Center Rules

ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS ALLOWED IN POOL AREA 
Glass objects are not permitted anywhere in the facility at any time. If broken glass is found in the pool or near the pool edge, state regulations require the pool be drained, cleaned and re-filled.

CHILDREN AGE 5 AND UNDER MUST BE WITHIN ARMS REACH OF AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES SWIM DIAPERS MANDATORY AT THE POOL  
Swim diapers must be worn by all children who are not toilet trained. Swim diapers are available for purchase at each pool.

SWIMMERS UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST HAVE A SUPERVISING CHAPERONE THAT IS 15 YEARS OR OLDER. 
All children regardless of age must be able to demonstrate swimming ability by swimming on length of the pool to determine if chaperone should be within arm's reach at all times.

HORSEPLAY, RUNNING, SPITTING, UNDUE SPLASHING, AND EXCESSIVE NOISE ARE NOT ALLOWED  
Swimmers are not to play or hang on safety ropes or lane ropes in the pool. Abusive/explicit behavior or language will not be tolerated.  

FLOTATION DEVICES AND OTHER TOYS  
Frisbees, tennis balls, other hard balls and water guns are not allowed. Small flotation devices, sponge balls and beach balls will be allowed in the shallow end of the pool subject to the lifeguard’s discretion. Patrons with fun noodles, water wings, or other non-Coast guard approved flotation devices must prove swimming ability by swimming one length of the pool for the lifeguard when asked to do so. Patrons who cannot pass the swim test shall not be allowed in the water with the non-Coast guard approved flotation device unless they are accompanied by an adult who will remain within an arm’s reach of them at all times. 

DIVING IS PERMITTED ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS  
No diving is allowed in the shallow end of the pool. There is absolutely NO DIVING allowed at either the Puddle Jumper, F-15 or Maverick Pools. 

ALL SWIMMERS MUST WEAR SWIMMING ATTIRE  
No cut-offs or street clothes allowed 

SWIMMERS WITH OPEN SORES OR WOUNDS ARE ASKED NOT TO GET INTO THE WATER 
Swimmers who have had diarrhea within the last 24 hours are asked not to get into the water in accordance with Colorado State Health Codes.

ADULT SWIM WILL BE CALLED EVERY HOUR - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE HOUR 
During this time, guests over the age of 18 or those adults with children less than 12 months old may remain in the water.  All others must exit the pool for the scheduled rest break.  The pool with be cleared of all swimmers 15 minutes prior to the final closing hour of the day, so that all guests may have the time to exit and the facility will be vacated on time.

BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER-SKATES  
Wheeled play equipment is not allowed in the facility. All wheeled equipment (excluding strollers/wagons) must be left and secured outside of the fenced enclosure. The facility is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment. 

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED  
For health and safety purposes pets are never allowed inside the facility. Animals may not be left unattended anywhere outside of the facility, whether leashed or not.

NO SMOKING, VAPING PRODUCTS OR CHEWING TOBACCO 
In or around fenced in area of pool

LIFEGUARD AUTHORITY 
The lifeguard has total authority regarding control of persons using the pool. The lifeguard has the right and obligation to close the pool whenever conditions (or weather) present a hazard. The lifeguard is to be treated with respect at all times. Anyone who disregards the policies and rules of the facility may be removed from the pool area and/or have resident membership cards suspended or revoked at the discretion of the Stapleton MCA.