DOWNTOWN INDOOR POOL

Pool Hours
The Downtown MAC pool is indoors and is open year-round.         
Mon.-Fri., 4 a.m.-9 p.m.                                                                                 Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.                                                                                    Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
* Closed on Sundays in June, July and August

WEST OUTDOOR POOL

MAC West pool will open at 10 a.m. on May 24, 2008, the Saturday preceding Memorial Day.
It will close on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, Labor Day, at 5 p.m.

Pool Hours
Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Mon.-Fri., Noon.-9 p.m.

Baby/Wading Pool Hours
Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Lap Lanes
Mon, Tue. & Fri., Noon-9 p.m.
Wed. & Thurs., Noon-4 p.m., 5:30-9 p.m.
Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-9 p.m.
(Lap lanes may close during hours of heavy bather loads or remain open during light bather load days)

Pool Closings
The swimming pool and wading pools will be closed for all home diving and swimming meets and other special events.

Monday, June 2: 4 p.m.-Close Time Trials
Monday, June 16: 3 p.m.-Close Swim Meet
Monday, June 30: 3 p.m.-Close Swim Meet
Saturday, July 19: Open-2 p.m. Diving Conference

* Dates subject to change.

MAC WEST POOL RULES 2008

The following rules are designed to allow all MAC members to have a safe and enjoyable experience in our beautiful outdoor facility.

Pool Attendance
• The swimming pool is to be used by those members whose membership entitles outdoor use. All others memberships are restricted to their designated use only.
• All members must sign in at the Front Desk to be admitted into the pool area.
• Members are entitled to bring guests into the pool. In order to control large crowds, please limit guest numbers to no more than four per visit. Guest fees will be $8 per person. Each guest is limited to no more than three visits.
• Children 14 or under must have a parent or authorized guardian in attendance with them at the pool.
• Any child with floaties, a life jacket, etc. must be “directly supervised” by the parents or authorized guardian. Parents or guardians must directly supervise any small child, regardless of swimming ability. A swimming test will be required for children wishing to swim in water over their heads.
• The swimming pool and deck area can be used during supervised hours only. For guest parties or birthday parties involving more than four guests, please make reservations two weeks in advance. Guest fees are $8 per person. If food service is required, please contact restaurant management for reservations, 314-539-4490.

General Rules
• Showers are required of all people using the pool.
• Please no running, pushing, pulling, dunking, fighting, wrestling or horseplay of any kind on pool grounds.
• Frisbees, rubber balls, tennis balls or hard balls of any kind are not allowed in the pool. Inflatable beach balls and “Nerf” softballs are permitted.
• Inner tubes and small rafts are permitted in the shallow end of the pool only under normal conditions. Lifeguard may, however, restrict mattresses, inner tubes or any other large inflatable toys during busy times. These items can make it difficult for lifeguards to see under the water. Plastic or wooden paddles are prohibited at all times.
• Water guns are not allowed in the pool.
• Glass or any other sharp objects are prohibited on pool premises.
• To help prevent potential neck and spinal injuries, diving is not allowed in the shallow end of the pool (less than five feet).
• Playing and hanging on the lane lines, steps or ladders is prohibited.
• Baby/wading pool is for children six years old or younger. Children must be supervised in the baby pool at all times. There is no lifeguard on duty.
• The lap lanes are reserved for individuals 18 or older who wish to swim laps. There is a 30-minute time limit when there are other members waiting to swim laps.

Health Rules
• Children who are not potty trained are required to wear a swim diaper. These can be purchased in the Pro Shop.
• People with open sores or infectious or contagious conditions are not allowed in the pool.
• The pool may be closed due to maintenance purposes, health conditions, weather or other purposes deemed necessary by MAC The pool will be vacated during storms with lighting. All swimmers will be asked to enter the building area. No one will be allowed on the pool deck during this time. We will wait 30 minutes from the last strike of lightning and thereafter the sound of thunder before making a decision to resume swimming activities.

Rules for Diving Board
• Only one person on the diving board at a time.
• Use the ladder to climb to the diving board.
• Look before diving or jumping to make sure no one is in the diving area.
• Only one bounce allowed on the diving board
• Dive or jump straight out from the diving board.
• Swim immediately to the closest ladder or wall (right side) after diving.

The MAC West pool is the coolest place to hang out on a sweltering summer day. The pool is like a magnet during the "dog days" of summer, drawing families looking to beat the heat. Pool side is a great place to catch some rays or socialize with friends.

If you are interested in hosting a pool party for up to 10 people, contact Darrin at 539-4406. Food service is available. Please make reservations two weeks in advance.