Lane Etiquette

Pool Rules

Choosing Your Lane

• Swim in a lane that best suits your stroke and speed
• Slower swimmers please use the outside lanes
• Faster swimmers please use the middle lanes 
• Please don’t be offended if a lifeguard asks you to move to another lane
• During peak periods water running lanes are not available
• During peak periods certain stroke lanes may not be available

Swimming Etiquette

• Keep left in the lanes at all times
• Only overtake if safe to do so
• To pass, swim past on the right, above the lane line on the bottom of the pool.
• Please do not swim two abreast in a single lane
• Check both directions before moving across any lanes
• When waiting at the end of the pool, stay in the corners of the lane so other swimmers can continue swimming laps
• If you require assistance at any stage signal the lifeguard for help

Evacuation Procedures

• In the event of an evacuation alarm wait at the end of the pool for instructions from a lifeguard
• Follow the Lifeguard’s instructions at all times