Steeplechase Pool and
Recreational Facility Rules
(Revised 5/2009)
GENERAL
The following rules
and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all Facility members.
These rules have been established to assure the safe and sanitary operation of
our facilities. Parents are requested to caution their guests and children to
observe all rules and obey the instructions of the Recreation Facility Board
members. Any failure to comply with these rules will be considered sufficient
cause for suspension in compliance set forth in these rules and any enforcement
provisions of the SRHA by-laws. Any objections to a responsible person’s
decision must be made in writing to the SRHA Facility President. Please save
yourself and the association embarrassment by complying with the regulations
which will be enforced in the interest of the health and safety of all our
members.
All persons using the
recreation facility do so at their own risk. SRHA will not be responsible for
any accidents or injuries in connection with the use of the facilities. SRHA
will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal property. DO NOT BRING
VALUABLES TO THE POOL OR TENNIS COURTS.
These rules and
regulations may be revised at any time at the discretion of the SRHA Board of
Directors. Any changes will be posted in a conspicuous location in the pool
area. Your suggestions and recommendations are welcome and should be submitted
in writing to the Board or presented at a general membership meeting.
DUES
Recreation facility
dues for the 2009 season shall be $420.00 payable in full by March 1st prior to
the recreation facility membership being granted. A late fee of $38.00 will be
assessed to any current resident who joins after March 20th.
No member may use the
facility without first paying their dues in full. Members resigning membership
during the season shall receive no reimbursement of their dues. Any homeowner
who moves in after March 1st will not be assessed a late fee.
FACILITY
IDENTIFICATION
All facility members
will be issued a Facility Entry Fob. Fobs must be used to enter the facility
and must be kept at poolside at all times. Replacement fobs cost $5.00 each. An
updated listing of members will be kept at the pool to verify membership.
OPERATING HOURS
Hours will be posted
in the newsletter and at the pool.
POOL CLOSING
The Facility
President may close the pool at any time when in their judgment, conditions may
jeopardize the safety of those using the facility. The pool will be reopened by
the Facility President if the weather clears or other concerns have been
resolved.
The pool is closed to
members during swim meets. The Steeple Station swim team schedule will be
posted in the breezeway. Steeplechase Facility members are welcome to use the
pool at
WHO MAY USE THE POOL
Members whose dues
are paid in full and remain in good standing may use the pool. A master list
will be kept on file at the pool and may be checked as needed. All members,
including children, must have an entry fob to enter the pool area.
Parents, children and
grandchildren, other family members (brother, sisters) of members and bonafide
house guests from outside Steeplechase Subdivision will be permitted full use
of the pool facilities when accompanied by a member.
Other guests must be
from outside Steeplechase Subdivision. Guest must sign the Guest Register prior
to using the facility. The Register requires name, address and the name of the
member to whom they are a guest. GUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THAT MEMBER FOR
THE DURATION OF THE USE OF THE FACILITY. The guest registry is located in the
information box attached to the entry gate.
MEMBERS GUILTY OF
FRAUDULENTLY ALLOWING THEIR MEMBERSHIP TO BE USED BY OTHER PERSONS OR WHO
KNOWINGLY REGISTER A NONMEMBER STEEPLECHASE RESIDENT AS A GUEST, SHALL BE FINED
$100.00 AND/OR SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE FACILITY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
Children not potty
trained or who normally wear diapers are not allowed admittance into any pool
unless wearing swimming diapers covered with tight fitting rubber pants. NO
REGULAR DISPOSABLE DIAPERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY POOL. SWIMMING DIAPERS ALONE
WILL ALSO NOT BE ALLOWED.
Due to the lack of
daily lifeguards, children under FOURTEEN years of age must be accompanied by a
responsible party at least 16 years of age.
Please recognize that
the pool facilities are not operated for CHILDCARE SERVICE. Weather or
hazardous conditions may require closing the facilities. Failure to comply with
these rules can require dismissal of the child from the facilities. Be sure
your child has instructions for these contingencies and that a responsible
party is available for phone contact if necessary. IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO
SEND CONTACT INFORMATION WITH YOUR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN EACH TIME THEY USE THE
FACILITY.
HEALTH RULES
1. All bathers must
take a shower prior to using the pool
2. Parents are
cautioned to have children use the toilet before taking a shower or using the
pool.
3. Persons having a
skin disease or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal, or communicable disease will be
excluded from using the pool.
4. Persons having
open blisters, cuts or skin abrasions are hereby warned that they might become
infected and are advised not to use the pool.
5. Spitting, spouting
of water or blowing the nose in the pool is strictly forbidden.
6. No hair pins or
curlers may be worn at any time in the pool.
7. All children and
babies in diapers must have on a clean, swimming diaper covered with tight
fitting rubber pants. NO REGULAR DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ALLOWED.
8. No pets will be
allowed within the pool enclosure.
9.
No smoking is permitted in the pool area, pavilions or the playground.
10. No chewing gum
will be permitted in the pool area.
NOTE: Due to the
strict regulations put upon swim team facilities, the pool must meet chlorine
requirements and maintain safe levels of chlorine. The pool water is checked
regularly and adjusted to properly maintain chlorine and pH levels. Correctly
maintained water can sometimes appear cloudy depending on the chemicals present
and the pH of the water. If you are concerned, ask a Facility Board member to
verify the condition of the pool water.
HEALTH FINES
There will be a fine
imposed to any member responsible for fecal contamination of either the main
pool or the baby pool. The serious nature of this accident requires an
emergency service call and the closure of the pool for 24 hours.
Clean-up
Fee: $150 for the emergency service call.
Pool Closure Fee:
Equivalent to the cost of one day of pool service.
SAFETY RULES
1. NO LIFEGUARDS ARE
ON DUTY. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN.
2. Children under 6
years of age are not allowed in the main pool without an adult eighteen years
of age or older. Children in the wading pool must be under 6 years of age and
attended by an adult.
3. WALK, no running
in the pool area.
4. No pushing or
“horseplay” shall be permitted in or around the pool area.
5. No Frisbees or
hard ball throwing will be allowed in the pool area.
6. No flips from the
side of the pool.
7. All life jackets
must be “Coast Guard Approved”.
8. Air mattresses,
swim fins, masks and other accessories shall be limited to times when their use
will not interfere with other swimmers’ use of the pool.
9. Up to two lanes
can be reserved for lap swimming after 7:00 p.m. Lane ropes are stored in front
of the shed. Lap swimmers may install the ropes themselves.
10. Chairs, lounges,
etc. are primarily for use by adults. Children should relinquish them when the
pool and or deck is full.
11. Roller blades,
skateboards, bicycles, scooters, etc. are not allowed on the pool deck.
12. Activities that
are potentially harmful or dangerous are not allowed on facility property. Use
of firearms, airsoft guns, BB guns, slingshots,
knives, or any weapons are prohibited.
RULES OF CONDUCT
1. Swimming IS AT
YOUR OWN RISK and is subject to all pool rules.
2. All bathers must
wear generally accepted swimming attire, bathing suits only will be permitted
in the pool, no cut-offs.
3. No glass objects
other than eyeglasses shall be allowed in the pool area.
4. Food and beverages
will be permitted in areas at least five feet from the pool.
5. Beverages in
non-glass containers may be consumed on the pool deck.
6. Unauthorized
off-hours use of the pool by any member or individual is subject to the
following:
A) Notice to police
B) A $25.00 fine for
the first offense
C) A months’
suspension for the 2nd offense
D) Loss of membership
for the family for the 3rd offense.
These measures are
separate from the normal disciplinary procedures described under discipline.
7. All persons
showing signs of intoxication on facility property may be denied the use of the
facility, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
8. No profane or
abusive language will be tolerated.
.
9. All trash, paper,
etc. must be placed in containers provided. You are responsible for food
brought into the pool area and the cleaning of spillage by either you or your
children.
10. Bikes must be
stored in the parking lot and must not block drive, entrance, sidewalks or be
parked in the shrubbery. No bikes will be allowed on sidewalks around pool or
tennis courts.
11.
Please refrain from using any equipment used by the swim team such as
kickboards, etc. The
equipment is owned by the swim team and is not meant for the use of facility
members unless they are also swim team members.
12. Safety equipment
and a first aid kit are accessible to members in the event of an emergency. The
equipment is for emergency purposes only and may not be used for any other
reason. Improper use of safety equipment will result in disciplinary action.
DISCIPLINE
The following
disciplinary procedures will be followed: (These actions are for basic
infractions, such as running, dunking, horseplay, etc.) Members may use their
discretion for disciplinary action. In all cases, the Facility President should
be notified of any action taken. Disciplinary Reports are located in the member
information box located on the entry gate.
1. First infraction:
warning to the person.
2. Second infraction:
(in some cases a second warning may be needed) normally sit the person out for
between 10 and 15 minutes. Do not allow them to talk with anyone at this time
or touch the pool water.
3. Third infraction
of FIRST MAJOR infraction: (in some cases a second sitting out may be needed.)
Consult the Facility President and send the individual home for the rest of the
day.
4. If this is done a
discipline report must be written up with one copy kept on file at the pool,
one copy given to the Facility Board of Directors, one copy should be given to
the parents of the individual (if the individual is 21 years of age or younger)
as soon as possible.
5. The above
procedures refer to one day of operations.
MINOR
INFRACTIONS: Running, minor horsing around, diving in shallow areas of the
pool.
MAJOR INFRACTIONS:
Cursing at members, fighting, stealing, etc. Anyone vandalizing the premises
will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law plus damages.
ENFORCEMENT
The enforcement of
all rules and regulations are entrusted to the Recreational Facility Board and
current Facility members. Any complaints concerning the management of the pool
may be registered with the SRHA Facility Board, who will immediately see to it
that your complaint is brought to the attention of the Board.
Persons may be
removed from the pool or recreation facility for misconduct at any members’
discretion by the authority given by the SRHA Board of Directors.
In the interest of
health and safety, the Board of Directors shall have the authority, at their
discretion, to enact additional rules. These rules and regulations are subject
to interpretation by the SRHA Facility Board.
All rules and
regulations are subject to the existing county, state and federal laws.
FISHING POND
The Fishing Pond is for use by facility
members. All fishing is done on a “catch/release” basis. No live fish may be
permanently removed from the pond
The pond near the
recreation facility is not guarded and members should warn children that wading
and/or swimming is forbidden. Boating is allowed at your own risk. Walking at
the edge should be done with caution. SHRA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES WHICH OCCUR IN CONNECTION WITH THE POND.
No pets are allowed
on Facility property unless on a leash. Please clean up after your pet.
Steeplechase is
responsible for maintaining an eco-friendly pond that does not pollute waters
beyond the subdivision. Therefore, a $50 fine will be assessed to anyone found
throwing trash or other debris into the pond. A second offense will result in
another $50 fine and a call to the
PAVILION
The pavilion is
available for the use of Facility members, in good standing, to reserve the
pavilion for a special event (birthday party, meeting, etc.)
1. Contact the
Secretary to place your date and time on the master calendar.
2. No staples, nails
or tape are allowed on the walls for the purpose of decorating. Decorations may
be hung from the wood ceiling rafters only.
2. Clean up area
after use.
3. Remove all trash
when finished.
4. Pavilion use
requires a fee of $35.00 plus a $50.00 refundable deposit to ensure proper
cleanup.
For a swim party,
please note that when inviting guests who live within Steeplechase, only
recreation facility members and community members in good standing may use the
pool and courts. Community member guests and guests who reside outside of
Steeplechase will be subject to the $1.00 guest fee.
If you use the
pavilion after hours, you cannot swim unless there is a certified lifeguard.
Evidence of certification may be requested. Contact the Facility President for
a list of after-hour lifeguards.
PLAYGROUND
The playground is for
use by Facility members only. Parent supervision is strongly suggested.
BARBEQUE PIT
The barbeque pit
located inside the back pool gate is for use by any Facility member. Members
are required to bring their own charcoal and lighter fluid.
Please exercise
caution when using the pit and keep children under close supervision.
As with any area of the pool, please clean up the area after usage.