Aquatics and Swim Lessons-Policies and Pool Information

Pool Policies

1. Please enter and exit through the locker rooms only.

2. Children, ages 5 and under, must be accompanied by an adult/guardian (age 18 or older) in the water and remain within arms reach.

3. Children ages 6, 7 and 8 must have an adult actively supervising them in the pool area.

4. Children/youth who need assistance or a flotation device must have an adult in the water with them and will not be permitted in the deep end of the pool.

5. YMCA Lifeguards reserve the right to test swimming competency of any participant at any time if their ability to safely utilize the deep end of the pool is in question.

6. Street shoes are not permitted on the pool deck. Any class without a minimum of 4 participants may be subject to cancellation. Pool schedule is subject to change.

7. Please see additional rules in pool and hot tub area prior to using the aquatic areas of the facility.

8. Electrical charges have been known to traverse indoor spaces, particularly wet areas. To ensure the safety of our members and guests, it is the policy of the YMCA of Central Ohio to close all pools during thunderstorms; pools will reopen 30 minutes after the last trace of thunder and/or lightning.

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Swim Test Requirement for the Deep End of the Pool ALL YOUTH AGES 15 & UNDER

Why We Require a Swim Test?
To ensure the safety of our members the YMCA of Central Ohio is requiring a swim test for all youth, ages 15 and under, who wish to swim in the deep end of our swimming pools.* Please check with your local YMCA for swim test dates and times.

The Swim Test Consists of:
A 50 yard swim in good form and a deep water plunge followed by 45 seconds of treading water before returning to the wall.

Passing swimmers will be given a wristband to indicate they are allowed in the deep end of YMCA of Central Ohio pools. The deep end will be marked with a lifeline and only those 15 and younger swimmers with a wristband will be allowed to swim past the lifeline.

*YMCA lifeguards reserve the right to swim test persons of any age if their ability to safely utilize the deep end of the pool is in question.

Pool Schedules/Branch Contacts
Downtown schedules contact branch
Gahanna schedules contact branch
Jerry L. Garver schedules contact branch
Grove City schedules contact branch
Hilliard schedules contact branch
Hilltop schedules contact branch
Hilltop - Cherry Creek schedules contact branch
Liberty/Powell schedules contact branch
North schedules contact branch
Pickaway schedules contact branch
Southwest Comm. Center schedules contact branch
Eldon & Elsie Ward schedules contact branch
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