POOL SCHEDULE
Effective October 12
SAFE POOLS
HAVE RULES
Indoor Pool
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Shower before you enter the pool.
Lap Swimming
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Diving is not allowed.
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No horseplay, profanity, running
or roughness in the pool or on
the deck.
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Underwater distance swimming
and breath holding are not
allowed.
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We do not permit gum, candy,
glass objects, smoking or alcohol
around the pool area.
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If children are wearing diapers,
they must use swim diapers and
plastics bottoms over the diaper.
Please do not change diapers on
the pool deck.
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Inflatable Device Restriction:
Inflatable swim aids are not
allowed. Only age and size
appropriate, U.S. Coast Guard
approved lifejackets may be used
with parental supervision.
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The lifeguard’s word is final.
Monday/ Wednesday
Friday*
Saturday
Sunday
5 am-3 pm, 4-8:30 pm
5 am-3 pm, 4p –8pm
7 am-6:30 pm
12pm -5:45 pm
Recreational Swimming
Monday/Wednesday
Tuesday/Thursday**
Friday*
Saturday
Sunday
1-3 pm
12-3 pm, 7:30-8:30 pm
8-11:30 am, 1-8 pm
6:30am-8:30 am, 12pm-6:30 pm
12-5:45 pm
Masters Swim Schedule
Monday/ Wednesday/Friday 9am - 10:30am
Monday/Wednesday
7:30pm-8:30 pm
U.S. Navy
During the times noted below, the U.S. Navy will be using two
lap lanes for training purposes.
Monday/Wednesday 6-7 am and 1-2 pm
Reminders
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*If make-up swim lessons are necessary, the Monday-Thursday
schedule will be followed.
The pool will be closed Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3-4 pm for
maintenance
Lap change over for the indoor pool will occur: Tuesday and Thursday
at 4:30 pm and again at 6:50 pm.
Please reserve water jogging and water exercising to recreational hours
D. BRADLEY MCWILLIAMS YMCA AT CYPRESS CREEK
19915 SH 249, Houston, Texas 77070
281-469-1481
ymcahouston.org/cypress-creek
YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build
healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Everyone is welcome.
See additional standards on the
back of this schedule. For questions
contact Becky at 281-517-3741 or
email
[email protected].
GENERAL POOL GUIDELINES:
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
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No horseplay, profanity, running or unnecessary
roughness - we want you to be safe!
We do not permit the following around the pool
area: gum, glass objects, smoking or alcohol.
Shower before you enter the pool.
If children are wearing diapers, they must use swim
diapers and plastics bottoms over the diaper.
Please do not change diapers on the pool deck.
Inflatable swim aids are not allowed.
Diving is not allowed in water less than 9 feet deep.
Underwater distance swimming and breath-holding
are not permitted.
When in the water, children under the age of 6 must
be within arm’s distance of a parent or caregiver
who is at least 16 years old.
Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or
caregiver on the pool deck with them at all times.
Children under the age of 16 who wish to swim in
depths exceeding their height must pass a swim
test*.
Individuals who wish to use the slide must follow
specified usage guidelines along with the
manufacturer’s height requirements** and pass the
swim test*.
The lifeguard’s word is final.
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* Swim tests vary between the Indoor and Outdoor pool
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**Slide manufacturer height requirement is 48 inches.
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For the safety of all our patrons, the YMCA of
Greater Houston has adopted a “No Video / No
Photo” policy. Picture taking is not allowed in
locker rooms, dressing areas, shower areas,
restrooms, pools or workout areas of the YMCA.
Our facility conducts routine lifeguard skill checks
and mock drills. During this time we ask that you
follow the lifeguard’s directions and evacuate the
pool / pool deck when necessary. It is essential we
practice during open pool hours to prepare for an
emergency should the need arise.
For safety reasons once we reach our max pool
capacity we will not be able to allow additional
patrons onto the pool deck. During max capacity
times, we may need to suspend swim testing to
accommodate all the lifeguards being in rotation.
Due to health standards and for safety precautions,
we cannot allow any type of clothing in the pool
other than those made for the water. Other
materials can weigh a swimmer down and pose a
threat to their safety. We ask that every swimmer
wear appropriate swim attire at all times.
Please help us in maintaining a clean and sanitary
environment and not change diapers and clothes on
the pool deck. Locker rooms and family changing
rooms are available for your use.
The Lifeguards and Y Staff are here to provide a
safe, fun environment for you and your family and
have final authority at the pools.
SWIM TEST PROCEDURES:
POOL CLOSING:
Indoor Pool Shallow End Test (Less than 6 ft of water)
 Swim unassisted and without rest for a minimum of
20 feet, float horizontally and rotate from a
facedown position to a face up position, and regain
a vertical position (pull self to standing).
The pool must be closed when any of the following
conditions are present:
 Certified supervision is not present.
 When lightning is seen, thunder is heard, or other
severe inclement weather is present.*
 The main drain cannot be seen in the deep end.
 Pool pumps or land line phones are down.
 Ph reading is below 7.0 or above 7.8.
 Chlorine reading is below 1.0 or above 5.0.
 Suction outlet covers, main drain gate, or any outlet
cover is missing.
 Contamination of blood borne pathogens (feces,
blood, etc.) is present in the pool.
Indoor Pool Deep End Test (Over 6 ft of water)
 Phase 1 - Swim across the shallow end for a
minimum of 20 feet
 Phase 2 - Jump into water that is over the
swimmer’s head and return to the surface, swim one
(1) length of the pool unassisted and without rest
(swimmer must maintain a positive body position
during entire swim), tread water for one (1) minute,
briefly float horizontally and rotate from a
facedown position to a face up position, and swim
to a ladder or side of the pool to exit.
Indoor Lap Swim Only
 Lanes set up in the shallow end - swim two (2)
lengths of the pool unassisted and without rest
using proficient form.
 Lanes set up in the deep end - swim two (2) lengths
of the pool unassisted and without rest using
proficient form, tread water for one (1) minute,
briefly float horizontally and rotate from a
facedown position to a face up position, and swim
to a ladder or side of the pool to exit.
* When lightning is sighted, thunder is heard or other
severe inclement weather is sighted, the pool and pool
area must be cleared. No persons shall remain on the
pool deck. The pool may be re-opened a minimum of
30 minutes after there is no visible sign of inclement