1. All members shall observe the
Rules and Regulations of the Washington State Board of
Health as stated below:
a. Any person refusing to obey
the following Rules and Regulations are subject to
removal from the premise.
b. Running or rough play on the
pool deck is prohibited. c. Persons with
communicable diseases will not be allowed
In the pool.
d. All persons shall take a
cleansing shower before entering the pool.
e. No food or gum shall be
allowed in the pool.
f. No glass containers shall be
allowed in the pool or on the pool deck.
g. Persons under the influence of
alcohol or drugs will not be allowed in the pool.
2. All persons shall register at the
pool entrance upon each visit during general hours.
3. Dunking or rough play in the pool
is prohibited.
4. Children under 12 years of age
must be accompanied by an adult, or a qualified swimmer
age 16 or older, unless the child has passed the basic
swimming test as follows:
Swim 50 yards free style or
recognized stroke
Tread water for 1 minute
**Children under 8 years of age
who have passed the swimming test also must receive
special approval by the Pool Manager to enter the
pool and swim alone.
All non-swimmers must be
accompanied by an adult or a qualified swimmer who
is responsible for their safety at all times.
Persons in charge of children not able to pass the
test would be required to enter the pool for the
express purpose of adequately supervising the safety
of those children within their charge.
5. The pool may be closed for health
or safety reasons at the discretion of the manager. The
manager may also restrict guest privileges in order to
prevent overcrowding pool conditions.
6. The pool entrance must be kept
clear at all times. Bikes are to be specifically kept in
the racks provided at the southwest location of the pool
grounds. No other storage of bikes will be permitted.
The owner of the bike is responsible for its security.
7. The guard shack and office shall
be limited to staff personnel only. All other uses
regarding these areas must be approved by the manager.
8. Please do not socialize with the
lifeguards on duty.
9. Diving is only allowed in the deep
end of the pool.
10. Flotation devices are allowed
under the following conditions:
Tubes, mattresses, fun noodles,
boats, etc. are only allowed in the deep end of the
pool.
Standing on, diving off of, or
engaging in rough play with the above items is
prohibited.
Rings, water wings, etc. are
allowed in the shallow end of the pool for
non-swimmers, but child must be accompanied by an
adult or qualified swimmer at all times.
Flotation devices will be banned
If the number of swimmers in the pool exceeds 25.
11. The Pool management/staff may, at
their discretion, evict any person for infraction of the
rules from the pool and or pool grounds. At all times,
the lifeguard on duty; shall be the senior responsible
member of the pool staff during the manager’s absences.
12. Members will be responsible for
damage or breakage caused by their children, their
guests, or themselves.
13. The Club manager or staff are not
responsible for lost articles. Articles found shall be
turned in to the staff for lost and found claiming.
14. Schedule of pool events will be
posted on the notice board in
a timely manner and the membership
shall be responsible for acquainting themselves with
same.
15. Adult members shall be given
usage of preference during the hours of 5:30pm to
closing for the purpose of lap swimming. A lane maker
shall be placed to allow for adequate space for
exclusive adult usage, or, If usage warrants, the pool
shall be cleared of alt minors for such usage. Any
variation of this time must be approved in advance by
the manager in concurrence with the Club President.
16. No smoking.
17. No dogs.
18. Persons failing to comply with
the Club rules are subject to restriction of Club usage.
Review by the Club Board may warrant the revoking of
membership privileges under the articles of the Club
By-Laws.
Guest Rules
1. All guests must be accompanied by
an Adult Norwood Swim Club member at all times.
2. All guests will pay the $3.00
guest fee upon entering the gate.
3. Guests must sign in on the sign up
sheet at the pool
for waiver of liability.
4. Grandchildren of a member holding
a family membership may use the pool providing the
member accompanies the grandchildren. A member holding
an adult membership must pay guest fees for their
grandchildren. (Article II, Section 1 & 2, Norwood Swim
Club By-Laws)
5. Groups, which may include some
nonmembers of the Norwood Swim Club, must make
arrangements with the Pool Manager at least one week in
advance (e.g., birthday parties, Scouts, Camp Fire
clubs, etc.). Groups are responsible for cleaning up.
6. Abuse of guest privileges may
result in restriction of pool use of that guest(s).
Exceptions (no charge):
1. Temporary pool privileges may be
extended to overnight guests of the member upon written
application to the Pool Manager by the adult member
(Article II, Section 1) Overnight guests must be
accompanied by an adult member.
2. Non-member babysitters with
written permission from the child’s parent or guardian.