SWIMMING POOL PROCEDURES
All patrons must wear a swim cap.
OPEN-SWIM (Fall & Spring Semesters - Monday - Thursday from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM)
No Open-Swim during Summer sessions
- The 6 lane pool is divided into four lanes for lap swimming (Slow, Medium, Fast and Freestyle) and two lanes for recreational swimming.
- Certified lifeguards are always on the pool deck, and use of the diving board is prohibited during Open-Swim Hours.
- The pool hours vary every semester, so for up to date hours, please check the website.
- For more questions about our swim program or upcoming classes, please e-mail qc.aquatics@qc.cuny.edu
POOL RULES
- No swimming unless a lifeguard is on duty.
- Pool Passes from the Fitness Center must be presented to the lifeguard when entering the pool.
- Appropriate swimsuit required; No street clothes.
- No street shoes or strollers permitted in the pool area.
- No food or glass bottles in the pool area.
- Persons with open sores or cuts or evidence of disease will not be allowed in the pool.
- No fins, masks, snorkels, eyeglasses, or outside flotation devices are permitted in the pool.
- Improper Behavior is not permitted (including profanity, vulgar language, spitting or blowing nose in the water, etc.).
- Rough Play or unsafe actions are not permitted. (No running on the pool deck, dunking, pushing, playing on backs or shoulders, splashing, fighting, flips or back dives).
- No diving in the shallow end of the pool, hanging on lane lines or playing on ladders.
- The use of the diving board/starting blocks is not permitted during recreational swim.
- Lap lanes are for circle swim only.
- Please return all equipment before leaving.
EVERY PATRON MUST WEAR A SWIM CAP
** - The Department of Athletics and Recreation has the discretion to adjust fitness and aquatics center hours in accordance with a holiday, school closings, and community needs. In respect to our users, we will communicate the information promptly. Thank you for your cooperation.
