Gordon JCC Pool Hours & Rules
Hours
Indoor Pool
Things to Remember:
- People may share lanes, but please limit to four people per lane.
- Locker Rooms available for use
Water Aerobics Rules
- Classes will be at 7:30am and 8:30am, Monday through Friday with additional 12pm classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Please make your way out of the indoor pool area in a timely manner as we have to allow for the next set of swimmers to come
- Water aerobics reservations do not count towards your lap lane reservation limits
**Please be patient and understanding with us, as we try to prove as much space and time as we can at this moment to serve all of our members. As we progress, we will re-evaluate and provide as many opportunities as space and time allows
*Updated 02.11.25
Outdoor pool front desk: 615.354.1692 | Outdoor pool deck: 615.354.1693.
Poolside Cafe: (615)-657-9182
Closed for the season
- A Lifeguard must be present to use the pool. All swimmers must obey the Lifeguards at all times.
- Swimmers must shower before entering the pool
- The baby pool is for children 5 & under. A parent or guardian over 16 years of age must accompany a child to the baby pool. Young siblings are not permitted to supervise a child at the baby pool
- Children deemed to be non-swimmers MUST be within a parent or adult’s arm reach & must remain in the shallow end of the pool. A swim test may be required at any time.
- Swim diapers AND rubber pants are required for children under the age of 4 per the JCC’s diaper policy.
- Flotation devices must be Coast Guard approved. No water wings, rings, rafts, etc permitted
- A 10 minute rest period will be called at 50 minutes past each hour. Anyone under age 18 must exit the pool. Infants 1-12 months are permitted in adults arms during rest periods.
- The pool AND deck areas will be cleared for a minimum of 30 minutes for each thunder event. Members will be allowed to stay under the Café pavilion with thunder ONLY. The entire pool area will be cleared for a minimum of 30 minutes for each lightning event or severe weather warnings. In the case of a tornado warning/watch, swimmers from the outdoor pool will be accompanied to the main building for shelter
- No food or drinks are permitted inside the water or within the blue safety line. Water only is permitted beyond the blue safety line or at pool side. A non-breakable water bottle with a lid or a container that can NOT spill its contents is required. Coolers and outside food/drinks are permitted, but will be inspected for glass and outside alcohol, which is prohibited
- Swimming in the lap lanes is strictly for lap swimmers and walkers. No hanging on the lane lines, ladders or safety ropes.
- Lap lanes are by reservation only. Swimmers are expected to adhere to reservation policies
- Street shoes are not permitted in the water. Only water approved shoes permitted
- During crowded times, football or other throwing activities may be restricted for safety of other patrons
- All exercise equipment (barbells, pull buoys, training paddles, kickboards, etc.) are for use by lap swimmers, swim team or water aerobics class participants only.
- The deep end and long course lanes are limited/restricted during TigerSharks swim team practices and swim lessons.
- No Running, rough housing or sitting on shoulders
- No Chewing gum
- No Smoking
- No Glass
- No squirt guns
- No animals (except service animals)