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POOL INFORMATION:
Maximum Capacity of Main Pool 120
Maximum Capacity of Wading Pool 30

A. FILTRATION: The pool water is filtered through sand and gravel and treated with chlorine.
B. TEMPERATURE: Water temperature is maintained at ~80 degrees for your comfort.
C. DIMENSIONS & FIXTURES: The pool is referred to as a constant depth pool with a 30’ x 75’ swimming area and a 11’ diving well. There is a ladder as well as two sets of stairs.
D. AQUA-AEROBICS: May be offered during the summer hours with a schedule posted yearly (NO CHARGE).
E. PROGRAMS: Please contact the pool director for available times and schedules.

Inter-club swimming and diving team meets:
Swim Team practice times TBD, meets scheduled on Tuesdays in July.
Dive Team practice times TBD, meets scheduled on Thursdays in July.

POOL REGULATIONS:
A. Non-swimmers in water over their head (including children who wear personal flotation devices) must be accompanied by an Adult Guardian who is in the water and within 10 feet of the non-swimmer: Definition of "Adult Guardian": Responsible person age 16 or older; must always be in a position to tend to children they are responsible for. Definition of "Swimmer": Demonstrated ability to swim one length of the pool with proficient stroke and be able to float/tread water.
B. Children who cannot meet the above definition of a “Swimmer”, and those who are under 12 years of age, must be accompanied by an “Adult Guardian”. Information will be available at the pool office.
C. Children may NOT wear regular diapers but may wear swim diapers/pants. They are available for a fee.
D. No glass is permitted in the pool area.
E. Food and Beverages in plastic or paper containers will be allowed in the pool area.
F. Only US Coast Guard Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) will be permitted. Any requiring a PFD must have an In-Water Supervisor at all times poolside, in the deep end, and in the shallow end.
G. Band-Aids and other bandages should be removed before entering the pool. People with infectious conditions will NOT be allowed to swim. H. All swimmers are encouraged to shower before swimming.
I. If you feel unwell during your visit, please notify a lifeguard or other member of staff immediately.
J. Pool users in bathing suits must stay in the pool or snack bar area. They will not be permitted on the golf course, tennis area, lawns or in the clubhouse.
K. Children in the baby pool must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
L. Pollution of the swimming pool is prohibited. Urinating, discharge of fecal matter and/or blowing your nose in the swimming pool is prohibited.
M. These regulations are for the health and safety of our membership and their guests and will be enforced.
N. No swimming will be permitted without a lifeguard on duty.
O. Follow all instructions from the lifeguards.
P. Diving in the shallow end of the pool is prohibited. All jumps or dives from the side shall be directly forward into an appropriate water depth.
Q. Absolutely no glass containers in the pool area. Food & drink must be eaten in designated areas. Food and Beverages in plastic or paper containers will be allowed.
R. Be courteous to other members in the pool area with your behavior and language. Overly rough play, head locks, running on deck, etc. will not be permitted.
S. Playpens are NOT allowed in the pool area.
T. Rafts are NOT to be used as they interfere with sightlines/pool bottom visibility.
U. No squirt guns, goggles with nose piece nor blow-up arm floaties are allowed.
V. Locker-rooms are to be used for diaper changing and not to be completed on the pool deck. Additionally, locker-rooms are to be used for changing into and out of bathing suits and not the pool deck. Bathing suits are required to go into the pool.
W. Appropriate cover-ups should be worn anytime you are not in the pool or snack bar area.

GUEST RULES AND FEES:
A. A Guest Fee applies to all guests and Non-Resident members.
B. All members and guests must sign in upon arrival.
C. All guests of any sort, which could include demitted members and former members, must be accompanied by their inviting member:
D. Members are expected to take full responsibility for the behavior of their Guests.
E. No food or beverage may be brought in from the outside.

DIVING RULES:
A. Diving in the shallow end of the pool is prohibited. All jumps or dives from the side shall be directly forward into an appropriate water depth.
B. The diving board and diving blocks are not opened on a regular basis, it is primarily used for lessons and diving competition.
C. All dives are to be performed from the end of the board and straight off of the end.
D. Immediately swim to the sides of pool once off the board. Stay safely out of the landing area of divers.
E. Only one bounce is permitted.
F. Advanced dives should only be performed by experienced divers or during instruction.
These regulations are for the health and safety of our membership and their guests, and will be enforced.