RULES AND REGULATIONS

MCAULEY AQUATIC CENTER

POOL RULES & REGULATIONS

Swimming allowed only when Lifeguard(s) present.
Proper swimming attire is required.
Only appropriate sports drinks or water are allowed on deck; No gum, tobacco, food, or other drinks allowed on deck or in the water.
SCUBA diving equipment is allowed during scheduled classes.
Do not swim under the bulkheads.
No glass allowed in the facility.
Do not hang on or swim across lane lines.
Starting blocks are for the competitive team and instructional use only.
No running allowed on deck or in the facility.
Kickboards and pull buoys are available for workouts; they are not to be used as life preservers.
Adults with non-swimming children must be always within an arm’s reach; this also applies in the water.
Staff will assist with the chairlift upon request.
Do not swim if you have an infectious or communicable disease.
Do not leave valuables unattended. Utilize day lockers or rent a locker.

The towers are closed for recreational use.
Divers must be able to swim unassisted in deep water to use the boards.
One person at a time is permitted on the 1 and 3-meter diving boards; wait for the previous diver to reach the side of the pool/ladder before diving.
Divers using boards are not allowed to sit on board.
Divers using boards are not allowed to hang or run off board.
Divers using boards are not allowed to do a handstand or cartwheel.
Divers using boards are not allowed to wear a personal flotation device.
The lanes in the diving well are for swimming/jogging only unless specifically

RULES & REGULATIONS

Swimming allowed only when Lifeguard(s) present.
Proper swimming attire is required.
Only appropriate sports drinks or water are allowed on deck; all other food. and drink is restricted to the patio outside.
No glass allowed in the facility or on the patio.
Do not hang on or swim across lane lines.
Starting blocks are for competitive and instructional use only.
No running allowed on deck or in the facility.
Kickboards and pull buoys are available for workouts; they are not to be used as life preservers.
Adults with non-swimming children must be within an arm’s reach at all times; this also applies in the water.
Use of the current channel should follow the direction of the water flow unless a specific training class is using the channel.
The stairs are for entering and exiting the pool, please do not block the stairways.
Jumping from the pool deck into the pool area next to the spa is not allowed due to the underwater bench.
Staff will assist with the chairlift upon request.
After sunbathing, please take a shower before entering the pool or spa. A shower is located on the patio for your convenience.
Do not swim if you have an infectious or communicable disease.
Do not leave valuables unattended.
Utilize day lockers or rent a locker. We do not take responsibility for loss or theft.

*PROHIBITED*

No standing in the aisles or breezeways.
No glass allowed in the facility.
No flash photography.
No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
No smoking, no tobacco, No e-cigarettes.
No firearms or weapons.
No noise makers (air horns, cowbells, whistles, drums, etc.)
No balloons.
No oversized bags, large coolers, or collapsible wagons. All items must stow under the seats.
No personal fold-out chairs
If you are seeking additional accommodations, please see building staff or email in advance.

ADA areas are to be kept clear except for those that need to utilize these areas.
The Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center welcomes trained, leashed or controlled, service animals.
All bags, coolers, and personal belongings must be able to fit underneath your seat by order of the Fire Marshal.
Strollers must remain in designated areas.
Skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, etc. must remain in designated areas outside the building or at the entrance lobby if permitted.
Guests are reminded that attempting to enter or access the deck without proper credentials are grounds for immediate removal.
Baby changing areas are present within the facility restrooms areas and must only take place in those facilities.
Guests and their bags are subject to screening.
Comply with additional requests by event staff.

Riders allowed only when Lifeguard(s) present.
All riders must be at least 48″ tall or have prior approval from the lifeguard on duty to ride the water slide.
The maximum weight limit is 300 pounds per person.
No jewelry can be worn while riding the slide.
No foreign objects allowed in pockets, no rivets, etc. in a swimsuit that could cause damage to the slide.
Riders must enter the slide in a sitting position and wait for instructions from the guard stationed at the top of the slide next to the starter tub.
All riders must ride feet first while lying on their back. Absolutely NO riding on stomach or headfirst is permitted.
Riders should lie on their back with arms crossed across their chest or hands clasped behind their head with legs crossed at the ankles.
Only one rider at a time. Absolutely NO trains or chains of riders are permitted.
No tubes, mats, or lifejackets are permitted on the water slide.
Riders must wait on the stairs and/or deck in a single file line, one per stair, holding on to the handrail on the wide side of step.
Riders must be in good health. Pregnant women or individuals with heart or back conditions should not use the slide.
Do not use this slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Follow the instructions of the flume attendant.
No diving from the flume.
Leave the flume pool area promptly after exiting the slide.
WARNING: Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches at bottom of the slide.

NO DIVING ALLOWED – Shallow water
GT Dive team members have priority use of the spa during scheduled practices.
You must be at least 16 years old to use the spa.
Proper swimming attire is required.
Use is prohibited if you have an infectious or communicable disease.
Use is prohibited if you are under the influence of alcohol or drug.
Individuals who are pregnant, elderly, or suffering from heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, high or low blood pressure should not use the spa without prior medical consultation and permission from their doctor.
Limit your use to 15 minutes at any one session. Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, fainting, or heat-related illness.