Mackal Field House

3 Keaney Road, Suite #1

Kingston,RI 02881

Phone: 40l.874.5926

Fax: 401.874.4829

recser@etal.uri.edu

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Any patron disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the Tootell Aquatic Center and may be subject to loss of facility privileges. The Coordinator and the Assistant Coordinator of Aquatics, the on-duty Facility Supervisor and/or Attendant/Lifeguard(s) have sole discretion as to the potential danger and/or inappropriateness of any patron's actions or attire.

1. URI students are admitted free of charge with a current valid/encoded student I.D. Card. Faculty, staff and alumni holding a Mackal Membership may use the Aquatic Center by presenting their current Mackal Membership card to the Attendant/Lifeguard on-duty. All other individuals can purchase a daily, individual, family or senior pool pass at the Rec Service Center located in the Mackal Field House. All passes MUST be presented to the URI Attendant/Lifeguard on duty each time utilizing the facility.
   
2. All State of Rhode Island Health Department rules are in effect.
   
3. All facility users do so at their own risk. There may be only one Attendant/Lifeguard on duty during times other than Community swim hours.
   
4. All swimmers must enter the pool through the appropriate locker room and are required to take a thorough (soap) shower before entering the pool.
   
5. Proper swimming attire is required. Shoes are NOT allowed on the pool deck.
   
6. URI owned floatation/teaching devices other than kick boards, pull-buoys and pull-tubes are NOT to be used except under direct supervision of URI instructors during scheduled Recreational Services classes and programs. When any personal floatation equipment is used, an adult who is water skilled must be within arms distance of the user.  Inflatables are not allowed.
   
7. Snorkels, masks and fins may be used by adults 17 years or older. Scuba gear is allowed only during a
   Recreational Services or academic sponsored class or program.
   
8. Chewing gum, food and drinks are NOT allowed on the pool deck or in the pools.  Glass containers are NOT to be brought into the pool area.
   
9. Children under 12 years of age MUST be supervised on the deck or in the pool(s) by their parent or guardian who must be suited to swim.
   
10. Children 4 years and under may only use the facility if they are accompanied in the water on a one to one basis by their parent or guardian.
    
11. Individuals with open wounds (or band aids) and/or communicable diseases are not allowed in the pools.
    
12. Diapers should not be changed in the pool area. Please utilize the locker rooms or Family changing room and dispose of in trash receptacle.
    
13. Running or horseplay on the pool deck, diving boards or in the pool is prohibited.
    
14. Only one diver at a time is permitted on the diving board.
    
15. Diving is not permitted into the Recreational Instructional Pool. Caution should be used when diving into the Lap pool.
    
16. Pool personnel reserve the right to assign any swimmer(s) to a lane(s) or pool according to ability.

LEARN TO SWIM RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Please make sure to look at your receipt/registration form to see that the class/day/time is correct.  You are REQUIRED to bring your YELLOW RECEIPT to the  first day of class.
2. Classes are subject to cancellation if they fail to meet the minimum enrollment standard. URI will attempt to notify the participant or the parent(s) of affected students before the first class meeting and will be placed in an open class if the time and days are agreeable with the participant.  If placement can not be made a full refund/voucher will be issued.
3. A voucher (minus a processing fee) is issued when a participant cancels before the first class.  A 50% voucher will be issued if cancellation is made prior to the second class.  No vouchers will be given after the second class meets.   Please refer to the T.A.C. Brochure (page 8) for our voucher/refund policy.
4. Transferring Classes:
   For transfer, there is a $5.00 administrative fee for each transfer from one class to another.  You may transfer from one class to another depending if there is still space available in the class you wish to enroll. To transfer, you must present your receipt/registration form (yellow form) at the Rec Service Center, at that time  you will pay the transfer fee.

   Your child may be switched from one instructor’s class to another if both instructors agree that it would be beneficial to your child and it will not infringe on current students in the receiving class nor violate class size restrictions. Class switches MUST be approved by the Aquatics Specialist. Paperwork for this transfer will be done internally by the Aquatics Specialist so the participant’s name will show up on the correct roster.

5. Please notify the Recreation Main Office if your child is no longer taking classes (i.e. sick). After the second class missed, NO refunds/vouchers will be given.

6. It is URI Aquatics desire that each class meet for a minimum of five times per session. We may schedule additional class(es) to allow for emergency situations such as when either the University or South Kingstown School District close due to inclement weather; power failures and chemical problems in the Tootell Complex or instructor illness. Should it be necessary to reschedule a class, your instructor will make every attempt to call you. Vouchers are not  given for classes missed by a student unless it is caused by the University or instructor and results in fewer than  four (4) classes. Call the Rec Services Hotline to confirm cancellations at 874-4343.

7. Due to the University schedule, low class enrollment or lack of qualified instructors, some classes may not be continued in subsequent sessions.  When this occurs participants are encouraged to register after their fifth class, prior to open registration, in any applicable and available class.  While every effort will be made to place your child in an acceptable class, you may find our private lesson program helpful and a good option.

8. To ensure the quality of our program, the Aquatics Specialist determines class size. Class sizes are determined on an individual basis and varies depending on class level and the instructors experience. Please do not ask instructors to make exceptions, it is not their prerogative.

9. During swim lessons, infants, children and youth are only allowed in the pools during their class time.  All infants, children and youth are the responsibility of their parents while at the University before and after their lesson or while waiting for their sibling and or a friend to finish a lesson.

10. Plan to attend the dates and times for class(es) as listed on your registration form. Classes are  not made up unless the class did not meet due to unforeseen University emergencies.

11. For changing children of opposite gender, please use the family changing room, located across the west hall from the natatorium on deck level. The lifeguard on duty will be happy to give  you directions. There are toilets and sinks at the bottom of  each ramp leading to the deck and the women’s shower room has private shower stalls which are available. We request that you not take children of the opposite gender into the locker rooms or to have them change in  the hallways.

12. The URI Athletics Department and the Department of Recreational Services assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen articles. We encourage patrons to leave valuables at home or lock your belongings in a locker.

13. If you will require use of the elevator to bring you to deck level, have the Rec Service Center attendant call the lifeguard when you enter the building and a lifeguard will have the elevator ready for your use.

14. Strollers must remain away from the edge of the pools and  must be attended by an adult the entire time they are occupied.

15. Shoes must be removed before entering the pool area.

16. Food, gum, beverages, or glass containers are not allowed on the deck or in the Locker Room/Family Changing Room.

17. Open wounds and band-aids are not allowed in the pool.

18. Enter through the locker rooms or from the family changing room. The family changing room is located behind the Instructional pool just off the lower southwest Tootell hallway.

19. Diapers should not be changed in the pool area.  Please utilize the locker or family changing room and dispose of in trash receptacle.  Please wash your hands after changing diapers or using the toilet facilities.

20. For all classes except for the first orientation class, parents are required to stay and watch their children from the stands above the pool area (so as not to  distract your child or the Instructor during his/her lesson) or purchase a pass and swim in the lap pool while lessons are going on (provided that the pool is open for Open Rec Swim).

21. Instructors should be on time for classes and should hold classes for the entire scheduled times. Please report any violations to the Aquatics Specialist.

22. Students should meet their instructor by the star (poster) located on the southwest corner of the pool deck.

23. A parking pass along with the guidelines will be issued at the time of registration.  Parking is located in front of the Brad Boss Arena and is indicated by the pink parking signs. All members and guests are required to adhere to all URI Parking policies.