Rules

All members and guests must follow these rules and staff instructions. Any misunderstandings or objections should be brought to the attention of Pool Manager. Assistant Managers have full authority in Manager's absence. Any changes to rules will be posted at pool.

Everyone using the pool does so at his/her own risk. The Pool Corporation is not responsible for any accident, injury or loss of personal property. There are no checking facilities; do not bring valuables to pool.

• Pool members MUST wear badges on swimsuits at all times. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Badges are not transferable, even within a family. Anyone borrowing or loaning a badge may be suspended. Lost badges must be replaced for a fee at pool office.
• Absolutely NO DIAPERS or swimmies swim suits are permitted in the big pool.  All children must be toilet trained.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
• A log will be maintained for forgotten badges. Forgetting a badge will be allowed once and only once. After that, a replacement badge must be purchased ($10.00 each) or members must return home to get badges.
• Member families may purchase babysitter badges. Babysitters may use pool only when accompanying children without parents.
• Members must register guests and pay daily guest fee. Guests MUST wear bracelets and be accompanied by an adult member responsible for their conduct. Any guest under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by a member 18 years or older.
• Guest privileges are not extended to Madison residents, except for Welcome Wednesdays or special events. Manager may suspend guest privileges if necessary to relieve overcrowding.
• Guests are subject to the same rules and regulations as members. Violation of rules and regulations may result in the loss of guest privileges.

• Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who will be responsible for their conduct at pool. Children 10 to 12 years old who have written parental approval on file with Manager and have passed deep water test may come without an adult. This privilege may be suspended at the discretion of the Manager. Anyone dropping off a member under the age of 12 (with the exception of those members age 10-12 who have such written parental permission) and leaving them alone at the pool will forfeit their membership without refund.
• Non-swimming Children may enter any section of the pool, excluding the deep water tank, when accompanied by a parent/guardian, conditions permitting.
• Any guest under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by a member 18 years or older.
• Pool is not responsible for supervising your children within pool property -- or in Memorial Park parking lots, picnic areas or playground.

• Wading pool is for children 5 years old and younger, under constant adult supervision. Children wearing diapers must use wading pool only. Diapers must be covered. No flotation devices of any kind are permitted.

• Snacks and other food are only allowed to be eaten in the SNACK AREA provided within the pool enclosure or at the outside picnic tables. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on premises. Soft drinks may be brought to the pool area if stored in plastic containers. Glass is not permitted on premises.
• No smoking is permitted within the confines of the Madison Community Pool.

• Lifeguards use a short whistle blast to maintain order in the pool and on the pool decks. A horn is used to signify an emergency. In the absence of a horn, a lifeguard may use a long whistle blast.  When you hear a whistle or horn, turn your attention to the lifeguard for instruction.
• No one is allowed in water without lifeguards on duty. Members must refrain from conversations with lifeguards on duty. The Manager may announce periodic rest periods for lifeguards and clear pool completely.
• There will be no diving anywhere in the pool except off of the diving board in the deep water tank. The only exception to this will be during swim lessons, team practices, and swim meets.
• There will be no jumping into the pool except in five (5) foot marked areas and off the diving boards.
• The deep water tank is for diving and slide exits only. One person is permitted on the diving board or slide at a time. Approved sports are restricted to designated areas.
• No water paraphernalia is allowed in main pool. Throwing and diving for stones, coins or other objects is prohibited.
• Running, pushing, towel snapping, profane language or other behavior creating danger or annoyance is prohibited.
• Swimmers with skin lesions, inflamed eyes or discharge from nose or ears, open blisters or cuts are not permitted in water. Bandages are not allowed in water. Injuries must be reported immediately to Manager.
• Animals other than Seeing Eye Dogs are not permitted on premises.
• Slide in three (3) foot area is for children 3-9 years of age.
• No age restriction on the slide into the 3 1/2 foot water.  Badge restrictions will apply on this slide. 

• Parking is allowed in the parking lots only. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON THE GRASS AT ANY TIME. There are three parking lots available for parking. Lot # 1 on the left, Lot #2 on the right and Lot #3 the upper lot on Rosedale Ave. If you park on the grass, you will be ticketed by the Madison Police Department.