The following rules apply to all members and their guests at all times. All rules shall be enforced by the staff of Shawnee Swim Club. The Designated Pool Manager has the authority to immediately suspend all pool privileges for up to one day for violation of any pool rule. Longer suspensions may be imposed by the Pool Manager or by the Board of Directors.

  • Members are responsible for the behavior of their guests. No guests may be present at the pool unless the member who is the host is also present. Any costs due to damage to pool property by a member or his/her guest will be the responsibility of the member. This includes the times when the pool is rented for private pool parties as well as during SSC-sponsored pool parties.
  • Membership in Shawnee Swim Club is a privilege. ALL staff, members, and guests will show civil behavior toward each other at all times. The lifeguards on duty have the authority to close any section or any activity in the pool if overcrowding is a problem or if groups or individuals involved cannot cooperate in sharing the space available.
  • No one may use the pool unless an authorized lifeguard is present and on duty. All members, families, and guests will respect the lifeguards, managers and staff and follow their directions.
  • Federal and state guidelines indicate that children under the age of 12 years old need adult supervision. Thus, no child under 12 years old is allowed to be unaccompanied at the pool. All unaccompanied children MUST pass ALL area swim tests while the guardian or parent is present PRIOR to any unaccompanied use of the facility (see testing requirements listed above). This independent use is a PRIVILEGE that will be modified or disallowed if abused in any way. The pool is NOT a babysitting service.
  • The front gate of the pool is NOT regulated other than for admission of guests and visitors. Lifeguards and managers cannot be responsible for managing the entrance and exit activities of children, teens, or adults during pool hours.
  • If you would like explanation or more detailed information about any of the rules or regulations of the pool, please see the manager on duty in the guardhouse for assistance.

The lifeguards will blow their whistles if lightning or other threatening weather is cited. ALL swimmers are required to leave the water immediately. The concrete decks that surround the pools must also be cleared quickly. SSC abides by the ARC recommendation that 30 minutes shall pass before re-entry to decks and pool. All members and visitors who desire to stay in the pool area during an evacuation period must move to the pavilion, the grassy areas or the covered portion of the entrance to the pool.

  • Observe and follow all posted rules in the pool area.
  • Do not talk with a lifeguard who is on duty; direct your questions to the manager or lifeguard at the front desk.
  • No running on deck.
  • No pushing on deck or into the pool.
  • No dunking.
  • No inflatable armbands in any water area of the facility. Certified and properly fitting floatation devices may be permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty.
  • Persons with contagious diseases, open wounds, or infectious conditions may not use the pool.
  • During “Adult Swim”, only persons 18 years of age and above may use either the main pool or the sports pool.

  • Glassware, ceramic ware, and/or other brittle materials of any form are NOT allowed within the fenced area of the pool property.
  • Dispose of trash and recycling properly using appropriate containers located throughout the pool grounds.
  • Dispose of chewing gum before entering the pool.
  • No pets allowed on the pool property at any time.
  • Don’t be a chair hog – these are provided for use by PEOPLE, not towels and bags. Holding chairs or umbrellas for later use in the day is NOT allowed. Please return chairs to original positions when finished using them. Report damage of chairs and umbrellas to guard office.
  • Smoking is prohibited on the pool property and at the pool entrance at all times. If you must, please smoke in your car away from the front entrance of the pool building.
  • Radios, tape players, and CD-players must be kept at an appropriate noise level.
  • Smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are prohibited on pool property.

  • Glassware, ceramic ware, and/or other brittle materials of any form are NOT allowed within the fenced area of the pool property.
  • Dispose of trash and recycling properly using appropriate containers located throughout the pool grounds.
  • Dispose of chewing gum before entering the pool.
  • No pets allowed on the pool property at any time.
  • Don’t be a chair hog – these are provided for use by PEOPLE, not towels and bags. Holding chairs or umbrellas for later use in the day is NOT allowed. Please return chairs to original positions when finished using them. Report damage of chairs and umbrellas to guard office.
  • Smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are prohibited on pool property and at the pool entrance at all times. If you must, please smoke in your car away from the front entrance of the pool building.
  • Radios, tape players, and CD-players must be kept at an appropriate noise level.

  • TARGETED USERS:
    Children under 6 years of age under close and direct supervision of parent or designated caregiver may use the baby pool.
    AREA RULES:
  • Any child within the fenced area around the baby pool must be accompanied by an adult or childcare provider (12 years of age or older).
  • Diapered children must wear properly fitting swim diapers in the pool at all times.
  • Collect and replace toys (yours and the pool’s) when exiting the baby pool area.

TARGETED USERS:
All approved and tested swimmers or young swimmers accompanied by approved caregiver are the targeted users of this area of the pool.

AREA RULES:

  • Pool toys must be approved by lifeguard on duty before use in the main pool.
  • Diving is NOT permitted from the edge into the main pool other than the diving well. If approved by a lifeguard or manager and directly supervised by a parent or guardian, young children learning to dive may use the far wall for this activity.

TARGETED USERS:
All approved and tested swimmers ACTIVELY swimming laps are the targeted users for this area of the pool.

AREA RULES:

  • Swim lanes are for lap swimming only. Members and guests are asked to keep their use of this area of the pool to 30 minutes during regular pool hours to ensure fair and ready access to all users. The lap lanes are NOT for pool walking or floating – the main area of the pool (see above) is the area for these activities.
  • Lap lanes are NOT to be crossed for access between the main pool and diving well.

TARGETED USERS:
All approved and tested swimmers interested in sporting equipment and activities available in this area of the pool are the targeted users for this area.

AREA RULES:

  • The sports pool is for basketball, volleyball, and other water sports.
  • Lifeguards have the authority to forbid ANY games or activities.
  • This area of the pool may NOT be used without a lifeguard on duty in this area of the pool.

TARGETED USERS:
All approved and tested swimmers.

AREA RULES:

  • Diving is permitted in the main pool along the far edge and in the Diving Well.
  • Lifeguards have the authority to forbid dives that look dangerous at any time.
  • All games that require a quick entry into the water (for example, “alligator tag”) must be played from within the rectangles painted on the deck of the diving pool.
  • The lifeguard on duty in this area will determine when diving and when deepwater games may be played in this area of the pool.