RULES: Pool Rules
1. Final Word
The pool manager and the lifeguards are in complete charge and have the final authority to interpret and enforce all pool rules.
2. Age Requirements
Any child under the age of ten must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible member at least 14 years of age at all times. After 5 pm any child 12 and under must be accompanied by a member at least 14 years of age who shall remain on the premises.
3. Big Pool Requirements
Children will not be allowed in water over their shoulders unless they are accompanied by a responsible person on a one-to-one basis or unless they can demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim 25 meters and tread water for 30 seconds. Children may not swim in deep water unless they are qualified swimmers. Children may not swim in deep water unless they are qualified swimmers.
4. Wading Pool
Use of the wading pool will be limited to children six years of age and under, appropriately attired. A responsible person must attend children in the wading pool at all times.
5. Flotation Devices
Floatation devices may only be used in the wading pool except for Float Days and other special events at the discretion of the pool manager. Baby flotation rings with seats attached will not be permitted in either pool.
6. Float Hours
The Board will designate "Float Hours" or "Family Float Nights" at various points throughtout the summer (see calendar). During these Float hours, only inflatable floats may be used. Floats can be no larger than a two-man size. Noodles will be permitted in the pool during float days, breaks, and light periods of pool use when one guard is on duty and other times at the guard's discretion.
7. Masks
Masks, goggles (covering the nose) and snorkels are prohibited.
8. Flippers
Flippers may be used for serious lap swimming in the lap lanes only.
9. Adult Swim and Tennis
The pool and tennis courts will be open for adults ages 18 and over and their guests, ages 18 and older, from 10 am until 1 pm each Sunday during the season unless preempted by a prearranged event. No persons under age 18 are permitted on club premises during adult swim. Floats and other devices are allowed in the pool area during adult swim at the discretion of the guards.
10. Lap Lanes
At least one lane for swimmers who wish to swim laps will be maintained except during swim team practice. The lifeguard in charge may open an additional lap lane based on his/her discretion on the needs of swimmers using the pool at the time.
11. Breaks
Ten minute rest periods will be called every hour. During weekday operations, all children 12 and under must clear the pool and remain a safe distance from the pool's edge. On holidays and weekends the age increases to 15 and under. After 7 pm, the rest periods may be eliminated at the discretion of the manager on duty. At the discretion of the guards, rest periods may be extended to 15 minutes.
12. Baby Carriages & Strollers
Baby carriages and strollers are only allowed in the wading pool enclosure and the grassy area adjacent to the snack bar. No other wheeled vehicles (except wheel chairs) are allowed within the pool enclosure.
13. Running
Running on the pool deck is prohibited
14. Dangerous Activities in the Pool
Dangerous activities in the pool are prohibited. Dangerous activities include, but are not limited to: Sitting on another person's shoulders, dunking, grabbing of another person around the neck, and playing in the diving area when the diving area is open.
15. Ball Playing
Playing basketball or throwing soft balls in the pool enclosure is permitted at the discretion of the manager on duty. It is prohibited to hang on the basketball net, play basketball from the side of the pool, or jump into the pool within close proximity to the basketball net during times basketball is being played.
16. Hard Objects
The throwing of hard objects, including torpedoes, in the pool is prohibited.
17. Lessons and Classes
Private swim/dive lessons are for members only. Non-members and guests are not allowed to sign up and participate in private lessons. Group classes/lessons are also for members. However, if there are not enough members to fill up the class and empty slots still exist, non-members may sign up for group classes/lessons.