Lake Shore Public Schools

Youth Open Swim (17 years and under) Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

• $3 per entry: St. Clair Shores Resident (payable at the time of entry)
• $5 per entry: Non-Resident (payable at the time of entry)
• $35 annual youth pass: St. Clair Shores Resident (pass available online only)
• $45 annual youth pass: Non Resident (pass available online only)

Pool Rules: 

1. For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, the lifeguard is in charge of the pool at all times and has final say in all rule interpretations. 

2. One whistle blast from the lifeguard, all patrons must STOP, LOOK and LISTEN to the guard. 

3. LONG whistle blasts from the lifeguard, all patrons must EXIT the pool IMMEDIATELY. 

4. Every swimmer must take a soap shower before entering the pool. 

5. Every swimmer must wear a swimsuit that has a lining. Undergarments, cutoffs and/ or gym shorts are not allowed in place of swimwear. 

6. No street shoes or strollers are allowed on the pool deck. 

7. Food or drink is not allowed on deck – except water in plastic containers and in designated areas. 

8. Breath holding activities and/or prolonged underwater swimming is not permitted. 

9. Running and horse play are prohibited on deck and in the pool. 

10. NO spitting in the pool gutter. 

11. No fighting 

12. No hanging from Starting Blocks 

13. Feet First entries; NO Flips, NO Twists, NO Backward Entries.

Swim testing: Any swimmer entering the deep water may be required to perform a deep-water test during recreational swims. Adults may be asked to take a swim test at the lifeguard’s discretion.

Deep End Test: At Lifeguard Discretion for Safety/ Endurance: 

1. Swim one length of the pool or equivalent. 

2. Tread water without touching the pool sides & bottom for 1 minute. 

3. Deep Water Plunge: Swimmer must jump into the deep end and recover to the surface. 

Shallow Water Test 

1. Float on back and roll to front. 

2. Recover from floating position to standing position. 

Swimmers who cannot pass either test or refuse to take either test will be required to use their own Personal Flotation Device (PFD). If a Child is Dependent on a Lifejacket/ PFD, a parent/ guardian must remain within an arm’s reach of the child.

Lap Swim 

1. Swimmers should select a lane, suitable to your swimming speed when entering into a “current” lap swimmer. 

2. Inform other swimmers in a lane before entering that lane. 

3. When two or more swimmers are in a lane, please keep to the right side of the lane and circle swim. 

4. When there are only two swimmers in a lane they may agree to swim side by side. 

5. Slower swimmers must yield to faster swimmers at turns. 

6. The lifeguard may ask a swimmer to move to another lane if they have not selected a lane appropriate for their speed.

Open Swim 

1. See swim testing policy above.

2. Only Coast Guard Approved PFDs are permitted during recreational swims. The use of these items is restricted to the shallow end of the pool. 

3. Swimmers less than 48 inches in height MUST have a parent/guardian in the pool area. Parents must be in the pool with any child under 48 inches that did not pass the deep end swim test and must keep them within arm’s length at ALL times. 

4. Children who are not FULLY toilet trained MUST wear a swim diaper. 

5. Inflatable flotation devices are not permitted. 

6. The lifeguard may restrict the use of pool toys, instructional equipment and other recreational equipment at any time. 

7. Running, fighting, dunking, flips, sitting on shoulders and horseplay are not permitted. 

8. If diving is allowed at the facility, diving is allowed only in designated areas. 

9. Back dives and handstands from the side are not permitted. 

10. Starting blocks are for the swim team and swim lesson use only.

Family Swim/Special Events 

1. At least one parent or guardian must accompany children into the pool when dependent on any form of floatation device. SEE OPEN SWIM RULES 

2. All open swim rules apply.

Water Fitness Classes 

1. Be sure to go at individual pace. Do NOT overexert yourself. 

2. Be respectful of the instructor and patrons, continuous talking is a distraction for participants trying to hear and the instructors trying to communicate. Instructors are responsible to provide safety reminders and need to be able to be heard.