Pool Rules

General Pool Rules

• Coast Guard approved lifejackets are the only outside flotation permitted in the Community pool.
• Children wearing flotation (or children that can't swim) must have an adult in the water within arms reach at all times.
• Please shower before entering the pool.
• Appropriate swimwear must be worn in the pool.
• Persons with open wounds or rashes are not allowed in the pool.
• Follow all staff member's instructions.
• Running and horseplay are not permitted.
• Throwing items, balls or toys in the pool is not permitted.
• Animals are not allowed.
• Food and drink must be consumed in designated areas.
• No alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed on grounds.
• Not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  
  *Please do not bring toys, water guns or sports balls to the aquatic center. These types of items are not permitted to be used in the pool.

General Facility Rules

• Check in at the office upon arrival at the aquatic center, even if entry was paid in advance.
• Items may only be left in lockers over night with a locker rental membership.
• You are welcome to use your own lock for day use of lockers.
• Lost and Found items are only kept for 30 days. Socks, undergarments and toiletries are not kept and are disposed of when found.
  
  

Community Pool Rules

• No diving allowed in the Community Pool.
• During Open Swims, water walking or water fitness is permitted, but there is no reserved space during these events. There is no reserved warm water lap swim during Open Swims
• Swimmers may be asked to complete a swim test to be without an adult in the water.
• Children must also be supervised in the Splash Pool, at least sitting on the side of the pool.

Competition Pool Rules

• Flotation devices are not allowed in the Competition Pool.
• During Open Swims swimmers may be asked to complete a swim test to swim in the Competition Pool.
• During Open Swims diving board use is limited to a single 1m board. Swimmers must wait until the person ahead of them reaches the wall prior to diving. 3m diving board use is not permitted.

Weather Policy

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - patrons will be encouraged to shelter in place for the duration of the warning.

TORNADO WATCH - Pool will be closed for the duration of the watch.

TORNADO WARNING - Patrons will be encouraged to shelter in place.

SCHOOL CLOSURES due to winter weather, etc. - if either the district website or the WOOD TV 8 scroll shows that Kentwood Public Schools are closed, the pool is also Closed.

  Check Wood TV for Closings

Child-specific Guest Policies

These policies are specific to aquatic center Open Swim and Family Swim sessions. Children are not permitted during lap swim or open fitness membership activities. See programming or athletic team policies for non-membership aquatic center activities.

Entry and adult supervision

Parents required in the pool with non-swimmers 

Children that are unable to pass a swim test must have a parent or other guardian (above 18yrs old)  in the water with the child.  See details about swim test policy in the swim test section of the policy page.

0-2 yrs old -free entry with paying adult. Must be supervised with adult in the water within arms reach at all times, even with floatation. Ages 3+ must pay entry fee or have a valid family membership.

12 & Under - parent or other 18+ adult guardian must accompany the child (or children) on the pool deck, even if all youth visitors are able to pass the swim test.  Parent must pay drop-in entry fee or be paying member and be on pool deck during the duration of the time the children are swimming. If any 12&under child is unable to pass the swim test, then a parent or other 18+ adult guardian will be required to be in the water with them throughout the duration of the time the child is swimming.

13-15 yrs old - parent or other 18+ adult guardian must accompany the child for check-in at the pool office and confirm child age. If child has passed or can pass a swim test, the parent must be in the high school building (may not leave the high school grounds), but does not have to pay and does not have to be on deck. (example, may wait in the lobby or watch from the stands). This  child customer MUST have an emergency contact on file if the adult is waiting outside of the pool area and not paying for entry. If any 13-15 child is unable to pass the swim test, then a parent or other 18+ adult guardian will be required to be on the pool deck with them throughout the duration of the time the child is swimming, assuming the child is tall enough to be in the warm pool on their own.  This teen will not be able to use the deep pool without passing the swim test.

16+ yrs old - parent or other 18+ adult guardian is not required to be present with the youth, but this youth must present an ID to confirm age. If any 16-18 yr old is suspected of being unable to swim, they may be asked to perform a swim test to be in the competition pool.  If this person is unable to pass the swim test, then they may remain at the aquatic center, but will be restricted to only using the warm pool, if it is open.