Rules

The following rules and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all members.

Parents are requested to caution their children to observe all rules and obey instructions from the pool manager and other employees. Members bringing guests are responsible for ensuring that their guests are familiar with the rules. It will be the duty of the pool manager and lifeguards to enforce these and other rules, as they deem necessary, for the safety of all members. See Discipline Policy at the end of this document.

The association assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury occurring on the property to any member or guest nor for the loss of damage of any property brought onto or left on the premises by any member or guest. All rules apply to the pool area and all Shady Acres grounds.

  1. POOL SCHEDULE / HOURS
    1. The pool will open the Saturday before Memorial Day and close on Labor Day.
    2. HOURS BEFORE SCHOOL DISMISSES (through June 17)
      • Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
      • Sunday: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
    3. HOURS AFTER SCHOOL DISMISSES (beginning June 18)
      • Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
      • Sunday: Noon - 7:00 p.m.
    4. The pool may be closed for maintenance operations, health reasons, weather, swim or dive meets being hosted by SARA, or any other reasons deemed necessary by the pool manager and at least one member of the Board of Governors.
    5. A ten (10) minute break will be called every hour by the lifeguards on duty, at which time children under sixteen (16) years of age will be required to stay out of the pool. Children ages two (2) and under may remain in the pool in direct physical contact of their parent, guardian, or sitter.

  2. POOL CARDS
    1. All members must present their pool passes at the gate upon entering the pool area. Entrance without pool cards will not be permitted.
    2. If pool passes are lost, replacement cards can be purchased for $3.00.

  3. GUESTS
    1. Children 12-16 are allowed to bring up to two (2) guests per day.
    2. Guests under nine (9) years of age must be accompanied by a member at least sixteen (16) years of age.
    3. Members must remain at the pool with their guests at all times and are responsible for their behavior.
    4. Members must pay an admittance fee for their guests. All guests age 3 and over are required to pay guest fees.
    5. Guest passes are available for purchase by members only.

  4. MEMBERS' CHILDREN
    1. Children under eight (8) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a member 14 years of age or older. The supervising member will be held accountable for the behavior of the younger member.
    2. Children who are eight (8) to ten (10) years of age will be admitted without an adult subject to passing a swimming proficiency test administered and evaluated by the management.
    3. Children are not allowed to wear disposable diapers in the pools, due to the harmful effects thay have on our filter system. Diapers specifically designed for water wear (i.e. "swimmies") or cloth diapers with rubber pants over top are permitted.
    4. Because there is no lifeguard in the baby pool, any child inside the enclosure must be supervised by his or her own guardian (parent or sitter). Children over the age of five (5) are not permitted in the baby pool at any time. Toys, water wings, and the like are permitted in this area.
    5. The only flotation devices that may be used for children are PFD approved life jackets and styrofoam "noodles". Only splash balls (foam) may be used in the pool. Other pool flotation devices such as inflatable balls, floats and inner tubes, as well as toys and squirt guns, will not be allowed except during special periods designated by the board as "Float Days." Members will be notified about these special times.
    6. Children using swings and play equipment must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining safety in and around the immediate swimming pool area.
    7. PARENTS: SHADY ACRES IS NOT A BABYSITTING SERVICE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR YOUR CHILD'S ACTIONS.

  5. DIVING AREA
    1. Only one person at a time is permitted on the diving board and ladder.
    2. Each person must wait until the preceeding diver has exited the diving well before diving.
    3. Only one bounce is permitted on the diving board.
    4. Front dives and flips are allowed straight off the end of the board.
    5. Cartwheels and handstands are prohibited.
    6. Running dives are not allowed.
    7. Divers must swim directly to the nearest ladder and leave the diving area.
    8. Swimming under the diving board is prohibited.
    9. Playing or swimming in the diving area is not permitted while boards are open for diving.
    10. Hanging off the sides or end of the diving board is not permitted.
    11. Goggles, masks or floatation devices may not be worn going off the board.
    12. As a safety precaution, before diving, divers must demonstrate their swimming ability by swimming from one ladder in the diving well to the other ladder.
    13. The manager on duty may restrict certain dives based on safety concerns.
    14. The "well" area is designated for diving only each hour from the end of Adult Swim till half-past the hour. The "well" is available for swimming from half-past the hour until Adult Swim.

  6. GENERAL POOL RULES
    1. If the pool manager leaves the pool area, he or she will assign a designee to act in his or her place.
    2. Proper bathing suit apparel is required at all times. Wearing apparel, with offensive or illicit language and/or pictures is not allowed to be worn on pool grounds.
    3. Anyone with skin abrasion, colds, inflamed eyes, infections, or wearing bandages may be refused admission to the pool at the discretion of the pool manager.
    4. Spitting and blowing one's nose in the pool is prohibited.
    5. No glass is allowed on the pool grounds. All trash is to be deposited in trashcans.
    6. All persons smoking are required to deposit matches and cigarette butts in receptacles provided. Smoking is not permitted within the fenced area during swim meets.
    7. No intoxicating beverages will be brought onto pool grounds except as determined by the Board of Governors.
    8. No weapons or illegal drugs will be brought onto Shady Acres property.
    9. No pets are allowed inside the fence or tied to the outside of the fence.
    10. Members will drive slowly and carefully in the driveway and parking lot areas.

  7. DISCIPLINE POLICY
    1. Minor offenses are defined as roughhousing, abusive language, running, and the like. Consequences for a minor offense are as follows:
      • 1st Time: Warning
      • 2nd Time: 15 minutes sitting out of the pool
      • 3rd Time: 30 minutes sitting out of the pool
      • 4th Time: Call to parent and removal from pool for the remainder of the day.
    2. Major offenses are defined as destruction of property, physical fights and/or violence, verbal threats, lewd or indecent behavior, and challenging authority. In addition to the consequences listed below, parents will be billed for repair or replacement cost for property damage caused by their children.
      • 1st Time: Call to parents and up to a three-day suspension from pool.
      • 2nd Time: Call to parents and suspension from pool until a quorum of Board Members can meet within 72 hours of the last major offense to determine the necessary steps.
    3. Adults violating the pool rules will be addressed as follows:
      • 1st Time: Certified letter notifying of three-day suspension from the pool.
      • 2nd Time: Certified letter and suspension from pool until a quorum of Board Members can meet within 72 hours of the last major offense to determine the necessary steps to be taken. If the Board of Governors deems it appropriate, membership to the pool for the entire family may be revoked, with no refund of membership fees.