Lap Swim Etiquette

Several swimmers (as many as 8 or more) can fit in a single lane if proper etiquette is observed and swimmers of like speed are together.

All swimmers must share lanes and are expected to circle swim.
Be respectful of other who are sharing the lane with you.
Choose a correct lane for your swimming speed.
Be sure to notify swimmer(s) when you are entering a lane. This is done by sitting at or on the edge of the pool, waving a kickboard under water or standing in the water in the corner of the lane.
When passing, wait and pass at the wall. Gently tap the foot of the swimmer ahead of you indicating you wish to pass. Do not attempt to swim around a slower swimmer as this may cause collisions with swimmers coming n the opposite direction.
A lead swimmer, who feels a touch on the feet from an overtaking swimmer, should continue to the next wall, then stop in the corner of the lane to let the faster swimmer(s) pass.
When resting on the wall, please move to the outward corners of the lane to allow other swimmers room to easily turn at the wall.
Be courteous and responsive if you are asked to move lanes by the lifeguards.