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No glass of any kind is allowed on the pool deck. If any glass is broken on the deck, the pool must be drained. The member(s) responsible for broken glass on the pool deck can be held responsible for the cost to refill the pool by a third-party vendor.
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All members and guests must register at the designated sign in area.
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Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children 12 years of age or older who are unattended are responsible for adhering to all club rules.
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The pool staff is not responsible for children outside of the pool area.
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The pool management staff is given full authority to enforce all swimming pool rules and to close the pool in the event of inclement weather. Weather delays or closures will be determined by the lifeguards. This may include being asked to leave the pool deck or facility as determined by the lifeguard staff.
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Lifeguards have the authority to ask members to leave the club premises at any time for the remainder of the day if they feel they are being harmful to themselves or other members.
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Lifeguards may bench minors for up to 15 minutes. The “bench” area is the along the clubhouse, behind the lifeguard stand.
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All accidents must be reported to the pool staff.
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The pool staff can require children to demonstrate swimming ability and will classify them as swimmer or non-swimmer. Children who are non-swimmers, regardless of age, must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or other responsible adult at all times.
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A 10 minute pool break may be signaled each hour for children under 18.
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Swim team meets and practice times will be posted to inform members of pool closings.
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The pool is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Lost and found should be checked as items will be donated throughout the summer.
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The Mecklenburg County Health Department Rules and Regulations concerning bathing places will govern the health and safety of this pool. These include the rules on the handling of human waste and vomit in public pools. These rules are mandatory and procedures for handling these situations must be followed by our pool staff. These rules and regulations are posted in the pool area.
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All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
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Appropriate swimming attire must be worn. Cutoffs are not allowed.
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Walk at all times on the pool deck.
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No running, pushing, horseplay or shoulder-riding.
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No cartwheel or round-off entry into the pool, including off the board, is allowed.
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Do not hang on lane ropes.
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Swimming is not allowed when lifeguards are not on duty or when the pool is closed.
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Food, gum, drinks, or tobacco products are not allowed in the water.
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No “mermaid tails” or other devices that impede the arms or legs is allowed.
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Floats, tubes, and rafts are not allowed in the pool. The exception is fun noodles which must be used in the shallow end. Water wings are permitted in the shallow end if the child is supervised by a parent who is also in the water.
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Children who are not toilet trained are not allowed in the main pool unless wearing an approved swim diaper. Absolutely no diapers, training pants, or plastic pants allowed in the pool.
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Parental supervision within the gate is required at all times for children in the baby pool. No lifeguard will be on duty. The baby pool is open and available for use during the morning hours, when the main pool is devoted to swim lessons and swim team practice.