Veterans Memorial Pool uses a two-color wrist band system to help identify all non and emergent swimmers: Green Fish and Blue Fish.

Green Fish

• Green Fish are all NON swimmers and/or children age 4 and under.
• Green Fish bracelets let lifeguards AND patrons know of non and emergent swimmers for an EXTRA level of safety.
• Green Fish bracelets are available free of charge at the Front Desk as you check in, so get yours today!

Blue Fish

• All swimmers who are 48" in height OR under AND want to swim in the DEEP END must be a Blue Fish.
• To become a Blue Fish, swimmers must pass the A.R.C. Water Competency Test.

FIRST...

• Swim 25 yards without stopping or touching bottom.

THEN...

• Jump into the water over your head.
• Return to the surface and float or tread water for one minute.
• Turn around in a full circle and find an exit.

If you pass, you are a Blue Fish and can swim wherever you want! You will be given a Blue Fish bracelet and your name will be recorded in the Blue Fish binder.

If you do NOT pass, you can take the test once a visit as you work on your swimming ability.

See the Front Desk to sign up for the Blue Fish testing today!

Note: Lifeguards can also request Blue Fish testing for struggling swimmers.