Lane swimming etiquette

• Swim in the lane appropriate to your ability 
• You may need to change the lane in which you are swimming, based upon the speed and ability of others, e.g. you may need to move to a faster, or slower, lane 
• If you are a front crawl swimmer, try to join a lane with other front crawl swimmers. Similarly breast stroke swimmers, join a breast stroke swimmer
• If you want to swim back crawl or butterfly, do it when the pool is quiet and you are less likely to cause disruption to others
• Follow the directional signs for the lane that you are using
• If a swimmer behind you wishes to overtake, then where there is room to do so allow them the opportunity to pass. Alternatively, if the lane is buy, then allow them to do so when you reach one end of the pool 
• If you catch up with the swimmer in front of you give them the opportunity to allow you to pass - do not harass them or try to swim over them 
• Be aware of other swimmers in your lane, be courteous and respect their right for an interrupted swim
• Restrict talking during lane swimming at the end of each length. If there is a need for a prolonged conversation move to the corner of the lane 
• Adhere to any lane management requests made by the lifeguards