GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ALL POOLS

It must be emphasized that visiting teams must behave as guests and be treated as guests during League swim meets.  Many clubs have rules unique to their facility as noted on the direction sheets.  However, the general rules below apply to all coaches, swimmers, parents, and spectators at all pools.  FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN PENALTY SANCTIONS AGAINST A TEAM AND THE OFFENDING SWIMMER BEING REMOVED FROM THE MEET.

• Always conduct yourself in a courteous sportsman-like manner prior to, during, and immediately following swim meets.  (this is a JSL Bylaw)
• Do not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or use illicit drugs in the pool area.  (this is a JSL Bylaw which applies during swim meets)
• Park in designated areas only and observe all speed limits.
• Do NOT park, idle, or unload in a designated handicapped space unless you have a valid handicap parking permit.
• Do not run, push, wrestle, etc. in the pool area nor climb or hang on objects which are not designed for play.
• Do not hang or sit on lane lines.
• Do not enter or swim in other pools unless directed to do so by the host team.
• Do not enter or use other facilities (golf courses, restaurants, recreation or play areas, etc.) unless directed to do so by the host team.  Do not use, borrow, or play on equipment (golf carts, maintenance equipment, etc.) unless directed to do so by the host team.
• Do not bring glass containers into the pool area.
• Always wear proper swimming attire (a bathing suit) if swimming.
• Do not bring flotation devices into the pool, unless approved.
• Do not enter the pool with open wounds, infections, etc.
• Be aware of shallow diving areas in all pools.
• Do not bring animals to the pool area unless directed to do so by the host team.
• Do not allow small children to run free where they may be a danger to themselves or others.
• Throw all trash into trash cans.
• Help with the clean-up of your area at the end of the meet - try to leave the host team’s pool area as neat as you found it.
• Pool Facility Managers or Head Lifeguards will always have responsibility for closing pools due to inclement weather.  As noted in JSL Rules & Regulations, Meet Directors would only enforce the JSL policy if it is STRICTER than the prevailing club's policy.
• Obey all posted rules at every member club.