- 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
- An adult must accompany child in water if he/she has not passed the swim test
- An adult must be in the facility even if a child has passed swim test.
- 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
- Forward diving is only permitted only in water depth of 9 feet or greater.
- Keep clear of pool ladders. They are to be used for entering and exiting pool only.
- Starting blocks are to be used only under the supervision of a certified swim coach or a certified swim instructor.
- Forward jumping is allowed only with lifeguard approval during swim lessons and for small children with adult supervision.
- Equipment and Supplies:
- 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.
- Use only the YMCA supplies/equipment clearly marked for general usage.
- Inflatable flotation devices of any kind are not permitted.
- Masks and snorkels may be used by adults or children under adult supervision only.
- Flippers are allowed for lap swimmers, swim team, and lessons in the main pool only.
- Use of equipment and supplies may be limited by lifeguards if the pool becomes crowded.