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6-Lane Indoor Swimming Pool - FAQs
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- What is the pool water temperature and why?
- Do I have to wear a bathing cap?
- How long/wide is the pool and how many gallons of water does it hold?
- What equipment is available for use by members in the pool?
- How often do you offer private swim lessons?
- Why do I have to pay for adult water exercise classes when land classes are included in my membership fees?
- Can I swim laps during open swim?
- My child is not potty trained, what should they wear in the pool?
- Does my competitive swimmer need a LHY membership to participate on the LHY team? What if I have membership at another Y?
- How do you determine the pool schedule?
- Can you explain the different recreation/lap swim options and age requirements?
- What are the etiquette rules during lane and open swim?
What is the pool water temperature and why?
The pool temperature is maintained at about 84 degrees. This allows for comfort by the greatest number of people. If the temperature is too low, it would be hard for little children to swim, if it is too hot, it would be harder for those who swim athletically to enjoy their swim. As each person’s preference can differ, this allows for a middle ground.
Do I have to wear a bathing cap?
We do not require bathing caps, hair that is shoulder length or longer is required to be tied up or in a bathing cap.
How long/wide is the pool and how many gallons of water does it hold?
The pool is 25 feet long, 36 feet wide and contains 167,000 gallons of water.
What equipment is available for use by members in the pool?
There are kick boards, pull buoys, and hand paddles available in the blue storage locker for use during any lane or lap swim. Members may bring their own toys for recreational swim with lifeguard’s approval for safety.
How often do you offer private swim lessons?
We offer private swim lessons when we have breaks in our sessions, primarily these are offered in December, April, June and August as listed in our brochure.
Why do I have to pay for adult water exercise classes when land classes are included in my membership fees?
When you sign up and pay for a pool class, you are always guaranteed a spot in that session’s class. Because the pool has limited space and other aquatic options may not be available during class times, you will want to have a reserved spot in your water exercise class. Other land based exercise options are always available should you be shut out of a particular free Group Fitness Class.
Can I swim laps during open swim?
To keep everyone safe, we ask that you do not swim laps during recreational swim to avoid collision injuries.
My child is not potty trained, what should they wear in the pool?
They should wear plastic training pants or reusable swim diapers.
Does my competitive swimmer need a LHY membership to participate on the LHY team? What if I have membership at another Y?
The National YMCA Swimming and Diving by-laws require all competitive swimmers be members-in-good standing in order to compete in YMCA sanctioned swim meets. If a swimmer is joining the LHY team from another YMCA, he/she must become of member of Lakeland Hills Family YMCA.
How do you determine the pool schedule?
Our goal is to maximize the pool schedule to be used by as many people as possible for a large variety of uses. This is monitored by our Aquatics Committee yearly to see what adjustment could be made to maximize the pool availability.
Can you explain the different recreation/lap swim options and age requirements?
Lane Swim - Open to all full privilege members & guests 16 years of age and older. Lanes are designated for speed. A list of lane etiquette is posted in the pool. Kick boards, pull buoys and hand paddles are available in the blue storage closet.
Recreation Swim - Open to all full privilege members and guests, children under the age of 7 and any non-swimmer must be within arm’s length of an adult in the water. Children ages 7-11 who do not use a bubble (cube) must be supervised by an adult from the water or the balcony. No lap swimming. No inflatable devices allowed in the water. Bubbles are available on the pool deck.
Adult Lap Swim - Open to all full privilege members and guests 19 years of age and older. Kick boards pull buoys and hand paddles are available in the blue storage closet.
Family Lane Swim - Lap swimming for children 11 and under and their parents. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the water and must not require use of a bubble. Lane etiquette applies.
Teen Lane - Open to all full privilege members and guests 12-15 years of age. Lane etiquette applies.
What are the etiquette rules during lane and open swim?
Lane Swim Etiquette
- All swimmers are required to take a shower before entering the pool.
- We do not require bathing caps, hair that is shoulder length or longer is required to be tied up or in a bathing cap.
- Members and their guests should read the pool rules posted in the area before entering the pool.
- “Stretching” should be done while standing on the pool deck prior to entering the pool.
- Before entering a specific lane, a swimmer should observe the performance level of the swimmers already in the water and then select an appropriate lane based on one’s own speed. Ask the lifeguard for assistance if you are unsure which lane would best suit your speed.
- Enter the water only when there is room in that lane that you have selected. Stand in the corner until the other swimmer(s) in the lane have an opportunity to see you. When there are two people in the lane, they may split the lane, swimming only on one side. Once a third person enters a lane, then “circle swimming” will have to be practiced. Circle swimming is when the occupants of a lane swim in a counter-clockwise direction. (Swim on the right side of the lane, like driving a car.)
- If there is a difference in speed in a lane with more than two swimmers and you need to pass, this should be done at the wall. This will avoid startling another swimmer or causing a collision.
- When there are more than two swimmers in a lane, it is necessary that all of the occupants swim continuously, unless the group agrees to swim the same “workout”. If you must stop swimming, stand in the corner of the lane so the other swimmers may safely turn at the wall.
- Please– no spitting into the gutter
Recreational Swim Etiquette
- No Running allowed.
- Inflatable devices are not allowed.
- Children under 7 or a non swimmer must have a parent within arm’s reach in the water.
- If a child would like to use the diving board, they need to demonstrate to the lifeguard that they are able to safely swim the entire length of the pool without a bubble or holding onto the wall.
- The lifeguard may ask for jumping to be from between the orange cones only.
- Starting blocks are allowed only during a class or swim team.
- Members may bring in toys for use with the lifeguards approval for safety.
- No diving in the shallow end of the pool.
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