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Lap Swim

Lanes are in high demand during lap swim. The following rules have been adopted to enable optimum use of lanes, to keep slower swimmers from being overrun, to enable faster swimmers to get the best possible workout, and to prevent injuries. Lifeguards have the full authority of the board of directors to enforce these rules.

Lane Designations

Lane #1 (closest to washrooms)
- Early Bird Swim: slowest swimmers
- Noon Lap Swim: Social/therapeutic lane
- 6pm Lap Swim: NOT AVAILBLE – lane is for open swim

Lane #2
- Early Bird Swim: slowest to medium swimmers
- Noon Lap Swim: slowest swimmers
- 6pm Lap Swim: NOT AVAILBLE – lane is for open swim

Lane #3
- Early Bird Swim: medium to fast swimmers
- Noon Lap Swim: medium swimmers
- 6pm Lap Swim: slow to medium swimmers (no divided lanes)

Lane #4 (closest to fence)
- Early Bird Swim: fastest swimmers
- Noon Lap Swim: fastest swimmers
- 6pm Lap Swim: fastest swimmers (no divided lanes)

Lap Swimming Rules

All patrons in lap lanes must swim laps. Maximum occupancy is 4 patrons per lane.
During Noon Lap Swim, individuals who are not swimming laps or are swimming at a slower pace will be asked to vacate the lap lanes and use the Social/therapeutic lane.
During Noon Lap Swim, Lane #1 is for therapeutic swimmers doing stationary exercise. No lap swimming is allowed in this lane during noon lap swim. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by the General Manager.
All patrons must swim in a lane that matches their swimming speed (see Lane Designations).
The diving blocks are not to be used during lap swim.
Equipment such as pull buoys, masks, fins, snorkels, and paddles may be used, but must be used properly.
Only 1 guest per member allowed in pool during lap swim. Guests must leave the pool if all lanes are filled and members are waiting to lap swim.

Lap Swimming Etiquette

Lane occupancy:
- When 2 swimmers are in a lane:
  - Divide lane in half, with each swimmer staying on their agreed-upon side of the lane
- When more than 2 swimmers are in a lane:
  - All swimmers MUST swim in a counter-clockwise circular motion.
  - Stay to the right of the lane.
Overtaking/Passing
- Faster swimmers must pass to the left when overtaking a slower swimmer and then return immediately to the right side of the lane.
- When passing a slower swimmer, the overtaking swimmer is responsible for avoiding any swimmer approaching them from the opposite direction.
- Slower swimmers must let faster swimmers pass.
- When swimming into the wall, keep to the right of the lane so that a person passing you at the end of the lane will have space to turn.
- If someone is at your heels when you reach the wall, pause to allow that person to pass.
Changing Lanes
- If you are swimming faster or slower than others in your lane, you must move to a more appropriate lane.
- If you are stretching or doing other water exercises, you must move to the recreational/therapeutic lane (Lane #1).
Courtesy
- All swimmers are expected to be respectful of others.
- If a problem arises, let the lifeguard know.

Obeying the Lifeguards

Lifeguards are on duty to assure the safety of all patrons.
Lifeguards will enforce all rules and have the authority to ask anyone to leave the pool in the event of infractions. (See Pool Rules for additional information.)
Arguing with any lifeguard shall be grounds for immediate removal from the pool. (See Pool Rules for discipline policy.)

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Updated 08/17/2025

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