Mandatory Safety Requirements for all ESA Programs

• Life Jackets are required for all participants including staff, coaches, volunteers, non-members, safety boat operators, and students at all times when in or on the water or on a dock.
• Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required to be worn at all times when engaging in all ESA on water activities. No Crocs.
• All students and on water staff are required to pass a swim check.
• All injuries must be reported to staff no matter how small.

• All volunteers who work with youth students must have a background check.
• During special events, all non-members going on the water must sign a release waiver. Youth must have parent's consent.
• All safety boat operators must be at least 18 years old, have a Florida State Safe Boating Card or equivalent, be trained in CPR/AED/first aid and be approved by the Safety Officer. 
  
• Safety boat trainings for 2025 will be: February 15, May 17, and September 6
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• No smoking, drugs or alcohol.
• No running, hitting, pushing or littering.
• No swimming without instructor permission
• All equipment to be properly returned and put away after use.
• Volunteers must sign that they have read and agree to abide by all of the Policies and Procedures