Management
The
Pool Manager is in charge of the pool at all times and is responsible for the
maintenance of order, cleanliness, and safety on the pool property. The Manager
is responsible for supervising all phases of the pool operation, including the
employees of the operating staff, and the proper enforcement of the rules and
regulations established by the Association and in accordance with Montgomery
County Health Department Regulations.
Enforcement of Rules
The Pool Manager shall caution and
warn violators, or if necessary in his opinion, shall suspend pool
privileges for anyone whom he finds willfully violating these
rules.
Health and Sanitation
- All persons using the pool must shower prior to entering the pool.
- Spitting or spouting water is not allowed in the pool.
- Food and drink are not permitted in the immediate pool area, use the areas outside the deck.
- Glass is not permitted within the pool enclosure.
- Smoking is not permitted on the pool deck, or at any Swim Meet.
- No pets on pool property.
- All children under two and those who are still in diapers shall not be permitted in the big pool. Maryland State Regulations require that in case of solid fecal contamination our pool be closed for a minimum of 8 hours.
Safety
- All persons shall obey the instruction of the lifeguards and the
Manager.
- No person shall use the
pool unless it is officially open and the guards are on
duty.
- Persons unable to
demonstrate to the guards their ability to swim are not permitted in
deep water, including the diving well.
- Running, rough play, and
personal conduct endangering the safety of self and/or others in portion
of the pool establishment is prohibited.
- Use of artificial floats
of any nature will be subject to the control of the Pool
Manager.
- Use of flotation
devices for young children, such as water wings, may be used only with a
parent within arms’ length of the child.
- In the event of
inclement weather, accompanied by thunder or lightning or both, the Pool
Manager shall use his discretion in closing the
pool.
Diving
Regulations
- Only one person
permitted on the diving board at a time.
- Divers will wait until
the previous diver has reached the ladder.
- No diving from the side
of the board.
- Running dives or excessive bouncing from the board is not
permitted.
General Pool
Rules
- Fifteen minutes of every
hour will be for adult swimming only (ages 16 and up).
- Use of abusive or
profane language or other improper conduct on the pool property shall be
grounds for suspension or expulsion from the property.
- Members shall park in
the pool parking areas.
- WMSPA is not responsible
for theft or damage to personal property.
Admission to the
Pool
Only paid-up members in good standing shall
be admitted. All members will have a validID. An “Ok to Swim” list at
the desk will be checked and members will sign in at each
visit.
Guest
Privileges
Guests will be
admitted when accompanied by an active member upon presentation of a
guest pass. Guest fees are $5 per person per visit. A Guest is limited to 7 visits per summer.
Rules Governing
Children- Children under age 10
must be continuously accompanied by an adult or responsible youth of at
least 16 years of age, especially while swimming in the
pool.
- Children under 12 will
not be permitted to enter or remain at the pool after 6:00 pm unless
accompanied by a responsible adult
- According to Montgomery
County Health Regulations children under two years of age and those not
toilet trained are not permitted in the big pool. Children using the
wading pool must wear tight fitting rubber pants over a diaper or swim
trainer.
- Supervision of children
in the wading pool will be the responsibility of the person bringing
them to the pool and they must not leave them unattended.
- Use of the wading pool
shall be limited to children under the age of six.
- The little playground
adjacent to the wading pool is also to be used by children under 6.
The above rules and regulations are designed to protect the health and safety
of members and guests are well as to ensure the maximum enjoyment of the pool
facilities by the membership. You are reminded that in accordance with the
By-Laws of the Association the willful violation of these rules may be cause for
suspension of pool privileges or expulsion from the Association.
We ask your consideration in abiding by these rules. If any problems or
questions arise, please talk with the Pool Manager or the Board.
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