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General Facility Rules:

• • All members must check in at the pool house. Guests must be registered and accompanied by a member at all times.
  • Household members receive 20 guest passes, Emeritus and Individual Members receive 10 passes; guest passes cannot be transferred to other members.
  • Additional guest passes may be purchased for $5 per pass at pool entry, or online in MemberSplash.
  • Only on-duty guards and board members are permitted in the guardhouse.
  • Food and drink are permitted at tables and loungers, at a safe distance from the pool.
  • Members are responsible for disposing of their trash before leaving, and use of the recycling containers.
  • If a member or guest has a medical condition, allergy or special needs which may require accommodation, please discuss with pool management.
  • After hours entry is not allowed.
  • Abusive behavior, whether verbal or physical, or harassment of members, guests, or staff will not be tolerated. 
  • The following are not permitted at the pool or on the grounds of Southwest:
  • Glass, ceramic, or shatterable containers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Illegal drugs (authorities will be called if drug use is suspected)
  • Smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco
  • Firearms or other weapons
  • Vulgar language, lewd or crude behavior
  • Inappropriate physical displays of affection
  • Vandalism or improper use of facilities, equipment or furniture

Guest Pass Rules:

• • Members must be present when guests check in.
  • Guests must be accompanied by the member, and depart when the member departs.
  • Guest pass usage may be limited at peak times to maintain pool safety.
  • Party forms are needed when members bring more than 5 guests at a time. Forms must be submitted at least 7 days in advance and must be approved by pool management. (See Party Rules for more info.)
  • Abuse of guest pass privileges can result in sanctions or termination of membership.

Facility Use:

• • Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a responsible member or childcare provider.
  • Children ages 10 and older are permitted to use the facility without a parent  present; but this privilege can be revoked by the manager if behavior issues occur.
  • Wading pool is reserved for children ages 5 and under. Supervision by a responsible adult or child care provider is required at all times.
  • Each member child may receive one session of swim lessons as part of membership; additional sessions of swim lessons can be added for a fee.
  • Adult members are permitted to use the sun deck during swim lessons, but may not enter the pool.
  • When marked, the northernmost lane is reserved for lap swimmers. Be courteous and avoid crossing the lane when in use.
  • At the onset of thunder, lightning, or rain affecting water visibility, swimmers must leave the pool and clear the pool deck for at least 30 minutes while management reviews conditions and deems them safe for re-entry.
  • Photography is prohibited in the bathroom/changing areas of the club. 
  • Only designated swimwear will be worn while in the pool; thong swimsuits are not permitted.
  • Bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters etc may not go past the bike rack.
  • During use of the water basketball hoop:
    • No touching the rim
    • No playing from the deck
    • No dunking from the deck.
  • Inflatables and water guns are not permitted; but exceptions may be made for special events.

• The following are not allowed:

• • Running on the deck
  • Unsafe play and rowdiness
  • Hard balls of any kind
  • Slapping the noodles or kickboards
  • Sitting on the sun-deck wall
  • Hanging on the handrails in the sundeck

Water Safety: SWSA follows Red Cross guidelines for your safety.

• • Members and guests are expected to promptly and respectfully comply with guard directions.
  • Swimming is strictly prohibited when there is no lifeguard on the guard stand.
  • Neither members nor guests may interfere with or sit alongside a guard on duty.
  • Only Coast Guard Approved Personal Safety Devices are allowed. SWSA provides Coast Guard Approved jackets/wings for the use of adult or child members and guests. Staff members will assist in fitting the device properly.
  • In the situation where a swimmer whose skills are inadequate for the water depth in which they are swimming is identified by a lifeguard, the swimmer will be required to wear a Coast Guard Approved Personal Safety Device or the swimmer will be restricted to a depth-appropriate area for their skill level.

Water Safety: Diving Well/Diving Boards

• • All persons using the diving boards must be able to swim the width of the diving area. 
  • Those unable to swim the width can wear a Coast Guard Approved Personal Safety Device.
  • No catching children jumping off the diving board.
  • One person on the diving board at a time.
  • Divers should only bounce once on the board.
  • Goggles and pool noodles are not allowed when using the diving board.

Parties During Regular Hours

• • Parties are defined as members meeting together in a group with more than 5 non-member guests in attendance. 
  • It is a party even if you have invited a large family as your guests, and we require you to follow these rules in that situation.
  • There is a limit of 15 non-member guests for a During-Hours Party.
  • We do not allow the use of “co-hosts;” e.g. asking other members to bring in guests for your party to skirt the limits on guests. The limit on guests is in place for everyone’s safety.
  • Advance approval is required for all During-Hours Parties 
    • This is to ensure adequate staffing for your event during our regular hours. 
    • The During-Hours Party form on our website must be submitted at least one week in advance of your requested party
    • Approval of parties is not guaranteed. Please do not plan a party without prior approval from pool management.
    • Approval may not be granted for weekends, holidays, and other days when we anticipate high member usage of the pool. 
    • Approval of a party does not guarantee a space under the pavilion or on picnic tables. Additionally, claiming space under the pavilion does not guarantee privacy for your party.
  • Without full approval for your party, you and your guests will be turned away from entering the club. While this is difficult for both pool staff and members (especially children), the safety of the pool comes first.
  • The party host must provide or purchase guest-passes for all party guests who are not SWSA members. 
  • Parties are limited to two hours. Parties must end on time. Evening parties end by 8:45.
  • Party host is responsible for cleaning up the area and ending on time.
  • All swim club rules and regulations apply during parties. Anyone not complying will be asked to leave.

After-Hours Parties:

• • Host must submit the After-Hours Party form on our website.
  • After-Hours Parties are held from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  
  • The pool will be cleared at 10:45; all party attendees must leave by 11:00 p.m. 
  • Costs for After-Hours Parties are dependent on the total number of party attendees (both members and guests), so that pool management can ensure an adequate number of lifeguards to keep your party safe.
  • For parties involving minors under the age of 18, additional adult supervision (not including pool staff or lifeguards) must be provided by the renting family or group. Chaperones must be over the age of 21, and there must be one chaperone for every 10 minors.
  • Advance approval is required for After-Hours Parties. Approval of your preferred date for the party is not guaranteed.
  • Do not plan an After-Hours Party until your party date has been fully confirmed and booked with pool management.
  • All swim club regulations apply during parties. Anyone not complying will be asked to leave.

Consequences

SWSA staff is responsible for enforcing the SWSA rules and regulations. Consequences for violations will be imposed at the discretion of the manager.

All staff may impose immediate sanctions to assure safety, orderly conduct, and protection of property. Immediate sanctions may include: warnings; temporary removal from the pool or other area; or restrictions on behaviors.

Pool Managers on duty may impose additional sanctions, including:

• • Verbal Notice to the member, parents, guardians and guests;
  • Written Notice to the member, parents guardians and guests;
  • Temporary loss of pool and grounds privileges;
  • Termination of membership and permanent removal from the pool and grounds, upon approval of the SWSA Board of Directors, in accordance with the SWSA Bylaws.

Factors to be considered in determining sanctions include:

• • Level of intent;
  • Risk to safety;
  • Harm to property;
  • Previous rule violations and sanctions.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

• • The pool will not open for swimming when the air temperature is below 70°.
  • Weather-related closures will be determined by the manager every morning around 9:30 a.m. and re-evaluated throughout the day as conditions change.
  • Please check Instagram and Facebook for updates on weather-related issues and unexpected closures, or call the pool to confirm status.