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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. NORTH HARFORD SWIM CLUB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR 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 ARE PROHIBITED. MEMBER SUPERVISION OF
CHILDREN IS REQUIRED DURING THEIR USE OF THE DIVING BOARD.
4. ANY CHILD USING ANY
PART OF THE PLAYGROUND AREA AT NHSC MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A RESPONSIBLE
ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
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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.
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 used for admittance to the pool using members photos on file at
the club office. 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.
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FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS:
(effective for the 2006 SEASON-for new and current members)
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 would
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. After 5:00 PM, guest rates are reduced. 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.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS:
1. NO BOTTLES, GLASS,
CERAMIC, OR OTHERWISE BREAKABLE CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED.
2. FLOATATION 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 AREAS IF AN ADULT MEMBER IS
WITHIN AN 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 Basic Swim Test if accompanied and supervised by a person at least
14 years old. This test consists of swimming at least 10 yards using a
crawl or side stroke in a strong forward manner, turning around
without touching the side, returning, treading water for one minute,
then floating on back nearly motionless for one minute. 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
pools 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. FLOATATION 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 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.
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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 the either main or wading pool unless wearing a clean cloth diaper
and waterproof pants with TIGHT ELASTIC WAIST AND LEG OPENINGS or
Swimsuit Diaper undergarments.
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
guardians 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. Folding chairs may be
brought on a daily basis but not left overnight.
9. Soliciting for
personal profit is not permitted.
10. 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
baby-sitter must accompany and supervise the children at all times.
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SWIM
LESSONS:
1. 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.
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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. Personal property,
chairs, or umbrellas may not be left at the Club overnight.
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CLUB TELEPHONE
NUMBERS:
1. Personal calls to
patrons at the pool shall be made to the public telephone only:
410-692-9800. Please do not monopolize the telephone.
2. 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. Off-season
or non-business hours calls will be automatically answered and voice
mail messages routed to the manager or designated activity chairpersons.
CHANGES:
1. 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.
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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.
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