Aquatic Center (pool, hot tub, sauna areas)
Children ages 16-18 may use the Aquatic Center without an adult member (non-swimmer exception below*).
Children ages 12-15 must complete a swim test to enter the Aquatic Center (pool area) without an adult. Arrangements for a swim test must be made through the Assistant Director or the Graduate Assistant for Aquatics. When the child has successfully passed the swim test, he/she must check-in upon each visit thereafter with the guard on duty, in order to swim alone until 16 years of age.
Children ages 11 and under must be directly supervised by an adult member at all times when in the Aquatic Center.
Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to use the hot tub or sauna at any time (7-11 years of age must have an adult member on deck supervising the minor).
FAC staff, at their discretion, may impose additional restrictions on the use of aquatic facilities by individual members.
*Non-Swimmers: Individuals who cannot swim the length of the swimming pool unassisted. He/she must be within arms reach of an adult member at all times in the Aquatic Center.
Climbing Wall
Children 6 and under are not permitted to use the Climbing Wall. Children between the ages of 7 and 15 are permitted to participate in the “Kid’s Climb” program the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm. Advance registration is required through the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Children 16 and older may qualify for a “Junior Climbing” membership upon the successful completion of the rock-climbing clinic offered at the FAC. Jr. Climbers are permitted to use the Wall during all of the Wall operating hours.
For Climbing Wall supervision requirements, the general section shown above applies.
Family Changing Room
It is highly recommended that members with children under the age of 12 utilize the FAC Family Changing Room located adjacent to the pool. FAC staff will provide access upon member requests. If the Family Changing Room is unavailable, families are encouraged to use the restrooms in the front lower level lobby.
Fitness Center (all strength and cardio machines in FAC)
Children who are 16 years of age or older may use the strength and cardio equipment in the Fitness Center and those cardio machines located on the track. Children under the age of 16 may not enter the Fitness Center or use the equipment located there or the equipment on the track, at any time, with or without adult supervision.
Outdoor Adventure Experience
Members must be at least 18 years old to participate in Outdoor Adventure trips.
Track
Adult members may carry infants or toddlers "on the body", in infant backpacks or a “snuggly”, while walking on the track. All other children must be 12 years of age or older to enter or utilize the jogging track. Children must be 16 years of age to use cardio machines located on track.
Other:
Equipment Check Out & Day Locker Use: Children must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid Loyola membership identification card to check-out equipment items or day-use lockers.
Instructional Class Participation: Children must be 16 years of age or older to participate in instructional classes offered at the FAC (EXCEPTION: Learn to Swim, Family Programs and Rock Wall).
Strollers/Carriages/Infant Car Carriers: Strollers, carriages and/or infant car carriers are not permitted in the FAC, with the exception of transporting a child to the pool area for pool usage or while an adult member is spectating an event.
The Department of Recreational Sports reserves the right to amend and review this policy.
3/14/03
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