Lap Swim Rules
- Swimmers must be 15 years or older and must be able to swim consecutive laps. Swimmers under 18 may only use lap lanes during open plunge. Approval by the Aquatics Facility Coordinator is required if swimmer is under the age of 15. Certain
restrictions apply.
- When there are 2 people to a lane, please split the lane and swim side by side.
- If more than 2 people are in a lap lane, swimmers are required to “Circle Swim” by staying on the right hand side of the lane and swimming in a counter clock wise direction. NO ONE MAY REFUSE TO CIRCLE SWIM. Please stay close to lane line to avoid hitting
others and continue swimming in a circular fashion.
- Any swimmer planning on joining a lane will inform the swimmer currently occupying the space before joining the lane. Lap swimmers entering an occupied lane should be certain the swimmers already in the lane know that they are entering the lane and whether
they should Circle Swim or split the lane.
- In shared lanes no butterfly stroke or adapted stroke that may affect the safety of other swimmers is permitted.
- When a faster swimmer needs to pass please stop at the wall and allow the patron to pass you.
- Equipment such as kickboards, pull buoys, fins, etc. may be used ONLY when not interfering with someone else’s swim space.
- Whenever possible choose a lane with swimmers who hold a pace similar to your own. Take a few minutes to observe the swimmers to gauge which lane is best for you.
- Lanes may be designated Fast, Medium, and Slow by the lifeguard. Swimmers must choose the appropriate lane for their speed compared to the other swimmers using lanes.
- The on-duty lifeguard reserves the right to rearrange swimmers based on ability and pace to make best use of the available lanes.
- No use of starting blocks.
- Water walkers and joggers will yield the right of way to lap swimmers and may be required to leave the lap lanes in favor of lap swimmers when the lanes are crowded.
- Lap lanes are designated for swimming and should not be used for lounging or playing.
ALL LIFEGUARDS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND POOL PRIVILEGES IF RULES ARE VIOLATED.
SALT LAKE COUNTY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. LEAVE VALUABLES AT HOME.
Our pools are ADA friendly. All swimming pools have patron ADA lifts, with specific maximum lifting capacities. Using the lifts, over these weight limits may cause injury or equipment failure. Please inquire with pool staff for assistance utilizing our pool lifts, pool wheel chairs, or other accommodations.