Pools-Indoor

Rules

 Pool Rules

• Always shower before using the pool.
• Children under age 8 or in a lifejacket must be accompanied by a person 16+ in the water.
• Only U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets are allowed (none available-bring your own).
• No inflatable flotation devices are allowed, including water wings.
• SCUBA style masks that cover the nose are not permitted.
• Anyone not fully toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. Child swim diapers are available at the front desk.
• Swimming attire is required in the pool. Mesh shirts and nylon lycra swimwear are acceptable. Cutoffs, personal undergarments, and t-shirts are not allowed.
• Glass, street shoes, food, and beverages are not allowed on the pool deck.
• Persons with open wounds, bandages, or skin conditions are not permitted to use the pools.
• There must be two people age 16+ in the water for every 10 children under age 8 and/or in lifejackets (includes birthday parties).
• Bismarck Parks and Recreation District staff have the final decision on all issues for the safety of our patrons.

 Wibit & Diving Board Rules

• Must be age 6+ to use Wibits or diving boards (including birthday parties) AND pass a swimming test (includes adults) issued by a lifeguard before use.
  • Swimming test: Jump in and completely submerge. Recover to the surface and float/tread water for one minute. Turn a full circle. Swim 25 yards – to the other end – without stopping. Exit the water without using the ladder.
• Diving boards (no lifejackets):
  • Jump or dive straight off the diving boards in a forward-facing position. Inward dives and reverse dives are not permitted.
  • After going off the board, exit the pool by swimming directly to the nearest diving bay ladder, not the pool edge.
  • One bounce and only one person on the diving board at a time.
• Wibits (lifejackets allowed):
  • Swimming under Wibits and hanging on any ropes in the water is not permitted.
  • Wrestling, pushing, and roughhousing on the Wibits is not allowed.
• Bismarck Parks and Recreation District staff have the final decision on all issues for the safety of our patrons.