Fitness Lap Swimming

Lanes are available daily in both the indoor and the heated outdoor pool. Lane availability is posted in the indoor pool area. If you have any questions about etiquette or policy, please ask a lifeguard.

Lap Swimming Etiquette

1. While lap swimming is available at all times, there are times when lanes are limited due to other member programs. Please familiarize yourself with the lane schematics in the pool area which will have the number of lanes available throughout the day.

2. Lap lanes are first-come-first-serve. However, during peak usage it will become necessary for you to share your lane with another swimmer or circle swim with two other swimmers.

3. When approaching to share a lane, please ask the person already occupying the lane.

4. When sharing a lane (two people), each person may choose a side of the lane. Remember to stay to your side of the lane… that includes legs and arms.

5. Circle swim courtesy:
   1. When looking to join a lane for circle swimming, look at the speed of the other swimmers and select a lane that is appropriate for you. Then notify the swimmer in that lane that you would like to join them.
   2. Keep to the right at all times.
   3. If there is a workout set in progress, a swimmer may enter that lane only as part of the set.
   4. Swimming within a lane is by agreement of the majority. Swimmers should arrange themselves in speed order, fastest to slowest.
   5. Always be aware of what is going on in your lane. If a swimmer behind you looks as through he/she may overtake you on the next lap, stop and wait in the corner for the swimmer to pass.
   6. Push off underwater to avoid making waves for oncoming swimmers.