Aquatics and Gymnasium Youth Policies
- Children ages 13 and older who are JCC members may enjoy the pool or gymnasium without direct adult supervision.
- All children ages 12 and younger must be directly supervised by an individual age 17 or older.
- Children 12 or younger must pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end of the pool. Any child that cannot pass the deep-water test MUST have an individual age 17 or older in the water within 25 feet of their child at all times.
- Children wearing or using any type of flotation device (puddle jumper, bubbles, belts, noodles, etc.) are not permitted in the deep end of the pool.
- Lap lanes are available for swimmers who are AGE 13 or older, unless on the Bridgewater Tide Swim Team. These lanes are reserved for lap swim purposes only. Swimmers must be able to keep the pace of the lane.
Pool Rules
- Any person showing evidence of skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges or any communicable disease shall be refused admission.
- Persons with excessive sunburn, open blisters cuts or bandages shall be refused admission.
- No dogs, except Seeing Eye dogs or other animals, shall be allowed in the pool, spa area, dressing rooms, or other parts of the enclosure.
- No food or drink permitted in the pool area. This includes gum chewing.
- All persons shall shower before entering the water.
- Expectoration, roughness, rowdiness or other conduct affecting the safety
and comfort of others shall not be permitted. - Indoor bathing shall be prohibited during an electrical storm. The pool will reopen 30 minutes after the storm.
- Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited from entering the water.
- No smoking is permitted in the pool area.
- Swimmers must obey the lifeguards’ instructions.
- No diving is permitted unless under direct supervision.
- Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers under their bathing suit. Disposable diapers are not allowed in the pool.
- Toys and floating devices permitted at the discretion of the Aquatic staff to ensure a safe environment. Equipment for general member use (bubbles, barbells, kickboards, noodles) is located outside of the Aquatics office.
- Running in the pool area is prohibited.
- Lap lanes are for lap swimming only.
- Proper swim attire is required.
- All hair shoulder length or longer must be tied back or a swim cap must be worn.
- The JCC is not responsible for the loss or theft of any personal belongings.
- During fire alarms all persons must exit the building, no one is allowed back into locker rooms.
JCC Locker Room Policy
- Children 2 and younger are allowed in the Adult locker rooms with a guardian.
- Children 3-17 are allowed in the Adult locker rooms under the supervision of the same gender identifying guardian 18 years and older.
- Children 17 and younger, unaccompanied by an adult guardian, and children on teams, should use the auxiliary locker rooms.
- The All Gender/Family Changing Rooms located on the pool deck and in the hallway are available for anyone’s use.
- Children 13-17 may use the Sauna and Steam Room with adult supervision.
- The Sauna and Steam Room are NOT to be used as changing areas.
- Eating is prohibited in locker rooms. Please help us keep our locker rooms clean.
