Swanson Highlands Pool - Rules and Regulations

THE RULES ARE DESIGNED FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL MEMBERS WHO ATTEND SWANSON HIGHLANDS POOL.  THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT A REFUND TO ANYONE IN VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. 

General Rules and Regulations

  • Please avoid talking to the lifeguards while they are in the chairs monitoring swimmers. Any questions should be directed to the staff working the front desk.

  • Walking is required on the pool deck. Running or rough play are not allowed on the deck, in the pool, or in the shower areas

  • Chairs should not be moved closer to the pool as it creates a hazard on the deck and may block the view of the lifeguards

  • Lounge chairs are reserved for those 16 and older and can be enforced if the pool becomes crowded.

  • Non-swimmers wearing personal flotation devices (PFD) must be supervised by an adult who is in the pool at all times. PFD must be USCG certified and must be physically attached to the non-swimmer. (no rafts, large floats, noodles, kickboards, etc)

  • The use of profanity is prohibited. In our community, members should behave respectfully to all.

  • All members 11 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult member or designated babysitter 15 years of age or older.

  • Members age 14 and over may be at the pool unattended. With parent or guardian approval, members 12-13 years of age can be unattended at the pool. Parent approval forms can be obtained at the front desk.

  • Unattended minors age 12-14 cannot bring guests that are minors.

  • Unsupervised minors who aren’t following the rules will be sent home.

  • Only swimming suits are allowed in the pool, not cutoffs or street clothes.

  • Smoking/vaping is prohibited in the pool/deck area but may be done in the parking lot away from the building

  • Swanson Highlands Pool may take photographs of any members for promotional and marketing purposes. All members are informed of this and accept it under the terms of membership when signing up

  • We do not offer refunds on memberships.

  • All members and guests, of any age, are kindly requested to abide by all pool rules. In the event that a lifeguard needs to remind you of a rule, please show them respect. A three strike policy per day will be followed. First strike: verbal warning. Second strike: for minors with parents at the pool, their parent will be notified. Third strike: you will be requested to sit out of the pool for the remainder of the day (minors) or asked to leave for the day (adults or unaccompanied minors). Parents will be emailed in the event of an unaccompanied minor who reaches a third strike in one day.

  • Any person whose conduct jeopardizes the health, safety, or welfare of the patrons, staff, or the facility of  Swanson Pool may have their membership revoked with no refund.

Hours/Breaks/Closures

  • The last 15 minutes of every hour is a rest period and adult swim. All children under the age of 18 must clear the pool. Children must stay behind the blue line and may not sit at the edge. Balls should not be thrown across the pool during this break time.

  • During Adult Swim (M-F from 5-6pm) adults are given a couple of lanes to do lap swim. Toys are not permitted to be thrown over the adult lanes during this hour.

  • The pool reserves the right to close when the air temperature is less than 68 degrees, due to inclement weather, or in the interest of health or safety. Closures will be announced on the website home page. Please call during business hours of the pool if you are uncertain about opening.

  • On days of competitive swim meets, the pool will reopen as soon as possible. These dates and times will be posted at the front desk prior to the day of the meet. The pool deck must be clean and ready to use prior to opening after a swim meet.

Food and Beverages

  • Eating and drinking are allowed behind the blue line painted around the pool.

  • No glass containers of any kind area allowed on the pool deck.

  • Alcohol is prohibited.

  • If ordering food to be delivered, the guard are not responsible for orders.

Diving Board / Slide

  • ALL children under the age of 13 who plan to use the slide or diving board must pass a swim test by the lifeguard or manager. Swimmers must be able to swim the width of the pool to be allowed to use the board or slide. Parents may not determine their swimmer’s ability.

  • Flotation devices are not allowed on the diving board or slide.

  • Failure to follow the rules for the board and/or slide may result in lost privileges.

  • Diving Board

    • Diving is permitted in the diving area only (not off the edge of the pool)

    • Front facing dives only

    • Only one person is allowed to use the board at a time. Previous diver must be at the ladder before the next person can jump.

  • Slide

    • One slider at a time on the platform and riders must slide in the seated position.

    • Sliders will exit at the ladder on the opposite side of the slide.

    • Do not swim under the lane lines into the diving well or the main pool.

    • Sliders may not be caught by another person.

Baby Pool

  • Only non-swimmers 5 years old and under are allowed in the baby pool.

    • Older children should not be in the baby pool, especially during the 15 minute breaks.

  • Lifeguards are not responsible for the baby pool supervision. Children in the baby pool area should be supervised by an adult at all times.

  • Swim diapers are REQUIRED on all untrained children. Real diapers are not allowed in any pool.

  • Diaper/clothing changes must be done in the bathroom. (Required by Board of Health)

Pool Toys

  • Only sponge type water-specific balls can be thrown at the pool (no hard balls).

  • Lifeguards have the right to restrict ball throwing at any time due to crowd size .

  • No large floats, rafts, kickboards, or pool noodles. Only USCG approved PFDs

  • Water guns and spray toys are not allowed.

  • Balls/toys should not be thrown across the pool during the 15 minute break time.

Guests

  • Guest passes are required, regardless of age. Passes are $5 each or 5 for $20 or 10 for $30.

  • A limit of 5 guests (per membership) accompanied by a member per day. Larger parties are asked to consider renting the clubhouse.

  • Guest passes are only valid for the season in which they are purchased.

  • Guests must be accompanied by the member at all times. Guests will be required to wear a wrist band.

  • Guests under the age of 13 must be evaluated by the lifeguard and pass the swim test in order to use the diving board and slide. 

  • Babysitters registered with a membership are only allowed admittance while accompanying the children.

  • Members are responsible for making sure guests understand the pool rules.