General Facility Rules
General Facility Use:
This facility is designed and available for all ages and abilities discrimination will not be tolerated against any fellow patrons or staff members
There is no public restroom available in the facility
To enter the facility you must have a membership, be registered for a program, or have purchased a day pass for that specific calendar date
Food and Drink except water is only permitted in the lobby area and party rental spaces
Only exact change or purchase is accepted, checks can not be over written for cash refunds
All ages are welcome, young adults/children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Staff are not able to make change
Please respect your fellow patrons by not monopolizing certain machines, no leaving of personal items on chairs or benches to claim space if you are not physically present and using that equipment
Ear buds, headphones etc. are to be used when listening to your personal devices
Full facility rentals for birthdays etc. are only permitted after normal facility hours
Staff have the right to close to limit access to fitness, classrooms, natatorium, locker rooms etc. in case of emergency, follow all guidance by staff in these situations
Patons must be completely out of the building at the closing time
Fitness Area:
11 years of age and under are not allowed to use the fitness/weights area
12-16 years of age can have an adult with them to use the fitness/weights area
Please clean your equipment after each use, sanitary wipes are available throughout the facility
Lockers:
Day use lockers are only provided, you can bring your own lock or purchase a lock from the Welcome Desk
Lockers are encouraged for locking up personal items, Great Falls Park and Recreation, Scheels Aim High Big Sky are not responsible for lost or damaged items
Lockers left with personal items inside will be emptied and put in lost and found, locks will be cut off
Programs/Classes:
It is encouraged for everyone to pre-register for fitness classes, aqua aerobics and specialty classes
Pre-registration for classes online or at the front desk will be available for anyone with a membership or punch card.
Please call or cancel online if you are pre-registered for class that has limited attendance
A minimum average of 6 is required for every class including water aerobics
Class schedules will be evaluated based on attendance and demand each quarter
Only water is allowed in the fitness classes please keep coffees, snacks to the lobby area
Fitness Multipurpose space will be open during non scheduled classes, this space is for working out and instructors will be utilizing the space 15 minutes prior to the start of their class
Sauna:
Sauna time is suggested at no more than 15 minutes
Sauna is turned off 30 minutes prior to closing, please plan accordingly
Only water to drink is allowed in the sauna
Swimsuits, shorts etc. must be worn in the sauna, hot suits/weight loss outfits will not be permitted
Lifeguards will be checking the sauna on rotations, they will be opening the door checking the entire space for emergencies
12 and older can be in the sauna with an adult for 15 minutes maximum
Encouraged to bring a towel to sit on
Natatorium:
Patrons must follow all whistles and commands from lifeguards at all times
Lifeguards are on deck to prevent and respond to emergencies, they are not babysitters or able to provide supervision for your child, please refer to age requirements below
0-6 must have an adult (16 or older) in the water with them at all times within arms reach
7-12 must have an adult (16 or older) on the pool deck
Swim diapers must be worn for those who require that additional assistance, and are available for purchase at the Welcome Desk
Only facility provided clear inner tubes are allowed in the lazy river
2 lap lanes will be available during normal operational hours for lap swimming(during swim meets, lap lanes will not be available)
Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are approved for use, this includes puddle jumpers. An approved/not approved document is available at the Welcome Desk for clarification on items, please check with staff before purchasing
Goggles, swim caps, masks, fins, snorkels are available for purchase at the Welcome Desk. Once purchased staff are not responsible for lost items
Kick boards and pull buoys are available on the lap pool deck
Kick boards and pull buoys are not permitted in the Rec Pool unless for swim lessons or water aerobics
Underwater hockey is not permitted either pool
To reserve a lap lane please speak with welcome desk
Lifeguards will whistle with a 30 minute warning of closing time of the facility closing
Pools are emptied 15 minutes prior to closing time of facility