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Sheerr Pool
Guidelines
The Sheerr Pool is open for recreational swim during posted hours. It is recommended to check the Department of Recreation website on a regular basis for updated information in regards to altered pool hours. The following guidelines apply while using the pool:
- The use of the Sheerr Pool and on-deck sauna is prohibited unless supervised by a Department of Recreation lifeguard. Lifeguards have final authority on all matters in the pool area.
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied to the pool and be directly supervised by an adult parent/guardian at all times. If the child can swim, the adult parent/guardian must be at the pool side. If the child cannot swim, the adult parent/guardian must be in the water with his or her child. Children that are not potty-trained must wear waterproof diapers, such as Swimmers.
- All female swimmers must wear appropriate bathing attire (top and bottom).
- The pool temperature will be kept at 79 degrees from September through February. From March to August, the pool will be kept at 82 degrees.
- Circle swimming is required when more than two swimmers are in lane. Circle swimming in a lap lane is similar to driving a car; you need to stay on the right side of the lanes at all times and swim in a counterclockwise direction.
- Lanes in Sheerr Pool are designated for slow, medium, and fast-paced swimmers. Know who you are and what you are capable of doing as a swimmer. Please choose a lane where fellow swimmers are at a similar skill level as yours. If you are unsure of which lane to use, please feel free to ask the lifeguard.
- The amount of equipment that can enhance your workout is endless. When stopping to put equipment on or take equipment off, be aware of others and take care not to interrupt others while they are swimming.
- Please do not hang on the lane lines between sets or after workouts.
- Showers are required before entering the pool
- Only enter the water feet first. Make sure you are aware of the water depth and others swimming while entering or exiting the pool.
- The Pottruck Center houses a dry sauna at the Sheerr Pool. The sauna may only be used by adults. Pouring water on the sauna rocks and tampering with the heat sensor is prohibited. The sauna is kept at 160 degrees. The sauna is open during recreational swim hours only.
- Teaching lessons, unless employed by the Department of Recreation to do so, is not permitted.