Pool Rules & Regulations

To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all members and guests, the following rules apply to everyone on Berkeley Swim Club grounds.

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Health & Check-In

• Please do not come to BSC if you are feeling sick.

• Enter through the front gate and check in at the office.

• Guests are welcome during the 2025 season and must follow all BSC rules.

• Teen Memberships may not bring guests.

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Supervision & Age Requirements

• Children may sign themselves in beginning at age 12 with parental permission.

• Members must be at least 16 years old to sign in and supervise younger family members.

• Adults are responsible for supervising their children and ensuring all rules are followed.

 

Food & Picnic Area

• Eating is permitted in the picnic area only.

• Please clean up and dispose of all trash and recycling after use.

• No alcohol or glass bottles/containers.

• Snacks are available for purchase in the office.

 

Diving Board & Slide

• All dives are permitted except inward dives.

• Only one person may use the diving board or slide at a time.

• Exit the dive tank on the same side after entering.

• Games in the dive tank are at the discretion of the lifeguard and may be stopped at any time for safety reasons.

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Deep Water Test (Required for Swimmers Under 12)

Swimmers under age 12 must pass a Deep Water Test to:

• Swim past the lifeguard stand in the main pool

• Enter the dive tank

• Use the diving board or slide

Test Requirements:

• Tread water for 1 minute

• Swim freestyle (face down, breathing to the side) the length of the pool and back without stopping

• Jump off the diving board and swim to the ladder

A parent must complete the Deep Water Test Waiver (via QR code at the office) before testing. Testing is conducted when a lifeguard is available. Swimmers who do not pass must wait one day before retesting. Approved swimmers must wear a deep water wristband. Replacement fee: $6.

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Baby Pool

• For children age 5 and under (see manager for medical exceptions).

• Adult supervision is required at all times.

• Swim diapers are required for all non–potty-trained children.

• Small pool toys are permitted; please do not leave toys unattended.

• Water shoes are recommended.

 

General Pool Rules

• No running on the pool deck.

• The lap lane is for lap swimming only. No loitering or hanging on lane lines.

• Sports equipment may be borrowed from the office with a $1 deposit.

• Water squirt guns are allowed on the grass only and must be filled at the hose. No squirt guns in the pool.

 

Flotation Devices

• Only puddle jumpers and life jackets with front and back flotation are permitted.

• No over-the-head inner tubes.

• Parents must remain within arm’s length of children using flotation devices.

• No flotation devices on the diving board or slide.

• Large floats and rafts are permitted only during designated Raft Nights.

 

Safety & Conduct

• Lifeguards are responsible for monitoring the water. Please do not distract them with non-water concerns; speak with the onsite manager instead.

• All injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to a lifeguard.

• Access to Berkeley Swim Club is contingent upon following all rules and regulations.

 

Our shared commitment to these guidelines helps ensure the safety and well-being of our members and staff.