GVP Rules and Regulations

All children under 12 years of age must be under direct supervision at all times. If they are not under the direction of a staff member (in a clinic, practice or lesson) parents must ensure they are being supervised by a responsible party.

Ultimately, parents are responsible for oversight and behaviors of their children (any age) on the entire Park property, at all times. This includes but not limited to: the pool, tennis courts, playground, basketball court, restrooms, parking lot, and swing set).  

Park Expectations

• No smoking or vaping (including parking lot)
• No skateboards or scooters
• No glass or other breakable objects
• No pets

Pool Rules

• In the event lightning and/or thunder is seen or heard, the pool will be closed a minimum for 30 minutes following the last bolt seen or thunder heard. The reopening of the pool will be decided by the senior most staff member on site. Under severe weather conditions, members are requested to clear the deck quickly and follow the staffs’ directions. These instructions may include requesting members seek shelter in the clubroom, restrooms, their cars, or leave the facility. Adults and children are expected to comply at all times.
• No running on the pool deck
• No pushing, shoving, or throwing swimmers into the pool
• No dunking, wrestling, or dangerous horseplay in the pool
• No diving in the shallow ends of the pool
• Only soft balls can be utilized in the pool. Players must be respectful of those around them when throwing.
• Water basketball is allowed but should be kept within close-range of the goal when crowded.
• No hanging on the water basketball goal rim, standing on the base or turning the backboard
• No inner tubes or large floats are allowed in the main pool except during designated Float Nights/Float Times
• Coast Guard approved lifejackets may be worn with adult supervision and must be cleared with lifeguard. No other swim aids (swimsuits with flotation built in, inflatable armbans, etc.) are allowed.
• Only swim diapers are permitted for use in the pools. Standard disposable diapers are NOT permitted. (Swim diapers are available at the Gate Shack for a nominal fee)
• There is a 10-minute rest period every hour when all swimmers 16 years and younger are to be out of the water
• All food, beverages, and chairs should be kept outside the white line around the pool
• No underwater breath holding games
• All accidents must be reported to lifeguard immediately
• If dirty or sweaty, please shower before entering the pool
• Chairs must stay behind the white line and are not allowed inside the baby or main pool
• Pool Manager, lifeguards and tennis staff have the authority to ask any member or guest to leave the park area if inappropriate behavior or language cannot be controlled
• Please use headphones if listening to personal music on deck as a courtesy to others
• No hanging on lane ropes

Swim Test

American Red Cross Water Competency Test

• Step or jump into water over your head.
• Return to surface and float or tread water for one minute.
• Turn around in a full circle and exit water.
• Swim 25 yards to exit.
• Exit water without using steps or ladder.

Lifeguard may ask swimmer to complete Swim Test prior to entering water or anytime throughout swimming season.

Dive Well Rules

• Swimmer must have permission from parent or caregiver to swim in Dive Well.
• Swimmer must show signs of swim competency.
• Swimmer may not get running start to enter pool.
• Swimmer must project themselves forward when jumping off side of pool.
• No hanging on lane ropes.
• No backflips, back dives, handstands, or cartwheels into the pool.
• Lifeguard will open and close Dive Well at their discretion.

Lifeguard may ask swimmer to complete Swim Test prior to entering water or anytime throughout swimming season.

High Dive Rules

• Swimmer must have permission from parent or caregiver to use board.
• Swimmer must show signs of swim competency.
• Swimmer must be at least 7 years old.
• Swimmer must be at least 48 inches tall. (Height will be determined by onsite Height Pole.)
• Swimmer may only take one bounce.
• Swimmer must wait on pool deck (not steps) for turn on board.
• Swimmer must wait until previous swimmer has reached wall before jumping.
• Swimmer must jump straight off board (not towards wall or Low Dive).
• No goggles.
• No flotation devices.
• No running on board.
• No walking back, once on board.
• No one may be in water to catch swimmer off board.
• No backflips, back dives, handstands, cartwheels or hanging on board.

Lifeguard may ask swimmer to complete Swim Test prior to entering water or anytime throughout swimming season.

Low Dive Rules

• Swimmer must have permission from parent or caregiver to use board.
• Swimmer must show signs of swim competency.
• Swimmer may only take one bounce.
• Swimmer must wait on pool deck (not ladder) for turn on board.
• Swimmer must wait until previous swimmer has reached wall before jumping.
• Swimmer must jump straight off board (not towards wall or High Dive).
• Swimmer may not adjust diving board wheel unless prior permission has been given by lifeguard.
• No goggles.
• No flotation devices.
• No running on board.
• No walking back, once on board.
• No one may be in water to catch swimmer unless prior approval has been given by lifeguard.
• No backflips, back dives, handstands, cartwheels or hanging on board.

Lifeguard may ask swimmer to complete Swim Test prior to entering water or anytime throughout swimming season.

Also see our: 

Tennis Rules

Guest Policy