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GENERAL:
These rules, regulations, and policies are for the protection and
benefit of patrons to provide safe and sanitary operation. Members and
their guests
shall observe them at all times. Non-compliance may
result in suspension of pool privileges from one to seven days or a
revocation of privileges or membership
without dues refund. Members shall inform their children
and guests of these rules and caution them to observe all rules and
comply with the instructions of the
management and staff. North Harford Swim Club, Inc. is
hereafter referred to as NHSC. In the application of these rules, "Member"
shall include, but not limited to,
persons who have supervisory responsibility for
accompanying children such as a Parent, Guardian, Custodian, Baby
Sitter, Relative, or Friend.
CAUTION:
1. Persons using the pool do so at their own risk. NHSC
is not responsible for any accident, injury or illness in connection
with such use. Supervision of children is
the responsibility of members, NOT lifeguards.
2. Members are responsible to ensure that children do
not enter water deeper than their swimming ability permits. Members
shall determine their children’s ability
to safely use the diving board or other pool facilities
and are solely responsible for proper instruction in the use thereof.
3. Diving is hazardous and may result in permanent
physical injury or death. Do so at your own risk.
Backward direction dives and gainers are
prohibited.
Member supervision of their children and/or guests is
required while diving.
4. Any child using any part of the playground area at
NHSC must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
HOURS:
1. Except for scheduled activities, patrons will not be
admitted prior to opening time.
2. Generally on weekdays from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on
weekends: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, however hours are posted at the office
and may vary according to
the weather. The management may extend evening hours for
specific activities or for unusually hot weather. Refer to pool bulletin
board for specific daily posted
hours. Should sports activities be scheduled for
extended hours, the pool will still close at normal time. Hours may be
different while HCPS schools are in session.
Revised schedules will be posted in advance and are
based on staff availability.
3. Opening and closing times will change for inclement
weather, at management discretion. Generally, the pool will not reopen
after weather related closing unless
two hours of reasonable swimming weather remains.
4. On days of planned social activities and home swim
team meets, the pool may close early.
5. A portion of the pool may be reserved for swim team
practice, or instructional purposes as posted.
6. The pool may be closed if necessary for maintenance.
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ADMITTANCE:
1. Dues must be paid in full before using the facility.
2. Photo identification will be required for admittance
to the pool. Entry is not permitted without a photo ID on file at the
club.
3. Transfer of membership is not allowed.
4. Members are financially responsible for property
damage caused by themselves, children, or their guests.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS:
1. Family memberships are available to (2) two adults
(ages 18 and over) residing in the same household and their dependents,
ages 21 and younger.
Dependents include: a) your natural children: b) your
step children: c) your adopted children: d) all children to whom you are
legal guardian and can show proof.
2. Anyone not qualifying under the above guidelines may
be brought as a guest of paid member for an additional fee, only when
that member is present.
GUESTS:
1. Any individual non-family guest will be admitted only
five (5) times per season.
2. The sponsoring member is responsible for the conduct
of their guests, shall advise guests of pool regulations, and shall
accompany their guests. Guests under
14 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible
adult. Guest fees are published in the office.
Guests who are 2 years of age or younger
will be
admitted free of charge.
A single guest privilege will admit either a
single guest or a single family at one time (i.e. only one guest
privilege is used for a family
guest). Each member family receives 20 guest privileges.
Senior-citizen (age 60+) family relatives, such as grandparents, who are
visiting with their family and
who will not be swimming, will be admitted as a courtesy
without guest fee or guest limitation.
3. Guests of board members are admitted without fee and
are not limited.
4. Any member who assists a non-member gain improper
entry to the pool could be subject to disciplinary action as follows:
First Offense: Payment of guest fees,
suspension of membership for 5 days and written warning.
Second Offense: Payment of guest fees, suspension of membership for 5
days and revocation of
guest privileges. Third Offense: Non-refundable
revocation of club membership.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS:
1. No bottles, glass, ceramic, or otherwise breakable
containers are permitted.
2. Flotation devices may be hazardous and are prohibited
in the main and wading pools. EXCEPTION: Arm floats for swimming
instructions may be used only
with adult supervision in less than 4 foot water if an
adult member is within arm’s reach of the child at all times.
3. Children younger that 14 will be tested annually for
swimming ability classification and must wear a wristband while in the
pool. Children under (14) fourteen
must be accompanied and supervised by an adult guardian.
This may be waived for children at least (5) five years of age who have
passed the NHSC Advanced
Swim Test if accompanied and supervised by a person at
least 14 years old. This test consists of: swimming two widths of the
pool using a crawl or side stroke in a
strong forward manner, turning around without
touching the side, treading water for one minute, demonstrating the
ability to go from a treading position to a back
float position, and demonstrating proper use of the
diving board. An identification wristband will then be issued by the
management staff.
4. Members are responsible for the actions of their
children and shall constantly observe and be near toddlers.
5. Children under 14 shall not be in water over their
shoulders unless they have passed the pool’s swimming test. Lifeguards
will test upon request.
6. The wading pool is limited to children under the age
of seven or by permission the manager. Children in the wading pool must
be supervised and continually
observed by a close-by adult within the wading pool
fenced area at all times.
7. The blue line around each pool designates a safety
zone. Within this area, there may be no chairs, furniture, nor other
articles. Sitting or lying on the deck is not
permitted in this area.
8. There shall be no running, pushing, or causing
disturbances.
9. Organized games are allowed only with manager's
permission. No running game, ball, or Frisbee playing is permitted
within the fenced areas. Ball playing must
be approved by the manager. Lawn darts are prohibited.
10. Fins, full-face masks which cover the nose,
snorkels, or floating toys, may only be used with manager's permission
when there are only a few people are in the
pool so that additional observation may be provided.
11. NO GAMES SHALL BE PLAYED IN THE DIVING WELL. Games
involving diving from the sides, such as Sharks and Minnows, are
prohibited.
12. Plug-in electrical appliances are not allowed
without the manager's permission. Radios and tape players shall not be
loud or disturb adjacent patrons. Please
use earphones.
13 Towels or clothing shall not be hung from fences.
14. Do not talk to or otherwise distract lifeguards
while on guard stands.
15. Persons using volleyball court, sandboxes, or play
equipment shall use foot rinse near the wading pool to remove sand when
returning to the pool.
16. Lightning or thunder occurrences: The pool will be
cleared immediately. For thunder only, the pool will be cleared for at
least fifteen minutes at the discretion of
the manager. If there are no further occurrences, the
pool may re-open. If there are continuing occurrences during a period of
an hour, the entire facility will close.
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DIVING REGULATIONS:
1. Diving is hazardous and may result in a serious
injury or death. Do so at your own risk. Members shall have obtained
proper instruction and training prior to
diving. Flotation devices are hazardous when worn during
diving and shall not be used in the diving well.
2. Dives shall be in a forward shallow direction only.
No Back Dives Whatsoever-No Exceptions. Running, multiple
bounces, or high diving off the board is
prohibited. CAUTION: The diving well depth is
only nine (9) feet. USE SHALLOW DIVES. AVOID HITTING THE SLOPED POOL
BOTTOM.
3. Do not dive or stand on the diving board if there are
persons in the diving well. Only one person is permitted on the diving
board or ladder at one time.
4. Do not dive from the three or four foot deep areas or
from the sides of the diving well.
5. Children under 14 must pass the swim test, receive
diving basic instruction, and wear the swim test bracelet to use the
diving area.
6. Swimming in the diving well is permitted only by
permission from the manager, after the diving board has been closed.
7.
Backward dives
and gainers are prohibited.
HEALTH REGULATIONS
:
1. Admission may be refused to anyone with open skin
abrasions, sores, severe colds or coughs, inflamed eyes, infections,
contagious diseases, or wearing
bandages, or for other health reasons at the discretion
of the manager.
2. Patrons shall shower prior to using the pool,
especially after vigorous activity, or to wash off excessive sun
products.
3. Children who have not outgrown the need for diapers
(cloth or disposable) will not be allowed in either the main or wading
pool unless wearing a clean cloth
diaper and waterproof pants with TIGHT ELASTIC WAIST AND
LEG OPENINGS or Swimsuit Diaper undergarments. “Swimmies” are
acceptable.
4. Expectorating (spitting), blowing of nose, water
spouting, or urinating in the pool is prohibited. No one shall take,
throw, or admit any foreign substance into the
pool or on the deck area. Eating on the deck is
prohibited within the pool safety zone (Blue Line).
5. In the water, only bathing suits shall be worn.
Cutoffs or street clothes are prohibited. T-shirts may be worn for as a
sunscreen at wearer's own risk of becoming
entangled or otherwise impaired.
6. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the chain
link fenced-in area of the pool nor at the front entrance way and under
canopy. Refer to designated smoking
areas as posted on the pool bulletin board. Properly
dispose of cigarettes, do not discard on the club grounds.
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GENERAL REGULATIONS:
1. NHSC staff is not responsible for supervising
children. This is the member's or guardian’s responsibility.
2. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED:
CAUTION: Participation in recreational
activities, swimming, or diving may result in serious and injury or
death
while under the influence of alcohol.
The club shall not be responsible for
alcohol-use related injuries. Those observed consuming alcoholic
beverages shall be
asked to discard them immediately. Non-compliance may
result in being expelled from the premises.
3. Members and guests shall clean up after themselves,
remove trash from tables, pick-up around their area, and properly
dispose of trash.
4. Loud, foul, profane, abusive, or disrespectful
language will not be tolerated and is cause for dismissal from the
premises.
5. Food and refreshments shall be consumed on the grass,
at the pavilion area, or at tables only.
6. Undue use of showers is discouraged due to limited
well water supply.
7. Drive slowly and carefully at all times. Pedestrians
have the right of way. Bicycle riders shall ride carefully and park
their bicycles in the bike rack.
8. Soliciting for personal profit is not permitted.
9. Baby-sitter memberships are available for Monday
through Friday. A fee is required. This membership can only be used in
the absence of members and babysitter
must accompany and supervise the children at all times.
SWIM LESSONS: Occasionally, due to bad weather, swim
lessons may be canceled. If in doubt, call the pool 1/2-hour before
lessons. No refunds are given due
to poor weather. Classes may be given in a light rain or
instruction held under cover.
POOL MANAGER - LIFEGUARDS:
1. Supervision of children is the responsibility of
members/guardians, not the lifeguards nor staff. The pool manager and
lifeguards are in complete charge of the
facility. All persons are required to comply with the
instructions of the staff. Those failing to do so will be asked to leave
and may have their privileges suspended or
membership revoked. The pool manager has the authority
to expel persons from the pool for cause, or misconduct and to suspend
privileges for up to one week.
The Board of Directors may order revocation of all
privileges or membership.
2. Do not debate regulations nor policy with lifeguards,
who are required to enforce regulations, not make policy. Complaints,
inquires, or comments regarding
regulations or staff performance should be directed to
the manager or club vice-president.
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HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION AND CONCERNS:
1. CHEMICAL: Pool water may contain, but not limited to,
the following Maryland State approved chemicals: Sodium hypochlorite
(Available chlorine 3 to 10 PPM);
Isocyanuric acid chlorine stabilizer (5-60 PPM); Calcium
chloride (200-400 PPM); and other chemicals required or permitted by the
Maryland State Health
Department for public safety, pool sanitation, and water
balance. Prolonged exposure to swimming pool water may cause skin or eye
irritation, or be otherwise
uncomfortable or harmful to some individuals. Patrons
shall determine if exposure to pool water is harmful to them and shall
limit pool use and exposure
accordingly. Patrons are cautioned to take protective
measures and prevent children from excessive exposure to pool water or
to the sun, especially on a daily
basis. Be alert to symptoms of skin irritation, sunburn,
and limit your swimming pool usage as accordingly. Shower before and
after pool use.
2. BIOLOGICAL: Although sanitizing agents are maintained
in pool water at required levels, there can be a survival time for
organisms, bacteria, or viruses.
Exposure to pool water may result in infection therefrom.
THE SWIM CLUB, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR ITS MANAGEMENT SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE
FOR ILLNESS OR DISEASES CONTRACTED AT THE POOL.
3. SUN EXPOSURE: Be advised and cautioned: It has
been established that exposure to the sun or repeated sunburn may result
in health problems, possibly
occurring many years after such exposure. Patrons are
responsible to properly inform and protect themselves and their
children, seek professional medical advice
and treatment, use sunscreen lotions and other
protective products or clothing, and limit exposure to the sun. Please
shower to remove excess lotion prior to
entering pool.
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
1. The Club is not responsible for loss or damage to
personal property. Lock your vehicles in the parking lot.
2. Abandoned or lost clothing, or personal articles not
claimed within five days may be discarded. Mark towels, clothing, and
property with your name to aid in
timely return. Inventory your belongings before leaving
the premises.
3. Folding chairs may be stored overnight in a
designated area as determined by the pool manager. NHSC is NOT
responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged
items left at the pool.
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CLUB TELEPHONE
NUMBERS:
1. The office telephone is for information, membership,
and business calls only: 410-557-9527. No personal
calls to patrons will be accepted on this number.
Personal
calls to patrons at the pool shall be made to the public telephone
only:
410-692-9800. Please do not
monopolize the telephone.
CHANGES: These rules and regulations may be revised
or additional rules established as needed at the discretion of the
Operations Committee. Notification to
members is made at a general membership meeting, or by
posting on the pool bulletin board at least five (5) days before the
change becomes effective.
STATEMENT OF POLICY: The mission of the volunteer
Board of Directors, Operations Committee, and employed staff is to
provide a wholesome, safe family
environment and a recreational atmosphere for our
members and guests. Every effort has been made to maintain a personal
sensitivity to accommodate the
needs and wishes of our members while providing fairness
to all. Although certain regulations may seem restrictive to some, we
hope that you will accept them in
the spirit in which they have been developed by our
board of directors. Safety is our first concern, without compromise. We
ask that you oblige our trained young
adult staff whose job it is to provide the safe and
friendly atmosphere, which we have come to expect at North Harford Swim
Club. If, for any reason, you are
dissatisfied with the operation of the club, the staff,
or have questions or suggestions, we welcome the opportunity to discuss
them with you.
The Board of Directors extends their thanks in advance
for your understanding and cooperation.
NORTH HARFORD SWIM CLUB, INC. PO Box 204,
Jarrettsville Maryland 21084 (410) 557-9527 nhswimclub.com
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