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1250 Union Road
West Seneca
New York, 14224

Phone:
(716)  674-5600

Fax:
(716)  677-4330


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Safety Regulations for Use of Swimming Pools



  1. All persons supervising the pool area must hold a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training card and and an American Red Cross CPR card. Before leaving the pool, be sure all persons are out of the pool area and pool and all equipment is away. Make an inspection around the entire pool. Any Activities Using Balls Are Strictly Prohibited.


  2. The starting blocks and diving boards may not be used unless permission is issued from the office of the Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics.   (677-3142)


  3. Check phone to make sure it is working.


  4. The following should be reviewed with all swimmers before they use the facilities:

      POOL RULES:

      a.    Showers are required before entering the pool.

      b.    No one enters the pool at any time without the presence of an instructor or a supervisor. Pool will not be opened until life guard or instructor is present.

      c.    Never swim alone

      d.    No running, pushing or horseplay on the deck.

      e.    No bottles, glasses or sharp objects in pool areas.

      f.    Stay out of the water when overtired or overheated.

      g.    Non swimmers cannot use inflated objects for support.

      h.    Know your limitations.

      i.    Call for help only when you need it.

      j.    No screaming.

      k.    Non swimmers who have not passed their Red Cross Beginners card test may not go past the shallow end rope.

      l.    No hanging or swinging on the shallow end rope.

      m.    Do not touch life saving equipment.

      n.    Use telephone only for emergencies

      o.    Bathing caps are requested for all people with long hair.

      p.    In the event of a fire drill, go immediately to the nearest side of the pool; get out of the water; sit quietly and wait for further instructions.

      q.    Do not leave pool area without supervisor being notified.

      r.    A whistle or lights being flashed off and on means instant quiet and the attention of everyone.

      s.    No shoes on pool deck.

      t.    No food or drink in pool or locker rooms.


      SHOWER ROOM RULES:

      a.    Replace soap when finished.

      b.    Turn off shower when finished.

      c.    No running or horseplay.

      d.    Do not throw soap.

      e.    Turn cold water on first, then hot.

      f.    Turn hot water off first, then cold.

      g.    Soap and rinse all parts of the body when showering.

      h.    Wring out bathing suits in the shower room only.


  5. Follow emergency procedures listed near phone.


  6. Fill out injury log and accident report (located in pool area)






Disclaimer

For additional information, suggestions, or problems, please contact our  

Town of West Seneca

Recreation Department

Kiwanis Youth Center
50 Legion Parkway


Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Summer Hours
(July and August)

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM