HSRC Pool
Rules
I. General Provisions
A. The
following rules and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all
Hanarry Swim & Racquet Club, Inc. (HSRC or the Club) members. These rules
have been established to assure safe and sanitary operation of the pool
facilities. Parents are requested to caution their children and guests to
observe all rules and obey the authority. Any failure to comply with these
rules will be considered sufficient cause for suspension/termination of their
membership in compliance with the methods set forth in these rules and those in
the By-Laws. Any objection to a responsible person’s decision must be made in
writing to the President. Please save yourself and the Club embarrassment by
complying with these regulations, which are being enforced to preserve the
health and safety of all pool members.
B. These
rules and regulations may be revised or added to at any time by the Board of
Directors or Pool Committee. The latest copy will be posted at the pool and on
our website at www.hanarry.org. Suggestions and recommendations by club
members are welcome and may be submitted in writing to the Board or at a
general meeting.
C. HSRC,
its Board of Directors, and their contractors do not assume any responsibility
for the loss or damage to any personal property. DO NOT BRING VALUABLES TO THE POOL.
D. HSRC,
its Board of Directors, and any of their contractors do not assume any
responsibility. Members or their guests can have no claim against the
Club, for any accident or injury to any person on HSRC property. All
person(s) assume their own risk and take full responsibility for their actions
while on Club property.
E. Only
Board Members or authorized Contractors will be permitted on HSRC property
during closed hours.
F. Unclaimed
towels and articles of clothing will be disposed of at the end of every
month. The Lost and Found area is located inside the clubhouse on
the lower level near the Guard Room. Please check this area periodically for
any personal belongings.
G. Members,
their family or guests may not reprimand Guards or other Contractors of
HSRC. Suggestions or complaints should be directed to the Pool Committee
Chairperson or any Board member.
H. The
pool may be closed for maintenance operations, health conditions, weather, or
any reason deemed sufficient by the Guards, Pool Committee Chairperson or any
Board Member. Notification will be given when practicable. When the pool closed everyone must vacate the
pool and pool deck until the pool is re-opened.
I.
All members must present their ID at the pool
gate when entering the pool area, or when asked by the guard on duty.
J. Adult Swim. During the day, the last 15 minutes of each hour shall be reserved for adult swim. Adult Swim will be called by the Guards every quarter (15 minutes) till the hour. All swimmers under the age of 16 must exit the water completely. Children may not dangle their feet in the water or sit on the stairs. Guards will use this time as a break to straighten the pool and get out of the sun.
II. Pool Hours
Monday
– Saturday 11:00 A.M. –
9:00 P.M.
Sunday 12:00 noon
– 9:00 P.M.
Home
Swim Meet Days Pool closes at
3:00 P.M.
III. Health and Safety Regulations
A. During normal pool hours children 8 years old and
under must be accompanied by an adult (at least 16 years old). Children who will be 9 by the end of the year
do not have to be accompanied by an adult, subject to the following conditions:
Children 9 years through 12 years entering the pool unaccompanied by an adult
must, to the satisfaction of the Pool Manager and/or Guards, be able to:
1. Swim three lengths of the pool
without touching the bottom.
2. Tread water for 1˝ minutes in the
deep end of the pool.
3. Go off the diving board and swim to
the ladder.
A. The wading pool is for the benefit of children under
6 years.
B. No child may be left unattended in the wading pool
area.
C. No Guard is on duty at the wading pool.
D. Any child unable to keep his/her head above the water
in any part of the main pool must have supervision acceptable to the Guards.
The supervisor (parent/sitter) must be either with the child or sitting at the
edge of the pool within close proximity of the child. At the discretion of the
guards, the supervisor and child may be evicted from the pool if the supervisor
is not supervising the activities of the child in the main pool or wading pool.
E. Children who are not potty-trained must wear disposable or swim
diapers covered by waterproof
rubber pants with snug fitting elastic legs and waist when using either the
main or wading pool. A swimsuit must be
worn over the rubber pants and diapers.
Any contamination to either pool will result in the pools being closed
for 24 hours.
F. Only bathing suits are permitted in the pool.
G. Spitting or blowing one’s nose in the pool is strictly
forbidden.
H. Persons having a skin disease, inflamed eyes, cold or
nasal or ear discharge, or any communicable disease, will be excluded from the
pool.
I.
Persons having open
blisters, cuts or skin abrasions are advised not to use the pool due to risk of
possible infection.
J. No hairpins or metal objects are allowed in the
pool. We strongly advise against wearing
earrings in the pool.
K. No beverages in glass containers are allowed in the
pool area.
L. No dogs or other animals will be permitted in the
pool area.
M. Smoking is not allowed inside the pool fence area or
the clubhouse with the exception of the back deck overlooking the deep end.
Please use the ashtrays provided in the designated area. Smokers are responsible for cleaning up after
themselves.
N. A complete first-aid kit will be available at all
times in the clubhouse. All injuries and
illnesses must be reported to the Guards or a Board Member immediately.
O. Each Member is responsible for cleaning up after
themselves and their guests. All trash
must be placed in the trashcans.
IV. Conduct
A. General Pool Conduct - HSRC has a code of conduct to
ensure the safety and enjoyment of all Members and their guests while using the
facilities. Each Member must adhere to the rules and ensure their children and
guests adhere to the rules.
1. No offensive or abusive language will be tolerated.
2. Requests by a Guard must be obeyed.
3. Any behavior construed to
be disrespectful or improper conduct towards the Guards or any other Member
shall not be tolerated and will be considered a violation of pool rules.
4. No diving in less than 5 feet of water.
5. No talking to Guards while they are on duty.
6. No pushing or throwing anyone into the pool.
7. No running or horseplay allowed in the pool area.
8. No game or activity that, deemed by the lifeguard, is
dangerous or inhibits others ability to swim.
9. Water pistols/guns will be allowed at the discretion
of the Guards. Shooting people with a
water gun in the head or without their permission is not allowed under any
circumstance.
10. Guards shall use their discretion to determine what
objects (balls, rafts or floats) may be allowed in the pool.
B. The Deep End.
1.
The
diving board takes priority of the deep end when it is in use and should be
used with care at all times.
2.
No
one who cannot swim will be allowed in the deep end or off the diving board.
3.
No
floatation devices are to be worn in the deep end.
4.
Divers
should be sure the pool is clear below the diving area before making a
dive.
5. The diver will not go until the previous diver has
reached the side of the pool or ladder.
6. Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a
time.
7. No hanging or sitting on the diving board.
8. Excessive bouncing on the diving board is not
allowed.
9. Closing the diving board to allow games to be done at
the discretion of the Guards.
V.
Pool Guest
Privileges
A. Guests of members are welcome when accompanied by the
inviting member.
B. Guest fees are $2.00 per guest per visit.
C. Guests who live within the membership area as defined
in the bylaws (see below) will only be allowed to visit the pool three times a
month, no matter who the host member is on each occasion. This does not apply to babysitters/caregivers
or long-term houseguests.
D.
HSRC Bylaws, Article III, Section 1 – Hanarry Membership
Area defined.
Membership in the Hanarry Swim & Racquet Club, Inc. shall consist of
Homeowners in the Hanarry Estates area, which is bounded by Highway 78 on the
South,
E. Guest fees will not apply to
babysitters/caregivers. Members must
notify the Pool Committee in writing of the babysitter/caregiver’s name. The babysitter/caregiver must sign the guest
book each visit. Babysitters will be
considered guests when parents are with the children at the pool and subject to
other pool guest privileges as defined herein.
F. Guest fees will not apply to long-term
houseguests. Members must notify the
Pool Committee in writing with the long-term houseguest’s name and length of stay.
VI.
Club
Property/Equipment
A. No property or furnishings shall be removed from the
club premises without prior Board approval.
B. No writing or defacement of walls or property will be
permitted.
C. Members will be responsible to the club for any debts,
damages or breakage caused by misuse by them or their guests.
VII. Enforcement
A. The enforcement of all pool
rules and regulations are entrusted to the Board, Pool Chairperson and the
Guards.
B. The Guards, Pool Committee
Chairperson or any Board Member will have the authority to expel persons from
the pool for violating pool rules, abusing pool property or misconduct.
C. Disobeying a request by the
Guards will be considered a violation of Pool Rules and be subject to
discipline which may include for children under the age of 18 tasks such as
picking up trash, sitting in a “penalty area” for a designated time or being
asked to leave the pool property for a designated time period. Adults will be asked to leave the pool.
D. Disregard of the pool rules or disrespect of the
Guards may cause a member to have their membership suspended or terminated at
the discretion of the Board as noted in the Bylaws.