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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Pool Rules


Extensive rules are important to assure a safe and pleasant experience for all swimmers. Parent please be sure to educate your children and guests about all of the rules listed below. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

Pool Rules-Revised September 2010
 

SWIMMING POOL:

  • All members and children 10 or older must have a membership card and register at the pool sign-in desk.  Members and children 10 or older must sign in under their own name and ID number.  No member may sign another member in as a guest.
  • Upon registering at the pool sign-in desk, all residents, children, and guests will receive a wrist band to be worn at all times while at the pool.  (Optional for children 5 and under)
  • Guest fees are $4.00 and may be paid in cash or charged on the homeowner’s account.
  • Any member bringing a guest must wear member wristband AND guest wristband as long as guest is at the pool.  Guests must be accompanied by the member who signed them in at all times.
  • A swim test may be administered to children who will not be at least 12 years old during the calendar year.
  • Any child who will not turn 10 during the calendar year must be with an adult or guardian, age 13 or older.  Guardians must stay in the immediate pool area.
  • A non-resident babysitter of a resident’s child(ren) may come to the pool without paying a guest fee while supervising the resident’s child(ren).  They must, however, be registered by the resident in the management office.  Non-resident babysitters may not bring guests. Non-resident babysitter may not use the pool unless accompanied by resident’s child(ren).  Only one free babysitter pass per household is allowed.
  • There is a maximum of 8 guests per day, per MEMBER household.  Responsible member must remain with guests at all times while on Association property.
  • Non dues-paying residents (residents not responsible for association dues, such as children or renters) may bring one guest per person per day (maximum 4 per household).
  • The same guest may not come more than twice in a one-week period.  Resident must remain with guest at all times while on Association property.
  • Members with out-of-town guests who live further than 75 miles from Little Rock staying in their home (overnight) should contact the office no less than 3 business days in advance to register for a guest pass.  Members who do not request guest pass in advance must pay $4/day guest fee. Day visitors or guests who live less than 75 miles away must pay $4/day guest fee.  “2-day Rule” applies to any guest who does not have a guest pass. This applies to the swimming pool only.  Club guest fees and/or tennis court guest fees are paid separately.
  • Wet swimsuits are not allowed inside the Clubhouse.
  • Glassware and cans are not permitted in the pool area.
  • Pets are not allowed in the pool area.
  • All refuse must be placed in containers provided.
  • Pool patrons under the age of 18 must wear appropriate swim attire.  No street clothes, gym clothes, or cut-offs.  No exposed underwear. No thong bikinis.
  • Children and youth will not be allowed to come into the pool area for more than 15 minutes unless they are wearing proper swimming attire (i.e. swimsuit)
  • Suntan lotions containing no dispersed or dissolved oil only; no oil of any kind allowed in pool area.
  • The first 15 minutes of each hour is a rest period for children 17 and under.  Children must be out of the pools during this time.
  • The toddler pool is intended for toddlers and young children who are not yet able to swim. Older children and children who are able to swim will not be allowed to play in the toddler pool. Lifeguards and pool monitors may use their discretion when enforcing this rule.
  • Roughhousing on rafts will not be tolerated.  When lifeguards or pool monitors deem the pool to be too crowded, rafts will not be permitted.
  • Roughhousing, running, or chasing is NOT permitted in the pools or pool area.  Violators may be ejected or denied pool privileges.
  • All food or drink (including alcoholic beverages) consumed at pool or club must be purchased at the concession stand.  No food or drink may be consumed in the pool or at the pool’s edge. This is a Health Department regulation and will be strictly enforced.
  • Lifeguards and pool monitors have the authority to enforce all rules and issue discipline.
  • State law requires that all swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
  • Rude, disruptive, offensive behavior and the use of profane language will not be tolerated.
  • During times of low attendance, or in the event of inclement weather, the pool may close.
  • Any non swim-related toys (athletic balls, racquets, tennis balls, skateboards, etc.) must be left outside or checked at the gate before entering pool area.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to require a swim test of any pool patron they deem questionable to be in deep water. The swim test consists of swimming the length of the lap pool unassisted while being observed by a lifeguard.
  • Small children must wear swim diapers.  No regular diapers will be allowed.
  • Diapers should be changed in the restroom and disposed of properly.  Please do not change diapers in the pool area.

 

DIVING BOARD RULES

 

  • Only one person on the diving board at a time.
  • No diving is allowed in the shallow end of either pool.
  • Dives shall be executed in a forward motion from the front of the diving board. 
  • Previous diver must touch the side of the pool or ladder before next person dives.
  • Divers should vacate the area in front of the diving board as quickly as possible after diving.
  • No goggles, masks, or flotation devices may be used while diving.
  • Parents are not allowed to be in the deep end to catch small children as they attempt to jump from the diving board.