be used by adults or children under adult supervision only.
5. Flippers are allowed for lap swimmers, swim team, and lessons in the main pool only.
6. Use of equipment and supplies may be limited by lifeguards if the pool becomes crowded.

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