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ARTICLE VI – SWIMMING POOL

A. GENERAL. These rules and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all members and their guests. They have been adopted to assure safe and sanitary operations of the Club pools and are in total compliance with the Loudoun County Pool Ordinance. Parents are requested to encourage their children to observe all rules and obey all instructions given by the Pool Manager and lifeguards. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the pool area is prohibited and is grounds for suspension of membership or guest privileges.

B. HOURS 1. The pool will be open for general swimming from 11 AM to 8 PM daily. The pool will be closed when the outside air temperature is below 70 degrees and pool water temperature is below 70 degrees. Combined total should be 140 degrees. 2. One of the pools will be reserved from 8 AM until 7 PM for special activities such as swimming lessons and swim team practice, etc. Additionally, a morning physical fitness period for adults 18 or over may be scheduled for those who desire to exercise either as individuals or groups, if there is sufficient interest. The Pool Manager may be contacted for further information. 3. There will be announced swim breaks for 15 minutes beginning on the hour from 1 PM to 7 PM for both large pools. A break at 12 PM can be called at the discretion of the lifeguards. No one under 18 is allowed in the pool during this time. 4. During general swimming hours, there is a lap lane available in the upper pool for swimmers wishing to swim laps. Additionally, adult swimmers wishing to use the lower pool for swimming laps must notify a lifeguard of their intentions to swim in the lower pool so that the lifeguards are aware that a swimmer is in that pool. The lifeguards reserve the right to deny swimmers access to the lower pool. The lower pool lap lane will not be available when the swim team is using the pool for practice of swim meets, or when the lower pool has been rented out.

C. ADMISSION RULES – MEMBERS, GUESTS. 1. All members are required to have their ID cards checked at the pool desk. 2. Members shall be required to sign their name alongside the name of their guest in the pool guest registration book as they enter the pool.

D. RULES HAVING SPECIFIC APPLICATION TO CHILDREN. 1. Children under three (3) years of age are allowed in the first section (2 ft – 3 ft area) with their parents (or responsible adult) with one-on-one supervision only (only one child per adult permitted). For safety and sanitary reasons, children must be potty trained to be in the large pools. 2. Children under 5 years of age must be accompanied by an adult while using the restroom facilities. 3. Children 5 years of age or under may use the wading pool area. These children must be accompanied and attended at all times by a person 14 years of age or over. Lifeguards are not responsible for guarding the wading pools. Any unsafe condition or activity should be reported immediately to the Pool Manager on duty. 4. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied in the pool area by a person 14 years of age or older. This rule applies when the pool is open for general swimming. It does not apply during special activities such as swim team practices, swim lessons or other supervised activities. 5. Children 8 through 9 years of age may come swimming alone provided: (a) they have passed the basic swimming test, and (b) the Club has written permission on file from their parents stating they may come alone. 6. Children will only be permitted in the deep end, over 3 feet and the diving area only after passing the basic swim test. The Pool Manager or lifeguards on duty can administer the basic test. This test includes swimming the length of the pool unassisted, and treading water for one (1) minute. 7. Special arrangements are available for non-member baby-sitters 14 years and older bringing children of members as well as members that are baby-sitting non-members’ children. The baby sister must be registered with the members file in the main office. An additional Annual Usage Fee will be charged. 8. Any child requiring the use of water wings or a swimming vest must have an adult with them at all times while in the water.

E. HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. All swimmers must take a shower on the premises before entering the pool. 2. Admission may be refused to anyone having a health condition that may affect their health or the health of other swimmers. Examples include skin abrasions, colds, coughs, extremely inflamed eyes, infections, wearing bandages, etc. 3. Spitting or blowing of the nose in the pool is prohibited. 4. Dancing, running, pushing, wrestling, throwing other people, ball playing or causing undue disturbance to others in the pool is prohibited. 5. The use of floats, swim toys, and cushy balls are restricted to specific times and days. Check with the Pool Manager for details. The use of any flotation device must be approved by the Pool Manager or designated representative(s). Aqua-shoes may be worn if they have white soles. 6. The lifeguards’ supervisory control of the pool area and their instructions are to be followed by all members and their guests. 7. Anyone unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim will not be permitted in the deeper end of the pools. 8. If the Pool Manager or his designated representative orders the pools cleared for reasons of health or safety, the pool area will be evacuated immediately. 9. If the Pool Manager or one of his lifeguards observes that a swimmer appears fatigued or is experiencing chills, they may request that the swimmer take a rest period. 10. Lifeguards on duty at their assigned posts are not permitted to engage unduly in conversations with members or guests. 11. Swimmers must not hang on the dividing ropes in the pool. 12. Rules governing the diving area: a. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to use the diving boards unless they have passed the swim test and are accompanied by an adult. b. Divers will remain on the pool deck until the diver on the boards has left the board. c. Divers will wait until the previous diver has reached the ladder prior to diving into the pool. d. Dives will be made from the front of the board. e. General swimming is not permitted in the diving area unless permitted by the Pool Manager of his designated representative. f. Divers will return to the deck by using the ladders. Never swim back towards the board or to the side of the pool. g. Diving from the deck is permitted only in the area of the pool marked 4 ft – 5 f. No diving from the deck is permitted in the shallow end. The diving board area can be used when closed and authorized by the lifeguards. 13. Eating and drinking will only be permitted in designated areas. Those areas are the patio area adjacent to the Snack Bar and the grass areas around the upper pool and down to the gravel area, separating the lower pool from the upper pool. Smoking is not permitted in the pool area (fenced area). 14. Glass containers are not allowed in the pool area. 15. Chewing gum is not allowed in the pool area.

F. PRIVATE POOL PARTIES 1. Reservations for private pool parties must be made through the office of the General Manager. Refer to Annual Usage Fee Supplement for current rates. 2. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at private pool parties. 3. The time of termination of the party must be set at the time reservations are made and must be strictly adhered to. 4. One person must be assigned as being responsible for the party, the conduct of the participants, clean-up and all arrangements for the party. 5. No glassware of any sort is permitted in pool area. 6. Private pool parties will be confined to the designated areas and surrounding grass area.