Pool Rules and Hours

POOL HOURS:

When School is in Session:       

•   4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Monday – Thursday
•   4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Friday
• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Saturday     
•   1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Sunday        

When School is out:      

• 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday 
• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Saturday
•   1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Sunday

After School Begins:

• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Saturday

• 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Sunday

Exceptions: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Swim Team Practice and Swim Lessons

• Dates for Swim Team Practice and Swimming Lessons will be posted at the Pool clubhouse. 

• A minimum of three lanes will be reserved for this use.  

• Pool will close at 4:00 p.m. on days of Home Swim Meets.

*Pool will close at 4:00 p.m. on days of Home Swim Meets.

The pool will be closed during inclement weather at the discretion of the Pool Manager and staff.

The Pool Manager and lifeguards are responsible for conduct in the pool enclosure and grounds. Their instructions MUST BE followed at all times. Authority to invoke suspensions to fit violations of the rules has been delegated to the Pool Manager and staff on duty by the Board of Directors. Anyone who does not agree with suspensions invoked by the staff may appeal to the Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee may suspend all rights and privileges of any member as provided by the By-Laws of the Corporation.

GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION: 

• All members and guests, including children, shall use the pool and facilities at their own risk.
• All members 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult member.
• Children under 6 years of age swimming in the main pool must be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older, unless the child has passed a beginner’s swimming test.
• Any child requiring a flotation device must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• The use of the small pool shall be limited to children under the age of 6.  A parent or adult guardian MUST BE INSIDE the small pool enclosure with their children.
• Only bathing attire will be permitted in the pool (No converted blue jeans, etc.).
• This is a family pool.  Modesty in attire is requested.
• All members and guests are required to sign-in.
• For your health and the health of others it is important to use good hygiene. All swimmers are required to shower before entering the pool. This is a County Environment Heath regulation.
• Admission will be refused to anyone with open wounds, sores, skin infections, bandages, or infectious diseases.
• Children not toilet-trained must wear swim diapers.
• Do not talk to the lifeguards while they are on duty or in the lifeguard stands.
• Horseplay, such as splashing, dunking, pushing, or wrestling is NOT allowed. Certain water games may be played at the discretion of the staff and dependent upon pool usage. However, play must be stopped when ordered by the staff. Certain times of the day may be designated as “playtime”.
• No masks, snorkels or swim fins will be allowed in the pool (swim goggles are permitted). Rafts, mattresses, inflated boats and other toys may be permitted at the discretion of the Pool Manager and dependent upon pool usage.
• NO RUNNING IN THE ENCLOSED POOL AREA IS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.
• NO DIVING FROM THE DECK INTO 3 FOOT OR 4 FOOT AREAS UNLESS DURING A SUPERVISED SWIM MEET OR SWIM TEAM PRACTICE.
• Persons using flotation devices are not permitted in deep areas of the pool without the consent of the staff.
• No abusive or objectionable language will be tolerated on pool grounds.
• No chewing gum permitted in the pool. (Chewing gum may cause drowning if lodged in the throat.)
• Aqua socks or pool shoes that are worn as street shoes will not be allowed in the pool.
• Unauthorized persons are not permitted near the filter area and pumps at any -time.
• Food and refreshments may be consumed in designated areas only. No food allowed on deck area.
• No alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits, wine or beer, will be served or consumed on pool grounds.
• Smoking is permitted in designated areas.
• All cigarettes and trash must be disposed of in appropriate containers.
• No glass containers of any kind allowed in the pool or deck area.
• No pets allowed in pool or deck area.
• The Council will not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, personal property.
• The cost of any property damage due to negligence of a member or guest of a member will be charged to that member.
• Non-compliance with any pool rule will result in disciplinary action to be determined by the Pool Manager and Community Council Board of Directors.

DIVING AREA RULES: 

• Keep away from main drains in the bottom of the diving area. Grates must not be moved.
• Any person intending to use diving boards or swim in the deep area of the pool must first qualify by swimming the width of the pool, unless this person has passed a beginner’s swimming test. (Small children will be permitted to jump or dive off the boards IF a responsible person is in the pool near the diving boards to retrieve them.)

• ONLY ONE person is allowed on a diving board at a time.
• No running on the diving board.
• Divers must dive directly from the front of the board.
• Each diver shall look before diving to make sure the area is clear below.
• Each diver shall wait until the preceding diver has surfaced and is clear of the area before beginning a dive.
• When the diver has surfaced, he/she must swim directly out of the diving area or to the nearest side of the pool. DO NOT swim back under the boards.
• No swimming is allowed in the diving area unless supervised and there are no divers using this area.

GUEST PRIVILEGES:

Our pool, as a private swim club, has restrictions for non-members.

•  Fees for guests are $5.00 per individual guest (two per member per day) and $20.00 daily maximum per family (one family per member per day). (effective 2009)

• Guests must be signed in and fees paid upon arrival at the pool.  

• Each guest must wear a dated wristband for the duration of pool stay.

• Members bringing guests are responsible for the conduct and safety of their guests at all times.

• All guests 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult member.
• Host members must be present at all times that guests are at the pool.
• No more than 2 guests living in Mecklenburg County will be allowed per member. 
• Non-members are permitted a maximum of 5 visits per month, with the exception of out-of-town guests.  If noted that a visiting non-member comes to the pool more than 5 times a month (using guest privileges of one or more members) the Pool Manager has the authority to limit further visits. Membership should be considered when frequent usage is desired.  This situation is noted most often with local adults and teens visiting member friends.  It does not apply to out-of-town guests visiting for a period of time.  Exceptions to this rule will be handled on an individual basis by the Pool Manager.
• Persons residing within the boundaries of the Coulwood Council membership area may join - they cannot be guests, with the exception of members of Oakdale pool that reside in the overlapping boundaries of Oakdale and Coulwood Pool memberships. They may come as a guest of a Coulwood member.
• Do not misuse or abuse guest privileges.
• Because our pool is a private swim club, use by non-members, although welcomed, will have restrictions. If noted that a visiting non-member comes to the pool more than 5 times a month

Parents should be aware of the use of guest privileges by their children. Member parents assume responsibility for the conduct of your guests, even when you are not present. When possible, we ask that you (parents) sign in your children’s guests or let the staff know they will be coming. On occasion you may be called to verify guests being brought in. This is for your awareness and protection as well as the staff’s. 

At the management’s discretion and good judgment, further limitations may be placed on a member or member’s guest. Situations changing our basic rules will be assessed on an individual basis and posted if necessary. Pool Management, under the advice and counsel of the Coulwood Board and Pool Committee, has full authority.

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