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SHADY HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

POOL RULES

1. HOURS OF OPERATION:

They will be posted on the Bulletin Board at the pool, and on the website at the beginning of pool season.

2. POLICIES

a. PARENT(S) AND/OR GUARDIAN(S) ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CHILD(REN).

b. The pool is only available for community swimming when a minimum of two (2) lifeguards are present, or adult swim.

c. The pool will be open prior to the end of school and after the start of school on an abbreviated schedule (weather, staff and participation permitting). Check email, website and notices posted at the pool and on the website for the current pool schedule.

d. Throughout the season inclement weather, availability of staff or maintenance and repair work may affect pool operating hours.

e. Specific dates for swim team practice and meets are announced online and posted at the pool. The swim team shall be required to provide SHHOA proof of a General Liability Insurance policy for swim meets prior to each event.

3. POOL RULES

a. There is NO SMOKING allowed inside the enclosed pool area.

b. Pool policies apply to all patrons and will be enforced by the lifeguards and the General Manager.

c. Lifeguards or the GM have the authority to ban any individual who does not comply with pool policies. Any behavior deemed inappropriate or dangerous by the lifeguards or the GM shall not be allowed. Pool privileges may be suspended for violations. Pool discipline policies are posted at the pool.

d. Members and guests shall refrain from conversations with lifeguards which could distract them from their safety responsibilities.

e. There shall be no running or horseplay in the pool area. Pushing or throwing bathers into the pool is prohibited.

f. No glassware or glass bottles are allowed in the pool area.

g. No pets are allowed in the pool area.

h. LAP SWIM TIME: Available only at the discretion of the lifeguards on duty. Other bathers will remain clear of lanes when in use by adults. Younger persons wishing to swim laps may do so when not in use by adults, with permission by the lifeguard on duty.

i. ADULT POOL KEY ACCESS (please see Adult Pool Key Policy for full rules): Adults only inside the gate. Must be 18 years of age or older. No exceptions.

j. Swimsuits only. Only attire designed for swimming shall be allowed in the pool.

k. HOURLY POOL CLEARING: The pool will be cleared for ten (10) minutes every hour for guard rotation and adult only lap swim.

l. No food or drinks allowed in the pool.

m. No intoxicated person shall be allowed in the pool area.

n. No persons with cuts, sores or obvious skin infections are allowed in the pool.

o. Any child who is NOT potty trained must wear plastic pants with diapers under their swimwear.

p. No jumping into the pool over the steps. No diving of any kind from the sides of the main swimming pool.

q. Children with marginal swimming skills must stay out of the water unless supervised by a responsible adult.

r. Children FOURTEEN (14) years of age and under must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible person while in the pool area.

s. Personal radios may be used at the discretion of the lifeguard. Volume must be kept at a reasonable level.

t. Small arm & wing floats (floaties) are not permitted in the diving area (deep end). Toys, inner tubes or other inflatable equipment may only be used with lifeguard permission.

u. No sitting or hanging on the lane lines or the deep/shallow end markers.

v. Obscene language, illegal activities, weapons, drugs, vandalism, harassment, littering or fireworks are not permitted. Offenders shall be asked to leave and may have their use of the pool suspended.

w. No water guns or tennis balls are permitted in the pool.

x. SHHOA is not responsible for items lost, stolen, or left in the pool area.

y. Diving is not permitted unless a lifeguard is on duty.

4. DIVING AREA RULES

a. No demonstration of dangerous feats from the diving boards.

b. One person at a time on the diving boards. No sitting on the handrails. Do not mount the steps until diver ahead has completed the dive.

c. No diving or jumping off the side of the diving boards. All divers must go directly off the front of the boards.

d. Swimming in the diving area is permitted only when the diving boards are not in use.

e. No rafts or playing in the diving area, unless approved by the lifeguards.

f. No arm/wing floats (floaties), masks and snorkels, or diving toys of any kind in the diving area.

g. No hanging under the diving boards.

h. Multiple jumps are not allowed on the diving boards.

i. After diving, swimmers MUST exit by the nearest ladder, i.e., to the right from the WEST board and to the left from the EAST board. Swimmers shall not swim across the diving entry point of the opposite diving board.

j. Diving from the sides of the pool and island is permitted only into the diving area.

5. WADING POOL RULES

a. Children with acquired swimming skills are not allowed in the wading pool.

b. No child shall be allowed in the wading pool area without direct supervision of a responsible adult. That person MUST be present within the wading pool enclosure.

c. Any child who is not potty trained must wear plastic pants with diapers under their swim wear.

6. VISITOR USE OF THE POOL

a. Members in good standing may bring guests to the pool. Guests must be accompanied by the member and must be registered with the lifeguard on duty.

b. Temporary Passes – Members in good standing can request a pass for their house guests. A house guest is anyone who will be staying in the member’s home for an extended period (at least one (1) week). These passes will have an expiration date and will be issued at the discretion of the GM.

c. Each family will be issued a “Punch Card” guest pass which admits ten guests free of charge. An additional guest pass card can be purchased at the Association office for a fee set by the Board. Guest passes are not used during private parties.

d. The number of guests is limited to four persons or ONE family (no more than six (6) per family) per day. Guests numbering between 11 and 75 must be scheduled as a “special function” or “private party.”

e. A larger number of guests shall be considered a “private party” and must be scheduled with the Shady Hollow office.

7. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND/OR PRIVATE PARTIES

a. Members in good standing may schedule a private pool party through the Association Office. Functions may be scheduled as available on the pool calendar.

b. A household is limited to one (1) pool party per season

c. Scheduling of private parties for times prior to the last day of school must be arranged with the Shady Hollow Office.

d. Scheduling of private parties is subject to the availability of lifeguards and must be booked at least seven (7) working days in advance of the event planned.

e. Only an Association member in good standing may schedule a pool party. The member is responsible for the deposit set by the Board and cleanup of trash and litter in the park and pool area at the conclusion of the party.

f. The deposit shall be refunded after the SHHOA manager determines any damage to the facilities is repaired and/or satisfactory cleanup is completed.

g. The total number of people who will be inside the pool gates determines the size of a pool party and the number of lifeguards required.

1-40 guests require 2 guards 41-75 guests require 3 guards *Max number of guests is seventy five (75)

NOTE: If the number of guests exceeds the maximum allowed by your reservation, the party may be cancelled at the lifeguard’s discretion. If that should occur, the deposit shall also be forfeited.

h. Events for minors under 21 years of age need a minimum 10:1 minor to adult ratio.

i. Alcohol may be consumed at an event. The member making the reservation is responsible to ensure that all applicable laws are adhered to in connection with the serving and consumption of alcohol.

j. The required number of lifeguards must be on duty before swimming begins.

k. A fee set by the Board shall be charged per guard per hour, payable in advance at the time the party is booked.

l. Cancellations: A fee set by the Board shall be charged per guard for cancellations during the seven (7) working days prior to the event. No fee shall be charged if the Association office calls off the party. Weather cancellations shall be made no earlier than five (5) hours prior to the party start time.

m. If the party is called off within the first hour after it has started, the guards shall be paid for one hour each. After the first hour the full fee per guard shall be paid.

n. There is a two (2) hour maximum time period allocated for private parties. Within that time period all set up and clean-up must be accomplished. All party times are consecutive and may not be split. Any overages will result in a deduction from or retention of the member’s deposit.

o. Pool rules apply to all patrons and will be enforced by the guards. The lifeguards have the authority to remove any individual who does not comply with these rules.

p. Trash cans in the pool area must be emptied and relined.

q. Restroom trash bags are to be emptied and replaced, floors swept and mopped before the conclusion of the party.

r. The lifeguards have the authority to terminate any party for rule violations.

s. The sponsoring member is liable for all actions of their guests.

t. The sponsoring member must be present at all times.

u. If the phone at the pool is out of order the pool is to be closed.

v. Pool area inside the pool fence is designated a Non-Smoking area.

8. RECREATION CARDS

a. Recreation cards must be shown to the guard on duty at the gate, to gain admittance to the pool area. Under no circumstances may these passes be used by anyone other than the person named on the pass.

b. Recreation cards may be obtained at the Association office during regular office hours. Only one valid recreation card shall be issued per person.

c. Lost or damaged recreation cards may be replaced only through the Association office. A replacement fee set by the Board for either lost or damaged cards shall be assessed for each card.

9. ADULT POOL KEY

The Board allows adult members in good standing with a valid recreation card to use the pool facilities under the following limitations.

a. A member may obtain access to the pool facilities by agreeing to the following restrictions and paying a deposit set by the Board which covers all adults in the household. Keys will be made available at the beginning of April and may be obtained from the Association Office.

b. No one under the age of 18 is allowed inside the pool gate without the presence of Shady Hollow lifeguards. Parents may not bring their minor children under the age of 18.

c. SWIMMERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS PRESENT, EXCEPT AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIMES, AND USE OF THE POOL AT ANY TIME IS AT THEIR OWN RISK.

d. No guests are allowed. Each pool patron must be a member of the immediate family over the age of 18 and be a Shady Hollow resident.

e. Only one pool key per household will be issued.

f. Broken keys shall be replaced free of charge if the broken key is turned into the Shady Hollow Office.

g. Lost or damaged keys shall be replaced only with an additional payment of a fee set by the Board and the original deposit shall be forfeited.

h. Any adult member of the household, age 18 or over, may use the key for access to the pool.

i. The issued key will provide the members with access to the pool and restrooms.

j. The Association urges pool patrons to secure the gate while using the pool to prevent unauthorized use by minors or anyone who does not possess a pool key. Pool patrons are responsible for securing the pool gates when leaving the pool.

k. A member with a key may use the pool during normal hours of park operation, except for the following times:

(1) NOT during community swimming.

(2) Not on Mondays or when the pool is otherwise closed.

(3) Not during scheduled cleaning/maintenance periods: Posted at the pool.

(4) Not when the pool has been reserved for a private party or for an Association-sponsored event.

m. Swimmers must follow all posted and all published rules of the pool.

n. Diving boards are not allowed to be used during Adult Key Access times.

o. Any violation of these rules shall result in the forfeiture of a member’s pool key deposit, confiscation of the issued key, and banning from use of the pool for a period of 60 days.

p. Access to the pool shall be granted until November 1 of each calendar year.

Pool Rules