Pool Rules
The safety, health and comfort of all members is the basic objective of the following rules and regulations, as formulated by the Board of Directors, Pool Manager, and Pool Committee. The Pool Manager and lifeguards have authority and jurisdiction over the conduct of any person or persons and any circumstances involving the pool, subject to the approval of the Pool Committee and the Board of Directors. It is the duty and responsibility of all members, their children, and guests, to adhere to the compliance of these rules. Non-compliance of the rules could result in being asked to leave the pool area for the day. Continued non-compliance of these rules could result in the revoking of Amenities Pass and pool privileges for the remainder of the year, subject to the approval of the Pool Committee and the Board of Directors.
The Board, Pool Committee, and Pool Manager welcome your suggestions regarding any phase of pool operations.
1.A valid Wynfield Forest HOA Amenities Pass must be presented for each member (including children 10 years and over) to enter the pool. A pool register may be maintained at the pool entry. Members and their guests must sign in individually for each pool visit when pool register is displayed. The lifeguard may ask to see the member’s Amenities Pass prior to allowing access to the pool or at any time while the member is in the pool area. Failure to show a current Amenities Pass may result in expulsion from the pool area until that member is able to return and show lifeguards a current Amenities Pass.
2.Extended family members do not require a Guest Pass. Members must notify lifeguards that guests are family members. This policy is based on the “trust” factor. Non-family guests of all ages must use a guest pass for admission to the pool. A limited number of Guest Passes are given to each member annually. Contact the lifeguard on duty or the Pool Committee to obtain additional guest passes at the cost of $2.00 each. MEMBERS MUST ACCOMPANY GUESTS AT ALL TIMES.
3.Full-time sitters not residing with, but employed by, homeowners must be given written permission stating they are in representation of the parents when accompanying children to the pool. Permission must be written by the homeowner and submitted to the Pool Committee Chairperson or Pool Manager prior to the sitter’s use of the pool.
4.Non-adult non-swimmers shall not be permitted to use the swimming pool unless accompanied by a responsible teenager (14 years or older) or adult who shall keep constant watch on a be responsible for the non-swimmer. A “swimmer” is one who has passed the Red Cross Advanced Beginner’s Swimming Test or who has demonstrated to the Pool Manager a swimming ability comparable to the advanced beginner. Children 10 year of age and older as of October 15 of that swim season who are “swimmers” may be at the pool with out being accompanied by an adult. Children under 14 years of age may not bring a guest without being accompanied by an adult.
5.NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL. Cloth diapers are acceptable. RUBBER PANTS ARE REQUIRED. Parents, please pay special attention to this pool rule. The Mecklenburg County Health Department advises that, should a “diaper accident” occur, the pool must be closed a minimum of six hours for cleaning and chlorination.
6.Use of the kiddy pool shall be limited to children five years of age and under, and only when accompanied by an adult. Lounge chairs are prohibited inside the kiddy pool are due to county health regulations that state lounge chairs must be 8 feet from the pool area. Only regular sitting chairs (dining chairs) are allowed inside the kiddy pool area.
7.All swimmers must shower before entering the pool Parents should remind their children to use the bathroom.
8.Only appropriate bathing suits are permitted in the pool. Thongs, bermuda shorts, jeans, and cut-offs are forbidden.
9.The Pool Manager and lifeguards may deny access to the pool in the event HOA dues are not current.
10.Admission may be refused to anyone with skin abrasion, colds, cough, inflamed eyes, infections, or wearing bandages. This rule is enforced at the discretion of the lifeguard in charge.
11.No unauthorized person will be allowed in the filter room at any time. Under no circumstances are the drain lids to be removed from the bottom of the pool No person is to play with pool cleaning equipment, life, ring, or other apparatus. Pool furniture will not be permitted to be removed from the pool area at any time. Pool furniture shall not be used in the pool.
12.Members and guests are not to engage in extended conversations with the lifeguards. Lifeguards are not to be distracted in any way while they are on duty.
13.There will be an Adult Swim period of 10 minutes at the end of every hour (excluding the first half hour). Children are asked to stay behind the painted area surrounding the pool. Sitting with feet in the water and playing on the steps and ladders is forbidden during Adult Swim.
14.The clubhouse will only be open during private parties and other special events. Wet bathing suits are not allowed in the clubhouse.
15.The cost of any property damage due to negligence or abuse will be charged to the responsible member. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests.
16.Members and guests agree to save harmless the Association from any and all liabilities and actions whatsoever by any member or guest created by the use of the swimming pool area.
17.The Wynfield Forest Homeowners Association is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
18.Items left at the pool after closing will be placed in the lost and found for a period of one week. The lost and found will be emptied -- donated to charity or thrown away -- once a week.
19.Lifeguards will use a “three strikes, you’re out” policy to enforce pool rules with children. When a rule is broken, the child will be reminded to follow pool rules. When rules are broken a second time, the child will be denied swimming privileges for a short period of time. When rules are broken a third time, the child will be denied entry to the pool area for a period of time designated by the lifeguard in charge. The “three strikes, you’re out” policy is enforced at the lifeguard’s discretion and may vary based on the nature of the offense and behavior history of the child.
20.Only small clear inflatable pool toys are permitted in the pool. Lifeguards have the discretion to remove any pool toys which interfere with the lifeguard staff’s ability to safely monitor swimmers.
21.The following are prohibited in the pool area:
- Running, rough or boisterous conduct, throwing balls in the pool. Tossing balls between short distances in the pool is allowed. Absolutely no hard balls permitted in the pool area. This includes hard basketballs and volleyballs of any size. Only small "pool approved" soft balls are allowed.
- Abusive or objectionable language
- Smoking
- Gum
- Eating inside the painted area surrounding the pool
- Diving (exception: swim team events)
- Glass containers of any kind
- Pets
HAVE LOTS OF FUN AND BE SAFE!!
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