Newburgh Swim Club Rules And Regulations
All Rules and Regulations are governed by the Club Bylaws. The most up to date version of the Club Bylaws can are located HERE
The Newburgh Swim Club Board of Directors and the Wayne County Board of Health has established these guidelines to assure the safe and sanitary operation of the Newburgh Swim Club for the protection and benefit of club members and their guests.
Members who are in constant violation of the club rules and regulations are subject to having their membership suspended or revoked.
Manager/Staff Authority
· The Board of Directors empowers management to enforce club rules.
Member/Guest Responsibilities
· All Members and Guests are required to follow Rules and Regulations.
· Members are responsible for conduct of guests. The Board of Directors will review issues concerning conduct. Failure to follow rules by a member or their guest can result in restriction or cancellation of club membership.
· Members and guests should not converse with staff while they are on Lifeguard duty of pool.
· All persons use the club facilities at their own risk.
Pool Closing Conditions
· Swim Team practice and Swim Lessons (8 am – noon Monday – Friday)
· Swim meets: Pool is closed at 3:45pm and the grounds close at 4pm on swim meet days. The pool will not reopen after swim meets. The club grounds are open for use by all members during the meet. There are 4 home meets each season, and the dates are determined each year by the Summer Independent League. Additional home meets may be scheduled with short notice if the original home meet is postponed due to weather or other event.
· Health or maintenance/repair situations.
· Adverse weather conditions or lack of attendance due to poor weather.
· Lightening or thunder present. The Pool is closed immediately; everyone must clear the deck and wait 30 minutes after last lightning sighting before the pool is reopened.
· Scheduled social events
Adult Swim
· First 15 minutes of every hour for persons 18 years & up. (The start and end of Adult Swim is signaled with an announcement and a whistle.)
· Children are to be completely out of pool (no feet in pool or on gutter grates).
Wacky Wednesday
· Flotation devices are allowed in main pool during specific scheduled times
· Start time and float times are determined by the manager.
Vehicle/Bicycle Parking
· Vehicles are only allowed to park in marked spaces; parking on club lawn is prohibited.
· No parking in front of emergency access gates at north and south ends of parking lot.
· Do not block traffic flow in parking lot (emergency vehicles may need access at any time).
· Bicycles must be parked in bike rack.
· Club is not responsible for loss due to theft; we suggest all vehicles and bicycles should be locked.
Family Photographs
· Only family members residing at the household address may be listed in the membership record.
· Identification may be requested to verify residence.
· All family members listed in the membership record must be in the photo.
· Families without photographs will not be allowed to enter the Club.
· Members are required to update membership records annually, or whenever pertinent information changes (telephone, emergency contact, address changes, family members moving, etc.).
Facility Access
· Membership dues must be fully paid to use Club.
· Staff can ask members to verify identity (e.g. show photo ID) before entering the Club.
Children Access (Accompanied by Adult/Babysitter).
· Children under 10 years old (as of May 31) must be accompanied by an adult during their entire stay at the Club.
· Can be accompanied by a babysitter (14 years or older) with written permission of parent.
Children Access (Without an Adult/Babysitter)
– Children who are 10 years old by May 31 of current season may use the club without an adult or babysitter, if all of these conditions are fulfilled:
– Must have written parental permission on file at Club.
– Must pass a basic swim test (swim one length of pool and tread water unassisted) administered by a staff member.
– Swim test must be retaken annually for children ages 10 -12 years old.
Babysitter Requirements
· Written and dated permission from parents must be provided on each visit.
· Babysitter must sign in and list all children in their care.
· If the babysitter is not a member of the Club, a guest fee or Annual Babysitter Season pass is needed.
Babysitter Season Pass
· Annual Babysitter Season Pass ($100) is available which allows up to two babysitters for the family, granting access to the club facilities when the member is not present
· The pass may only be used when accompanying that members children at the club
· If another member employs the same babysitter they must purchase a separate pass associated with their membership.s
· Babysitters must be at least 14 years of age, have picture ID, and have their picture taken at the front clubhouse desk.
· They must use a guest pass and be a guest of a member to enter the club when not caring for the children
· If the babysitter is not a member of the Club, a guest fee or Annual Babysitter Season pass is needed.
Guests/Guest Passes
During the 2024 Season – inviting more than 10 guests is considered a party and the member would need to formally schedule a party with the front desk.
· All Guests must fill out a Waiver of Liability/Permission form
· Member must be present at Club with their guests during the entire visit.· Guest privileges are for one calendar day.
· Guests must be signed in on check in sheet. Staff will log guest into Guest Book.
· Guest visits are limited to 5 visits per guest in a season, regardless of which member brought them in.
· Photo I.D. such as a student ID card will be required of guests 13 and older.
· Guest fees must be paid before Club entry.
· A member under 10 years old as of May 31 of the current year may be admitted with a guest 14 years or older provided the guest has written permission from the parent/guardian of the member to act as a babysitter.
· Members 10 years old or older may be accompanied by guests who are also 10 years old or older. Club management may require that the guest pass a swim test
· Guests under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult or by a member 14-17 years old who has written permission from an adult to act as a babysitter.
Guest Fees
· $5.00 per person
· Children less than 2 years old are free.
· Guest fees will be refunded if the pool has to be closed within one hour of entry provided the reason for the closure is for an unscheduled, non-weather related event and the guests elect to leave at that time rather than to enjoy the other club facilities.
Guest Passes
· Members may earn guest passes through their services to the club.
· One guest pass will admit one person and does not count towards the guest limit of 5 visits per season. Guests admitted under current and previous board member guest privileges do not count toward the guest limit of 5 visits per season.
· Guest passes are valid from the date of issue through the end of the following season.
Guest privileges including those for board members will be suspended on designated days with prior notice (e.g. July 4th or during specific club activities).
-The President will have lifetime unlimited guest privileges for the length of their membership.
Member Party Guidelines
· A $50.00 non-refundable booking fee is required for parties of 11 or more guests.
· Party packets are available in club office and must be completed. Requested date must be approved by the Club Manager – until the booking fee is paid and the date is approved, the date is not reserved.
· Party packets may not be submitted prior to the season starting.
· All guest fees must be paid prior to the start of the party.
· If the pool is closed on the reserved date, the booking fee is refundable.
· Parties of 30 or more attendees are required to use the back area of club grounds.
· Parties are limited to a maximum of 50 attendees across all parties scheduled. Any larger party must be approved by the board.
· Party signs are restricted to party site. No banners or signs are permitted at the entrance of club.
· Members are required to provide a guest list to club staff prior to the start of party.
· Members are responsible for informing their guests of club sign-in procedures and all club rules, and members are responsible for all guests’ conduct.
· Members will be paged over club public address system when a guest arrives and must meet the guest in the clubhouse.
Children’s Pool
· Children not toilet trained must wear a diaper and rubber pants & are ONLY allowed use of children’s pool.
· Flotation devices are allowed in the children’s pool.
· Use of children’s pool is limited to children age 6 and younger.
· A parent or babysitter must supervise children in pool and play area.
· There is no staff member on lifeguard duty for children’s pool.
· Diving is prohibited.
Main Pool
· Children not 100% toilet trained are NOT allowed in the main pool at all.
· No diapers or rubber pants are allowed in the main pool
· Staff must be on the lifeguard stand before members may enter the pool.
· Flotation devices are prohibited, including “water wings”. (Except for Wacky Wednesday float times)
· Size of flotation devices during Wacky Wednesday may be limited due to safety factors.
· Diving is limited to diving well area.
· One person is allowed on the diving board or slide at any one time. Those waiting their turn must wait on the pool deck, not on the ladder.
· Area around the diving board or under the slide must be clear before next person proceeds.
· Slide weight limit is 250 pounds.
· Running, pushing, and wrestling on pool deck area is prohibited.
· Only staff members are allowed on lifeguard stands.
Safety
· No glass jars, bottles, or breakable containers of any kind are allowed on club premises. This includes ceramic or pyrex dishes such as casseroles
· All persons use the club facilities at their own risk.
· Club is not responsible for any accident, injury, loss or damage to person or property.
· Injuries sustained at the club must be reported to management immediately and accident reports must be completed.
· Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior.
· No loud, rough conduct or activities is allowed. Foul language will not be tolerated.
· Keg beer is not allowed on premises except for club-sponsored activities.
· Radios on pool deck or pavilion must be used with headphones.
· No running on deck.
· No rollerblading, skateboarding, or similar activities on club grounds.
· Foam balls and other small toys may be used with caution in the pool. Balls for the main pool must be approved by the Club Manager.
· Diving sticks are not allowed.
· Excessive running of water or “horseplay” in locker room area is prohibited.
· Swimmers must dry off before entering clubhouse office area.
Health
· Children who are not toilet trained must wear a diaper and rubber pants while in the children’s pool.
· Children must be completely toilet trained to go into main pool.
· Everyone must take a soap shower before entering pool.
· Street attire is not allowed in the pool.
· Food and beverages (other than water in plastic containers) are not permitted on the pool deck.
· Coolers are not permitted on the pool deck.
· Gum is prohibited in the pool and on the pool deck.
· Spitting is prohibited.
· Pets are prohibited anywhere on the club grounds.
· Smoking and Vaping are not allowed anywhere on the Swim Club grounds. This includes the parking lot.
Deck Chairs
· Deck chairs are for the enjoyment of club members and their guests. However, due to the limited number of chairs, members and guests under the age of 18 may be asked to vacate a deck chair for the use of an adult member or guest.
· Deck chairs must stay on the pool deck.
· No standing on deck chairs.
Miscellaneous
· Members will be held responsible for property damages caused by their family or guests.
· Payment of your annual membership dues acknowledges acceptance of the Newburgh Swim Club Rules and Regulations.
· Members and their guests are responsible for cleaning up their litter and depositing it in trash receptacles.
· Members and their guests are responsible for cleaning charcoal and gas grills after use.
· Gas grills must not be left unattended.
· Diving board, slide, and shallow end are closed during swim meets.
· Club refrigerators, freezers, and Snack Bar equipment are for Club use only.
· Members and guests do not have general access to restricted areas like the Club basement and pump house.
· Members must be present to use a picnic table under the pavilion.