Facility rules

Supporting our positive atmosphere

All Seminole Pool and Tennis members and guests are expected to:

  • respect fellow swimmers, divers and tennis participants at all times
  • follow the requests of managers and staff, especially where safety is concerned
  • work together to keep the facilities clean, inviting and friendly

We ask you to:

  • sign in at the front desk every timeĀ  you come to the pool
  • shower before entering pool and after using the toilet facilities
  • call to reserve or sign in for court times before using a tennis court
  • resolve questions and concerns with managers or board members
  • wear appropriate attire at all time
  • refrain from socializing with staff when they are lifeguarding, to ensure the highest safety standards

Facility rules

We do not allow any of the following in any part of the facility:

  • smoking
  • profane or foul language
  • food, drink or gum outside the concession area
  • animals (other than the year-end dog swim)
  • glass containers
  • running (other than tennis play or team practice)
  • moving or interfering with safety equipment

Pool rules

We do not allow any of the following in the pool:

  • rough play, such as dunking, pushing, excessive splashing, endangering others with balls or toys
  • diving in shallow areas
  • backward or sideways jumping from side of pool
  • flips, cartwheels or entries that endanger other people
  • playing on or jumping in from ladders or steps
  • bandages or band-aids
  • apparel other than swimsuits
  • flotation devices at times other than Family Float (Coast Guard-approved lifejackets are allowed in shallow area if a parent remains within arms-reach of child)
  • sitting, pulling or hanging on lane lines
  • sitting in lifeguard chair

Diving well rules

We do not allow any of the following in the diving well:

  • swimmers unable to swim the full width of the diving well unassisted
  • more than one person on the board at a time
  • jumping off the board before the preceding swimmer reaches the ladder
  • double-bouncing on the board
  • crossing in front of the diver on the other board
  • diving from the side of the board
  • hanging on the diving board
  • sitting on the diving board
  • handstands or cartwheels on the board

Baby pool rules

We do not allow any of the following in the baby pool:

  • children 6 years or older
  • children unsupervised by an adult
  • climbing on the dolphin
  • excessive splashing
  • aggressive behavior toward other children
  • flotation devices
  • excessively large toys
  • children who are not toilet trained and are not wearing an approved swim diaper

Tennis area rules

We do not allow any of the following in the tennis area:

  • food
  • beverages other than water or clear sports drinks (no soda)
  • shoes with marking soles
  • skateboards, scooters or any wheeled device
  • aggressive behavior
  • damage to courts or nets from misusing equipment, such as slamming a racquet

Managers, coaches, lifeguards and board members are authorized to ask any member or guest to leave the premises for failing to observe any of the above rules. We always strive to warn people of problematic behavior before requesting they leave. However, we will immediately remove any member or guest who compromises safety in any way.

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