Aquatics Rules & Guidelines

Children ages 11 and under are NOT ALLOWED IN THE SPA OR STEAM ROOM at any time.
It is not recommended for pregnant women, elderly or persons with pulmonary, cardiac or compromised immune system to use the steam room or spa.
10–15-minute time limit in spa and steam rooms. Excessive rise in body temperature may cause dizziness or fainting.
DO NOT enter spa or steam rooms if you feel lightheaded.
Allow yourself at least 5 minutes after exercising to cool down before entering spa or steam rooms.
The use of soaps, lotions and personal hygiene products are not allowed in the steam rooms.

All guests (parents and children) must read and sign the guest waiver upon entrance to the facility.
NOTE: LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. DO NOT SWIM ALONE.
Children ages 5 & under MUST have parent/guardian IN THE WATER with them at all times.
Children ages 11 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Please shower and use the restroom before entering pools.
Enter and exit pool area through locker rooms.
Please enter the pool area utilizing the steps or ramp.
No running jumps into the pool.
Forward facing/feet first entry pool jumps is allowed if the area is clear.
Appropriate swimsuits or t-shirt and gym shorts are required.
No thongs, cut off shorts or revealing clothing allowed.
Please wear water shoes or slip-resistant flip flops in pool area.
No playing or swinging over lane lines in lap pool.
No running or horseplay allowed in or around pool area.
NO DIVING allowed for members/guests.
Only swim team members are allowed to dive under the supervision of assigned swim coach during swim team practices/events.
When therapy pool jets are allowed by HQ, please be cautious of other swimmers.
Therapy pool jets are not allowed during therapy times or aquatic classes.

Adult members/guests with bowel incontinence are required to wear adult swim pants.
Children are required to wear “swim diapers” if not fully toilet trained.
Do not spit or blow your nose in the pools or on deck areas.
No persons with communicable disease allowed in the pool.
Minor skin cuts must be covered with a waterproof bandage.
Persons with blister, cuts, rashes and large open wounds are advised NOT to use the pool. It is recommended to stay out of pool until healed.
Do not enter the pool if you have skin, eye, ear, nasal or vaginal infections.
Do not tamper with pool equipment or rescue equipment.
The emergency telephone is located above the lifeguard stand in the middle of the pool area.

There is no food allowed in pool areas. (Notify the aquatic staff if medical conditions require food.)
No gum or candy in pool areas. Deposit gum/candy in trash receptacles before entering pools.
ONLY plastic bottles containing water, juice or soda are allowed. NO GLASS bottles/objects.
Personal swimming and flotation devices are allowed but advising not to be shared.
HealthQuest also offers various aquatic exercise equipment for personal use during exercise.
One or two lap lanes will always be available for lap swimming of our members/guests during large group events such as swim team practices, group fitness classes, swim lessons, etc. Please refer to the monthly group fitness schedules for more information.
During busy times in the lap pool, members will be asked to “Circle Swim” (2 or more swimmers per lap lane)
No pets allowed in pool area.
No headphones and no electronic equipment allowed in pools.
Bluetooth speakers are not allowed in or by the pools.
Pool closings for special events, pool parties, swim meets, cleaning, maintenance, etc will be posted at the reception desk of HealthQuest as well as the glass entrance to the pool area.
No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs is allowed in the pool areas.
Profanity/ vulgar/ offensive language will not be tolerated.

Management & HealthQuest Aquatic Staff reserves the right to ask anyone exhibiting unsafe or boisterous behavior to leave the pool area or facility.
The pools will be closed in the event of a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning or hurricane warning for Smithfield, NC.