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Aquatic Guidelines

When using the Pool, please adhere to the following rules:

General Health & Safety Rules

• Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty

• Obey the lifeguard’s instructions at all times

• No running, pushing, rough play or inappropriate language

• Only dive in designated areas and follow the posted diving board rules

• No food, drink, gum, or glass containers allowed

• Do not sit or hang on lap lanes or diving board

• Proper swim attire required – No cut-offs

• Admission into the pool shall be refused to all persons having any contagious disease or infectious conditions

• Showers are encouraged before entering the water

• No playing in the pool balcony, locker rooms, showers or school building

Diving Board Rules

• Only one person at a time on the diving board

• Use the ladder to climb on the diving board

• Check the water area in front of the diving board before diving

• Only one bounce allowed on the diving board

• Dive or jump straight out from the diving board

• Swim immediately to the closest ladder or wall

• Do not swim under or hang from the diving board

• Dive only when supervised by a lifeguard, swim instructor or coach

Rules Regarding Children

• All children who are not toilet-trained shall wear tight fitting rubber or plastic pants

• Children under the age of seven, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 18+ years

• Children using flotation devices must be supervised by a parent or guardian and within arm’s reach at all times

• Children using flotation devices are not allowed to jump off the diving board, unless approved by the lifeguard on duty

Equipment Rules

• Kickboards, hand paddles, and pull buoys are for lap swimmers only

• Lap lanes are to be used by lap swimmers and water walkers No open swimmers are allowed in the lap lanes

• No inflatable rafts, masks, fins, or snorkels allowed without permission from the aquatic supervisor

Summer Camp enjoying time at the pool

Check-in Procedures
All swimming pool patrons will need to check-in at the PE Center Registration Office. All pool patrons will then receive an admission pass that must be given to the lifeguard on duty.

Locker Facilities
Public locker rooms are available for patrons of the PE Center, pool, and racquetball courts. We do not
supply locks or towels, so make it a habit of bringing your own. Locks should be used only during the time in which you are utilizing the facility. The Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Water Walking
Let your natural boyancy and resistance of the water help you improve your joint strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Water Walking belts are available for patron use during lap swim times.

Pool Toys
Swim noodles, diving rings, and various balls are available for use during all open swims.

Pool Temperature
The High School swimming pool’s water temperature is maintained between 81 - 83 degrees. This temperature allows for both competitive swim usage and park district activities to be offered using the same facility.

Aquatic Facility
All Byron Park District aquatic activities are held in the Byron High School Swimming Pool, which is a
six-lane 25 yard indoor pool equipped with a one meter diving board. Pool depth ranges from 4 ft. to 12ft.   

Swim Lessons

696 Colfax          PO Box 423          Byron, IL 61010

Ph: 815-234-8435          Fax: 815-234-2984          email: info@byronparkdistrict.com