Kirkwood Swim Club - Pool Rules
Effective July 2019
Health Rules
A. Only water-soluble suntan oil shall be worn in the pool. All persons using suntan oils which are considered insoluble, such as Johnson’s Baby Oil, are required to take a shower before swimming. Insoluble oils will stick to the tiles on the edge of the pool.
B. All swimmers must wear swim suits. Unhemmed cutoffs can clog the filter.
C. Persons with infectious skin conditions shall not use the pool.
D. Members should remove their own litter when leaving the pool. This includes sweeping up after yourself and your guests.
E. No pets are permitted within the gates of the pool grounds.
F. No glassware, sharp objects or breakable items are permitted on the pool grounds.
G. Parents and guardians are responsible for making sure their children do not go to the bathroom in the pool or in their swimsuits while in the pool. There are restrooms for you to take your children to. Please use them on a regular basis to avoid problems. If your child defecates in the pool, notify everyone to get out of the pool and immediately call one of the board members whose numbers are posted. The pool will be closed for swimming until cleared by a board member. Failure to report this endangers the health of the membership. In addition, anyone who has or has had diarrhea within the last two weeks may not go in the pool. There is a risk of exposure to the Cryptosporidiosis parasite.
H. All children not potty trained need to wear a swim diaper.
I. No smoking at the pool is allowed.
Safety Rules – Please Remember there is no lifeguard!
A. All members are responsible for enforcement of proper conduct and safety.
B. The following common safety rules shall be observed at all times:
i. No Running
ii. No pushing or throwing people into the pool.
iii. No dunking, hitting, excessive splashing or other forms of rough play
iv. No diving or jumping toward the sides of the pool
v. No flips, either forwards or backwards, from the edge of the pool.
vi. No diving in the shallow end of the pool.
C. Games and swimming laps are limited to when they don’t interfere with others using the pool.
D. No air mattresses, inner tubes, or other large floatation devices are to be used while the pool is being shared with others.
E. Extreme caution should be used by those wearing swim fins because they have sharp hard edges and can be dangerous to the eyes of other swimmers.
F. No children under the age of 16 are permitted on the pool grounds unless accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for them.
G. If a child is 16 or over, they may swim at the pool during daylight hours as an adult with their parent or guardian’s written consent. This child member may bring up to two guests that are 16 or over under the same conditions of having written consent in their possession. However, if they are found to violating any of the pool rules, they may be asked to leave the pool area by any adult pool member present.
H. Members will be held responsible for any damage by themselves or their guests.
I. No one shall be on pool grounds unless another person is present. This is unsafe. Swimming alone is explicitly forbidden. If you are discovered swimming alone you will be asked to leave.
J. Anyone entering or leaving the pool enclosure is responsible for closing the gate.
K. No members shall climb over the fence.
L. Members arriving at the pool without a key not recognized as club members will not be admitted.
Member and Guest Privileges
A. The pool and its facilities are open for all members between the hours of 9am and 10pm.
B. All guests must be accompanied by a member as mandated by our By-Laws. Persons that are not currently residing in the member’s home are not considered “family members” and are subject to the same restrictions as other guests and must be accompanied by a member.
C. The pool shall be available for a single four-hour private party each night, Monday through Thursday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Reservations shall be made at least 1 week by contacting the Membership Director. A $100.00 refundable damage and cleaning deposit is required. A notice shall then be posted on the gate by the Membership Director at least three days prior to the party. At 10p.m. the pool grounds close and all attendees should have left the premises. Before doing so, it is required that the responsible member makes sure that all trash (plates, cups etc.) are placed in the proper receptacles, all umbrellas are closed, the tables are wiped down and the bathrooms are wiped clean. If this is done the deposit will be returned in full within one week.
D. Reservations for groups of 25 or more people will be required to pay an additional $25.00 fee for added chemicals used for such large parties.
E. For Private Parties of less than 12, an Adult/Child ratio of at least 3:1 is required. For Private Parties of 12 and greater, a certified lifeguard with a current certification is required. A copy of the certification must be provided to the Membership Director at the time of the deposit, at least one week prior to the party.
Private pool parties are limited to not more than 60 total attendees.
F. The Kirkwood Swim Club Board strongly recommends a certified lifeguard be present at all Private Parties.
G. “End of School Year” parties can be reserved during the month of June. These parties may be on a weekday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.
H. It shall be the duty of all members and their families to not abuse the guest privileges by overcrowding the pool at any time. Special consideration is asked on weekends, holidays, and other crowded periods. Please use common sense.
I. Approximately 2 weeks before pool opening each year there shall be a pool workday. Attendance is mandatory for 1 hour for at least one family member. If no family member can attend, a $20.00 assessment fee will be charged.
J. There shall be a $25.00 fee for a replacement key.
Enforcement of Rules
A. Not withstanding any of the above rules, parents and guardians are always ultimately responsible for the conduct and safety of their children and their guests.
B. Any adult member who feels a child is not qualified to swim alone or is displaying inappropriate behavior shall challenge the offender.
C. Members are urged to report any unsafe conditions or violations which affect the operations of the pool to any Board Member.
D. If any regulation is violated by a member and reported to the Board, there will be a letter issued to the responsible member stating the violation and enclosing a copy of these regulations as reinforcement. Upon the second violation of any regulation by a member, there will be another letter issued to the responsible member stating the violation. If there is a third violation of any regulation by a member, there will be a letter issued to the responsible member stating the violation. The Board of Directors will place an item for consideration on the agenda for the next general meeting of the general membership as to whether or not the offending member shall remain part of the Kirkwood Swim Club as described in our By-Laws.
Health Rules
A. Only water-soluble suntan oil shall be worn in the pool. All persons using suntan oils which are considered insoluble, such as Johnson’s Baby Oil, are required to take a shower before swimming. Insoluble oils will stick to the tiles on the edge of the pool.
B. All swimmers must wear swim suits. Unhemmed cutoffs can clog the filter.
C. Persons with infectious skin conditions shall not use the pool.
D. Members should remove their own litter when leaving the pool. This includes sweeping up after yourself and your guests.
E. No pets are permitted within the gates of the pool grounds.
F. No glassware, sharp objects or breakable items are permitted on the pool grounds.
G. Parents and guardians are responsible for making sure their children do not go to the bathroom in the pool or in their swimsuits while in the pool. There are restrooms for you to take your children to. Please use them on a regular basis to avoid problems. If your child defecates in the pool, notify everyone to get out of the pool and immediately call one of the board members whose numbers are posted. The pool will be closed for swimming until cleared by a board member. Failure to report this endangers the health of the membership. In addition, anyone who has or has had diarrhea within the last two weeks may not go in the pool. There is a risk of exposure to the Cryptosporidiosis parasite.
H. All children not potty trained need to wear a swim diaper.
I. No smoking at the pool is allowed.
Safety Rules – Please Remember there is no lifeguard!
A. All members are responsible for enforcement of proper conduct and safety.
B. The following common safety rules shall be observed at all times:
i. No Running
ii. No pushing or throwing people into the pool.
iii. No dunking, hitting, excessive splashing or other forms of rough play
iv. No diving or jumping toward the sides of the pool
v. No flips, either forwards or backwards, from the edge of the pool.
vi. No diving in the shallow end of the pool.
C. Games and swimming laps are limited to when they don’t interfere with others using the pool.
D. No air mattresses, inner tubes, or other large floatation devices are to be used while the pool is being shared with others.
E. Extreme caution should be used by those wearing swim fins because they have sharp hard edges and can be dangerous to the eyes of other swimmers.
F. No children under the age of 16 are permitted on the pool grounds unless accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for them.
G. If a child is 16 or over, they may swim at the pool during daylight hours as an adult with their parent or guardian’s written consent. This child member may bring up to two guests that are 16 or over under the same conditions of having written consent in their possession. However, if they are found to violating any of the pool rules, they may be asked to leave the pool area by any adult pool member present.
H. Members will be held responsible for any damage by themselves or their guests.
I. No one shall be on pool grounds unless another person is present. This is unsafe. Swimming alone is explicitly forbidden. If you are discovered swimming alone you will be asked to leave.
J. Anyone entering or leaving the pool enclosure is responsible for closing the gate.
K. No members shall climb over the fence.
L. Members arriving at the pool without a key not recognized as club members will not be admitted.
Member and Guest Privileges
A. The pool and its facilities are open for all members between the hours of 9am and 10pm.
B. All guests must be accompanied by a member as mandated by our By-Laws. Persons that are not currently residing in the member’s home are not considered “family members” and are subject to the same restrictions as other guests and must be accompanied by a member.
C. The pool shall be available for a single four-hour private party each night, Monday through Thursday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Reservations shall be made at least 1 week by contacting the Membership Director. A $100.00 refundable damage and cleaning deposit is required. A notice shall then be posted on the gate by the Membership Director at least three days prior to the party. At 10p.m. the pool grounds close and all attendees should have left the premises. Before doing so, it is required that the responsible member makes sure that all trash (plates, cups etc.) are placed in the proper receptacles, all umbrellas are closed, the tables are wiped down and the bathrooms are wiped clean. If this is done the deposit will be returned in full within one week.
D. Reservations for groups of 25 or more people will be required to pay an additional $25.00 fee for added chemicals used for such large parties.
E. For Private Parties of less than 12, an Adult/Child ratio of at least 3:1 is required. For Private Parties of 12 and greater, a certified lifeguard with a current certification is required. A copy of the certification must be provided to the Membership Director at the time of the deposit, at least one week prior to the party.
Private pool parties are limited to not more than 60 total attendees.
F. The Kirkwood Swim Club Board strongly recommends a certified lifeguard be present at all Private Parties.
G. “End of School Year” parties can be reserved during the month of June. These parties may be on a weekday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.
H. It shall be the duty of all members and their families to not abuse the guest privileges by overcrowding the pool at any time. Special consideration is asked on weekends, holidays, and other crowded periods. Please use common sense.
I. Approximately 2 weeks before pool opening each year there shall be a pool workday. Attendance is mandatory for 1 hour for at least one family member. If no family member can attend, a $20.00 assessment fee will be charged.
J. There shall be a $25.00 fee for a replacement key.
Enforcement of Rules
A. Not withstanding any of the above rules, parents and guardians are always ultimately responsible for the conduct and safety of their children and their guests.
B. Any adult member who feels a child is not qualified to swim alone or is displaying inappropriate behavior shall challenge the offender.
C. Members are urged to report any unsafe conditions or violations which affect the operations of the pool to any Board Member.
D. If any regulation is violated by a member and reported to the Board, there will be a letter issued to the responsible member stating the violation and enclosing a copy of these regulations as reinforcement. Upon the second violation of any regulation by a member, there will be another letter issued to the responsible member stating the violation. If there is a third violation of any regulation by a member, there will be a letter issued to the responsible member stating the violation. The Board of Directors will place an item for consideration on the agenda for the next general meeting of the general membership as to whether or not the offending member shall remain part of the Kirkwood Swim Club as described in our By-Laws.