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Brookhaven-Roe YMCA

155 Buckley Road
Holtsville, NY 11742-2499
(631) 289-4440 | FAX: (631) 289-4451

 

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Pool Information

 

LAP SWIM “ETIQUETTE”

Lap swimming should be done in an orderly, continuous, circle swim fashion. Always stay to your right.
Choose a lane to match your ability – slow, medium, or fast.
Slower swimmers should allow faster swimmers to pass – preferably at wall.
Please do not stand at end of lanes. If you need to rest, move to the side or sit up on wall.
Follow the lifeguard’s directions!
As always – BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS

POOL INFORMATION

CREDIT POLICY

Credits will be issued only for illness documented by a physician’s statement, requiring absence for at least 4 consecutive classes during an 8 week session. No refunds are given. Because of required instructor to swimmer ratios there will be no make - ups unless scheduled by the YMCA.

CLASS TRANSFER POLICIES

Member initiated class transfers will not be made after week 3 of the session without prior approval of the Aquatic Supervisor. Swimmers may not register after week 3 of the program.

ADULT AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASSES

Special price discount for multiple Aquatic Exercise Classes. Sign up for more than one Aquatics Exercise Classes and get additional Aquatics Exercise Classes at a great discount. All classes must be taken by the same member.

 

POOL RULES (General)

Please shower before entering pool.
Please observe the pool schedule. As a courtesy to all members, do not enter before scheduled time and leave promptly at the end of scheduled swim.
Safety first! No running, skipping, pushing, or horseplay is allowed at any time.
Diving / Jumping is prohibited.
No Underwater Breath Holding permitted in any YMCA of Long Island Incorporated facility.
Masks, snorkels, and fins are permitted with a doctor’s note only.
Appropriate swim attire must be worn. Please no gym shorts, cut-offs, or street clothes.
Street shoes and/or sneakers are not allowed on the pool deck at any time (for sanitary reasons).
Hanging on lane lines or safety rope is not permitted.
Do not enter pool area with open sores, cuts, and/or ear or nose discharge. (Dept. of Health)
Only U. S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices are permitted.
No inflatables (rafts, floats, swimmies, etc.).
No disposable diapers. Swim diapers must be worn if child is not completely toilet trained.
“Respect” your Aquatics Staff! Lifeguards are here for your safety. Please accept their instructions and the policies of the Aquatics Program.