The following lap swim etiquette is required at all times.  

Circle swimming is required if three or more people wish to swim in a lane.  

  • The lane may split if there are fewer than three people. 
  • Always communicate with other swimmers when joining a lane.  

Before entering the pool: 

  • Make note of the fast, medium, and slow lane designations. 
  • Select a lane with swimmers moving as closely as possible to your pace.  

When passing swimmers: 

  • Do not pass if you are barely able to hold the pace of the swimmer in front of you. 
  • Do not attempt to swim wide past a slower swimmer. 
  • Gently tap the feet of the swimmer in front of you. 
  • Only pass at the wall. 

When being passed by another swimmer: 

  • If you feel a touch on your feet, continue to the next wall and then stop in the right corner to let the faster swimmer pass. 
  • Do not attempt to speed up when tagged. 
  • Once tagged, do not stop in the middle of the pool or swim beyond the next wall. 

All swimmers should: 

  • Carefully check for the position and speed of other swimmers before entering a lane. 
  • Be careful not to let wide stroke mechanics impact adjacent swimmers.