PARKING

1. Entrance and exit to the parking lot shall be a the South ramp and traffic shall be one way as indicated by signs.  Parking shall be diagonal.  There shall be no parking in front of the clubhouse entrance or the gates and only brief standing to pick up or discharge passengers.

2. No loitering is allowed in the parking lot after the pool is closed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. All persons, including Club members, must identify themselves to the checker on duty at the entrance gate before entering the Club grounds.

2. Children UNDER TEN, unless accompanied by their parents, non-member baby-sitter or responsible adult, are not permitted on the Club grounds or facilities at any time.

3. Children UNDER TWELVE, un less accompanied by their parents, non-member baby sitter or responsible adult, are not permitted on the Club grounds or facilities after 6:00 p.m.

4. Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited from entering the pool and/or removed from the facility.

5. Bicycle riders shall walk their bicycles through the entrance to the parking stalls and shall place their cycles there.  Should there be more bicycles than stalls, bicycles shall be parked adjacent to the parking stalls.  Bicycles thrown on the ground or parked outside the prescribed area will be removed to the outside parking lot at the owner's risk.

6. There shall be no loitering, congregating or visiting in the entrance, in the checker's room or the Manager's office.

GENERAL

1. Members and guests use the pools and facilities at their own risk.  The Club will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal property belonging to a member, guest, or visitor.

2. All lost and found items not claimed within three days will be disposed of as management may decide.

3. The cost of damage to Club property will be charged to the member(s) responsible.  If a minor child caused the damage, the cost shall be charge to the parent of such child.

4. No running, pushing, wrestling, ball playing or undue disturbance will be tolerated near the clubhouse entrance, the pool aprons, upper terrace and adjacent to or in the snack bar area.

5. Glass containers are permitted only in the picnic area.  No glass containers of any kind are permitted in the pools.  Food and/or refreshments shall be consumed only in the prescribed areas.  No food may be carried to or eaten on the pool apron or in the locker rooms.  Alcoholic beverages are permitted only in the picnic area except during Club sponsored adult social activities.

6. No smoking is permitted in any building on the premises and in the kiddie pool area.

7. All trash must be deposited in the containers provided.  Cigarette butts must be put into metal butt cans.

8. The tables on the slab near the snack bar are primarily for snack bar patrons.  Those bringing their own lunches, etc. are requested to use the picnic area facilities.

9. No chairs or chaise lounges are permitted on the pool decks other than for lifeguard or staff use.

10. Umbrella stakes must not be driven into the lawn.

11. No skateboards, "super-shooters" or water guns will be allowed on Club premises.

12. No dogs or other animals shall be allowed within the Club premises.

GUESTS AND VISITORS

1. Members will be allowed guest and visitor privileges.  All applications for such privileges must be made by a member 13 year or older at the entrance gate.  Members must remain at the Club with their guests or visitors.  Any member who brings a guest or visitor into the Club without registration is subject to suspension.  Guests may be required to show proper identification before or during their admittance.

2. Members planning to bring 20 or more guests to the pool on the same day are required to notify the manager in writing three weeks in advance.  The Board of Directors must approve all such applications.  A complete list of guests for large groups must be submitted to the club at least one day prior to visitation.

3. An individual who is a Gloucester County resident is limited to six guest admittances per season.  Senior citizens are exempt from this limit.

4. It will be the responsibility of the member to arrange appropriate band testing for any guest twelve and under as outlined in the pool rules section.  A deposit of $1.00 will be required for all guest bands which will be refunded upon return of the band.

5. Guest rates:   
               Adults and/or children            $5.00
               Senior citizens at all times     $2.00
               Children under two                No charge
   NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!

6. Members requesting privileges for houseguests may register them with the Manager or Assistant Manager by presenting a letter addressed to the Board of Directors giving details and paying the required fee at the time the guests arrive.  Formal action on said requests will be taken at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

7. Member's houseguests who are non-residents of Gloucester County may be admitted of the following guest fees:
   $25.00 per week per person--$65.00 per month per person
   Senior Citizens $10.00 per week - $30.00 per month

8. Subject to Board approval and upon written application, members may request guest privileges for an individual designated as a "baby-sitter."  Such privileges may be extended to an individual who has been given the responsibility of providing supervision and care for the child/children upon submission of the required forms and payment of any established fees.  Babysitters are permitted at the Club only when supervising the sponsoring member's children.

9. Club members 18 years and over may bring visitors to the Club at any time.  All visitors must be registered with the Manager or Assistant manager upon admission.  Visitors may not use the pool or any of the Club's athletic facilities or the picnic area.  They will requested to limit their visit to one hour.  Members under 18 years of age are not permitted to have visitors.

10. Subject to Board approval and upon written application any member may request "seasonal guest" privileges for a maximum of four (4) individuals that they are babysitting.  The season guest(s) must be under the age of 13 as of the date the pool opens and must be the grandchild, niece, or nephew of the member.  Such privilege may be extended only upon the submission of the required written request and payment of the current "per person" fee.  The "season guest" is only permitted at the Club while with the sponsoring member or as the paid guest of another member.  A seasonal guest is not eligible for swim team membership.

POOLS

1. Before entering the pool, soap showers are required after any strenuous exercise on any athletic court.  This is a State Board of Health regulation.

2. Admission to the pools shall be refused to anyone showing evidence of skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharges or any communicable disease, open blisters, cuts or bandages.

3. Swimmers must wear regular bathing suits.  No "cutoffs", Bermuda shorts, gym shorts, etc. may be worn in the pool.

4. Eye or sun glasses (with plastic lenses) may be worn in any pool by responsible adults for wading only.

5. Talking to the lifeguards while they are on pool guarding duty is not permitted.

6. The kiddie pool and enclosed grounds are limited to children six years and under.  Children must be under parental supervision.  During the home swim meets and practices, this area will be closed.

7. Children in diapers, plastic pants, and those under 3 years old are not permitted in the main pool or intermediate pool.

8. Children twelve and under may use the main and intermediate pools unaccompanied by a responsible individual only after passing a basic swimming test.  At the discretion of the Manager or Assistant Manager, any swimmer twelve and under will be required to undergo another test.  Loss of a band may be possible if requirements are not fulfilled.  All children twelve and under will be tested at the beginning of each year.  Unauthorized use or lending of bands to unqualified swimmers will result in disciplinary action at the Manager's discretion.  Individuals who do not pass the test are required to wait until the next day to be retested.

1. BASIC TEST (WHITE ANKLE BAND, RED BAND FOR GUESTS) consists of swimming ONE LENGTH of the main pool in a freestyle stroke with arms recovering over the water and demonstrating correct breathing method PLUS treading water for ONE MINUTE.      NOTE:  white and red banded swimmers are not permitted in the diving area.

2. ADVANCED TEST (BLUE ANKLE BAND, BLACK BAND FOR GUESTS) consists of swimming TWO LENGTHS of the main pool in a freestyle stroke with arms recovering over the water and demonstrating correct breathing method PLUS treading water for THREE MINUTES.

3. Only one band will be worn as earned.  The Manager or Assistant Manager may replace lost band for a 50-cent charge.  There will be no "same day" retesting.

9. Responsible individuals accompanying unbanded swimmers in the main pool must be completely in the pool.  Those accompanying unbanded swimmers in the intermediate pool must have at least one foot in the water.

10. To be in the diving well or on the diving boards, a child must have attained an advanced band or be age 13 or older.  Use of the three-meter board is restricted to those individuals meeting the posted height requirements.  Accompaniment by a parent is not an acceptable substitute for the advanced band, minimum age, or height requirement.

11. No diving and jumping from the edge of any pool is permitted with the exception of the main pool five-foot end wall or in designated diving well.

12. No back dives will be permitted from the edge of the main pool.  In addition no "sailor dives" (i.e. forward dives without arms extended above the head) will be permitted.

13. Only one person at at time is permitted on the diving boards.  All dives must be executed on line with the diving boards.  Bouncing on the boards is prohibited.

14. No floating toys are permitted in the main or intermediate pools.  No snorkels are permitted and only goggles with plastic lenses are allowed.  "Swimmies" worn by non-swimmers will be permitted only if accompanied by an adult in the water.

15. Spitting or blowing the nose in any pool is prohibited.  Any unnecessary roughness, expectoration of water, rowdyism, spouting or other conduct affecting the safety and comfort of others shall not be permitted.

16. Should an "accident" occur in any pool, it will be closed until such time as the Manager determines that the water is sanitary and safe again.

17. All pools must be vacated during an electrical storm.

The Club reserves the right to revise or add to these rules at any time.  Additional rules apply to the tennis court area and are maintained as a separate document.

VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE RULES WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION

 

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