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New Mexico State University

Natatorium

Pool Rules

swimmers Lifeguards on duty shall enforce rules. At all times and under all conditions the lifeguard must be obeyed.

No one shall swim at any time unless the pool is open and university approved lifeguards are on duty.

  • Shower before swimming (NM EID Reg. 2-100 P1).
  • Use only swimsuits in the water. Tennis shorts or cut-offs are prohibited. T-shirts worn in the water must be white and clean.
  • Persons with severe cuts, open sores, rashes, skin eruptions or known communicable diseases are not allowed in the pool (NM EID Reg. 2-100 P2).

Conduct in the pool area must not jeopardize the safety of self or others.

  • Horseplay (or dangerous behavior) such as running, shoving, dunking is not permitted.
  • Prolonged underwater swimming ( for more than 15 seconds) may be dangerous.
  • Ball play that interferes with other patrons will not be allowed. No hard balls are permitted.
  • Non-swimmers should remain in shallow water which is designated with safety lines.
  • DO NOT DIVE IN SHALLOW WATER. In less than 10 feet of water, enter water feet first.
  • Scuba equipment (except for a mask, snorkel and fins) is not allowed unless used as part of a supervised class.
  • Do not use the starting blocks.
  • Profanity, intoxication, improper or vulgar behavior and remarks are prohibited.
  • No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises.
  • Chewing gum, food, beverages, or ice chests are prohibited in the pool area. Glass containers are not permitted in the building or pool area. (NM EID Reg. 2-101 F)
  • Except for sun-screen products 6 SPF and above, oils, creams or lotions are prohibited and will be confiscated (this includes oil based sun-screens).

Persons disregarding pool rules or not cooperating with pool staff may be ejected from the facility. Repeat offenders will lose swimming privileges.