 Swim Test
A swim test sticker is required for any activity on the lake or in the pool and is granted upon successful completion of a swim test offered during recreational swimming. The test includes:
- jumping into deep water fully clothed and then disrobing
- treading, floating or survival floating (5 minutes)
- swimming 20 yards
- learning the proper use of a life jacket
A student with a valid Lifeguard Training, Emergency Water Safety, or Water Safety Instructor Certificate will be exempt from the test upon presentation of the certificate.
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Weight Room Orientation
Use of the weight room requires an initial orientation with the weight room monitor, who is available on a daily basis. The free weight area can be used upon completion of a scheduled training session.
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Boathouse Regulations
For Students Using the Boathouse:
- You must pass the deep water swim test administered in the pool and have a swim test sticker on your ID.
- Everyone must wear a personal floatation device at all times.
- The directions of the boat house staff and boat guards must be followed at all times.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the boats.
- No swimming from the boats is allowed.
- The boats can not be taken ashore.
- No one is allowed near the inlet or outlet of the lake.
- No bobbing of the canoes is allowed.
- Any violation of these rules will cause the immediate suspension of all boating privileges.
Rules For Guests of the Boathouse:
- Present current LGT or WSI card OR
- Equivilent swim test sticker from other school/association OR
- Demonstrate required swimming skills by passing swim test. This test is given in the lake only when weather and water temperature permitting.
Sailing Ratings:
- Light Wind Rating required to use a sail boat during recreational hours in light winds. Test: Written test on terminology; demonstration of knowledge of basic knots, rigging a boat, sailing a short course and landing boat satisfactorily. A crew is optional.
- Heavy Wind Rating Required to sail a boat during recreational hours in a wind over 10 knots. Test: Some dinghy racing experience on or off campus required. Demonstration of ability to handle Tech dinghy in winds over 10 knots.
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Equipment Check-out
A variety of sports equipment may be checked out from the front desk. (x.2019)
Cross-Country Ski Check-Out Policy: Weather permitting in January and February cross-country ski equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students, faculty and staff (members of the College Community).
- Fee: $1.00 per day
- Weekdays:
- Checkout time: Monday-Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Ski Storage Room, Sports Center
- Return time: Monday-Friday 3:00-4:00 PM Ski Storage Room
- Weekends:
- Checkout time: Friday 3:00-4:00 PM Ski Storage Room
- Return time: Monday 9:00-10:00 AM Ski Storage Room (or Tuesday 9:00-10:00 AM if Monday is a holiday)
- Procedures
- Students will be required to leave their ID card or a $50.00 check as a security deposit. (Note: $100.00 check for weekend security deposit required of everyone.)
- Faculty and Staff will be required to leave a $100.00 check as a deposit.
- ID cards and checks will be returned upon the safe and timely return of the equipment.
- Instructional clinics have priority use of equipment when offered.
- Wellesley College is not responsible for injury and/or damage caused by the use of this equipment. All students, faculty, and staff must sign a waiver to this effect upon checking out equipment
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