Pool Information

VC Pool showing the still water, lanes and deck with American Flag. There are blue and white flag banners above the water
VC’s Pool is renown in the Mid-Hudson as one of the best swim facilities

Please note: You must have a valid ID with you to enter the building to access the pool.

 

Morning lap swim – all who attend must park in the visitors spaces only. These are the spots that are not numbered.

Pool Schedule

Pool Rules

For the safety of all swimmers, we must insist on the following: 

  1. Discipline policies have been established and disciplinary action is at the lifeguard’s discretion. Do not question or talk back to the lifeguards or staff. Lifeguards, pool staff, and the aquatic coordinator have full authority and final say.
  2. Do not engage in conversation with the lifeguards while on duty except in case of an emergency. Speak to the supervisor at the table. 
  3. Do not enter the water without lifeguards permission
  4. All non-swimmers and patrons younger than high school age must be accompanied into the pool area during open swimming by an adult 18 years or older at all times. 
  5. All non-swimmers must be accompanied into the water by an adult at all times. 
  6. All parents are to actively supervise their kids at all times, even from the pool deck. 
  7. Only those with the ability to pass a basic swim test, and swim an entire width of the pool unassisted are permitted in the deep end. The Lifeguard Supervisor makes the final decision. 
  8. Report all injuries to the lifeguard or pool supervisor immediately;
  9. Patrons are permitted in the building only during established swimming times. Morning Dip patrons must vacate the campus before students are arriving for school  
  10. Please shower your hair and entire body before swimming. There will be no excessive use of shower or loitering in locker areas.Showers are to not remain running when not in use. 
  11. Swimming suits or bathing trunks of acceptable hygienic standards and style must be worn at all times. No cut-offs. 
  12. The pool balcony is not permitted unless for swim practices or for birthday party events. No running or throwing things from the balcony. Do not play on the railings.
  13. No person having the following: Skin lesions, sores, inflamed eyes or mouth, nose or ear discharge will be permitted in the pool.
  14. Running & pushing, rough play or “chicken” fights are prohibited. 
  15. No profanity is permitted.
  16. No food or drink (except water) are permitted in the pool area. Glass containers are prohibited at all times.
  17. No sitting or leaning on any railings.
  18. No diving in the shallow end of the pool. Diving is only permitted during swim team sponsored activities, or off the diving board. 
  19. Do not jump in the water unless the area directly in front of you is clear of swimmers. 
  20. Equipment is to be used by lap swimmers only, at the specific discretion of the Lifeguard Supervisor only. This includes but is not limited to: fins, buoys, kickboards, aqua aerobic equipment, paddles, resistance bands. 
  21. Diving boards, toys, balls and other such objects during swim times are permitted with the pool staff’s permission only, and at the discretion of the staff on duty.
  22. No floatation devices, unless USCG approved and tight fitting around the body (i.e. puddle jumpers). “Swimmies” are not permitted. 
  23. No masks or snorkels that cover the nose.
  24. No smoking/vaping on school grounds (inside or outside).
  25. The school district is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles. Bring your own lock if you use the lockers and remove it upon departure.

Diving Board

  1. All patrons are to follow all posted safety rules.
  2. The diving board is only for those capable of jumping safely off the board and swimming in deep water.
  3. A deep water swim test may be conducted by the lifeguard supervisor to any patron at any time to determine safety. 
  4. One person at a time on the diving board.
  5. Do not ascend to the diving board until the previous user is off of the board and in the water. 
  6. Do NOT go off the diving board until the previous diver reaches the nearest ladder.
  7. Forward dives only using a single bounce. 
  8. No backwards dives unless under direct supervision of a diving/swim team competition coach.
  9. Fulcrum must not be moved beyond the #3 position.
  10. No attempting of dives beyond the individual’s ability.

    Never swim alone. Do not swim unless a guard is on duty!