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ULMSTEAD SWIM CLUB, Inc. - 2009 OPERATING RULES

The following rules are for the benefit and protection of all members and their guests using the Ulmstead Swim Club, Inc. (“Swim Club”) property (“pool users”). Failure to comply with these rules shall constitute cause for suspension of pool privileges, cancellation of membership or other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. By becoming members of the Ulmstead Swim Club, members agree to abide by these rules as a condition of such membership.

  1. General Rules
    1. The pool manager/assistant manager is responsible for enforcing all pool rules. The pool manager/assistant manager may intervene in situations where the health and safety of pool users or others is in jeopardy or where destruction to pool property has occurred or is likely to occur. The manager/assistant manager shall have the authority to temporarily suspend a pool member(s) for a maximum of 3 days. More serious infractions shall be reported to the Board of Directors for disciplinary action as the Board deems appropriate.
    2. Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing these pool rules and those deemed necessary by the company providing pool management and related services.
    3. Member shall not direct any manager, assistant manager, or lifeguard in the operation of the pool facilities and or enforcement of pool rules.
    4. Members who wish to suggest changes or improvements in the pool rules and/or pool operations may do so by contacting one of the members of the Board of Directors listed below:


      5. Lauren Ewald (410) 626-8170
      Susan Russell (410) 757-7356
      Paul Mouser (410) 757-0016
      Patti Konrad (443) 949-7258
      Mark Poerio (410) 757-7879
      Katie George (410) 349-8680
      Joanne Byrne Carlson (410) 349-8509
      Susan Murphy (410) 626-7973

    5. The main swimming pool, the wading pool, the locker rooms, the pavilion, the grass areas and other Swim Club property located within the fenced in area around the pools shall be referred to as the “pool premises.” The Swim Club property also includes the parking lot and other areas outside of the pool premises.
    6. All persons using the pool premises and other Swim Club property do so at their own risk. Ulmstead Swim Club is not responsible for any accident, injury, loss, or damage to person or property.
    7. The cost to repair damage to pool property caused by pool members or their guests shall be the financial responsibility of the members.
    8. Sport equipment (ex. Basketball) owned by the swim club may be used on swim club property only and must be signed out with a lifeguard. Members will be responsible to pay for equipment that is not returned.
  2. Pool Operation
    1. Use of the pool is limited to the following hours:


      2. When public school is in session: Mon-Fri. 4 pm - 8 pm
      Sat/Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
      When public school is not in session: Mon.-Sun. 11 am - 8 pm
      When public school is in ½ day session: Mon.-Fri. 2 pm - 8 pm

      Pool hours may be altered for swim meets, community functions, other events or for health, safety, or maintenance reasons.

    2. Swim team practices will be held in the morning hours prior to pool opening.
    3. The pool will be closed for inclement weather at the discretion of the manager or assistant manager. Should this occur, members and guests shall not be permitted on the pool premises.
    4. The pavilion may be reserved by pool members as follows:


      5. Cost: $40.00
      Max. # of people: 20, with 1 adult chaperone per 5 minors
      Availability: Weekdays during normal pool hours

  3. Membership Policy
    1. Membership shall include only those persons who are permanent residents of a member’s household and who are listed on the Membership Application. Membership cards will be issued to each member designated on the Membership Application.
    2. Membership cards may be used only by the person named on the card. Membership cards are not transferable.
    3. Misrepresentation of family members or misuse of membership cards will result in termination of Swim Club membership without refund.
  4. Pool Admission
    1. Pool managers, assistant managers, lifeguards, or board members have the authority to require identification for any person before admission onto the pool premises, or any time thereafter.
  5. Guest Policy
    1. Each family and empty nester membership will be issued 30 guest passes. An additional 30 guest passes may be purchased for $30.00 (family and empty nester memberships only).
    2. Members must sign in ALL guests (name, address and home telephone no.) before admission.
    3. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times. When the member leaves the pool premises, the guest must also leave.
    4. Failure to sign in guests may result in the suspension of guest privileges or other disciplinary action for the member.
    5. A member family may sponsor a maximum of 7 guests in 1 day without prior approval of the Board.
    6. Residents of Ulmstead Estates who are not members of the Ulmstead Swim Club may not be guests more than two (2) day per season.
    7. Members shall be responsible for all actions of their guests. Members shall be financially responsible for damage to pool property caused by their guests.
  6. Special Restrictions
    1. Parent/Guardian must closely watch children at all times.
    2. Parent/Guardian must accompany a non-swimmer in the pools at all times.
    3. For the purpose of supporting non-swimmers, inner tubes, water wings and all other floatation devices are not permitted at any time. For safety purposes, only a life vest approved by the United States Coast Guard is to be used. If a child uses such a life vest, a parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water at all times.
    4. The wading pool is reserved for children under the age of 5 years old. Such children using the wading pool must be supervised at all times by a member, parent, or guardian 15 years of age or older.
    5. The 2-3 ft. corner of the pool is reserved for children less than 5 years of age. Such children using the pool must be supervised at all times by a member, parent, or guardian 15 years of age or older.
    6. Members may be required to pass the swim test prior to using the diving boards at the discretion of the lifeguards.
    7. Children born in 1999 or later MUST be accompanied at all times on the pool premises by a parent or other guardian 15 years of age or older.
    8. A 15-minute adult swim may be called every hour. A person must be 18 years of age or older to be in the main pool during adult swim.
    9. Parents shall be responsible for the safety of their children when their children are present on the pool premises or other Swim Club property.
    10. Parents must accompany children under the age of 6 years old in the bathroom/locker room area.
  7. Basic Pool Rules
    1. All persons must shower before entering the main swimming pool.
    2. No glass is permitted on pool premises.
    3. No running, pushing wrestling, dunking, water fights, or undue disturbance is permitted in the pool or on the pool premises.
    4. Pets are not permitted on the pool premises.
    5. Eating and drinking is permitted only at tables, in the pavilion and in grassy areas on the pool premises.
    6. Smoking is not permitted on the pool premises.
    7. Inflatable rafts are not permitted in the main pool. Other flotation devices may be used at the discretion of the lifeguards and in accordance with Special Restriction C.
    8. All injuries must be reported immediately to the lifeguards.
    9. Abusive, foul and profane language is not permitted and may be cause for removal from pool premises.
    10. Toilet trained children are permitted in the main pool. Non-toilet trained children may use the wading pool if a swim diaper is used.
    11. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the pool premises and Swim Club property.
    12. Emergency and family information must be on file with the lifeguards.
    13. No in-line skates, bicycles, tricycles, skate boards, scooters, or the like are permitted on the pool premises.
    14. Other rules may be enforced by pool personnel for the benefit and safety of pool users.
    15. The lifeguard must be on duty and the pool officially open before any pool user is allowed in the water.
    16. All persons using the pool premises or Swim Club property do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. Neither Ulmstead Swim Club, nor the company providing pool operation services (“Management”) assumes any responsibility for any accident or injury to person or property in connection with such use.
    17. The members and their guests agree to save harmless Ulmstead Swim Club, Inc. and its Officers, Board of Directors and Management and their employees from any and all lawsuits, damages, claims, injuries to person or property, liabilities and/or actions resulting from the use of the swimming pool, pool premises or other Swim Club property.
    18. Neither the Swim Club, nor Management will be responsible for loss of or damage to any personal property of any kind. Lost and found items will be discarded biweekly.
    19. The pool may be closed at any time due to mechanical breakdown, operational difficulties, inclement weather, special Club events or other appropriate circumstances. The decision is at the sole discretion of Management.
    20. Chewing gum is not permitted on the pool premises at any time.
    21. For each pool user’s privacy and protection, cellular phone, phone camera, camera, and/or video camera use is strictly prohibited in all locker room, shower and changing areas. Anyone found to be in violation of this policy shall be immediately removed from the pool premises and other Swim Club property, shall be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and banned from pool premises and other Swim Club property. This policy may require the manager or assistant manager to question any pool user at the facility that they have reason to believe has made such forbidden use of such items.
    22. Lap lane is for lap swimming only.
    23. Front flips are permitted off the diving board, but back dives and back flips are strictly prohibited.
    24. Only one person is allowed on a diving board at a time. No diving until previous diver has resurfaced and has cleared the diving area. Only one bounce is permitted. No floatation devices are allowed while jumping from the board. No diving or jumping toward walls will be permitted.
    25. General swimming is permitted in the diving area only when diving boards are closed and only at the manager’s, assistant managers, or lifeguard’s discretion.
  8. Health Regulation
    1. In the event of vomit, blood and/or fecal contamination, the pool and/or pool premises will be closed in accordance with Health Department regulations.
    2. Members/guests with open wounds cold, coughs, inflamed eyes, infections or contagious diseases may be refused admittance. Band aids must be removed before using the pool.