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Diving Board Rules

Diving Board Rules

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  1. In order to use the diving boards, children under the age of 18 must pass the deep water swim test.
  2. The deep water swim test may only be taken with a designated lifeguard (see gate attendant).The test consists of half a length of freestyle and backstroke, both demonstrating proper horizontal body position, rotary breathing and forward locomotion.Treading water for 30 seconds is also required to pass the swim test.
  3. Follow the lifeguards instructions at all times.
  4. Be sure there is no one swimming under the diving board before diving.
  5. Only one person on a board at a time.
  6. No running on the diving boards.
  7. Only one bounce is permitted on the diving board, no multiple bounces.
  8. Dive straight off the end of the board.
  9. Swim to the nearest ladder to exit the diving area. DO NOT swim directly beneath the diving board.
  10. No unorthodox diving, dangerous dives, chain dives, or rough play on the boards (such as handstands, butt bouncing, or sailor dives).
  11. Anyone not adhering to these rules will be asked to forfeit their privileges and leave the area.
  12. The lifeguards have the right to tell you to stop any dive they feel is dangerous.
  13. The fulcrum is to remain on the lowest setting at all times, please do not adjust it!
  14. When the diving boards are in use no other swimming is permitted in the diving well.
  15. Failure to obey these warnings may result in sudden, forceful head first contact with the water, an object, or another swimmer, and may lead to a serious spinal injury or death.
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