Rule 05 - Rules Relating To Swimming Pool Complexes

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only if the Director is satisfied as to the individual's competence in the use of such equipment. Patrons under the age of fourteen (14) shall not be allowed use of the tower under any circumstances. e. Diving or jumping from the tower is prohibited unless the area of water beneath or surrounding any tower platform is clear of all persons or objects. The lifeguard shall signal patron when it is their turn to use the platform. Except during competitive diving events and practices, all patrons, after diving from the tower, must swim to the nearest longitudinal side of the swimming pool, and all dives must be forward facing. g. Throwing of objects from the tower is prohibited. h. All patrons using the tower must, after diving or jumping from the tower, swim to the nearest longitudinal side of the pool. Diving towers shall be in operation only during those hours designated by the Director or the Director's duly designated representative. Section 3 General Rules and Regulations Relating to the Leasing of County Swimming Pool Facilities A. Because Swimming Pool Complexes and their programs are run for the benefit of the general public, County -sponsored programs will have priority over all private uses. B. Application for Use of all County Swimming Pool Facilities Applications for the lease of any swimming pool complex shall be made with the departmental personnel in charge of the complex. 2. Only responsible adults or responsible adult representatives of the patron group, team or organization may make applications. Applicant must show identification (i.e., driver's license) to verify age. 3. Applications shall be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and only upon the approval of the Director and only when the pool is not scheduled by the Director for general public use. In managing the pools between the hours of 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday 14