Pool Rules

General

• No one will be allowed in the swimming area unless the pool is officially open and a lifeguard is on duty. Entering the pool area when it is not open for public use is prohibited and may be considered a trespass.
• All persons entering the pool area must pay the appropriate admission fee or present proof of a valid membership.
• Family and couple memberships must have all members listed residing in the same household. Adult children and grandchildren who do not reside with you are not eligible for pool membership or inclusion in your membership (they shall be treated as paying guests). Inclusion of non-residents on your pool membership account is in violation of your pool membership terms, which will result in membership termination without refund.
• Lifeguards and staff have the authority to enforce all pool rules. Patrons who repeatedly violate the rules or reasonable requests of staff may be ejected from the facility.
• Pool will close at 3:00 pm on the days of Hollymead Swim Team home meets.
• Swim toys, balls and the like may be used at the discretion of the supervisor on duty. No water guns allowed.
• Parties occurring during the day require that all party guests be pool members or paid guests, with no exceptions.
• The last 10 mins of every hour will be considered adult swim and persons 18 and under must exit the pool until the lifeguard end adult swim.
• Childcare passes allow childcare providers age 16 and up access to the pool to supervise children of paying members. Childcare providers are only authorized admission when supervising children who are members of the pool. They are not full members and may not purchase or use guest passes for personal use.
• Membership sales are final unless extenuating circumstances apply.

Facility

• In the event of thunder the pool will be cleared for twenty minutes following the last thunder event. In the event of lightning, the pool deck will be cleared and all patrons must leave the pool area for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Smoking is not permitted indoors or within the fenced in area at the pool.
• Diving is permitted in the diving well only. Only one person is allowed on the diving board at any given time. Use of the starting blocks is only permitted during swim meets, during swim team practice, or under the direct supervision of a swim coach.
• Hanging or sitting on the lane lines is not permitted.
• Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, drugs and pets are not permitted.
• Service animals are permitted in the pool area but not in the pool itself.
• Employees are the only persons allowed in staff rooms, pump room, and snack shop.
• The outdoor pools may be closed and cleared periodically for a safety check or to apply chemicals.
• No running is allowed on the pool deck.
• One lap swim lane will be setup and open during pool hours. 
• No street clothes are allowed in the pool. Clothing such as cut-offs, gym shorts and underwear is not permitted as swimwear.
• In order to enforce rules and ensure the safety of its members/residents, the Association may use cameras to record pool usage, and all persons who use the pool consent to being filmed.

Behavior

• Socializing with or distracting pool staff, including lifeguards, is prohibited.
• No person within the pool area shall behave in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety and health of himself/herself and others. Such behavior, including abusive or profane language, shall be grounds for expulsion.
• Running, excessive rough play, pushing, dunking, wrestling, offensive or disruptive splashing or yelling, diving or jumping without care and caution, improper conduct causing undue disturbances on or about the pool area or any acts which would endanger any patron are prohibited.
• Spitting, spouting water, blowing nose, urinating or defecating in the pool is prohibited.
• No prolonged underwater swimming for time and/or distance. Competitive or repetitive breath holding can be deadly and is not permitted.
• Poor behavior, including screaming at or striking any individual, at the pool will result in an immediate ejection from the pool for the day.

Age, Health, and Safety Restrictions

• Any child under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a responsible party age 16 and up. 
• Any child 5 years and older is not permitted to use the baby pool.
• Children not potty trained must wear protective wear such as swim diaper or rubber pants while in the water.
• Parent or adult must accompany and supervise children using the baby pool AT ALL TIMES.
• A child using a flotation type device, such as water wings or a float vest, must be accompanied by an adult at close distance at all times.
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted in the pool area.
• Any injury occurring in the pool must be reported to a lifeguard or pool supervisor immediately.
• Any person having a skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharge, communicable disease or who is wearing any kind of bandage or Band-Aid to cover an open (unhealed) wound will not be permitted in the pool.
• Any adult or child who is experiencing even a mild case of diarrhea may not use the pool. Persons with diarrhea should wait two weeks after symptoms end before returning to the pool. Pathogens of concern may still be shed up to two weeks following the end of symptoms.

Guests

• Guests are limited to no more than 5 per MEMBERSHIP at a time unless approval has been granted at least 1 week in advance.
• Members and their guests must register (and pay for guests) upon entering the pool. Members must accompany their guests at all times. Guests must wait outside the gate until their host arrives.
• Guests must be accompanied by a member over the age of 13.
• Guests must be under the immediate supervision of the sponsoring member at all times.
• Guests may not remain within the pool complex without the sponsoring member.
• Guest must sign the assumption of risk and release waiver form. Form must be signed by adult or legal guardian of minors.