FYI for the Apple Athletic Club Pools

Ø  The pools are open for lap swim or open swim anytime there is not a class or swim club scheduled. See schedule on reverse side. Swim club uses the entire lap pool M-TH 4:00-5:30pm, through the school year. SC uses the lap pool and part of the outdoor pool in the summer T/TH 10-11:30am & 4-5:30pm during the summer. Swim club holds swim meets 4 times per year, at the end of each block, March, May, July, November watch for postings.

Ø  Lane ropes available for lap swimming, circle swim used if sharing a lane, directions on deck. Do not hang or play on lane ropes. The outdoor lane rope is for swim club only.

Ø  All water group fitness classes are drop in. Join us anytime.

Ø  Cameras located in the pool area for security purposes.

Ø  All pools (outdoor seasonal) and hot tubs are open posted club hours but will close 15 minutes before closing for maintenance and cleaning. The outdoor pool is open approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Ø  We are not required to have a lifeguard on duty at our pools. When the outdoor pool is open, a lifeguard is scheduled Monday- Saturday from 1-4p.m. designated weeks. There is no lap swimming in the outdoor pool during this time. If the weather is inclement and the pool is not in use the lifeguard will not be on duty.

Ø  Lessons and classes have pool space priority. Swimming lessons, swim club and group fitness classes may be taught in any of the three pools. Lap swimmers have lane priority in the lap pool during open swim times. The warm pool may be roped off to accommodate lessons if use is high.

Ø  There is adult only (16 yrs or older) times on Monday Wednesday & Friday in the indoor pools from 1-3 p.m. There is also a class during part of this time. See schedule.

Ø  The pool rules are posted on deck, on the north wall, please read and follow all rules.

Ø  Children 6 years old and under are not allowed in the hot tub. Children 7 -13 years old must wear a wristband or be accompanied by an adult. No horseplay allowed in hot tubs.

Ø  Club policy states that children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult, at all times while in the pool area. We offer a swim test for children under age 14 who would like to swim without adult supervision. Parental approval required. A wristband must be worn after the swim test has been passed. Details at the Member Services Desk.

Ø  Items in locked bins/racks are for class use only.

Ø  We offer swimming lessons and youth swim club year-round. We have joined with Swim America to teach the best swimming lesson program for kids. Private and/or group lessons, adult clinics and swim club are available. Registration form and details are available at the Member Service Desk.

Ø  All pool information or registration forms are available at the Member Services Desk or on line at appleathleticclub.com

Ø  Please do not change diapers on deck. Use a locker room.

Ø  If a member wants to bring in a guest for swimming only, the fee is $1 for children 0-4 years old, $5 for children 5-15, 16 - adult must pay current IHRSA prices but have access to other areas of the club. This is a daily charge and tax is applicable. Without a member there is an additional fee. A par-Q form must be completed for all guests.

Ø  Pool schedule subject to change without notice, classes can be added or deleted at anytime. Pools may be closed for parties, activities, swim meets or maintenance as needed.  Apple Athletic Club staff makes every effort to inform members and guests of special events or closures that will affect pool usage. Check pool information boards, Apple Athletic Club newsletter, constant contact and website appleathleticclub.com frequently.

Revised Aug 2011