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Pool Rules
 
At Hartridge Swim & Tennis Club, safety is our top priority.  All of our pool rules reflect safety and hygiene standards informed by county codes and member preferences.  If you have any questions regarding these rules or swim operations, please email HOA@Hartridge.org.  
  1. The dates and hours of pool operation will be determined and announced by the Pool Committee. Hours will be posted at the pool and on the website at www.Hartridge.org.
  2. The pool manager may, at his or her discretion, close the pool during periods of inclement or bad weather and at any other time when he/she considers that safety and health are endangered. On occasion, the pool may be temporarily restricted from general use to permit special events and water programs as authorized by the Pool Committee.
  3. Disciplined pools are safe pools; therefore, discipline will be maintained at all times. No swimmer is exempt from discipline.
  4. Lifeguards must be respected and their instructions obeyed at all times.  Failure to obey lifeguard instructions will result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the pool and revocation of pool use privileges. 
  5. All members must sign in when they enter the pool area.
  6. There should be no solo swimming.
  7. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied into the pool enclosure by a member or guest who is at least 14 years of age or older. This older person must provide careful supervision and attend to the younger child. Children age 12 and older are permitted to be at the pool unaccompanied during lifeguarded hours.
  8. Admission to the pool may be denied to any person having a skin infection, sore or inflamed eyes, a cold, nasal or ear discharge, communicable disease, excessive sunburn, open sores or wearing bandages of any kind.
  9. Admission will be denied to any intoxicated person. Any person intoxicated will be asked to leave the pool area.
  10. No animals are allowed in the pool or pool area. Pets may not be brought into the pool enclosure, left outside loose, or tied to a fence, tree, or other object.
  11. Children 5 years of age or older may not use the wading pool. Children permitted in the wading pool must be supervised at all times by a responsible person 14 years of age or older. Absolutely no flotation devices are allowed in the wading pool.
  12. All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
  13. Persons with diarrheal illness or nausea should not enter the pool. 
  14. Persons with skin, eye, ear or respiratory infections should not enter the pool.
  15. Persons with open lesions or wounds should not enter the pool.
  16. No cloth or disposable diapers are allowed in either pool.
  17. Swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet trained.
  18. Fecal contamination will close the pools for at least 24 hours.
  19. Glass bottles, objects or containers are not allowed in the pool enclosure at any time, unless specifically authorized.
  20. No food or non-water beverage near the pool.
  21. No running, screaming or rough play is allowed in the pool or on the pool deck.  Please keep the noise level down out of respect for fellow patrons.
  22. Every hour there will be a 15 minute break for those under 18 years of age. Only adults may swim during this period.
  23. No spitting or blowing nose in the pool.
  24. Chewing gum is not allowed in the pool.
  25. Members are responsible for keeping the deck and grassy area free of litter. Remember this is our community area, and keep it clean!   A recycle bin/can is provided for beverage cans and plastic bottles.
  26. Adults (18+) will have priority usage of lounges, tables and chairs.
  27. No smoking allowed in the pool area at any time.  Use of tobacco products is prohibited.
  28. No excessive drinking or drunkenness. 
  29. No underage drinking allowed. Violators will be prosecuted.
  30. Swearing and the use of profanity in the pool area are prohibited and subject to the lifeguard’s discretion.
  31. At the discretion of the lifeguard or the Hartridge Homeowners’ Association, anyone not following the rules or whose conduct is not suitable around families with children will be asked to leave the pool area.
  32. For safety purposes, all pool toys and pool games are subject to the lifeguard’s discretion, including allowing or disallowing such items as diving masks, rubber balls, rafts, inner tubes, etc.
  33. No tennis balls are allowed inside the pool area. Tennis balls will block the drain filters and cause significant damage. 
  34. Only one person will be permitted on the diving board at a time.  Please enter the diving board at designated entry point only.
  35. No swimming near the diving board while someone is diving.
  36. No hanging, sitting or climbing on the diving board.  Excessive bouncing on the board is prohibited.
  37. Diving is not allowed in the shallow areas.
  38. Any person who crawls under or climbs over the pool enclosure fence will be dealt with as a trespasser and will be subject to prosecution.
  39. For the safety of pool members, all bikes, scooters, skates, skateboards, etc. are to be parked outside the pool enclosure and away from the entrance.
  40. Game play may be limited to 20 minutes per hour in the deep end of the pool. This is subject to change depending on the demand for the diving board and at the lifeguard's discretion. There will be no diving while pool members/guests are playing games in the deep end of the pool and vice versa.
  41. Battery operated radios are allowed in the pool area. Please be considerate of others.
  42. A first aid kit is located in the lifeguard’s office.
  43. An emergency phone is located by the lifeguard’s office.
  44. No members or guests are allowed in the pool office unless given direct permission by the lifeguard and/or a Pool Committee member.
  45. Swimming lessons will be offered as a service for members. A qualified instructor will conduct lessons. The Pool Committee, in association with the instructor, will determine dates, times and cost for lessons.
  46. Suggestions, constructive criticism, etc. concerning the pool operations are encouraged. All correspondence should be in writing and directed to the Pool Committee, Board of Directors or Hartridge officers.
Violent Offenses:

Violent discipline problems include, but are not limited to, fighting, being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, tripping, vulgarism, loud or bad language, and theft. Any of these actions will result in immediate removal from the pool area. Re-admittance will only be permitted after approval from the Board of Directors and the Pool Committee.
 
Non-Violent Offenses:

Non-violent discipline problems include, but are not limited to, public displays of affection that are offensive to other swimmers, running, rough-housing, general pool rule violations, boisterous conduct, etc. These violations will be dealt with as follows:
  • 1st offense - 1 hour out of the water
  • 2nd offense - Off premises for the remainder of the day
  • 3rd offense - Perpetrator referred to his/her parents
  • Repeated violations - Readmission will be determined by the Board of Directors and Pool Committee.
Guest Policy:

All guests must be accompanied by a member who shall be responsible for the conduct of these guests. Hartridge residents and their children who are not full members of the homeowners' association cannot and will not be permitted to be guests at any time. No exceptions.

Pool Parties:

Pool parties are welcomed at the pool.  One additional lifeguard is required for any party involving teenagers, college-age attendees or when alcohol is served. Additionally, any party with ten or more people must be registered with the Hartridge Pool Committee and requires an additional lifeguard at the individual's expense. The dollar amount will be determined by the pool service company.  For information about how to register a party with the pool service company, visit www.Hartridge.org and click on the Swim & Tennis link on the left side of the home page.

Pool Phone:

Use of the pool phone is primarily for the lifeguards. Members are allowed to use the phone, but are asked to limit the length of their calls to 3 minutes. Also, to reduce the number of damaged telephones, we ask you to keep the phone dry.

Lost And Found:

A lost and found will be maintained at the pool. At the end of each month, all lost and found items that are not claimed will be disposed of.

Pool Hours 2024:
  • Monday thru Friday
    • Open (12pm to 9pm)
    • Lifeguard on duty (2pm to 7pm)
    • No Lifeguard from 12pm to 2pm or after 7pm
  • Saturday & Sundays
    • Open (12pm to 9pm)
    • Lifeguard on duty (1pm to 7pm)
    • No Lifeguard before 1pm or after 7pm