GHCC’s policies and procedures are in place to protect the safety and welfare of all members and guests to help ensure a great experience for everyone. Your cooperation in abiding by these conditions will afford pleasant relaxation and recreation for all. Members are expected to observe all rules and regulations and to obey all instructions from the pool manager and lifeguards.
In general, our policies and procedures cover the following topics:
Failure to comply with these rules shall be considered sufficient cause of action by the Board of Directors, including barring of violators from the use of the pool area.
Memorial Day Weekend and Open House GHCC's Annual Open House is intended as membership drive for prospective members and will include social activities May 29: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Members and guests welcome)May 30: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Members and guests welcome)May 31: 10 am to 10:00 pm (Annual open house—open to the public)June 1: 1 pm to 9:00 pm (Members and guests welcome) Regular season hours Beginning June 5, 2009 Monday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pmTuesday: Closed for cleaningWednesday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pmThursday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pmFriday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pmSaturday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Typical holiday hours 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Pool closures GHCC will be closed each Tuesday for scheduled cleaning and maintenance. The pool may also be closed at any other time due to inclement weather, maintenance, or other operational difficulties. The pool may also be closed at the discretion of the pool manager. During the regular pool season, please plan to leave the pool by closing time.
Typical holiday hours
a. The pool is for the use of GHCC members and their guests only, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors. These rules may be revised or additional rules established at any time by the Board of Directors, with proper communication to the membership. b. All persons using the pool area do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. c. Use of the swimming pool will be permitted only when a lifeguard, hired by GHCC, is in attendance. d. The head lifeguard, under the management of the pool manager, is responsible for the strict enforcement of the pool rules and regulations.He/she has authorization to deprive any member or guest of use of this facility for one day, for violation of these rules.An incident log will be kept for documentation. Discipline for repeat offenders will be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors, which will follow the GHCC Bylaws when dealing with membership discipline. e. All emergencies are to be reported immediately to the head lifeguard, who will then take charge of the situation. Incidents will be reported in the incident log book. f. With the exception of seeing eye dogs, no pets are allowed at GHCC. g. No abusive or profane language or breach of peace will be tolerated. h. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking area. i. The cost of any property damage will be charged to the responsible party. Members will be held responsible for all actions of their guests. Parents will be held responsible for all actions of their children and their children’s guests. GHCC will not be responsible for loss or damage to any member or guests’ personal property of any kind. j. Please do not climb on fences and trees.
a. The pool is for the use of GHCC members and their guests only, unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors. These rules may be revised or additional rules established at any time by the Board of Directors, with proper communication to the membership.
b. All persons using the pool area do so at their own risk and sole responsibility.
c. Use of the swimming pool will be permitted only when a lifeguard, hired by GHCC, is in attendance.
d. The head lifeguard, under the management of the pool manager, is responsible for the strict enforcement of the pool rules and regulations.He/she has authorization to deprive any member or guest of use of this facility for one day, for violation of these rules.An incident log will be kept for documentation. Discipline for repeat offenders will be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors, which will follow the GHCC Bylaws when dealing with membership discipline.
e. All emergencies are to be reported immediately to the head lifeguard, who will then take charge of the situation. Incidents will be reported in the incident log book.
f. With the exception of seeing eye dogs, no pets are allowed at GHCC.
g. No abusive or profane language or breach of peace will be tolerated.
h. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking area.
i. The cost of any property damage will be charged to the responsible party. Members will be held responsible for all actions of their guests. Parents will be held responsible for all actions of their children and their children’s guests. GHCC will not be responsible for loss or damage to any member or guests’ personal property of any kind.
j. Please do not climb on fences and trees.
a. Each member, aged 2 and over, must have a completed and current membership on file before being admitted to GHCC. b. The application packet will be kept at the front desk, and will be checked for admittance each time a member wishes to enter the facility. c. Non swimmers must have the approved GHCC wrist band to gain access to GHCC. d. Members may not loan member tags to non members. e. Each member and guest will be asked to sign in at the front desk.
a. Each member, aged 2 and over, must have a completed and current membership on file before being admitted to GHCC.
b. The application packet will be kept at the front desk, and will be checked for admittance each time a member wishes to enter the facility.
c. Non swimmers must have the approved GHCC wrist band to gain access to GHCC.
d. Members may not loan member tags to non members.
e. Each member and guest will be asked to sign in at the front desk.
a. All members age thirteen (13) and above are permitted to enter GHCC without an adult. b. Children under the age of 12 years of age must be accompanied at all times by a person aged 16 of age or older who will be responsible for the conduct of the child (see c. for exception). c. Members may designate permission for a child between the ages of 10-12 to swim without a guardian. This designation must be in writing, filed with the lifeguards. In addition, the child must have passed the swim test. d. Children over the age of 12 may swim without an accompanying adult provided that the child has passed the swim test(see swim test) e. The use of the Baby Pool is limited to children aged 5 years old and under. f. Children in the Baby Pool and swimmers who have not passed the GHCC swim test must be supervised by an adult at all times. g. Guests MUST be accompanied by a member to be admitted to GHCC. Guest fees are $5 per person, for anyone over the age of 2, or a maximum fee of $20 for a guest family. h. Non swimming guests will be given a bracelet to wear for the duration of the visit, and these guests are expected to abide by the swimming rules of the pool.
a. All members age thirteen (13) and above are permitted to enter GHCC without an adult.
b. Children under the age of 12 years of age must be accompanied at all times by a person aged 16 of age or older who will be responsible for the conduct of the child (see c. for exception).
c. Members may designate permission for a child between the ages of 10-12 to swim without a guardian. This designation must be in writing, filed with the lifeguards. In addition, the child must have passed the swim test.
d. Children over the age of 12 may swim without an accompanying adult provided that the child has passed the swim test(see swim test)
e. The use of the Baby Pool is limited to children aged 5 years old and under.
f. Children in the Baby Pool and swimmers who have not passed the GHCC swim test must be supervised by an adult at all times.
g. Guests MUST be accompanied by a member to be admitted to GHCC. Guest fees are $5 per person, for anyone over the age of 2, or a maximum fee of $20 for a guest family.
h. Non swimming guests will be given a bracelet to wear for the duration of the visit, and these guests are expected to abide by the swimming rules of the pool.
a. Swim tests are required and will be recorded in the membership records. Once a member has passed the swim test, it is not required to be repeated each season. b. Swim tests will be given only during adult swim, in the deep section. c. The swim test consists of the following: i. Jump in the water in the deep end, swim north to the wall; turn and swim south back to the lifeguard. ii. After reaching the wall, tread water for one (1) minute. iii. After a brief rest, retrieve a small article (such as a lifeguard whistle) from the bottom of the pool at a depth of six (6) feet.
a. Swim tests are required and will be recorded in the membership records. Once a member has passed the swim test, it is not required to be repeated each season.
b. Swim tests will be given only during adult swim, in the deep section.
c. The swim test consists of the following:
i. Jump in the water in the deep end, swim north to the wall; turn and swim south back to the lifeguard. ii. After reaching the wall, tread water for one (1) minute. iii. After a brief rest, retrieve a small article (such as a lifeguard whistle) from the bottom of the pool at a depth of six (6) feet.
i. Jump in the water in the deep end, swim north to the wall; turn and swim south back to the lifeguard.
ii. After reaching the wall, tread water for one (1) minute.
iii. After a brief rest, retrieve a small article (such as a lifeguard whistle) from the bottom of the pool at a depth of six (6) feet.
a. Beverage and snack concessions are available at GHCC. Prices are posted at the concession stand. b. Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks in canned, paper or plastic carriers only. NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED. c. Gas barbeque grills are available for cooking. Instructions are located underneath the grills. If you are unsure of how to operate, please locate the pool manager or head lifeguard. d. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted inside GHCC for persons over the age of 21. e. No obviously intoxicated person will be admitted to GHCC, and those who exhibit intoxicated behavior are subject to removal from the grounds. The Board of Directors of GHCC, pool manager, and lifeguards reserve the right to take legal action as necessary for any unruly member or guest.
a. Beverage and snack concessions are available at GHCC. Prices are posted at the concession stand.
b. Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks in canned, paper or plastic carriers only. NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED.
c. Gas barbeque grills are available for cooking. Instructions are located underneath the grills. If you are unsure of how to operate, please locate the pool manager or head lifeguard.
d. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted inside GHCC for persons over the age of 21.
e. No obviously intoxicated person will be admitted to GHCC, and those who exhibit intoxicated behavior are subject to removal from the grounds.
The Board of Directors of GHCC, pool manager, and lifeguards reserve the right to take legal action as necessary for any unruly member or guest.
a. The pool i. No chicken fights in the pool. Diving off shoulders is prohibited. ii. No congregating under the lifeguard stands; the lifeguards are present for the safety of the members, and conversation with them while on the stand is discouraged. iii. No eating, drinking or smoking in the pool or around the pool apron. iv. No hanging on the ropes of the pool. v. No pushing, wrestling or shoving others into the pool. vi. Diving is only permitted in designated areas. vii. No running. viii. Keep ladders clear for exists, and please do not hang on rails or steps. ix. No sitting on steps of ladders x. Diving over the rope from middle section to the deep end is permitted b. Diving board i. No swim aids permitted on the diving board. ii. Only one (1) person on the diving board at a time. iii. The diving path is to be kept clear from diving board to north ladder iv. Divers must wait until the swimmer reaches the ladder or is ot of the diving path before diving v. GHCC reserves the right to restrict the usage of the diving board. c. Floats and toys i. Non swimmers must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (lifejacket) if swimming in the middle section of the pool without an adult. ii. Floats are permitted in the shallow and middle section only during open swim. iii. Floats are permitted in the seep end during adult swim. iv. Inflatable and nerf balls are allowed; HARD BALLS ARE NOT. v. No jumping or diving into floats from the side of the pool. vi. No water guns. vii. Floats and toys may be restricted at the lifeguard’s discretion depending on safe crowd size and usage. d. Slide i. Minimum height to use the slide is 40”, or approximately the 3rd rung of the slide. ii. No swim aids are permitted on the slide. iii. No standing on the slide. iv. Only one (1) person on slide at a time. Wait until the person on the slide enters the water to climb the ladder. v. NO HEAD FIRST SLIDING. vi. No swimming under the slide. vii. GHCC reserves the right to restrict the use of the slide.
a. The pool
i. No chicken fights in the pool. Diving off shoulders is prohibited. ii. No congregating under the lifeguard stands; the lifeguards are present for the safety of the members, and conversation with them while on the stand is discouraged. iii. No eating, drinking or smoking in the pool or around the pool apron. iv. No hanging on the ropes of the pool. v. No pushing, wrestling or shoving others into the pool. vi. Diving is only permitted in designated areas. vii. No running. viii. Keep ladders clear for exists, and please do not hang on rails or steps. ix. No sitting on steps of ladders x. Diving over the rope from middle section to the deep end is permitted
i. No chicken fights in the pool. Diving off shoulders is prohibited.
ii. No congregating under the lifeguard stands; the lifeguards are present for the safety of the members, and conversation with them while on the stand is discouraged.
iii. No eating, drinking or smoking in the pool or around the pool apron.
iv. No hanging on the ropes of the pool.
v. No pushing, wrestling or shoving others into the pool.
vi. Diving is only permitted in designated areas.
vii. No running.
viii. Keep ladders clear for exists, and please do not hang on rails or steps.
ix. No sitting on steps of ladders
x. Diving over the rope from middle section to the deep end is permitted
b. Diving board
i. No swim aids permitted on the diving board. ii. Only one (1) person on the diving board at a time. iii. The diving path is to be kept clear from diving board to north ladder iv. Divers must wait until the swimmer reaches the ladder or is ot of the diving path before diving v. GHCC reserves the right to restrict the usage of the diving board.
i. No swim aids permitted on the diving board.
ii. Only one (1) person on the diving board at a time.
iii. The diving path is to be kept clear from diving board to north ladder
iv. Divers must wait until the swimmer reaches the ladder or is ot of the diving path before diving
v. GHCC reserves the right to restrict the usage of the diving board.
c. Floats and toys
i. Non swimmers must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (lifejacket) if swimming in the middle section of the pool without an adult. ii. Floats are permitted in the shallow and middle section only during open swim. iii. Floats are permitted in the seep end during adult swim. iv. Inflatable and nerf balls are allowed; HARD BALLS ARE NOT. v. No jumping or diving into floats from the side of the pool. vi. No water guns. vii. Floats and toys may be restricted at the lifeguard’s discretion depending on safe crowd size and usage.
i. Non swimmers must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (lifejacket) if swimming in the middle section of the pool without an adult.
ii. Floats are permitted in the shallow and middle section only during open swim.
iii. Floats are permitted in the seep end during adult swim.
iv. Inflatable and nerf balls are allowed; HARD BALLS ARE NOT.
v. No jumping or diving into floats from the side of the pool.
vi. No water guns.
vii. Floats and toys may be restricted at the lifeguard’s discretion depending on safe crowd size and usage.
d. Slide
i. Minimum height to use the slide is 40”, or approximately the 3rd rung of the slide. ii. No swim aids are permitted on the slide. iii. No standing on the slide. iv. Only one (1) person on slide at a time. Wait until the person on the slide enters the water to climb the ladder. v. NO HEAD FIRST SLIDING. vi. No swimming under the slide. vii. GHCC reserves the right to restrict the use of the slide.
i. Minimum height to use the slide is 40”, or approximately the 3rd rung of the slide.
ii. No swim aids are permitted on the slide.
iii. No standing on the slide.
iv. Only one (1) person on slide at a time. Wait until the person on the slide enters the water to climb the ladder.
v. NO HEAD FIRST SLIDING.
vi. No swimming under the slide.
vii. GHCC reserves the right to restrict the use of the slide.
e. Recreational facilities i. Volleyball 1. The sand volleyball court may be used for regulation play, which includes common variations (including Newcombe) 2. Members and Guests who participate in volleyball games are required to rinse off with the shower facility when leaving the sand area and before re-entering the pool. 3. Children may use the sand for playing, so long as no members or guests would like to play volleyball. 4. Please do not pull on the volleyballnet. f. Parking facilities and vehicles i. The parking lot is reserved for use by GHCC members and guests (and by Waterview Church of Christ when needed, for overflow parking situations) ii. Bicycles must be parked inside the gates in the racks provided iii. Skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on GHCC premises iv. The dumpster is for GHCC purposes only v. A fire lane is designated by red in the circular drive. Please do not park in any of the fire lanes (see may attached) g. Other facilities i. GHCC's bulletin boards are located next to the office. Members may post notices provided they do not interfere with GHCC notices. ii. A Lost and found box is located by the office. Please notify the guards if something has been lost, and an incident report will be completed. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity once a week. iii. The telephone may be used by members and guests for emergencies only. iv. All trash and refuse must be placed in the receptacles provided.
e. Recreational facilities
i. Volleyball 1. The sand volleyball court may be used for regulation play, which includes common variations (including Newcombe) 2. Members and Guests who participate in volleyball games are required to rinse off with the shower facility when leaving the sand area and before re-entering the pool. 3. Children may use the sand for playing, so long as no members or guests would like to play volleyball. 4. Please do not pull on the volleyballnet.
i. Volleyball
1. The sand volleyball court may be used for regulation play, which includes common variations (including Newcombe) 2. Members and Guests who participate in volleyball games are required to rinse off with the shower facility when leaving the sand area and before re-entering the pool. 3. Children may use the sand for playing, so long as no members or guests would like to play volleyball. 4. Please do not pull on the volleyballnet.
1. The sand volleyball court may be used for regulation play, which includes common variations (including Newcombe)
2. Members and Guests who participate in volleyball games are required to rinse off with the shower facility when leaving the sand area and before re-entering the pool.
3. Children may use the sand for playing, so long as no members or guests would like to play volleyball.
4. Please do not pull on the volleyballnet.
f. Parking facilities and vehicles
i. The parking lot is reserved for use by GHCC members and guests (and by Waterview Church of Christ when needed, for overflow parking situations) ii. Bicycles must be parked inside the gates in the racks provided iii. Skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on GHCC premises iv. The dumpster is for GHCC purposes only v. A fire lane is designated by red in the circular drive. Please do not park in any of the fire lanes (see may attached)
i. The parking lot is reserved for use by GHCC members and guests (and by Waterview Church of Christ when needed, for overflow parking situations)
ii. Bicycles must be parked inside the gates in the racks provided
iii. Skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on GHCC premises
iv. The dumpster is for GHCC purposes only
v. A fire lane is designated by red in the circular drive. Please do not park in any of the fire lanes (see may attached)
g. Other facilities
i. GHCC's bulletin boards are located next to the office. Members may post notices provided they do not interfere with GHCC notices. ii. A Lost and found box is located by the office. Please notify the guards if something has been lost, and an incident report will be completed. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity once a week. iii. The telephone may be used by members and guests for emergencies only. iv. All trash and refuse must be placed in the receptacles provided.
i. GHCC's bulletin boards are located next to the office. Members may post notices provided they do not interfere with GHCC notices.
ii. A Lost and found box is located by the office. Please notify the guards if something has been lost, and an incident report will be completed. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity once a week.
iii. The telephone may be used by members and guests for emergencies only.
iv. All trash and refuse must be placed in the receptacles provided.
a. Admission will be refused to all persons having an infectious disease, sore or inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge, or any communicable disease of any kind. b. If you are ill, please do not use the pool. The Board of Directors and/or lifeguards reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone who might spread illness to others by the use of the pool. c. Shower before using the pool to remove dirt, sand and oils. This practice helps maintain proper chlorine levels because body oils tend to neutralize the chlorine. d. For the safety of our members and guests, ONLY SWIM DIAPERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL. e. The filtration and chlorinating system will be operated only by trained personnel, and the water will be tested throughout the day for conformity to standards. The manager (or designate) will close the pool immediately if either the purity of chlorine level is below acceptable standards. Members can help by keeping floating litter out of the water and drains. The use of showers is encouraged to remove grass and other dirt, which also might clog the drains. f. No unsanitary actions, such as blowing nose or expectorating, is allowed in the pool. g. Restrooms are provided; please do not use the pool. h. In the event of an accident in the pool, the pool area will be cleared until the pool manager deems it safe for use. i. If problems occur, please do not hesitate to call management.
a. Admission will be refused to all persons having an infectious disease, sore or inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge, or any communicable disease of any kind.
b. If you are ill, please do not use the pool. The Board of Directors and/or lifeguards reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone who might spread illness to others by the use of the pool.
c. Shower before using the pool to remove dirt, sand and oils. This practice helps maintain proper chlorine levels because body oils tend to neutralize the chlorine.
d. For the safety of our members and guests, ONLY SWIM DIAPERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL.
e. The filtration and chlorinating system will be operated only by trained personnel, and the water will be tested throughout the day for conformity to standards. The manager (or designate) will close the pool immediately if either the purity of chlorine level is below acceptable standards. Members can help by keeping floating litter out of the water and drains. The use of showers is encouraged to remove grass and other dirt, which also might clog the drains.
f. No unsanitary actions, such as blowing nose or expectorating, is allowed in the pool.
g. Restrooms are provided; please do not use the pool.
h. In the event of an accident in the pool, the pool area will be cleared until the pool manager deems it safe for use.
i. If problems occur, please do not hesitate to call management.
a. The last ten (10) minutes of each hour is designated as adult swim time. b. During adult swim, no member or guest under the age of eighteen (18) will be allowed in the main pool. c. Adults requesting lap swim should coordinate removal of the rope with the lifeguards.
a. Thunder occurs as a result of lightening. If thunder can be heard then the presence of lightning is actual, even though it may not be immediately observed. According to the National Weather Service, a thunder storm is considered “as ended” when there has been no thunder, or no lightning within the last 15 minutes and the sky is no longer dark and “threatening.” b. All members, guests and employees should clear the water and the surrounding area (pool deck) immediately at the first sounding of thunder or the first sight of lightning. c. Members and guests are encouraged to go indoors, under the cabana, or stay in their automobiles until the storm has passed. d. Members, guests and employees will not be allowed in the pool until at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder, or sight of lightning. e. If the pool will be closed for the day due to inclement weather, a written notice will be posted on the gate and on the GHCC website at www.ourpool.org
a. Thunder occurs as a result of lightening. If thunder can be heard then the presence of lightning is actual, even though it may not be immediately observed. According to the National Weather Service, a thunder storm is considered “as ended” when there has been no thunder, or no lightning within the last 15 minutes and the sky is no longer dark and “threatening.”
b. All members, guests and employees should clear the water and the surrounding area (pool deck) immediately at the first sounding of thunder or the first sight of lightning.
c. Members and guests are encouraged to go indoors, under the cabana, or stay in their automobiles until the storm has passed.
d. Members, guests and employees will not be allowed in the pool until at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder, or sight of lightning.
e. If the pool will be closed for the day due to inclement weather, a written notice will be posted on the gate and on the GHCC website at www.ourpool.org
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