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Spring into Summer

Before diving into summer, let's spring into fun! Join us for an afternoon of swimming (inside) and exploring traditional Girl Scout outdoor activities to get ready for summer. You'll get a lesson in safety while earning your First Aid badge and then learn about Leave No Trace principles. You'll leave with all the tools and knowledge they need to have a splashing good time this summer!

Pool Rules

Fargo

No outside food or drink
No pool toys are allowed
Attentive adult (18 years of age) supervision is required of all children.
Children 7-12 must always be accompanied by an adult who is in visual contact with the child.
Children 4-6 must always be accompanied in the water by an adult who is within arm’s reach of them or wear a US Coast Guard approved lifejacket in all bodies of water.
Infants and toddlers 6 months-3 years must remain within arm's reach of an adult, providing "touch supervision".
Infants 0-6 months are not permitted in the pool.

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Your child’s safety around the water is our priority. Therefore, the YMCA has a Safety First policy for our pool area. All children ages 12 and under will be required to wear a colored wristband, according to their swimming ability. Signs are posted in the pool on where each child will be allowed to swim based on their swimming abilities.

Each time your child arrives at the pool, they will need to check in with a lifeguard to get their wristband before entering the water. If they have not completed a swim test, they will be asked to do so at that time, to determine their ability to utilize the water slide and/or swim in the deep end of the pool.

Mandan

General Rules

No running
No diving in the shallow water
No diving off the side in the diving area – only from diving boards
Stay off starting blocks and bulkhead
No food, drink, gum or smoking allowed
Lap swimming only in lap lanes
Anyone under the age of 7or with a lifejacket must be accompanied in water by someone over the age of 16 years old
There must be two people 16 years of age or older in the water for every 10 children that qualify for the rule above.
Wet swimming suits are not allowed in the lobby
Stay off lane ropes
Shower before entering the pool
Swim diapers must be worn by those who need them

Slide Rules

One at a time on slide
Check mouth of slide for swimmers before sliding
Feet first entries only
No holding yourself or stopping on the slide
Clear catch pool
No sliding on knees or stomach
No water wings or inflated tubes on the slide
Listen to the lifeguards

Diving Well Rules

The diving well is for diving, swimming lessons and staff instructed water aerobics classes
A lifeguard must be in the lifeguard chair before entering the diving well
No free swim in the diving well
Only one bounce per dive
Diver must exit straight off the board- not to either side
Front dives only unless under the supervision of a qualified dive coach
Swim to the closest side immediately after diving
Goggles are not permitted on the diving boards due to potential for eye injury

Minot

Swimming Pool Policies

Swimming without a guard on duty is prohibited
Children under 9 must be accompanied in the water by an adult 16+
- Children 6-8 may pass a swim test to be unaccompanied in the water. An adult age 16+ must supervise the swimmer via the pool or observation deck.
Obey lifeguard at all times
Electronics of any kind prohibited in pool area
Running on deck is not permitted
Shower before using the pool or hot tub
Appropriate swimming suits & attire must be worn at all times
Breath holding activities are not permitted
Gum, food, soda, etc. are not permitted in the pool area
Horseplay, improper ramp use, or any unsafe behavior, as determined by the lifeguard, is prohibited
Vulgar or offensive language or actions, including PDA, is not permitted
Children not toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper
Spitting in the water or on pool deck is not permitted
Bandages, open cuts, and wounds are not permitted in the water
Dive only where permitted

Swim Attire Policy
This policy is set in place to help maintain the sanitation of our swimming pool.

Allowed in the Pool

One or two piece bathing suits
Swim trunks/board shorts
Speedos
Jammers
Technical suits
Drag Suits
Burkinis
Rash guards/ Sun protection shirts
Floatation suits
Swim diapers (cloth diapers with the protective rubber cover are allowed)
Water fitness shoes/ Swim shoes
Wearing a T-shirt or shorts over top of a swim suit is allowed. However swimmer must have a swim suit on underneath the shirt or shorts.

Not Allowed in the Pool

Basketball shorts/ cargo shorts/ jean shorts
Compression shorts/athletic shorts/ athletic leggings
Sports bras/ regular bras
Underwear of any kind
Regular Diapers
Regular footwear

Open Swim Policies

Children 8 years old and under must be accompanied by an individual who is at least 16 years old.
Floatation devices will be available for those who need them.
Balls, toys, and diving bricks may be used if used appropriately.
No lesson equipment may be used at this time.

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All swimmers must wear swimsuits. Cut-offs, jeans, and sweatpants are not allowed. T-shirts may only be worn if approved by a lifeguard.
All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
Aqua socks may be worn, if clean, before entering the deck or pool.
No glass containers in pool or locker room area.
All strollers, infant seats, and towels must be kept away from the pool and clear of all walkways.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) must be Coast Guard approved and used only with adult supervision in the water.
Air mattresses and other floatables are not allowed. Swimming goggles are allowed.
All children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 15 years old. This person must pay to enter the facility and must be in the water with the child.
All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 15 years old at all aquatic facilities.
All flips, back dives, and twists are restricted to the diving boards.
Headfirst entries are only allowed in water that is at least 6 feet deep.

Slide Rules

Individuals must be 48 inches tall to go down the slide.
Slide feet first in a sitting position or lying on your back. Sliding head first or twisting is not allowed.
Keep arms and legs inside slide walls at all times. No stopping, kneeling, or standing in the slide.
Individuals may not catch other sliders in the splash-down area.
Please exit the pool using the nearest steps after sliding.
Wait to slide until the person before you exits the slide and is clear of the end of the slide.
Only one person may slide at a time.
Guests should hold glasses in their hands while sliding.
No swimming or loitering in the water slide splash-down area.
Personal Floatation Devices (lifejackets) are not allowed on the slide.

Diving Board Rules

No swimming in the diving area
One person on a board at a time, including the steps.
Only one bounce allowed on the board before diving.
Jump or dive straight off the end of the board.
Exit the diving area quickly using the nearest ladder after each dive.
Please wait for the person in front of you to clear the diving area before diving.
Personal Floatation Devices (lifejackets) are not allowed on the board.

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Parents who are not swimming must watch their children from the 2^nd floor observation deck.
There will be a limit of 12 adults in the pool at a time.
Lifeguards and designated volunteers will monitor swimmers from the edge of the pool.
No outside food or drink
No outside pool equipment can be brought into the pool for sanitation purposes.. Guests can bring in goggles, but they have to wash them before going into the pool. Snorkel masks are not allowed.
Before entering the Elmen Center pool, everyone must take a quick shower. Before siwmming the lifeguards will explain the pool rules.

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