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Participant Emergency Contact Information and Waiver
All participants (children and adults) must complete an emergency contact form and waiver before participating in classes. Please arrive a few minutes early on the first day of class to sign the waiver form.
 
 
Class Placement
If a student is registered for a class that is inappropriate for the student’s skill level, that student will not be allowed to remain in the class.  The student will be placed in the appropriate class only if space is available.  Decisions are at the discretion of the instructors and pool staff.
 
 
Pool Closings
All efforts will be made to reschedule classes cancelled by Community Education. However, due to pool closings beyond our control, it is possible that cancelled classes may not be rescheduled or refunded.
 
 
Closings Due to Weather
In case of bad weather, tune to WCCO 830AM or local television news stations for notification of school closings. St. Paul Community Education Programs are not held when the schools are closed due to inclement weather.
 
 
Cancellations
Saint Paul Community Education reserves the right to adjust the length of classes, combine classes, or cancel classes due to lack of enrollment or emergencies.
 
Refunds, credits, or make-up classes are not available when participants are unable to attend their scheduled class(es).
 
 
Refunds
Refunds minus a $5 processing fee will only be issued if requested three (3) business days prior to the start of the first day of class. Full refunds or credits are issued if Community Education cancels a class or if the class is already full.
 
 
What to bring to lessons
  • swimsuit
  • swim diapers for those not potty trained (regular disposable diapers are not allowed in the pool)
  • towel(s)
  • hair binder to tie back long hair
 
What not  to bring to lessons
  • food or beverages (water in unbreakable containers is permitted)
  • glass objects of any kind (broken glass in the pool or pool area could result in a pool closure)
  • toys
  • valuable or irreplaceable possessions (Community Education is not responsible for lost or stolen articles)
 
Expectations for Swimmers and their Families
  • Mark class and no class days on your calendar and be on time.
  • Wear proper swim attire and tie back long hair.
  • Everyone must wait back, away from the pool, until receiving further directions from their instructor or pool staff.
  • Walk on pool deck and in locker rooms.
  • Shower before entering the pool.
  • Anyone not registered for the lesson is not permitted in the pool.
  • Goggles are permitted. However, instructors may ask younger children not to use goggles so as not to become dependant on them.
  • Do not come to lessons if you are sick or contagious (ie: severe cold, flu, diarrhea, pink eye, ring worm, strep throat, etc).
  • Parent and Child classes (Water Babies, Tiny Tots, Waders with Parents):
    • Only one parent/guardian is permitted in the pool with each child.
    • Children who are not potty trained must wear a disposable swim diaper or plastic pants. Regular disposable diapers are not allowed in the pool.
    • Please change diapers in locker rooms and not at poolside to help prevent germs from spreading to objects in and around the pool.
    • Parents must not swim while holding their child. Parent’s feet must remain on the ground at all times.
    • Children tall enough to stand by themselves in the water must remain within arm’s reach of their parent and under close supervision of their parent at all times.
    • Do not climb, play, or hang on pool steps, ramps, ladders, or railings.
  • Parents and observers must watch from bench so students can focus on their teacher and their class.
  • School aged children and older must use gender appropriate locker rooms.
  • Respect all school and Community Education property and equipment.
 
Pool Rules
  • No food, beverages, gum, or glass allowed in the pool area.
  • No running.
  • No pushing, dunking, spitting, sitting on shoulders, or horseplay.
  • All lifejackets must be Coast Guard approved. Those wearing a lifejacket must remain within arm’s reach of a parent or other adult at all times.
  • The use of non-Coast Guard approved lifejackets, water wings, float suits, inner tubes, and
air mattresses are prohibited. 
  • Patrons must demonstrate their swimming ability before entering deep water.
  • All jumps from the pool deck or diving board must be done feet-first, facing forward. No flips or spins.
  • The pool must be at least 9 feet deep to dive form the side of the pool.
  • The pool must be at least 11 ½ feet deep to dive from the diving board.
  • One person on the diving board at a time.
  • After using the diving board, immediately swim to the side.
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