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Why is 'no running' a pool rule?

Wet decks are slippery, and falls cause scrapes and bruises.

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  1. Running scares the fish in the filter
  2. Wet decks are slippery and falls cause injuries ✔
  3. Running makes the water too warm

Why: The AAP says not to run on pool decks and wet areas, because scrapes and bruises commonly come from careless falls. Walk, and wear sandals on the deck.

Huh, didn't know that: The AAP says sandals on pool decks and locker room floors help prevent foot infections.

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Why did the pool deck get a timeout? It kept letting people slip up.
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Answer: Wet decks are slippery and falls cause injuries. The AAP says not to run on pool decks and wet areas, because scrapes and bruises commonly come from careless falls. Walk, and wear sandals on the deck.

  1. HealthyChildren.org: Swimming www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/Swimming.aspx
    Don’t run on pool decks and wet areas
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. HealthyChildren.org: Swimming www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sports/Pages/Swimming.aspx
    Abrasions and contusions (bruises) commonly occur from careless falls.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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