POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Normal hours of pool operation will be from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week. The pool will officially open Memorial Day and close for the season Labor Day. While school is in session, pool hours may vary.

The New Mark Swim Team will use the pool for practice from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Swim meets are also scheduled at the Willow Farm Pool.

GENERAL REGULATIONS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

1. All state, city and Red Cross Safety and Health regulations shall apply.

2. Children under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or baby-sitter. (Baby-sitters must be at least 16 years of age)

3. Horseplay, running, excessive splashing and any other activity that could be considered dangerous, will not be permitted.

4. No large beach toys, boats, large flotation devices or balls are allowed and organized play activities will supersede this rule at the discretion of the lifeguard.

5. Drinks in non-breakable containers will be allowed. Glass objects of any kind are forbidden.

6. Pets will not be permitted in the pool area.

7. Swimming apparel must be of good taste and subject to the approval of the lifeguard. No cutoffs are allowed.

8. The diving area is not a general swimming area.

9. The wading pool is to be used only by small children who are accompanied (See #2).

10. There will be an adult swim every hour for 10 minutes for those 18 years or older.

11. All persons entering the pool area must have their key. Lifeguard are not permitted to open the gates.

LIFEGUARD will be on duty during authorized open hours and his/her instructions are to be followed immediately:

1. A single whistle blast is calling for an individual's attention.

2. Two sharp blasts indicates an emergency. All swimmers are to give immediate attention.

Lifeguards will have full authority to enforce any and all rules and regulations and the right to dismiss anyone from the pool. There will first be a warning and a 30 minutes "SIT-OUT" period for minor violations. Second offense will get a dismissal from pool and parents contacted. Third offense dismissed party will lose pool privileges for one month. Repeated violations will place members liable to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors and possible suspension of pool privileges for the rest of the summer.

GUEST RULES

GUEST OF MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY:

1. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times. There will be no charge for guest.

2. All guests must be registered with the lifeguard upon their arrival.

3. Members are to accompany their guests at all times and are responsible for their actions. However, members having out of town house guests for a lengthy stay may request a waiver from the Board of Directors. If granted, these guests must be registered with the lifeguard. Their anticipated length of stay must also be noted.

4. Baby-sitters shall be considered house guests, subject to the above, and must be registered as such with the lifeguard.

5. Children 16 years and older may bring no more than three guests unless accompanied by a parent.

6. Guest limit for each household will be a maximum of six (6) guests per household.

7. If more than six (6) guests special permission must be obtained by the board representative.

USE OF POOL FOR PRIVATE PARTIES

1. Parties must be approved two weeks in advance by board representative.

2. First come, first served. A submitted request form must be used. Use copy of Appendix C

3. Two lifeguards are required. ($12.50 per hour for each, payment in cash).

4. Security deposit of $50.00.

5. Homeowner responsible for all damages.

6. Homeowner must be member of the private party, be in attendance, and the responsible party.

7. If under 18 years of age, there needs to be an adult for every 5 persons present.

8. All pool parties are subject to rules and regulations of Willow Farm Pool & Homes Association.