No Lifeguards 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
To purchase a pass to swim at FMC, the swimmer must be age 16 and older. Children under the age of 16 who are not a part of the FMC Swim Team may not use the facility for open lap swim.
FMC staff reserves the right to dismiss, suspend or prohibit from the facility any person endangering the health, safety or pleasure of FMC patrons. Guests must acknowledge and abide by facility age guidelines upon entry to the facility.
Pool Rules
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Patrons must be able to pass a swim test in order to enter the competition pool. Swim test: 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.
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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 a swimsuit.
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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.
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Lap lanes, including those in the competition pool, are for lap swimming only. If a swimmer wants to use a lap lane for conditioning, the training pool is available.
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All diving boards and diving platforms are closed to the public. Only FMC authorized swim organizations have access to diving boards and platforms.
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Lifeguard stands are off-limits to everyone except lifeguards. Do not stand under, on or in front of a lifeguard stand.
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Diving blocks are to be used ONLY by authorized teams and instructors for instructional purposes.
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No horseplay, hanging on lane lines, inappropriate behavior or excessive splashing is allowed.
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To purchase a drop-in swim, punch card, or membership, the swimmer must be age 16 and older.
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No floatation devices are allowed in the pool, except when used in Aqua Aerobics classes.
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Swimming is only allowed to lap swimmers and those enrolled in a class or swim team.
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Only swim team and swim lessons are allowed to use FMC swim equipment.
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Only FMC authorized swim lessons are allowed in the facility.
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The use of profanity or any offensive language is prohibited.
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All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
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Please bring your own towel and lock for lockers.
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No running on the pool deck.
Facility Guidelines
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Guests over five years of age are not permitted to enter the opposite-gender restroom/locker room. Family changing rooms are located on the recreation pool deck between the male and female locker room entrances.
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Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms. Step into a public area to use your phone. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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No food is allowed in the spectator seating area. Meals should be eaten before entering, or concessions are open for larger meets for spectators.
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No food/drink or chewing gum allowed on the pool deck (exception: water and sports drinks are allowed during non-meet times).
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Weapons of any description, including firearms, are prohibited. Weapons carried with a permit are also prohibited.
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No pets, except for qualified service animals, are permitted in the pool area. Pets are not allowed in the pool.
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Use lockers in the locker room at your own risk. Swimmers' bags and/or belongings may be kept on the pool deck.
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For the comfort and inclusion of all individuals, FMC Natatorium offers women, men and family restrooms.
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Guests with open sores, cuts, bandages, or communicable diseases are not permitted in the pool.
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The use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes is prohibited.
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The use of alcohol is prohibited (except at FMC-approved events).
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No stadium chairs will be allowed in the spectator seating area.
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Glass containers are prohibited within the facility.
*Failure to comply with any written or oral rules, regulations, or requirements imposed by FMC Coaches and FMC Natatorium personnel is a violation and may result in immediate removal from the facility. Personal conduct in and around the aquatic facilities must be such that the safety of self and others is not jeopardized.