Rules/Policies

Verona Aquatic Facility Rules

General Pool Rules

No walking on the deck with fins (flippers).
No throwing torpedoes above the water.
No hanging on the lane lines or ropes.
No sitting or standing on others' shoulders while in the water (chicken fights).
No sitting, standing, or walking on the peninsula between the pool and the ramp.
No headfirst entries into water less than 5 feet deep.
Kickboards and other floatables stay on top of the water.
Groups over 15 are required to make a rental reservation. For rental details and contact information, please visit our Rental Page.
Do not run or engage in rough play in the pool area.
No long-term breath holding is permitted. Do not play breath-holding games.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a responsible person 15 years of age or older.
Children ages 7 and under must be actively supervised by an adult in the water and within arm's reach.
One adult (18+) must be present for every 2 children ages 6 and under.
Any child under 12 must be actively supervised by an adult in the pool area.
Children over the age of 12 may swim unaccompanied by an adult.

Lap Swim Etiquette

You are welcome to bring your own equipment.
When your swim session is over, you will have 10 minutes before you need to exit the locker room.
When the pool is busy, swim lanes will be shared.
When sharing with one person, you can split the lane and stay on your side.
With more than two people in the lane, circle swim must start.
When sharing a lane with 3 or more people, keep right.
Before entering the water, make sure the area is clear of any other swimmers.
Take a moment to watch and learn. When in doubt, ask one of your fellow swimmers.

Verona Diving Safety Rules

The swim test administered for children 12 and under in order to use the diving well is as follows:

Swim 25 yards non-stop front crawl with your head in the water using rhythmic breathing. Starting at the 7ft side of the lane and ending at the 3ft part of the lane. Swimmers are limited to two attempts per day.

Do not run on the Diving Board.
One bounce only. (except during diving team practice)
Do not dive off the side of the diving board.
One person on the board at a time
No hanging off the end or the side of the diving board
No goggles allowed while using the diving board
No back, inward or reverse diving allowed
No going off backwards, including jumping.

Pool Area Rules

Do not bring food, drink, gum, or tobacco into the pool.
Do not bring animals into the pool area.
Glass and shatterable objects are prohibited in the pool area.
No outside shoes allowed on the pool deck.
Only Coast Guard Approved flotation devices are allowed.
Do not swallow or spit water.
NO recording or photographing in locker room/bathroom areas.

Health and Hygiene

Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut.
Do not swim if you are ill with diarrhea or have had diarrhea within the past two weeks.
Showers are required before entering the pool and after use of toilet facilities.
Diaper changing on the deck is prohibited.
Non-toilet-trained individuals are required to wear swim diapers.
Guests with long hair must have it tied up or wear a swim cap.
Guests must wear swimming-related clothing when in the pool.

Pool and Personal Equipment Usage

Water Basketball Safety

Monofin & Mermaid Tail Safety

Verona Monofin and Mermaid Tail Safety Rules

Monofin can be used during lap swim and open swim times.
Children under 15 must have completed level 6 swimming lessons in order to use monofins/mermaid tails during open swim.
Anyone over the age of 15 must pass a swimming test before using monofins/mermaid tails in the facility. (Swim test - Swim freestyle 50 meters without stopping with head in the water and rhythmic breathing. Be able to easily swim from freestyle to backstroke without touching the bottom)

Flotation Devices

US Coast Guard Approved Flotation Devices

Approved Flotation Devices
- All flotation devices must be US Coast Guard approved. Inflatable flotation devices are prohibited.
- A Coast Guard approval label or mark should be located on the inside of any approved life jacket.
- The label typically includes the USCG approval number.
- This label gives you information about the device's performance level (often using icons for buoyancy, turn ability, and suitability for activities), and details like the manufacturer and lot number.
- Only puddle jumpers with attached arms are USCG-approved. Detachable arms are NOT approved nor permitted in the pool.

Flyer containing several examples of Coast Guard approved flotation devices

Policies

First Time Facility Visit

You don’t need an account for a one-time use of the pools—just pay the entry fee and check in as a guest each time you visit without an account. However, if you plan to come more than once, we encourage you to create an account for easier access.

Create an account - RecDesk

What is RecDesk? RecDesk is our online system that helps us facilitate an easier check-in process for you when you arrive at one of our facilities. Plus, your account offers many convenient features, including:

Program Registration: Sign up for any program offered by VASD Aquatics.
Membership Management: Purchase or renew memberships and punch cards.
Household Management: Add family members to your account for easy access.
NOTE: You will be considered "resident if your home address belongs to the Verona Area School District - VASD

Program Registrations

Class Enrollment -

Participants are limited to one (1) class registration per session. Any enrollments that fall under the following conditions will not be eligible for refunds or credits:

Registering for more than one class per session
Enrolling in an incorrect class
Choosing to cancel or withdraw from a class

Class Withdrawal -

Participants must request to withdraw at least 7 days before the program start date. No credits will be issued for requests made fewer than 7 days in advance. All requests must be submitted in writing.

Program Modifications -

All classes must meet a minimum number of participants. VASD Aquatics reserves the right to cancel, combine, or make schedule revisions as necessary

Missed Lessons - Absences

Occasionally, students may need to miss a lesson. VASD Aquatics does not offer make-up lessons or issue refunds for missed lessons.

Fecal Accident -

If a fecal accident occurs during a swim lesson session, in-water instruction will pause, and the class will continue with water safety instruction on deck. Make-up lessons will not be offered for time lost due to such incidents.