Pool Rules

As a Club, we are interested in practicing preventive lifeguarding.  We explained to the guards that people come to the club to have fun but it must be controlled fun.  The life of one child is too high of a price to pay for allowing others to play unsafe.  We also explained to them that if they would enforce the rules consistently and uniformly then it will become easier to reinforce because the members will understand the rules and comply.


   Swim Aides
No swim aides in the pool unless the parent is physically in the pool within arm distance of the child. –  Please help us with this one.  Many parents use swim aides like water wings and swimmies to give their non-swimmers confidence in the water. We have all done it. Although water wings are popular among small children, swimming experts caution against using them, because although water wings help the child to float, they do not prevent him/her from accidentally going under water and potentially drowning. Waterwings are not a life-saving device. Mistaking them for one can create a potentially fatal false sense of security. All available literature give warnings to not leave children unattended while in the water.
Therefore, at LNSRC, our rule is that a parent must be in the water within arms distance of the child in order when using these types of swim aides.  Please note that in the water does not mean sitting on the side with your feet in the water.
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The Deck
  • Absolutely no running
  • No pushing into the pool
  • No running dives
  • No eating in pool, or near poolside
  • No backwards jumps, flips or dives
  • No diving in shallow end
  • No feet in the gutter.  No standing in the gutter
  • No tennis balls on deck



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In The Water
  • No spitting water 
  • No rough play (use discretion)
  • No chicken fights
  • No airborne toys when crowded
  • No headlocks
  • No dunking
  • No inner tubes or rafts
  • No foot launching
  • No sitting, hanging on safety line, unless it is an emergency
  • No swim aides in the pool unless the parent is physically in the pool within arm distance of the child
  • Children who are not potty trained should be in swim diapers DISPOSABLE SWIM DIAPERS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE - THEY DO NOT CATCH EVERYTHING THAT A SWIM DIAPER SHOULD - Please have your child in a NON DISPOSABLE swim diaper.  You can order them online or purchase one at our Guard Shack - the nice thing about these diapers is that not only are they very good at catching everything, they're reusable!
  • No swim fins, flippers, or snorkels are allowed by children
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Diving Board
  • Only one bounce
  • No goggles or swim aides
  • Must jump straight out, cannot jump or dive to the side
  • Previous diver must reach the side before the next can proceed
  • No handstands or sitting
  • Diver must exit diving area immediately by using the ladder
  • Use your discretion as to the diver's ability.  Reckless or inexperienced divers should be restrained from dangerous dives
  • Only one person on a board at a time
  • Absolutely no swinging on the diving boards, or on the diving board rails​


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Weather Conditions
  • Be aware of the forecast for the day
  • Water must be cleared of all swimmers at the first clap of thunder or lightning, or any other dangerous weather condition
  • The pool must remain cleared for 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder, 45 minutes for lightening
  • Patrons must remain at least 20 ft. away from the deck, if the weather worsens, the pool area must be vacated
  • Wind can also cause safety hazards.  If wind is observably strong or gusty, umbrellas must be taken down
  • If wind causes bottom obstruction due to rippling, swimmers should be cleared form pool until bottom is visible
  • If heavy rain causes bottom obstruction, pool must be cleared
  • Light rain may be uncomfortable for the guard, but this should not compromise the alertness of the guard and pool may remain open