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