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Fall Swim Lesson sign-up begins September 8th for NAU, September 9th for public. Classes begin September 29th. Please check here for the class scheduleAmerican Red Cross CPR, First-Aid, WSI Classes
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Class September 20th, First-Aid class September 26th, WSI Class starting September 23rd. Please Check here for the class scheduleWhen is the best time to purchase a semester pass?
Why can’t the public swim all day?
Why do you have to pay for a shower?
Why can you only shower when the pool is open?
Why aren’t the diving boards always open?
Why aren’t there more activities for kids?
Why does an adult have to swim with a child 10 years old?
Why can’t people borrow goggles from lost and found or staff members?
Why do we have to show IDs?
Why do we have to wait in line if we have a pass (master swimmer and waterpolo player included)?
Why can’t we sit on the deck?
Why do intramural players have to pay a fee to play?
Why can’t children go swimming without supervision?
Why do students have to pay a fee to swim?
Why can’t people bring floaties into the pool?
Why is the child/adult ratio so strict?
Why do they ticket people in the parking lot?
When is the best time to purchase a semester pass?
Once the semester starts, patrons may purchase a semester pass. The best time to buy them is during open swim on Monday-Friday @ 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Why can’t the public swim all day?
The Wall Aquatic Center begins operation at 5:30 a.m. and closes at 9 or 10:00 p.m. During this time, there are classes, programs, athletics, recreation, and lap swimming. In order to provide services for all of these interests and still meet the needs of the university, it is necessary to assign priority of use to various groups. In addition, opening the pool throughout the day would push well beyond our financial means due to the cost of staffing.
Why do you have to pay for a shower?
Once patrons have entered the locker room, there is no method for determining if they only showered or decided to use the facility. The admittance fee into the facility is the same whether one chooses to use the pool for lap swimming, diving, recreation or just taking a shower. It is important to consider that the main objective of the facility is to provide opportunities for exercise, training, diving and recreation.
Why can you only shower when the pool is open?
Safety is our greatest concern. Open hours are the hours we have trained staff on duty to supervise the facility. If a patron enters the facility to take a shower when we are closed, it would be nearly impossible to respond effectively in an emergency.
Why aren’t the diving boards always open?
The diving boards are usually open on Friday evening rec. swim, weekends, and sometimes throughout the week. However, the set-up of the pool (long course or short course), use of the diving area, and the availability of staff are significant factors in making the decision to open the diving boards.
Why does an adult have to swim with a child 10 years old?
Our main concern is safety. There is a high drowning rate of children 10 years and younger that do not have direct supervision. It is important that we do not compromise the lifeguards attention with unsupervised children.
Why can’t people borrow goggles from lost and found or staff members?
It would be unsanitary to borrow goggles that have not been decontaminated. We would increase the risk of spreading infection by lending goggles to patrons.
Why do we have to show IDs?
It is important that the cashiers treat patrons fairly and according to our policy. There is a different fee structure for various groups that use our facility and cashiers have to identify the appropriate fees.
Why do we have to wait in line if we have a pass (master swimmer and waterpolo player included)?
We maintain information pertaining to the use of the facility, so it is important that we register when someone is using the facility. It is also important that we treat everyone fairly. We will continue to seek alternatives that will shorten the lines.
Why can’t we sit on the deck?
The lifeguard’s primary responsibility is to prevent accidents from happening whenever possible. The second responsibility is to respond effectively to an emergency situation. Having patrons sitting on deck compromises the lifeguard’s attention away from the water and potentially complicates the rescue situation. The less complication during an emergency, the better.
Why do intramural players have to pay a fee to play?
To pay for staffing of the facility in order to maintain safety.
Why can’t children go swimming without supervision?
All swimming facilities pose a significant safety risk for children, even children that swim well. Because lifeguards must be very attentive to their duties to provide the safest possible environment for all patrons, the continual concern for unsupervised children presents a serious distraction for the lifeguards and increases the chance that the lifeguard will be unable to respond to emergencies or prevent accidents sufficiently.
Why do students have to pay a fee to swim?
The Wall Aquatic Center is only partially funded by state funds. A significant portion of the operating funds is generated through local revenue. Having a well trained staff that excel in their ability to provide a safe environment is expensive and would be impossible without assessing a fee to all patrons.
Why can’t people bring floaties into the pool?
There are few things more dangerous than inflatable floatation devices. These items give parents and children a false sense of security. Many children drown every year due to these devices. We do not encourage their use at any time and reject their use in this facility because it is important for a parent to stay within arms reach of any child that is not able to swim. The only exception is a Coast Guard approved life jacket which has been shown to be very safe.
Why is the child/adult ratio so strict?
There is no reasonable measure of knowing exact skill levels of all of the children that use our facility. The ratios allow for excellent control and proper supervision.
Adult/Child Ratio:
Adult to Child 4 years & younger 1 1 5-7 years 1 3 8-12 years 1 8
Why do they ticket people in the parking lot?
The parking lots are controlled by NAU Parking Services and have special designations. There are parking stickers available for community members, at the cost of $15.00 per Academic semester.
FALL SEMESTER 2008
(August 24th - December 12th)
Building Hours
Lap Swim Hours:
M-F 11:30pm - 1:15pm
Lap/Recreation Swim Hours:
M-F 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat & Sun 12:30 pm - 4:00pm
Wall Aquatic Center
Phone: (928) 523-4509
Mailing Address:
PO Box 5649
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
The Wall Aquatic Center is a proud institutional member of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
© 2008 Arizona Board of Regents.
Northern Arizona University, South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
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