POOL RULES
2007
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ALL PERSONS USING THE POOL OR THE POOL AREA DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. |
The safety, health, and comfort of all members are the basic objectives of the following rules and regulations, as formed by the Board of Directors, Pool Manager, and the Pool Committee. The Pool Manager and the Lifeguards have authority and jurisdiction over the conduct of any person or persons and any circumstances involving the pool, subject to the approval of the Pool Committee and the Board of Directors. It is the duty and responsibility of all members, their children, and guests, to adhere to and encourage compliance of these rules. The Board of Directors, Pool Committee, and Pool Manager welcome your suggestions regarding any phase of pool operations.
Our facilities are being
run this year by:
Homeowners within the
Victoria Bay Community that are current with their Homeowner Association dues
will be considered members. In the event
that the homeowner is not current with their dues, their membership will be
suspended until which time the dues are again current. YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF VICTORIA BAY OR YOU
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA.
2. All guests must be accompanied by their inviting resident while in the pool.
1. The pool will open on Saturday, May 26, and close on Sunday, September 16, and at the Association’s discretion. (After Labor Day, September 3, the pool will be open on weekends only.)
Hours are:
Saturday
Sunday
* On
days when Public School is in session, the pool will be open from
1. Bicycles and scooters are NOT permitted inside the pool area. All bicycles, scooters, skateboards, etc. are to be parked at the designated area (bike rack) in the parking area.
2.
Members shall
observe a 10 MPH speed limit in the driveway and parking area.
3.
Unlicensed
motorized vehicles are not allowed on Association property at any time.
1. All children, age 12 and under, are required to be accompanied at all times in the pool and pool area by his or her own parent, guardian, or a homeowner who will be directly responsible for them. All children are solely the responsibility of their parents. All parents and homeowners agree to release and indemnify the Association from any claims, losses, or liability arising out of the use of the pool by any person under 18 years of age for whom they are responsible.
2.
Full-time
sitters employed by homeowners for their children will be given a written
permission slip stating that they are in representation of the parents. This form must be filled out by the owner and
submitted to the Manager prior to the sitter’s use of the pool. Dates are indicated on form. Note:
Lifeguards cannot be hired as sitters while on duty.
3.
Non-adult,
non-swimmers shall not be permitted to use the swimming pool unless accompanied
by a responsible teenager or adult who shall keep constant watch on and be
responsible for the non-swimmer, especially toddlers, even in flotation
devises.
4.
Children ages
13-17, that have passed a swim test administrated by a lifeguard, will
classified as “swimmers” and may be at the pool without being accompanied by an
adult.
5.
Use of kiddie
pool shall be limited to children 5 years of age or under when accompanied by a
parent or person who is responsible for them.
1.
Safety is
first and foremost. Absolutely NO GLASS containers of any kind
are allowed in the pool area.
2.
NO running,
skating/rollerblading, pushing, wrestling or other horseplay, is permitted that
is unsafe or disturbs the enjoyment of the pool facilities for all.
3.
NO towels or
foreign objects (paper, cans, etc.) in the pool.
4.
NO diving
allowed.
5.
The pool and
the pool area must be evacuated during any electrical storm, by the direction
of the on-duty Lifeguard.
6.
Members and
guests are not to engage in extended conversations with the lifeguards so as
not to distract them while they are on duty.
7.
There will be
a lifeguard break the last 10 minutes of every hour. This rule will be enforced at the discretion
of the lifeguard in charge. During this
time, only adults may be in the
pool.
8.
One lane in
the pool may be reserved for lap swimming by request to the lifeguard in
charge.
9.
NO jumping
allowed into the corner, circular entrance of the pool.
1. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
2.
Parents
are to caution their children to use the toilet facilities provided at the pool
area. Children in diapers will NOT be allowed in the pool without
rubber pants over the diaper.
Speedo-type swimsuits, specially made swim diapers or elastic pants are
preferred.
3.
Trash is to be
deposited into the trash receptacles.
4.
NO rocks,
debris, gum or spitting will be allowed in the pool, or pool area.
5.
NO person will
be allowed in the pool while wearing street clothes. Absolutely NO cut-offs permitted. The wearing of Bermuda shorts, jeans, etc. is
forbidden. Bathing suits only.
6.
Admission to
the pool will be denied to all persons having any infectious disease. Persons with excessive sunburns, open sores,
bandages, inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge or any other ailments
which could adversely affect water cleanliness, and or endanger the well-being
of others will NOT be permitted in
the pool.
7.
Absolutely NO PETS permitted in the gated pool area or tied to the pool
fence.
8.
NO GRILLS (GAS OR CHARCOAL) will be allowed on the pool premises.
9.
SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA.
1.
The cost of
any property damage due to negligence or abuse will be charged to the
responsible member.
2.
No unauthorized
person will be allowed near the filter room at any time. Under no circumstances are the drain lids to
be removed from the bottom of the pool. NO ONE at any time is to play with the
cleaning implements, life ring, or other apparatus.
3.
Pool furniture
will be not be permitted to be removed from the pool area at any time.
4.
A towel must
be used when lying on lounge chairs.
Suntan lotion stains and ruins expensive chairs and lounges.
1.
Due to the
close proximity of some homes to the pool area, and so as NOT to interfere with other pool users, the noise level must be
kept to a minimum.
2.
NO abusive or
objectionable language will be permitted on Association property.
1.
Alcoholic
beverages in NON-GLASS containers
are allowed in the pool area by responsible adults over 21 years of age. Excessive consumption of alcohol is
prohibited. Violators, drunk, or
disorderly members will be ejected from the pool area.