Pool Rules

SWIMMING POOL RULES

• All members must have a membership card and register at the pool sign-in desk.
• Upon registering at the pool sign-in desk, all homeowners, 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.
• Non-resident babysitters of resident’s children may come to the pool, while supervising resident’s children, without paying a guest fee.  They must, however, be registered by the resident in the management office.  Non-resident babysitters may not bring guests.
• 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 guests staying longer than 2 days may register their guest at the office and pay guest fees in advance.  One week - $10, one month - $20; 2 months - $30; Memorial Day to Labor Day - $45.  This applies to the swimming pool only.
• 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 or cut-offs.  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.
• Suntan lotion only; no oil of any kind allowed in pool area.  Suntan lotions containing no dispersed or dissolved oil are permitted.
• The first 15 minutes of each hour is a rest period for children 17 and under.  Children must be out of the pool during this time.
• Roughhousing on rafts will not be tolerated.  When lifeguards deem the pool to be too crowded, rafts will be excluded.
• Roughhousing, running, and chasing is NOT permitted in the pools or pool areas.  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.
• Lifeguards 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, 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 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 BOARDS

• 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.
• 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 boards.

Disciplinary Action:

• Homeowners, children of homeowners, and guests of homeowners should follow the policies and rules established by the OC Homeowners Association at all times.  Management and/or employees have the right to enforce the following disciplinary measures:
• 1^st Offense-Verbal warning and the offense must be immediately corrected.
• 2^nd Offense-Offender must leave the premises for the rest of the day.
• 3^rd Offense-Offender will not be allowed on the premises for the remainder of the week.
• Continued disruptive or offensive behavior; or repeated breaking of polices or rules may warrant additional disciplinary action or long-term consequences.