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Swimming pool rules and regulations

 

City of Burbank

Park, Recreation and Community Services Department

 

SWIMMING POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

  1. Permission to use the pool will be granted upon the condition that all swimming pool rules and regulations will be followed.  Permission may be revoked at any time for anyone who fails to comply with staff direction or pool rules and regulations.

  2.  No one is permitted in the water unless an instructor and lifeguard are on duty.  This refers to having a lifeguard on deck or in the lifeguard tower assigned the specific duty of observing the pool and its users. 

  3. Children under the age of seven (7) must be actively supervised in the water by an adult (18 years of age or older), at all times. One (1) adult per child or the child must possess an American Red Cross Level I Certification.  Accompanied means holding onto or being within ten (10) feet of the child; parents may not abandon a child in the shallow end of the pool in order to swim in the deep end, dive, or sun bathe on deck.

  4. All patrons must shower and use the restroom facilities before entering the pool. 

  5. Patrons entering the pool must be properly dressed in attire that is specifically designed for swimming. Swim suits only, no Cut-offs or T-shirts.

  6. Swim diapers or swim pants must be worn by infants and children who are not toilet trained.

  7. Any person having an infectious or communicable disease or open wound is prohibited from using a public pool.  This includes but is not limited to diarrhea, cold, cough, fever, sores, wearing bandages, etc.

  8. Spitting, spouting water, blowing the nose, or discharging bodily wastes in the pool is strictly prohibited.

  9. Running, hazardous activities, boisterous or rough play, or excessive noise in the pool area, showers or dressing rooms is forbidden.

  10. No foreign objects are allowed in the pool, such as toys, fins, inner tubes, rocks, weapons, life jackets, water wings, and kick-boards.

  11. Alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are prohibited.

  12. Food and drink are prohibited. Snack bar items must be consumed in the snack bar area.

  13. Sitting on the side of the pool is prohibited.  Spectators and sunbathers are permitted only in specifically designated areas.  Clothed spectators are not allowed within the facility.

  14. Diving in shallow water is not permitted.  Jumping into the pool from the side of the pool may not be done in close proximity to patrons using the pool.

  15. Only one (1) person is allowed on the diving board platform at a time.  Diving from the diving board is limited to feet first and single bounce off the end of the diving board. 

  16. Deep Water Swim Test- Anyone wishing to swim in deep water must submit to a deep-water swim test. The Lifeguards will initiate this test.

  17. Personal floatation devices (PFD) in the swimming pool are prohibited unless U.S. Coast Guard approved. This PFD must be clearly labeled as U.S. Coast Guard Approved for the specific weight of the user. 

  18. Dogs or other animals are prohibited in the aquatic facility and may not be left unattended or leashed outside the facility.

  19. The City of Burbank Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

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Refund Policy

It is the City of Burbank's goal to provide quality classes and programs.  In the event that a student is unable to participate in a class, a refund will be granted if the following guidelines are met:

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A $5.00 refund processing fee will be assessed for each class refund. 

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Notification of withdrawal must be given to Aquatics/Registration Staff a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled session start date.

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Notification given less than two (2) weeks prior to the session start date will result in a 50% refund for each class session. 

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Once the session begins, no refunds will be issued

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In the event that a session is cancelled by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, a full refund will be issued.

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A refund check will be mailed in approximately 3-4 weeks

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For more information call:

McCambridge Park Swimming Pool

1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard

818.238.5381

Verdugo Park Swimming Pool

3201 West Verdugo Avenue

818.238.5391

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Sports and Aquatics Office

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday  9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

818.238.5330  telephone

818.238.5336  fax

P.O. Box 6459

Burbank, California  91510-6459

email:  Sportsoffice@ci.burbank.ca.us

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