Pool Rules

Supervision requirements and Pool Rules

These pool rules apply to all Burlington Aquatics facilities.

Children 15 and under must be accompanied in the facility by a person 18 years or older.
Children ages 5 years and younger must have a parent in the water with them, within arms reach, at all times.
Any person wearing a PFD (personal flotation device) must have a parent in the water with them, within arms reach.
PFDs must be COAST GUARD APPROVED. Inflatable flotation devices and mono-fins are not permitted.
Proper swim attire is required. Street clothing (i.e. gym shorts, denim, cotton, under garments, etc.) will not be allowed.
Swim diapers must be worn by children not yet potty-trained. Disposable or cloth diapers are not permitted.
All patrons must shower before entering the pool.
No profanity, running, pushing, dunking, spitting, excessive splashing, horseplay, or swinging on rails and ladders.
No glass, gum, band-aids, open wounds or pets (service animals allowed, but cannot enter pool or showers).
Twirling jumps, flips, back dives and backward entries off the wall into the water are not allowed.
Extended underwater breath-holding is not allowed.
Diving permitted only in diving board area.
Food and drinks in table areas only.
Lock up all valuables or leave them at home. Facility/staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Pool break will be called the last 15 min of every hour. Ages 17 and under must be out of the pool during the 15 min break.
Swim tests will be given at pool breaks.
Alcoholic beverages, smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are not allowed on the premises.

These pool rules apply to all Burlington Aquatics facilities with diving boards.