Pool Policies

No Life Guards On Duty:  you must know how to swim to purchase a monthly membership or day pass   

Learn to swim programs and other aquatic programs are available

Age Guidelines
Children under the age of 16 must not use pool without an adult in attendance.

1. Swimming is only allowed to lap swimmers and those enrolled in a class or swim team.  
2. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
3. All swimmers must wear a swimsuit. T-shirts, cut offs, sweat pants, basketball shorts, gym shorts, etc. are not permitted. Individuals who are not potty-trained must wear swim diapers in addition to swimming suit.
4. Lap lanes are for lap swimming only.
5. No running on the pool deck.
6. No floatation devices are allowed in the pool. NO EXCEPTIONS.
7. No horseplay, hanging on lane lines, inappropriate behavior or excessive splashing is allowed.
8. Diving blocks are to be used ONLY by authorized teams and instructors for instructional purposes.
9. The competition pool is for lap swimming and training purposes only.
10. Lap lanes are intended to accommodate multiple swimmers simultaneously and guests are encouraged to abide by this rule. FMC staff may ask patrons to share lanes when pool accommodations are limited.
11. Patrons must be able to pass a swim test in order to enter the competition pool. Swim test is conducted as follows: jump in the water from the side, recover to the surface, swim 25 yards with a competent stroke (front crawl or breaststroke), tread water for 1 minute, then exit the water.
12. All diving boards and diving platforms are closed to the public. Only FMC authorized swim organizations have access to diving boards and platforms.
13. Lifeguard stands are off-limits to everyone except lifeguards. Do not stand under, on or in front of lifeguard stand.
14. Only swim team and swim lessons are allowed to use FMC swim equipment.
15. Only FMC authorized swim lessons are allowed in the facility
16. The use of profanity or any offensive language is prohibited.

Facility Guidelines

1. No pets, except for qualified service animals, are permitted in the pool area. Pets are not allowed in the pool.
2. The use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes  is prohibited.
3. The use of alcohol is prohibited. (Except at FMC approved events).
4. Guests with open sores, cuts, bandages or communicable diseases are not permitted in the pool.
5. No food/drink or chewing gum allowed on the pool deck (exception: water and sports drinks are allowed during non-meet times).
6. Glass containers are prohibited within the facility
7. Use lockers in the locker room at your own risk. Swimmers bags and/or belongings may be kept on pool deck.
8. Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms. This especially applies to cell phones. Step into public area to use your phone. NO EXCEPTIONS.
9. Guests over five years of age are not permitted to enter the opposite gender restroom/locker room. Family changing rooms located on the recreation pool deck in between the male and female locker room entrances.
10. For the comfort and inclusion of all individuals, FMC Natatorium offers women, men and family/gender restrooms. 
11. Competition pool lap lanes are for lap swimming only.  In the event a swimmer wants to use a lap lane for conditioning, the training pool is available.  
12. Weapons of any description, including firearms, are prohibited. Weapons carried with a permit are also prohibited.