The following documents are available for download: Lap swimming etiquette guide This PDF contains a guide to lap swimming at the RPAC (48.8 K)

General Guidelines

1. No one may enter the Natatorium without an aquatic staff member present.
2. Patrons must be prepared to present a proper OSU identification. Guests must be a daily pass holder or a member of a rental group with scheduled pool time.
3. Each activity must have a responsible supervisor present and available on deck.
4. Children age 5 or under must have a parent or guardian (at least 18 years of age) with them in the water at all times.
5. Lifeguards have the discretionary authority to require a parent or guardian to be in the water with a child over 5 years of age whom they judge to be a weak swimmer.
6. Children under age 14 must have a parent or guardian poolside.
7. Children ages 14 to 17 must have a parent or guardian in the building.
8. Lap swimmers may be required to circle swim when lane use exceeds two patrons.
9. The use of radios, tape or CD players is restricted to private listening (headphones).
10. Food, beverages, gum or tobacco products are prohibited.
11. The Natatorium area may be closed or have restricted use due to competitive events, special events or rentals.
12. Personal items are to be stored safely in the locker room. Do not ask lifeguards to keep your personal items or valuables.
13. Lifeguards have the responsibility to enforce regulations and have the authority to remove anyone for unsafe or inappropriate behavior.