Pool

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES HOURS

M/W/F @ 10AM – Shallow Water Exercise
T/Th @ 10AM – Deep Water Exercise

Students & Members are FREE!!

Please check back weekly for any updates to our schedule.

Our indoor swimming facility features a 25-yard pool ranging from 3.5 feet to 10 feet in depth, with a constant 84 degrees for water and 84 degrees for air. Both a handicapped accessible chair with lift and a friendly entrance of graduated stairs into the pool provides ease of access for both children and older adults.  Whether you’re looking to swim laps or just take a dip to cool off, we can accommodate! For your safety and assistance, a lifeguard is always on duty when the pool is open.

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Week of December 2, 2024
Monday thru Friday	3 Lanes & General Swim Area	8:00-9:00AM
Monday thru Friday	3 Lanes & General Swim Area	Noon-1:30PM
Monday thru Friday	3 Lanes & General & Laps	4:30-6:30PM
Saturday	3 Lanes & General Swim	Noon-1:30PM
Sunday	3 Lanes & General Swim	Noon-1:30PM

University Programs have Priority.

Pool Rules and Regulations

• All staff members must work to enforce the following rules and regulations in order to uphold the highest standards for safety, comfort and cleanliness of our patrons.
• All users of the Gentile Hall are required to sign an Assumption of Risk & Release Waiver.
• Please consult a physician before using any of our recreation facilities and/or equipment, and before beginning a workout program.
• Anyone who experiences pain or shortness of breath is asked to discontinue use of equipment or facility and seek medical attention immediately.
• Absolutely no street shoes on the pool deck. Flip-flops and deck shoes used strictly for this purpose are permitted.
• NO holding breath games or underwater lap swimming.
• No running on the pool deck.
• In accordance with Maine state law, a cleansing shower must be taken before entering the pool.
• Dive in designated areas only. Starting blocks are to be used for classes only.
• Children under 14 years of age must be under the direct supervision of an adult member and are only allowed at specified times.
• When swimming laps, swimmers are required to stay to the right side of the lane or “circle swim.” The pool is often busy, and you may need to share a lane.
• Lap swim equipment including kickboards and pull buoys are available for lap swimmers and are to be used for the intended purposes.
• Toys available for use can be found on the pool deck and are to be used for their intended purpose only.
• No sitting, standing, or jumping on kickboards or other equipment. Floating equipment including pull buoys, noodles, etc. are to be used for their intended purposes only.
• No horseplay in the pool or on the pool deck. It is up to the lifeguard to decide what is considered safe play.
• Gentile Hall does not lend equipment such as goggles or bathing caps.
• Food, gum, tobacco, and glass bottles beverages are prohibited in the pool area; plastic bottles and water is acceptable.
• All swimmers must wear bathing suits. No cut-offs.
• Long hair must be in a ponytail or bathing cap.
• Swimmers may wear goggles/face mask, if worn appropriately.
• Children may wear Coast Guard approved flotation devices only. No water wings or inner tubes.
• Parents/adults must be in the pool and in direct proximity to children using any flotation device.
• No one may use masks, fins, snorkels or scuba gear without prior permission.
• Any person with open cuts or communicable disease may not use the pool or spa until the condition is healed.
• Toddlers or those at a high risk of fecal accidents must wear swim diapers.
• For safety and security reasons – we ask that cell phone use be limited to first floor lobby and second floor mezzanine.  No cell phones in Pool area.
• If coming in groups, we recommend calling in advance for availability of space and scheduling – please check our Rentals page.
• Report any facility related injury immediately to the staff on duty.
• Report any facility/equipment irregularity to the staff on duty.
• DO NOT Spit anywhere in the facility.
• General Facility Rules Poster is located at the front desk.

Gentile Hall reserves the right to revoke privileges for any rule violation.