2007 SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS

 

3:01   SWIMMING POOLS                

The swimming pool area is defined as the entire fenced-in area surrounding the outdoor pool and the entire closed-in area of the indoor pool.  Members in good standing, and their adult guests, may use the pools whenever the pools are open.  Certain areas of the indoor pool are reserved for exercise classes and persons desiring to swim laps (times for these activities to be designated by the Activities Director (AD).

 

3:02   GUESTS

Each household may have four adult guests, and four children at the pool, but guests must be accompanied by at least one resident.  For every two children in the pool, there must be one adult capable of swimming.  That responsible adult must be present at the pool at all times.  If he or she must leave the immediate area, he or she will direct the children to get out of the water until he or she returns.  Children in diapers (including swim diapers), or under the age of three, are not permitted in either pool.  All children over the age of three must be fully toilet trained to enter either pool.  The use of the pools by children will be limited to specific days and times at the discretion of the AD.  All children over the age of 5 must use the age appropriate bathroom.

                                                                       

3:03   RISK OF USE

Residents and guests assume all risks and responsibilities when using either pool and are personally liable for any, and all, injuries, or damages suffered because of their negligence, carelessness, or inattentiveness.

 

 

 

3:04   LIFEGUARD/ATTENDANTS

The lifeguard/attendant is on duty at the outdoor pool during the stated hours and is responsible for the enforcement of pool rules.  All residents and guests are urged to cooperate in the enforcement of the rules.  The concierges are responsible for enforcement of the indoor pool and the outdoor pool when there is no lifeguard/attendant on duty.

 

3:05   EQUIPMENT AND TOWELS

Residents and guests are required to bring their own towels.  All equipment used for water classes is Community Center property and must be returned after use.  The bells/weights and belts are for water aerobic usage and not for use by children.  Children are allowed the use of kick boards and noodles.  Chaise lounges must be covered before use.  Removing lounges from the pool or saving chairs or lounges for persons absent from the pool area is prohibited.

                                                               

3:06   FLOATS

Outdoor – Inner-tubes, air mattresses, rafts and other flotation devices are prohibited during family swim time.  Those unable to swim may use water-wings and swim-noodles, with adult supervision.  No floats allowed in indoor pool at any time.

 

3:07   SHOWERS

All residents and guests must take showers before entering either pool.

 

3:08   FOOD AND BEVERAGES

No food or beverages, except water and soda, in plastic, are permitted in the pool area.  Glass bottles are prohibited.  Food and beverages may be consumed in the designated picnic area adjacent to the outdoor pool.  Residents and guests are responsible for cleaning up the picnic area after its use.

 

3:09   HOURS

Swimming is permitted only during published open hours.  The hours of use may be changed at the discretion of the AD.  Swimming will be discontinued at both pools at the threat of all thunder or lightening, and the pool will remain closed until thirty (30) minutes following the threat.

                                                                               

3:10   ADMISSION

Prior to entering the indoor pool, residents must present membership cards and sign in their guests with the concierge.  At the outdoor pool, residents’ membership cards must be given to the attendant.  Their guests will be signed in by the attendant.  Admission to either pool will be denied any person who appears intoxicated, has a skin rash, infectious disease, cold sore, inflamed eyes, nasal or ear discharge, open sores, or who is wearing bandages.

 

3:11   PROHIBITED AND INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES

All diving is prohibited in both pools.  Running, excessive noise, hazardous activity, i.e., “horseplay” (pushing, dunking, running, jumping/flipping into the pool, throwing objects other than “nerf” or beach balls, and climbing on any structure) are prohibited.  Voices shall be kept at a normal conversational level.  Radios, tape recorders, and other audio equipment, may be used only with earphones.  Pets are not permitted in either pool area.

 

3:12   ATTIRE

Swim attire is required for all pool users.  Street clothes, cut-offs and shorts are not considered appropriate swimwear.  Long hair should be tied up, or put in a bathing cap.  Bobby pins, hair pins, and such other hair grooming objects, should be removed before swimming.  Wet swimsuits shall not be worn at any time in the Center.  Shoes or sandals are to be worn going to and from both pools.

 

3:13   TRASH

Persons using the pools are required to dispose of all trash.  Trash to be placed in receptacles provided.

 

3:14   SPA

The SPA is reserved for adult residents and guest over the age of 19.

 

3:15   SMOKING

The Center at Falls Run is a smoke-free facility.