Olney Mill Swim Club

OLNEY MILL SWIM CLUB

RULES AND REGULATIONS

June 2007

The following rules and regulations were prepared and adopted by the Olney Mill Swim Club’s (O.M.S.C.) Board of Directors (B.O.D.).  They are designed to assure the safe and sanitary operation of the pool facilities, and to promote the enjoyable recreation of Club members and their guests.  These rules and regulations are under the immediate supervision of the pool manager and will be enforced by persons designated by him/her.  The pool manager can suspend a member or guest for a period not to exceed 48 hours for violations of these rules.  Repeated violations of these rules are subject to disciplinary action by the B.O.D.  Final decisions on matters pertaining to interpretation of these rules and regulations shall be made by the B.O.D.  Owner-Members and parents should advise their guests and/or children of the need to observe and comply with these rules and regulations.

1. Pool Hours

(A) The pool schedule will be posted on the bulletin board at the pool. The hours of operation for general membership will be posted and may be modified at the discretion of the pool manager and/or the B.O.D., for maintenance purposes, inclement weather, special functions, etc. The pool operating season will normally be Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, unless designated by the B.O.D.

(B) During storms, the pool will be closed and the entire area cleared of patrons at the discretion of the pool manager. Because cover is limited, patrons are encouraged to go home. Others must remain within the shelter at the bathhouse. The pool will normally open 15 minutes after the storm has passed.

(C) Any person using the pool facilities at a time other than that sanctioned by the B.O.D. is subject to prosecution to the full extent of the law.

2. Membership Identification

(A) Each member age 8 and over must have an official O.M.S.C., Inc. I.D. card. The I.D. card shall be issued by the Membership Chairperson.

(B) Each member age 8 and over must show their card to the attendant upon entering the pool facilities.

(C) Each Owner/Member is required to report promptly to the Membership Chairperson, in writing, any changes to the family membership information, i.e., additions to the family, phone number changes, address changes, name changes, etc.

(D) Members age 9 and under may not use the pool facilities unless accompanied and under the direct supervision of a member age 14 or over.  Any exceptions must be approved in advance by the B.O.D.

(E) Each member shall notify the pool manager of their lost I.D. card.  A “Lost I.D. Card Form” shall be fill out and signed by the member.  This form shall be placed in the card file.  A check for $2.00, along with a new face picture, shall be submitted within 72 hours or admittance shall be denied.

(F) Defaced cards or cards with unidentifiable pictures must be replaced at members expense. Follow procedure in 2(E).

(G) No member of this club shall have more than one I.D. card.  If a lost card is found after the replacement card has been issued, the found card shall be returned to the Club.

3. Guest Fees and Restrictions

(A) Guest fees are $2.00 per person.
Children under 2 are free. Note: Guest fees are subject to change without notice.

(B) Guests may not use the pool facilities unless accompanied by a member.  Guests age 9 and under must be accompanied by a member age 14 or over.  The member’s name and membership number along with the guest’s name, address, and phone number are to be recorded in the Guest Registration Book. Guest passes in increments of $20.00 each may be purchased by a member at the pool entrance and shall be paid for by check. Only a member’s check shall be accepted.

(C) The number of guests during a single day is limited to 5 per family unit. 

(D) Guests are subject to pool rules and regulations.

(E) Guest policy limits members under the age of 16 years old to two guests per day.

4. Other Admission Restrictions

(A) Admission to the pool facilities will be refused to any person with a communicable disease, open sore or wound, or inflamed eyes.

(B) Admission to the pool facilities shall be refused to any person in an inebriated state or condition.

(C) Prior to entering the pool complex, any patron having a special disability must inform the pool manager of his/her physical condition.

5. Swimming Regulations

(A) All bathers must take a shower,  using soap, before entering the pool (a requirement of the County Board of Health). Showers should not last more than 3 to 4 minutes. Showers must be turned off when finished showering. Children may not take prolonged showers during the rest period/adult swim. Sun bathers should shower before each entrance into the water in order to rinse off perspiration, lotions, etc.

(B) Use of the wading pools is restricted to children 6 and under. A member or member’s guest age 13 or over must remain with children brought into the wading pool area. The wading pool is not guarded by the pool safety staff. Supervision of children is the responsibility of the parent or guardian bringing them into the pool enclosure.

(C) Children who are not toilet trained are not permitted into the wading pool or the main pool without proper attire, i.e., tight-fitting rubber pants or plastic pants and a form-fitting bathing suit.

(D) Any members or guests in the deeper areas of the pool giving the lifeguard reason to believe that they do not know how to swim may be asked to remove themselves from that area of the pool so as not to be a risk to themselves or others.

(E) All persons age 15 and under will be required to leave the main pool for a 15-minute break at the 45-minute mark of each hour.  This requirement may be waived the pool manager.  Children over 6 are not permitted in the wading pool during the 15-minute “break”.

(F) Unsanitary acts such as spitting, urinating, and blowing nose are prohibited in the pool.

(G) Floats, tubes, inflated devices, etc, are not permitted in the main pool except by the B.O.D.  Children may wear, however, approved life jackets in the roped off shallow area of the main pool provided the child is accompanied by a parent of guardian. Snorkels, flippers masks, ball playing, etc. can be used only at the discretion of the pool manager. No metal toys or objects are allowed in either pool.

(H) Inappropriate swim attire is not permitted in either pool, i.e., shorts and cutoffs.

(I) Head first dives from the side of the pool into shallow water (under 5 feet) are prohibited during general recreational swim periods.  Exceptions may be permitted in supervised, competitive, and instructional programs under controlled conditions.

(J) Periodically, lanes will be roped off for those persons wishing to swim lengths undisturbed.  Persons not swimming lengths should remain in other pool areas. For effective use, swimmers should swim counter-clockwise near the lane markers and pass to the left of slower swimmers.

6. Diving Regulations

(A) No patron is permitted to use the diving boards unless they can swim easily and safely to the ladder.  Children with questionable skill may not use the board unless accompanied by a competent adult.

(B) If there is no one using the diving board, the well may be closed to diving for the use of patrons who wish to swim in that area.  This will be at the discretion of the pool manager or the lifeguard on duty.

(C) Only 1 person at a time is permitted on each board including the ladder.

(D) A person shall not dive or jump until the previous person has cleared the well area.

(E) Diving or jumping is not permitted from the sides of the boards.  All dives or jumps must be straight forward.

(F) Only one (1) bounce on the board is permitted.

(G) Dives or jumps which would project the person into the shallow portion of the diving well are strictly prohibited.

(H) Exits from the well must be made from the ladder closest to the board used.

(I) Entry into the diving area shall be from the boards only, unless authorized by the pool manager or the lifeguard on duty.

(J) Retrieving objects from the diving well is not permitted unless authorized by the pool manager or the lifeguard on duty.

7. Other Operational Rules

(A) Members and guests must drive carefully and slowly (no more than 10 miles per hour) on the driveways and parking areas of the Club. Vehicles shall park in the designated areas only.  Bicycles shall be placed in the bicycle racks, and if they are filled, in close proximity of the racks.  Bicycles shall not, under any circumstances, be placed or laid on the walkways of the pool facilities.

(B) No pets of any kind are permitted within the pool facilities.  Pets running lose within the pool facilities must be taken home, or the Animal Control Section of Montgomery County will be contacted to have the animal removed.

(C) All persons using the pool facilities must conduct themselves in a courteous and safe manner.  Running, pushing, shoving, rough play and profane or abusive language are strictly prohibited.  Improper conduct causing undue disturbances in or about the pool area or any acts which would endanger any party are prohibited.

(D) Loitering is not permitted in the vicinity of the front walk, lobby, office and pool bathhouses.  The filter room and storage room are prohibited to all except for employees and B.O.D.

(E) Socializing with or by the lifeguards on duty is strictly prohibited.

(F) The speaker system shall be used only during special events (i.e. swim meets, special membership meetings held at the pool) or emergencies, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

(G) Members or guests with radios or stereo systems must keep the volume at a level which is not overbearing to others.

(H) No glass containers of any type are permitted with the pool facilities except for the professional maintenance of the pool or when specifically authorized by the B.O.D.

(I) Eating is permitted only in the grassy area. Trash must be discarded in the proper receptacles. No chewing gum is permitted within the pool property.

(J) Non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in all grassy areas and containers must be discarded in a safe and proper manner.

(K) No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the pool property.

(L) Smoking is prohibited.

(M) Chairs, playpens, lounges, etc. are not permitted on the main pool deck.  Wearing shoes is not permitted on the pool decks, except behind the drains.  Exceptions area permitted for special occasions such as parties, swim meets, etc.

(N) Club-owned chairs, tables, lounges, etc. that are left unoccupied for more than 20 minutes are available for use regardless of items left on them.  Sitting on tables or on the headrest portion of the lounges is prohibited.  Pool property shall be used for its intended purpose only.

(O) Members and guests use the pool at their own risk.  The Club shall not be held responsible for any personal injury, and loss, theft or damage of personal property.

(P) The Owner/Member of this club is legally responsible for damage to Club property by any family member or their guest(s).

(Q) Personal injuries and damage to the pool property must be reported immediately to the pool manager who shall take the necessary action and record the information in the Daily Log.  Complaints, grievances, and rule violations should first be brought to the attention of the pool manager.  Any matter not satisfactorily resolved by the manager may be brought to the attention of the B.O.D. in writing and signed by the Owner-member.

(R) In order to facilitate and maintain a strict accounting of monies accrued by this Club, all monetary transactions of any type shall be by members’ check only.  Checks shall be made payable to O.M.S.C., Inc.

(S) Personal grilles and open fires are not permitted on pool property.