Pool & Teen ID Rules

1. Children age 12 and under must be supervised by a person age 15 or older. Please see updated teen policy for patrons attending between 13-17.
2. Proper bathing suit attire required. All apparel worn inside must be clean and appropriate for public wear.
3. Alcohol is strictly prohibited inside the facility. Any person in possession of, or under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted inside the facility.
4. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited inside the facility.
5. The Champaign Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
6. Personal inflatable flotation devices are not allowed.
7. Only U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed in the facility. Life jackets are available from pool management upon request. Swimmers in need of a life jacket must remain within arms reach of a guardian at all times. Life jackets must be returned to management once they are no longer being used or upon leaving the facility.
8. All food and drink must be kept in the concessions area or rental lawns at all times. No glass containers may be brought into the facility.
9. Personal conduct inside the facility should be safe and courteous.
10. Profane, abusive, or threatening language will not be tolerated. Those in violation of this rule will be asked to leave the facility.
11. Patrons with special needs should make their needs known to pool management, and we will gladly assist you.
12. Emergency medical situations should be reported to the nearest lifeguard or facility staff.
13. Management reserves the right to close the facility due to lightning, low temperature or other unsafe conditions. The pool may re-open at the discretion of the facility management.
14.  Admission to the facility may be refused to persons with infectious diseases or other potentially hazardous medical conditions. A complete list of these conditions is available from pool management upon request.
15. Failure to follow these rules will result in disciplinary action, with the possibility of removal from the facility.

1. Personal conduct in the activity pool should be safe and respectful. Splashing, dunking, and boisterous or rough play are not permitted.
2. Running is not allowed on the pool deck or in the zero depth pool entry. Walk slowly at all times.
3. Diving in the activity pool is not allowed.
4. All apparel worn in the pool must be clean and pool appropriate.
5. For safety reasons, squirt guns, sharp plastic toys, hard rubber balls, and dive sticks are not allowed in the activity pool. Management reserves the right to prohibit use of any toy deemed unsafe.
6. The activity pool slide is for guests under age 8 or weighing less than 80 pounds.
7. Inflatable flotation devices are prohibited in the activity pool.
8. U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets may be worn and are available from pool management upon request. Life jackets are reserved for patrons who need them and are not available for play.
9. Any patron requiring use of a life jacket must remain within arms reach of a guardian at all times.
10. Management reserves the right to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.

1. Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimmers only. Playing inside lap lanes and swimming under lap lines is prohibited.
2. Diving in the lap pool is prohibited except during swim team practices with coach supervision.
3. Toys of any kind are not allowed in the lap lanes.
4. Up to four swimmers may share a lap lane at a time. Please be courteous to other lap swimmers and move to less crowded lanes when possible.
5. Management has the authority to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.

1. The Kiddy Pool is reserved for children 4 years of age and younger. Children must be supervised by a person age 13 or over.
2. Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers and/or tight fitting plastic pants over the diaper.
3. Flotation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved.
4. All food and drink must be kept out of The Puddle at all times.
5. Lifeguards are present to respond to emergency situations. Parents must be responsible for watching their children.

1. Guests must be at least 42 inches tall to use the water slides
2. Slide must be ridden feet first, lying on your back. Standing, stopping, and sliding down head first are strictly prohibited.
3. Sliders must wait for the slide attendant to signal before entering the slide.
4. All sliders must go down one at a time. Chain or tandem sliding is prohibited.
5. Metal objects including watches and loose jewelry are not permitted on the water slide.
6. Glasses, sunglasses, or goggles are not permitted on the water slide.
7. Disruptive behavior in line will not be tolerated.
8. Elderly persons, those suffering from heart disease or high blood pressure, or persons using prescription medication should consult their physician before using the water slide.
9. For their personal safety, pregnant women are advised not to ride on the water slide.
10. Management reserves the right to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.

1. Guests must be at least 42 inches tall to use the water slides or may slide with an adult in a ratio of one adult per one child.
2. Remain seated in the tube for the duration of the slide. Standing and stopping are strictly prohibited.
3. Only one tube will be permitted down the slide at a time. Forming chains of tubes on the waterslide is not allowed.
4. Sliders must wait for the slide attendant to signal before entering the slide.
5. Metal objects including watches and loose jewelry are not permitted on the water slide.
6. Glasses, sunglasses, or goggles are not permitted on the water slide.
7. Disruptive behavior in line will not be tolerated.
8. For their personal safety, pregnant women are advised not to ride on the water slide.
9. Elderly persons, those suffering from heart disease or high blood pressure, or persons using prescription medication should consult their physician before using the water slide.

The Falls empty into . . .

1. Swimmers must be at least 42 inches tall to use the river or may float with an adult.
2. Behavior on the lazy river should be safe and courteous.
3. Only tubes provided may be used in the river.
4. Swimmers must remain in their tube while in the river unless otherwise allowed by a program or event.
5.  A maximum of two tubes may be coupled together in the river.
6. Enter and exit the river only in designated areas.
7. During crowded conditions, float times may be limited by staff.
8. Management reserves the right to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed here.

Appropriate swimwear attire is required.  The Park District reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person from the pool who is wearing attire that we consider inappropriate or which could detract from or diminish the experience of other guests.  This includes, without limitation, wearing transparent clothing and thong bikinis which may expose parts of one’s body in a manner likely to offend accepted standards of decency.   All patrons must shower before entering the pool and wear clean attire.

In order to ensure a positive experience for all patrons, all guests ages 13-17 visiting Sholem Aquatic Center must have a Champaign Park District household account with current photos on file to gain entry into the pool, regardless of whether or not an adult accompanying the child/children is going to stay with them. This procedure includes older siblings, nannies, etc. who are supervising younger children ages 13-17.

Additional Notes:
• Pool Pass holders will not be affected.
• Summer Youth Programs with members between ages 13-17 will not be affected.
• Anyone ages 12 and under, or 18+, will not be affected.

How to set up a household account:
To create a household account, a parent/guardian will need to fill out a form at Sholem Aquatic Center with contact information including name, address, age, date of birth, etc. for each child and parent/guardian. This form cannot be filled out electronically. It must be done in person. Once the completed form is obtained by staff, each child 13-17 will take a photo. For the remainder of the summer, each time the teen comes to the pool, they will give their first and last name at the ticket window, have their picture verified, and purchase a day pass to gain admittance into the facility.

Why?
This procedure will help us to have reliable emergency contact information in the case of an incident. If a guest needs emergency assistance or help getting home, we will better know who to reach out to.

For questions, reach out to Ryan Hays at ryan.hays@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3985