Pool Rules
The pool and pool areas are available for use by pool members and
their guests subject to the following rules, which are for the
health, safety and maximum enjoyment of the facilities by all, who
use them. The Pool Committee has the right to suspend the pool
privileges of any adult or child who does not comply with these
rules or with the instructions of the Director. The operation of the
pool facilities and pool personnel shall be under the complete
charge of the Director. He is empowered to enforce club regulations
and any others as may be necessary to increase the safety of all
whom use the facilities. 1. Swimming is permitted only when the lifeguard is on duty. The instructions and orders of the lifeguards are to be followed immediately and without question.
2. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children. If needed the lifeguard has the authority to ask a child to leave the pool for a specific amount of time. Children are expected to obey all pool rules. Parents will be notified if there are any major discipline problems.
3. Chairs are on a first come, first serve basis with adults having priority. Chairs may not be reserved. Parents should prevent children from climbing or jumping on the chairs. Care should be taken to avoid getting sun tan oils on the chairs.
4. NO GLASS ON THE POOL DECK, IN THE LOCKER ROOMS, OR ON THE IMMEDIATE GRASSED AREA.
5. No food or eating on the pool deck.
6. The lap-swimming lane is on a first come, first serve basis. Please double up when needed. Additional lap lanes will be added at the discretion of the Director. Children must relinquish a lap lane to an adult upon request.
7. No sitting on, jumping over or otherwise mishandling the lane lines will be permitted.
8. *Any persons known or suspected of having a communicable disease shall not use the pool.
9. *All persons shall bathe with warm water and soap before entering the pool.
10. *Spitting or blowing the nose in the pool is prohibited.
11. *Running, boisterous or rough play (except supervised water sports) is prohibited.
12. Only Coast Guard approved inflation devices will be allowed in the big pool. (This means no tubes, floaties, bubbles, etc.) The use of special equipment, balls or toys shall only be allowed upon special approval of the Director.
13. Only children who are fully toilet-trained will be allowed in the big pool. Members may be held financially responsible for required pool closings and cleanups caused by their children.
Untrained children using the little pool must wear swim diapers or plastic pants.
14. Diving is permitted only from areas of the pool 4 ½ feet or deeper.
15. Starting blocks are to be used for competitive purposes and only by swimmers who have received instruction in their proper use. Starting blocks may not be used during open swim without permission.
16. There is no lifeguard service at the kiddy pool. Supervision of all children in this pool is the responsibility of the parents. Children over 7 years may not use the kiddy pool.
17. Any child is eligible to take the Woodbridge Club swimming test administered only by the Director or his designee. Those children 7-11 who pass the test may swim in the main pool with a parent, babysitter or “designated” adult in the pool area. All children under the age of 6 who pass the swim test MUST have a parent sitting poolside. An adult must accompany in the water, any child who cannot swim or is wearing a Coast Guard approved flotation device.
18. Swimming and diving lessons are available and are to be arranged only through the Director or his assistant. Lessons are not included in membership fees.
19. Any questions, concerns, complaints and/or suggestions concerning the pool or rules shall be made to the Director or in writing to the Pool Committee. All Pool Committee meetings during the season are open to all adult members.
*State Health Department Rules and Regulations
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