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Operating Rules

A copy of the pool's operating rules is enclosed and will be prominently posted at the pool. Please take the time to read them thoroughly. Parents, please make sure that your children know, understand, and observe these rules. If you bring guests to the pool, you are responsible for ensuring that they understand and observe the rules. We want the pool to be safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Please note that children who are not fully toilet-trained may use the wading pool, but are not permitted in the main pool, or in the shallow "ell". There will be no exceptions, not even for toddlers with diapers that are designed for use in water. All children under the age of 8, and any child 8 through 13 who has not passed the required swimming test, must at all times be under the direct supervision of a parent or designated adult when using either the main pool, the shallow "ell", or the wading pool. Any members who flagrantly or repeatedly violate the rules may have their memberships suspended or canceled.

Pool Operating Rules

1. All persons using the facilities of the Club do so at their own risk.
2. ALL CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AND SUPERVISED BY A PERSON AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE. Members are responsible for the behavior of their children.
3. Children ages 8 through 13 may not enter the main pool areas unless: a. Accompanied by a person at least 16 years of age, or b. They have passed the required swimming test (one length of the pool with no difficulty under observation of the manager or assistant manager).
4. CHILDREN NOT FULLY TOILET TRAINED ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE MAIN POOL, INCLUDING THE SHALLOW ELL. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WEARING RUBBER PANTS.
   Parents must instruct their children about proper toilet habits and enforce them.
5. Parents, or other designated adults, are responsible for supervising and safeguarding their children in the wading pool. NO CHILD PAST his or her 5TH BIRTHDAY is PERMITTED IN THE WADING POOL. However, under special circumstances, exceptions to this rule may be requested from the Pool Manager or the Operations chairperson.
6. When adult swim periods are called by the guards, all children under the age of 16 must immediately get out of the main pool (including the shallow ell) and remain out until the guards call the end of the adult swim period. During the adult swim period, children may not sit along the edges of the pool in such a way as to interfere with the adult swimmers.
7. There will be no running, pushing, rough play, ball throwing, or other activity that endangers people or otherwise hinders safe operations of the pool.
8. DIVING BOARD SAFETY: Due to increased liability costs, unsafe conduct on the diving board may result in permanent removal of the board. Only one person is allowed on the board and only one bounce is permitted. Use of the diving board may be restricted at the discretion of the manager.
9. Swim masks, fins, snorkel devices, floats, etc., are permitted at the discretion of the manager, who will limit their use so that they do not inconvenience or interfere with other swimmers.
10. No glass objects are permitted in the fenced area.
11. No one will unnecessarily talk to or otherwise divert a lifeguard from his or her duties.
12. Organized games are permitted at the discretion of the manager.
13. Only the manager and staff are permitted in the control area or the filter room.
14. Health and sanitation require that all persons take a soap shower before entering the pool. Unduly long showers are not permitted.
15. Objects (like band-aids) that can clog drains should not be discarded in the pool.
16. No one shall knowingly enter the pool area while suffering from any wound or sore, contagious disease or ailment.
17. Pets are not permitted within the fenced area.
18. Food and beverages are permitted in the roped off area of the grassy enclosure as well as outside the bathhouse on the stone patio. Trash and recycling is to be disposed of appropriately in receptacles provided. Food and beverages may not be consumed in the grassy areas on either side of the pool.
19. Smoking is only permitted in the roped off area of the grassy enclosure (NO EXCEPTIONS). Smokers are required to take reasonable precautions to ensure that their smoking on the grassed areas does not inconvenience others and does not subject children not their own to smoke inhalation. Cigarette/cigar butts should be disposed of properly.
20. All accidents, no matter how minor, must be reported to the pool management.
21. No diving is permitted at the shallow end of the pool.
22. MEMBERS ENTERING THE POOL ENCLOSURE WHEN THE POOL IS CLOSED ARE SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION FOR THE SEASON.
23. Members are responsible for informing their children and their guests of these rules.