Drummond Hill Pool Rules and Bylaws

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Volunteer Participation Agreement [pdf]
The Drummond Hill Pool is asking all of its members to participate in one or more of several pool & grounds or social activities this pool season. Every membership is required to provide volunteer support of at least 4 hours. The requirement is per membership, not per person. For those members who are unable to participate, please include an additional $25 with your dues payment. If you are unable to participate and do not include the $25 fee, you will be billed an additional $25 with your guest fee statement.

Drummond Hill Pool Bylaws[pdf]

Pool Rules and Regulations
Drummond Hill Pool, Inc.
Summer 2010 Policy

The following rules governing the use of the Drummond Hill Pool facilities have been formulated to assure maximum enjoyment and safety for you, your family, guests, and other pool members. The rules, where noted, are required to comply with Delaware State Board of Health Regulations. When you pay your dues, you are agreeing to abide by all of the following rules:
All of these rules are in force at all times including normal operating hours, times when the swim team is using the pool, and during after-hours parties.

Operating Rules (to be strictly enforced)

1. The pool staff will be in charge at all times and will have complete authority to enforce all rules including limiting the activity of anyone risking his or her own safety and/or the safety and enjoyment of others.

2. No one is permitted in the pool unless a lifeguard is on duty (Board of Health H-1, 4).

3. Children must be 11 years old and must pass the following swimming test (administered by a Drummond Hill Pool lifeguard) before they can be left at the pool alone without adult supervision. This rule applies to both members and guests.
Test:
a. Swimming one length of the pool
b. Floating, bobbing, and treading water for one minute
c. Picking up an object from the bottom of the pool in 5ft. of water

4. There is absolutely no smoking of any kind permitted on Pool grounds.

5. Children in the wading pool area must be under the direct supervision of a responsible person. Lifeguards do not directly supervise the wading pool and cannot act as babysitters. The wading pool is exclusively for the use of young children who cannot pass the basic swim test.

6. Leak-proof diapers are required on untrained children in both the wading pool and the main pool areas.

7. Any person having an obvious communicable disease, skin eruption, fungus infections, ear, eye, nose or throat infection, or wearing bandages may not use the pool (Board of Health, H-7)
8. Showers must be taken before entering the water. If suntan preparations are used, the bather must re-shower prior to entering the pool.

9. No running, pushing, horseplay, or other undue disturbances will be permitted in the pool area.

10. Only one person will be permitted on the diving board at a time.

11. Expectorating and nose blowing in the pool or around the pool is prohibited.

12. No pets are permitted within the pool area at any time

13. Glass containers of any kind (beverage, suntan lotions, etc) are not permitted in the area (deck and concrete) immediately around the pool.

14. Foods and/or beverages are restricted to the picnic (grass), patio, or deck area. Chewing gum is prohibited in the pool area.

15. Disruptive or unruly behavior is not permitted and the disruptive person(s) will be asked to leave at the discretion of the lifeguards. Any ejection will be for the remainder of the day; any additional ejections will require a parental conference with the pool manager prior to re-admittance.

16. Trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided.

17. Pool furniture is to be used appropriately. Lounge chairs are restricted to adults only. Other chairs must not be used as playground equipment.

18. Proper swim attire (bathing suit) is required to enter the water. Cut-off's or other shorts are not appropriate.

19. All families must sign in daily when they enter the pool grounds and all guests must be accounted for.

20. No skateboards, scooters, lacrosse sticks, or water guns are permitted in the pool area.

21. Diving in the shallow end of the pool is prohibited at all times including the times at which the swim team is using the pool.

Discretionary Rules

1. Certain water accessories (rafts, kickboards, noodles, etc.) and games (line, tag, ball throwing, etc.) may be allowed in the pool at the lifeguard's discretion.

2. When the diving board is not being used, permission to swim in the diving area must be obtained from the lifeguard.

3. The lifeguards, at their discretion, may announce a 10-minute adult (16 or older) swim every 2 hours

Community Rules

1. Every effort must be made to respect the rights and privacy of the owners of property surrounding the pool, the pool grounds, shrubs, parking lot, and fields surrounding the pool.

2. Trespassing on private property surrounding the pool will be reported to the police

3. The Drummond Hill Pool, Inc. reserves the right to direct people to park elsewhere when it is required to alleviate congestion and during regularly scheduled swim meets.

Other Conditions and General Comments

1. The pool staff reserves the right to suspend the privileges of any member or guest who violates established rules for a period not to exceed 24 hours. The Board of Directors will determine when longer suspensions or expulsions area required.

2. Parents, not lifeguards, are responsible for their children's conduct. Lifeguards have complete authority during pool hours and disregarding their instructions may jeopardize your membership.

3. Membership fees paid are not refundable.

4. Costs for repairs or replacement of any damaged pool property may be charged to the specific member responsible.

5. Although provisions for the safety of all members and guests have been made, Drummond Hill Pool, Inc. assumes no responsibility for anyone using the pool.

6. All personal injuries, regardless of how slight, must be reported immediately to the lifeguard on duty in order to ensure that an incident report is completed

7. Swim Team meets are held occasionally on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The exact meet schedule will be posted. In certain cases, meets that were canceled or delayed may be made up at other times. For more, information, contact a Board member.

8. The pool can be rented for parties or events. See the lifeguards or a Board member for information. (Certain restrictions may apply- such as curfews for music, etc.)

9. Lanes will be roped off for lap swimming between 5p.m. and closing, upon request. There will be no lane closures during weekend hours with the exception of 5p.m. to 6p.m. unless at the discretion of the lifeguard.

10. Please direct all suggestions or complaints, to a DHP Pool Board member.

11. The pool telephone number is 366-9882. Use of the pool phone should be limited to messages and short calls so that the line remains free for incoming calls.