Pool Rules

Every facility has its own entrance, seating and deck rules. Find your pool below before your first visit.

Harlem

Dunlevy Milbank Center

Please note that all rules are strictly enforced by the Splash Fit Swim Club and Children’s Aid staff.

25 yards Pool length
3 ft Shallowest
7 ft 10 in Deepest

Entering the facility

Please be sure to sign in at the receptionist’s desk where you will find the pool entrance just behind you. Locker rooms can be reached by taking the stairs to the left of the main entrance down to the lower level, or by taking the stairs on the pool deck down to the locker room.

Seating

Seating for participant’s chaperones or family members are located in the bleachers overlooking the pool.

Facility Rules

  • Enter facility through approved entrances, be sure to sign-in at the receptionists desk prior to entering pool
  • Street shoes aren’t allowed on pool deckThis includes crocs or footwear worn on the street
  • Changing on deck is prohibitedAll participants who are to enter the water must be changed in the facility’s locker/dressing rooms in the lower level
  • Wear proper swim attire/no underwear beneath bathing suitsTrunks with netting or jammers for males, one piece bathing suits for females
  • Guests over the age of 5 are not permitted to enter the opposite gender restroom/locker room, family changing rooms are located on the lower level in between the male and female locker room entrances
  • The facility offers women’s, men’s and family/gender neutral dressing rooms
  • Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms
  • All bathers must shower before entering the pool
  • Children/toddlers who aren’t yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper beneath their swimsuit
  • Wear a swim cap
  • Flotation devices are not allowed in the pool
  • Eating/drinking isn’t allowed in or around pool area/bleachers
  • Glass containers are prohibited within the facility, including bleachers or spectator areas
  • Only participants are allowed on pool deck unless otherwise advised by a staff member
  • Lap lanes are intended to accommodate multiple swimmers simultaneouslyStaff may ask patrons to share lanes when pool accommodations are limited
  • Lap lanes are for lap swimming only, walking may be allowed at the discretion of a staff member

Deep-End Swim Test

Patrons must be able to pass a swim test in order to enter the deep end of the pool. The test is conducted as follows:

  • Jump in the water from the side
  • Recover to the surface, swim 25 yards with a competent stroke
  • Tread for 1 minute, then exit the water

Please note: Failure to adhere to any of the rules above may result in termination of your active enrollment and membership.

Midtown West

John Jay College

Please note that all rules are strictly enforced by the Splash Fit Swim Club and John Jay College Aquatics staff.

25 yards Pool length
4 ft Shallowest
13 ft 5 in Deepest

Entering the facility

Please be sure to demonstrate a photo ID to Public Safety at the check-in desk to be allowed entry. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pool is located in cellar level. Locker rooms are located to the left prior to pool main entrance.

Seating

Spectator seating is not available on pool deck. Participant’s chaperones may sit in waiting areas on campus.

Facility Rules

  • Enter facility through approved entrances, all members must sign-in with Public Safety prior to entering the facility
  • Street shoes aren’t allowed on pool deckThis includes crocs or footwear worn on the street
  • Changing on deck is prohibitedAll participants who are to enter the water must be changed in the facility’s locker/dressing rooms
  • Wear proper swim attire/no underwear beneath bathing suitsTrunks with netting or jammers for males, one piece bathing suits for females
  • Guests over the age of 5 are not permitted to enter the opposite gender restroom/locker room, family changing rooms are available at your request
  • The facility offers women’s, men’s and family/gender neutral dressing rooms
  • Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms
  • All bathers must shower before entering the pool
  • Children/toddlers who aren’t yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper beneath their swimsuit
  • Wear a swim cap
  • Flotation devices are not allowed in the pool
  • Eating/drinking isn’t allowed in or around pool area/bleachers
  • Glass containers are prohibited within the facility, including bleachers or spectator areas
  • Only participants are allowed on pool deck unless otherwise advised by a staff member
  • Lap lanes are intended to accommodate multiple swimmers simultaneouslyStaff may ask patrons to share lanes when pool accommodations are limited
  • Lap lanes are for lap swimming only, walking may be allowed at the discretion of a staff member

Deep-End Swim Test

Patrons must be able to pass a swim test in order to enter the deep end of the pool. The test is conducted as follows:

  • Jump in the water from the side
  • Recover to the surface, swim 25 yards with a competent stroke
  • Tread for 1 minute, then exit the water

Please note: Failure to adhere to any of the rules above may result in termination of your active enrollment and membership.

The Bronx

Mott Haven

Please note that all rules are strictly enforced by the Splash Fit Swim Club and BlueCrest Amenity Managment staff.

18 yards Pool length
3 ft Shallowest
6 ft 5 in Deepest

Entering the facility

Please be sure to check-in with the front desk to be allowed entry. If you are a new member, please indicate this to our front desk staff. Pool is located down the hall past the desk, first door to your left. Locker rooms are located to the left prior to pool main entrance at the end of the second hall, second door to your right.

Seating

Seating for participant’s chaperones or family members are located on pool deck.

Facility Rules

  • Enter facility through approved entrances, all members must sign-in with Public Safety prior to entering the facility
  • Street shoes aren’t allowed on pool deckThis includes crocs or footwear worn on the street
  • Changing on deck is prohibited unless utilizing the provided changing tents on deck
  • Wear proper swim attire/no underwear beneath bathing suitsTrunks with netting or jammers for males, one piece bathing suits for females
  • Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms
  • Children/toddlers who aren’t yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper beneath their swimsuit
  • Wear a swim cap
  • Flotation devices are not allowed in the pool
  • Eating/drinking isn’t allowed in or around pool area/bleachers
  • Glass containers are prohibited within the facility, including bleachers or spectator areas

Please note: Failure to adhere to any of the rules above may result in termination of your active enrollment and membership.

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan Park Pool

Please note that all rules are strictly enforced by the Splash Fit Swim Club, Manhattan Park Pool, and BlueCrest Amenity Managment staff.

20 yards Pool length
3 ft 6 in Shallowest
6 ft 5 in Deepest

Entering the facility

Please be sure to check-in with the front desk to be allowed entry. If you are a new member, please indicate this to our front desk staff. Locker rooms are located to the right and left prior to pool main entrance.

Seating

Seating for participant’s chaperones or family members are located on pool deck.

Facility Rules

  • Enter facility through approved entrances, all members must check-in with reception prior to entering the facility
  • Street shoes aren’t allowed on pool deckThis includes crocs or footwear worn on the street
  • Changing on deck is prohibited unless utilizing the provided changing tents on deck
  • Wear proper swim attire/no underwear beneath bathing suitsTrunks with netting or jammers for males, one piece bathing suits for females
  • Cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices may not be used or visible in the locker rooms
  • Children/toddlers who aren’t yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper beneath their swimsuit
  • Wear a swim cap
  • Flotation devices are not allowed in the pool
  • Eating/drinking isn’t allowed in or around pool area/bleachers
  • Glass containers are prohibited within the facility, including bleachers or spectator areas

Please note: Failure to adhere to any of the rules above may result in termination of your active enrollment and membership.

Questions before your first visit?

A coach can walk you through check-in, what to bring, and what to expect on deck.