VICTORIA BAY HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

POOL RULES

2007

 

 

ALL PERSONS USING THE POOL OR THE POOL AREA

DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

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:

 

Charlotte Swim Club Management

Telephone: 704-766-2726

 

MEMBERS

 

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.

 

GUESTS

 

1.      ONLY homeowners, or their tenants, and their guests are permitted in the pool area.  Homeowners will be held responsible for all actions of their guests at all times.  Homeowner is responsible for his/her family and guests and may be charged for damaged property.

 

2.      All guests must be accompanied by their inviting resident while in the pool.

 

SCHEDULE OF OPERATION

 

            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:

  *Monday – Friday 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.

Saturday 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.

Sunday 12:00 noon to 8:00p.m.

 

            * On days when Public School is in session, the pool will be open from 4:00p.m. until 8:00 p.m.     

 

PARKING AT THE POOL

 

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.

 

CHILDREN

 

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.

 

SAFETY

 

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.

 

HEALTH & CLEANLINESS

 

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.

 

POOL EQUIPMENT

 

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.

 

NOISE

 

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.  Battery operated radios and TV’s are permitted only at low volumes.

 

2.      NO abusive or objectionable language will be permitted on Association property.

 

INTOXICANTS

 

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.