Rules and Policies

Brookside Swim Club Rules and Policies

2022 POOL SEASON

The following rules and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all members. The club manager and lifeguards are authorized to require those violating any rules or regulations to leave the premises. Any failure to comply with these rules shall be considered sufficient cause for immediate suspension of all pool privileges of the offender for a period of one to seven days, and repeated violations can also be considered sufficient cause for termination of club membership.

All persons using the pool do so at their own risk. The swim club is not responsible for accident, injury or death in connection with such use.

Dues, late fees and assessments must be paid each season prior to using the facilities of the swim club.

GENERAL

• Beginning with the 2022 pool season, every membership that enters the pool facility will be required to sign a liability waiver form upon their first visit. The signing of this liability form is a new requirement as part of the Brookside Swim Club Liability Insurance. Liability waivers were sent out by email to all members and will be available at the pool upon your first visit.

• Parents are responsible for their own well being and the well being of their children, both at the pool facility and in the water. Lifeguards are not intended to be the only layer of safety enhancement and accident prevention at our pool.

• Children under age 10 cannot be left unattended at the pool and must be supervised by a parent or guardian or Babysitter (ages 14 and above) at all times. Designated babysitters are subject to the Manager’s approval. The Manager has the right to deny the approval of any babysitter under the age of eighteen when it appears that the health or safety of pool members is in question.

• The swimming pool, baby pool, pool deck, and shower rooms will be cleared for AT LEAST 30 minutes following audible thunder or visible lightning, following the Red Cross safety standards. All members and guests should take shelter indoors or in a hard-top vehicle. Partially enclosed structures, such as picnic shelters, do not provide adequate protection from a lightning strike. Since the pool does not have adequate indoor space, members must leave the premises and wait the storm out either in a hard-top vehicle, their home or other safe indoor location of their choosing. They may not remain within the pool fence or outside of the gate unless in a hard-top vehicle.

• The Manager has the right to close the pool or deny access based on adverse weather conditions.

• Proper swimming attire must be worn in the pool.

• No food, gum, candy or drinks are allowed in the pool.

• There will be a (10) ten minute rest period each hour (at the 50 minute mark). All members and guests under the age of eighteen must exit the pool completely at this time. If extreme heat conditions, the break may be lengthened to 15 minutes.

• The lifeguard stands are to be used exclusively by the lifeguards. There will be no unnecessary and distracting conversation with the lifeguards while they are on duty.

• The picnic tables under the shelter are for eating or taking a break from the sun. So that they remain available for everyone to use as needed, please do not use them to store your belongings for your visit.

• No pets are permitted inside the pool area.

• Trash must be placed in proper cans.

• During the month of May and June, Monday through Friday, a portion of the pool may be reserved for swim lessons and swim team. On special occasions, the pool may be closed to the membership due to Swim Meets, etc. Advance notice will be posted on the bulletin board.

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on club property. Intoxicated persons are not permitted on club property.

• Illegal drug use is strictly prohibited on club property.

• Use of any type of tobacco, e-cigarette or vaping product is not permitted by anyone under the age of 18. Those over 18 may only smoke outside of the fenced pool area.

• No loitering shall be permitted around the entrance to the pool or in the parking lot.

Health and Safety Rules

• There shall be no running, pushing, wrestling or causing undue disturbance or hazard in or around the pool area. The lifeguards, at their discretion, shall decide what action constitutes a disturbance or hazard.

• Obey the lifeguards and the pool manager at all times. The Manager has the right to send children home from the pool and notify parents as to their behavior. Continued infractions may result in loss of pool membership.

• Members and guests are asked to not come to the pool if experiencing symptoms of any illness.

• All members and guests are requested to take a cleansing shower prior to entering the pool.

• Any persons with cuts, blisters, or any open wounds should refrain from using the pool until healed.

• Swim diapers are required to be worn by any child that is not fully potty trained. Per Health Department requirements bathroom incidents in the pool may require temporary closure of the pool.

• Spitting, spouting, blowing water, blowing your nose, urinating, etc. in the pool is prohibited. Proper public behavior is expected at all times.

• Floats and other such devices shall be allowed at the discretion of the lifeguards and pool manager depending on the number of swimmers at the pool. Jumping on floats from the side of the pool will not be allowed.

• No big water guns allowed. This will be at the discretion of the lifeguards on duty or the pool manager.

• Throwing hard covered balls in the pool will not be allowed.

• All injuries should be reported immediately to any lifeguard on duty.

• No glass or breakable objects of any kind shall be permitted inside the pool fence.

BABY POOL

• Lifeguards are not stationed at the baby pool. Children inside the fenced area who are

non-swimmers must be attended by a responsible person at all times.

• The baby pool is for the use of children ages six (6) and under and their supervising adult

only.

• The baby pool should not be used by children during break unless they are age 6 or

under.

• The lifeguards have the right to remove inappropriate or overly large toys in the baby

pool.

• No one should enter the baby pool if the drain cover is missing or broken. Report this

condition to a lifeguard immediately.

DIVING BOARDS

• Swimmers in the diving area must yield to those wanting to use the diving board.

• Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time.

• Double bouncing, hanging or climbing on the end of the diving board is not permitted.

• Divers should enter the water straight off the board, not to the sides, and then swim to the

side immediately so the next diver can go. Do not linger in the water in front of the board.

• Divers should ensure the dive area is clear before going off the diving board.

• Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted to the side of the pool in order to use the diving board; unless a parent/guardian is in the water with them.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Only pool employees and board members are allowed in the pool office, storage room, concession room. No one is permitted in the pump room under any circumstances except authorized personnel and persons specifically authorized by the pool manager.

• Lewd, suggestive, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and violators will be asked to leave.

• All members must sign or check in each time they visit the pool. Pool members must readily identify themselves if requested by a Lifeguard, Pool Manager or member of the Board of Directors.

• Beginning July 1, 2022, guests must be checked in with the Lifeguard or Pool Manager and paid. Violations of the guest policy will be addressed by the Board of Directors.

• Pool hours are to be prominently posted each season. Pool hours are subject to change based on use. Changes to the hours will be posted.

• Reservations for pool parties can be made with the pool manager.

• Notification of swimming lessons, Swim Team Events, Policies Regarding Pool Parties, Teen Nights, Membership Picnics and other events will be posted on the pool bulletin board and through Remind/Facebook. All reservations need to be made through the manager. Members are requested to regularly read the information.

• There will be a General Board Meeting held during the summer. A date and time will be posted at the pool.

**Any changes in policies or Pool Rules will be posted.