1. Members must show membership card to gain admittance. No Exceptions!
2. Members and guests use the facility at their own risk. Members and parents are responsible for the actions of their guests and their children. No guests are permitted in facility unless accompanied by an adult member over the age of 18. Members must stay on pool property at all times with guest(s) .
3. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to enter facility unless accompanied by an adult. The Adult is expected to remain within the facility as long as the children are in the facility.
4. Boys over age 5 are not permitted in the Ladies room.
5. We respectfully request that hair below shoulder length be pulled back while in the pool.
6. Glass, knives and ceramic containers are not permitted anywhere in the facility.
7. Alcoholic beverages and controlled dangerous substances are prohibited throughout the facility and may result in loss of membership. Any persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to enter the pool facility or surrounding area.
8. Members and guests are liable for their own insurance in case of an accident or injury. The Rochelle Park Swim Club assumes no liability for injuries or damages arising from the results of participation. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, members are advised to consult his/her physician concerning fitness to participate. All activities present certain inherent risks and hazards which the member and their guest(s) assume(s).
9. Members and guests are responsible for the safekeeping of their valuables.
10. NO SMOKING inside the facility. Violators will be subject to a $250 to $ 1,000 fine.
11. Gum chewing is prohibited throughout the entire pool and fitness area complex.
12. Selling of food or merchandise, except by authorized pool personnel or agents, will not be permitted within the facility complex.
13. Eating and drinking are permitted in designated areas only. You must clean-up your area. Trash left on grass is prohibited.
14. No person will be allowed to enter the pool area unless a lifeguard is on duty.
15. Per New Jersey Public Recreation Bathing Code § 8:26-5.4, we respectfully request all persons shower before entering the water.
16. Aside from volleyball, toys, rubber balls, flotation devices, inner tubes, and snorkels are not permitted in the pool.
17. Any person having a communicable disease, open blisters or cuts, sore or inflamed eyes, ears, nose or mouth infections, or any type of skin disease, will be excluded from the pool area, fitness area, and baby sitting area. A doctor’s certificate of permission must be obtained by anyone who disagrees with the decision of the management. Management continues to maintain the right of refusal.
18. Dressing and undressing will take place only in the locker rooms. No street shoes are permitted in the immediate pool area.
19. Infants must wear swim diaper when in the water. Children with swim diapers are only permitted in the baby pool. No one in diapers is permitted in the main pool area. Children must be at least 40 inches tall to enter the main pool. Check diapers often. If the diaper becomes soiled, the person must leave the pool immediately and may not return until he/she has taken or been given a soapy shower and has put on a clean swim diaper and clean waterproof pants. Diaper changing is not permitted poolside. Only children age 5 and under are allowed in the baby pool. Please use the the locker rooms.
20. Dress within the pool complex will be consistent with standards of good taste; all bathers must wear appropriate attire (swimming suits and/or trunks). Swim attire must be colorfast, opaque when wet and of a lightweight material suitable for swimming such as Lycra, Spandex, or Nylon.
21. Clean, colorfast t-shirts may be worn on top of swimsuits for modesty or medical reasons.
22. Clothing such as cut-off pants, basketball/athletic shorts and underwear are not permitted as swim attire. Thong bathing suits are prohibited.
23. Remove band aids before entering the pool and discard in garbage receptacle.
24. No diving into the pool at any time except in dive area.
25. The use of cell phones, cameras, video cameras or any device containing camera equipment of any kind is prohibited in all locker rooms, showers, bathrooms and changing facilities.
26. The Rochelle Park Swim Club assumes no liability for injuries or damages arising from the results of participation. Due to the strenuous nature of swimming patrons are advised to consult his/her physician concerning fitness to participate. All activities present certain inherent risks and hazards which the member assumes.
27. Socializing with or distracting pool staff, including lifeguards, is prohibited.
28. Loitering will not be permitted outside the pool facility or in the surrounding area of the facility. Facility management has the right to contact the Rochelle Park Police for violation of this policy.
29. No person within the pool facility shall behave in such a manner as to jeopardize the safety and health of himself/herself or others. Such behavior, including running, boisterous or rough play, rowdiness, pushing, acrobatics, shoving, dunking, wrestling, sitting on shoulders, extended holding of breath, “chicken fighting”, splashing, use of abusive language, profanity, diving or jumping haphazardly, snapping of towels, and improper conduct causing undue disturbances in or about the pool area is prohibited, will not be tolerated and shall be grounds for expulsion.
30. Loud playing radios are prohibited. Uses of sound producing devices must be accompanied by ear buds, headphones, or like accessories.
31. Spitting, spouting, or swallowing of water, blowing nose, urinating, or defecating in the pool is prohibited.
32. Per NJ § 8:26-5.4, no animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in the swimming pool.
33. Any injury occurring in the pool area must be reported to pool staff immediately.
34. During periods of cool weather, outdoor pools will not open when the air temperature is below 70°F. During storms, outdoor pools will be closed and the entire area cleared of patrons depending on the severity of the weather. Because cover is limited, patrons are encouraged to go home. Others must remain within the shelter of the locker rooms or their car. The pool will remain closed for 30 minutes following the last sign of thunder and/or lightning.
35. For your safety, any bodily excretions are treated following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines. When there is vomit or feces in the pool, the staff will close the pool, clean the excretion and treat the pool with chemicals. This procedure takes approximately 30-45 minutes. If there is loose stool/diarrhea in the pool, the pool will be closed for the remainder of the day.
36. Patrons may not bring in their own tents or other shade structures (unless permission has been given by management).
37. Public address system may only be used by pool staff for official pool business to deliver messages of an emergency nature or to communicate facility information to pool patrons.
38. Employees are the only persons allowed in the front office, lifeguard room, filter room, mechanical room and storage rooms.
39. A swim test is required to swim in deep water (higher than chest-deep) and to use deep water features (slides, diving boards, climbing walls, etc.) for patrons under the age of 12.
40. Wearing eyeglasses in the pool is discouraged unless absolutely necessary. Non-breakable lenses and frames are recommended.
41. Lifeguards and facility staff members are responsible for enforcing all rules and regulations. Violations will be brought to the attention of the pool manager and/or the assistants and/or trustees who will take whatever actions are necessary to correct the situation.
42. The interpretation and enforcement of this body of rules and regulations will be the responsibility of the pool manager and/or assistants and/or trustees at all times. Decisions and actions made necessary for circumstances not specifically covered herein will be at the discretion of the manager.
43. The facility must be vacated by the designated closing hour. The Pool will be cleared 15 minutes prior to facility closing. Please do not loiter and exit the facility as quickly as possible.
44. There are NO exceptions to any rules and regulations that govern the facility.
45. Management reserves the right to alter hours of operation when necessary.
Use of Face masks
Below are the guidelines for face masks from the NJ Department of Health:
Unvaccinated patrons and spectators should be encouraged to wear a masks/face covering while on the pool deck and when social distancing of 6 feet from non-household contacts cannot be maintained.
▪ Cloth face coverings should NOT be put on children under age two because of the danger of suffocation.
▪ Face coverings should NOT be allowed in the water due to increased risk of
drowning.
Keeping the grounds clean
Bathrooms will be cleaned regularly and thoroughly. This will occur approximately every 2 hours and might change based on capacity. This will be well communicated once you are at the club.
Handrails and any shared spaces will be wiped down regularly.
COVID Awareness and Social Distancing
It is everyone's responsibility to practice social distancing and other safety measures while at the swim club. Per CDC guidelines, any patron exhibiting symptoms is not permitted to enter the facility. The safety of our community depends on each member, and their families doing their part to follow safety guidelines. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to revoke membership for frequent violators as we deem appropriate. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS, PLEASE STAY HOME!
COVID-19 Response Center
As per the state requirements, we will have a canopy covered COVID-19 response center in the picnic area. If, while on the grounds anyone starts to exhibit visible symptoms, they will be taken to the canopy area to await medical attention. Our first priority is keeping you safe and this helps us stop the spread. Since we know who enters our facility with check-in, if there is a confirmed case, we will use the check-ins to notify the general membership with more specific notes going to those who might have been in contact.
Chairs and umbrellas
We are able to provide umbrellas, chairs and lounges this year. Each umbrella will be numbered. When you leave, you are required to let the office know which umbrella you used so it may be cleaned and sanitized, along with the chairs surrounding it.
Ice Cream/Picnic area/grills/vending machine
The grills, vending machine and picnic area will be open. Ice cream will be sold at 2:30 during adult swim.
Knock Hockey & Playground
Knock Hockey will be available and the fields will be open. The play structure will be closed as we need to replace the surfacing material below in order to comply with ASTM F1292 and CPSC 2,4.2.
Guards and Staff
All guards and staff will be screened daily when they enter the swim club.
Emergency egress
In the event of an emergency, such as lightening, all members and guests will be asked to leave the premises and shelter in place in their cars.
Refunds
Once we have opened, if the club is forced to close for any reason, unfortunately there will be no refunds.
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