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POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
What You Should Know
HOURS OF OPERATION
Pool hours will be posted at the entrance to the locker rooms.
The Pool is Open 7 Days a Week when Weather Permits.
The pool is closed for safety reasons
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When the temperature is below 68 degrees
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When it is raining
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When staff hear thunder
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When staff see lightning.
Pool Hours
Last Weekend of May, Memorial Day Weekend to First Monday of September, Labor Day
10:00 AM to 7 PM
MEMBER PASSES
No one will be permitted admittance to the pool without a valid pool pass. Passes are non-transferable. Those entitled to Member passes are those holding legal title to the unit and members of their immediate family, who live in Lakeside Villas, or permanent residents. Photo ID pool passes shall be required under this Section for ages 4 or older. All residents under the age of 18 shall update their picture on their ID every three years.
Non-Refundable One Season Guest Pool Passes.
Can be purchased for each season at picture day, through property management or from the lifeguards. Passes may be paid by cash or check.
Guest Passes.
All guests must present a guest pass and be accompanied by an authorized pool pass holder in good standing, summer person or full-time caregiver. Guests shall remain at the pool only if an authorized pool pass holder, summer person or full-time caregiver is present, unless the guest is 18 years of age or older. No Member may enter the pool as a guest. Assessments and /or late charges shall not be paid at the pool. The Association reserves the right to reduce the number of people at the pool for safety reasons. Guest passes can be purchased at the pool or when pool IDs are issued. Members shall be restricted to a maximum of 6 guests at a time.
BABYSITTERS
Babysitters are considered guests unless they have regular Membership rights. Babysitters must be at least 12 years of age and shall always remain with the child in or out of water if the child has not passed the “Deep End” test. Babysitters must have passed the “Deep End” test.
SUMMER PERSON | FULL-TIME CAREGIVER (CAREGIVER)
A live-in non-Member summer person or full-time caregiver can purchase a non-refundable special one-season pool pass. That person must be at least 12 years of age for admittance to the pool area. They must also have passed the “Deep End” test. The Caregiver must always remain with their member or their family member in and out of the water if the Member or their family member has not passed the “Deep End” test.
MINORS
A. Children 10 years old and older.
Any child 10 years or older may come to the pool by themselves, if a lifeguard/Pool Attendant is present, and they have taken and passed the deep end test.
B. No Lifeguard
In the event a lifeguard/Pool Attendant is not present, any child under 16 years old will be allowed in the pool only with adult supervision.
C. Children under 10 years of age.
No child under the age of 10 will be permitted admittance unless accompanied by one of the following:
An adult.
A person aged 12 or older who has satisfactorily passed the “Deep End” test.
The person accompanying any child under 10 must always be responsible for that child. No child under 10 years will be permitted in the Deep End without an adult/parent being in the water with the child.
D. Children Ages 10 to 17.
All minor children who have attained the age of ten (10) years through seventeen (17) years of age, shall be permitted admittance to the pool area by themselves provided they pass the “Deep End” test given by the lifeguard on duty. If they do not pass said test, they must be accompanied by:
An adult
A person 12 or older who has satisfactorily passed the “Deep End” test.
Note: Anyone accompanying a minor between 10 and 17, who has not passed the “Deep End” test must at all times be responsible for that person.
FLOTATION DEVICES
The only flotation devices permitted in pool shall be swimmies, water wings, baby vests or baby boat with a seat, provided however, an adult is no more than an arm’s length away. Flotation devices are prohibited in the Deep End of the pool.
SAFETY BREAK
The first fifteen minutes of every hour may be for a safety break. All children under 16 years of age must exit the water. All children, including infants, shall remain at least 2 feet away from the pool edge during the safety break.
PROHIBITIONS
The following prohibitions and restrictions apply:
A. Food and beverages Permitted only in the designated fenced-in area. You must clean up after yourself.
B. Smoking. All smoking (including medical marijuana) is prohibited within any of the common areas of Lakeside Villas. The common areas include, but are not limited to, the sidewalks, the clubhouse, the clubhouse circle, the clubhouse parking lot, the pool, the pool shower rooms, the children’s playground, the basketball court, and areas between buildings within Lakeside.
C. Street shoes, bikes, skateboards, and roller blades are prohibited.
D. Strollers permitted only under the overhang next to the Clubhouse siding.
E. Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited.
F. Conversations with lifeguards are to be kept to a minimum, so as not to create any distractions.
G. Lifeguards are not permitted to use cell phones or other communication devices during the period they are monitoring the pool.
CONDUCT AND ATTIRE
A. All persons must enter the pool through the appropriate locker room and shower prior to entering the pool.
B. No person with a contagious disease or infection will be allowed admittance.
C. No running, pushing, or horseplay is allowed in the shower room, in and around the pool, and the pool deck.
D. People with long hair may be required to wear a bathing cap or tie their hair up.
E. Lounge chairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Lounge chairs shall remain at least 4 feet from the edge of the pool.
F. Only infants with cloth diapers, rubber pants, or swim diapers may use the pool. No paper diapers allowed. Diapers cannot be disposed of on the pool premises.
G. Swimwear only shall be worn. Cut-offs, jeans, or underwear are prohibited. T-shirts will be allowed over swimwear for sun protection. Adults over 21, who accompany swimmers but are not swimming, may wear shorts or appropriate sundresses. Thong Bathing suits and towels and t-shirts with inappropriate pictures or words are prohibited.
H. Rafts are prohibited.
I. Balls and diving rings may be permitted at the lifeguard’s discretion.
J. All general rules of conduct posted on deck must be obeyed.
K. During safety breaks, children must remain at least 2 feet at all times from the pool edge.
L. Diving is allowed at the Deep End of the pool only.
MOVING
Upon moving, all pool passes must be turned over to the Property Manager.
New pool passes will be issued to the new Members.
PRIVATE POOL PARTY
Private parties are permitted only after regular pool hours. Only Members 23 years or older may rent the pool. A Member must always be present. Contact the Clubhouse Manager for details on the security deposit and rental fee.
A. Alcohol Usage
Alcohol Usage is prohibited. Pool rental or usage is prohibited for any private party where alcohol is present.
B. Lifeguard
Added to the cost of pool rental are the wages of an Association lifeguard who must always be present during a private pool party.
C. Curfew
The pool and deck area shall be vacated per Pool rental rules.
D. Party size
Any party over 40 people must contact the Board pertaining to the number of lifeguards that must be present.
LOST PASSES
Lost passes shall be replaced for a charge determined by the Board of Directors.
REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGE
Pool privileges may be suspended or revoked for inappropriate pool conduct or if Member is found guilty of any violation. Pool privileges shall be revoked or denied if the member is delinquent in his or her maintenance assessment.
INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES
Interpretation of the rules is at the discretion of the lifeguards and/or Board, and the lifeguard is given the power to request any person in violation of a Rule to leave the pool area.