Nottaway Swim Club Pool Rules and Operations Policies

(Reviewed by NSC Board, 6/6/04)

RULES OF CONDUCT

• Smoking is not allowed in the facility.
• Food or beverage is not allowed on the pool deck, except for water.
• A member who damages or defaces property owned or leased by the Corporation will be responsible for its repair. In the case of damage by children, the parents will be held responsible.
• No gambling or abusive language will be tolerated.
• Members and guests will drive slowly and carefully in the parking lot.
• A person showing signs of intoxication or drug use will be denied use of the pool.
• Articles of glass (excluding eyeglasses) are not to be brought into the facility.
• All trash is to be put into the proper disposal containers.
• Members and guests must sign in on the Daily Sign In List.
• Bicycles, skates, and skateboards should not be ridden within the facility fence.
  
  

NON-SWIMMERS

Non-swimmers must be accompanied be a competent swimmer. Parents are requested to notify the lifeguards of all children less than six years of age who are permitted to use the pool. The lifeguards have been instructed to question and test, if necessary, the swimming ability of all small children who are not accompanied by an adult in the water.

HEALTH RULES

• All swimmers should be clean before entering the pool.
• Parents should have children use the restroom before entering the pool. Swim diapers are required for small children.
• Persons having any skin disease, inflamed eye, a cold, discharge from the nose or ears, or any communicable disease will be excluded from using the pool.
• Persons having open blisters, cuts, or skin abrasions are hereby warned that these may become infected and are advised not to use the pool.
• Spitting, spouting of water or blowing the nose in the pool are strictly forbidden.
• No spitting on the pool deck.
• No hairpins, bobby pins, or curlers may be worn in the pool.
• Non-swimming clothing is not permitted in the pool. Swimsuits should be worn. The lifeguard on duty may prohibit certain shorts, cut-offs, and jeans.
• No dogs or other pets shall be allowed in the facility.

SAFETY RULES

• WALK-running is not allowed in the pool area.
• No pushing or "horseplay" will be permitted in or around the pool area.
• Only one person will be allowed on the diving board at a time. Dive from end of board only. Do not linger at the end of the board.
• Swimming is not allowed in the diving area unless the lifeguard closes use of the board.
• Automotive type inner tubes and other large float devices are not permitted in the pool. The lifeguard must approve any other items before they will be allowed in the pool.
• Water guns and water balloons are not allowed in the facility.
• The lifeguard can prohibit any act or actions that he considers unsafe and are not covered in these rules.
• Guards will blow the whistle assertively for disciplinary purposes and can restrict the use of the pool for up to 30 minutes for the first offense. The lifeguard may restrict the use of the pool for the balance of the day for the second offense.
• In order to provide lifeguards and children with adequate rest periods (and to allow adults uninhibited swimming time), the lifeguard will clear the pool of all children for ten minutes each hour. See rules of Lifeguard Break.

LIFEGUARD BREAK

• Begins on the hour. Duration of 10 minutes beginning when pool is cleared of last child.
• Members aged 16 years and over may use the pool during break. (15-year-old lifeguards are exempt).
• During break an adult (age 18) may take a child into the pool. The adult must be in the water directly supervising the child on a one-on one basis.
• Do not use diving board.
• Children should not sit on steps during break.

THUNDER

When thunder is heard, lifeguard will blow whistle and clear the pool and the pool deck. Swimmers may not re-enter the pool without lifeguard permission and no less than 30 minutes after the last audible thunder clap. (This is the guideline suggested in the current lifeguard-training manual and recommended by the National Lightning Safety Administration)

THUNDERSTORMS

If there is impending severe weather of an extended period, the pool will be closed and all patrons should return home until dangerous conditions have past. Children should be picked up as quickly as possible and not left to wait out the storm with the lifeguards.

UNATTENDED CHILDREN

Children, who can swim as judged by the lifeguards, may come to the pool alone (without an adult or babysitter) at the age of 10 years. Babysitters must be at least 13 years old and be capable of supervising the children in their care. Children who are 12 years old and under are not allowed to baby-sit for younger siblings. Parents should remember that the pool is not day-care. When children tire of swimming and the other sanctioned activities at Nottaway, they should return home.

GUESTS

Our dues maintain this community pool and pay the lifeguards salaries. Our goal would be for all neighbors in our area to join, enjoy, and support the pool. Guest fees and restrictions exist to encourage membership.

As a privilege of being a member in good standing, NSC members may bring guests to the pool. A fee of $2.00 per guest shall be collected for guests within 5 miles of Nottaway Swim Club. These guests are restricted to 5 visits per summer. Persons outside of 5 miles are not required to pay guests fees. A Nottaway member in good standing must accompany guests. Houseguests are exempt from guests' fees. Guests numbering 10 or more shall be considered a party and appropriate party fees will be collected as follows.

PARTIES

To schedule a party contact Michelle Gutowski, by email at jgutowski@mindspring.com. Parties should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance otherwise a late fee of $10.00 may be charged. Fees shall be collected as follows:

1 to 12 guests	$3.00 per non-member guests
13 to 39 guests	flat rate of $35.00
40 or more guests	flat rate of $50.00

Parties of 20 guests or more (total guests) shall be required to hire extra lifeguards at the rate of $10.00 per lifeguard hour. The number of guards depends on total number of guests. One half hour of lifeguard time shall be added past the party's conclusion to cover clean-up duties for a large party.

Pre and Post season parties are scheduled at the discretion of the Pool Manager and NSC Board. Due to the additional labor of scheduling and staffing a party out of season, basic party fees are doubled.

Any questions, comments, or complaints please see the Head Life guard, or a pool board member.