The Lifeguards and Manager-on-Duty (MOD) have the authority to enforce more stringent rules than those listed here to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of all participants.

Participants not abiding by these rules may be asked to leave the facility and may also be subject to suspension or termination of facility privileges.

Pool Closings

In addition to Loudoun County and State of Virginia Health Code Standards, the pool will be closed for the following reasons:

• Operational and mechanical difficulties affecting pool water quality.
• During severe weather conditions (heavy rain, lightning, and thunder) and warnings, especially when visibility to the pool bottom is compromised (deck also closed).
• For 30 minutes following the last occurrence of thunder or lightning (deck also closed).
• For a period of time following any mishap that results in feces or vomit in the pool water

Appropriate Behaviour

• All swimmers MUST shower before entering the pool.
• Proper swim wear is required, which does NOT include jeans, cutoffs, or thongs.
• NO PETS are allowed in the pool or on the pool deck.
• NO GLASS, ALCOHOL, or TOBACCO is permitted anywhere in the pool area.  Possession of alcohol will result in immediate expulsion.
• Food is NOT allowed in the pool area except in designated eating areas.  Non-alcoholic drinks in non-glass containers are permitted.
• Audio equipment must be used with personal headphones in pool and locker room areas.
• Swimmers MUST stay off lap lanes, ropes, safety lines and lifeguard stands.
• Please refrain from distracting the Lifeguards while on duty – they are here for your safety.
• Inappropriate behavior such as running, pushing, wrestling, excessive splashing, standing or sitting on shoulders, or spitting of water is NOT allowed and may result in expulsion from the pool area.
• Children, ages five and older, MUST use their gender appropriate changing room.
• Private parties cannot be accommodated.
• See Swimming Guidelines for proper use of lap and open lanes.

Health & Safety

• DIVING IS NOT PERMITTED, except in designated areas.
• All children using inflatable armbands (i.e., water wings) or any approved Coast Guard flotation device MUST be supervised one-on-one by an adult who is in the water and within arm’s length of the child.
• Children under age 12 MUST be directly supervised by a responsible individual age 16 or older.
• Swim aides, floatable objects, and pool toys will be allowed at the Lifeguard’s or MOD’s discretion.
• All children who are not toilet trained MUST wear approved swimmers’ diapers while in the pool.
• A 10-minute Safety Break for Adult Swim will be held at 50 minutes after the hour, every hour.  Only adults (18 years or older) and infants accompanied by adults are permitted in the pool during the Break.
• Admission will be refused to any person having a skin disease, inflamed eyes, nasal or ear discharge, or any communicable disease.