Approved By Board 3/3/26

SEVERN RIVER SWIM CLUB POOL RULES

These rules have been established and published by the Severn River Swim Club Board of Directors so that all members may enjoy the Severn River Club pool in safety and comfort. If you have any questions about their intent or enforcement, please contact a SRSC Board Member.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following rules and regulations are for the benefit of all members and for the protection of our facilities. Failure to comply with all rules and regulations shall be considered sufficient cause for suspension or termination of membership, without refund.

ENFORCEMENT

The Facilities Management Team (including, but not limited to, the Manager on Duty, any SRSC Board of Directors member, and approved vendors) will enforce these Rules and Regulations. Any such person(s) shall constitute Facilities Management.

Only the Manager on Duty and the Chairman of the Pool Committee have the authority to direct the Facilities Management or other employees concerning the operation of the facilities. The Manager on Duty and the Pool Committee will report to the President and Vice President after implementation of any enforcement actions taken in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.

Facilities Management may restrict any action in the facilities that in its judgment may be prejudicial to the health and safety of others, destructive, and/or detrimental to the appearance of the property.

The lifeguards and facilities management endeavor to consistently enforce the rules outlined in the Membership Agreement but may miss an infraction from time to time. However, once infractions are identified, members must nonetheless comply with the agreed upon rules, which are in place to ensure everyone enjoys a healthy and safe swimming environment.

FORCE MAJEURE

In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the Club, including but not limited to natural disasters, severe weather events, acts of God, public health emergencies, government-mandated closures, labor strikes, or significant equipment failures, the Board of Directors reserves the right to modify pool hours, restrict access, or close the facility entirely without prior notice. No refunds or credits will be issued for closures or restrictions caused by force majeure events.
MEMBERS ADMISSION TO FACILITIES

All adult members and caregivers must sign the annual liability release and waiver on their own behalf and any minor children, and must upload a current photo for each person on their account.

All members must sign in each time when entering the facility.

Children 10 years of age or under (0-10) must be accompanied by their parent/guardian or caregiver whom the parents/guardians have authorized in writing to the Facilities Management, as responsible for these children while in the facilities.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for their children and guest(s) at the pool including those who have passed the Deep-Water Swim test. Adults must advise minor children of all pool policies. All children under the age of 13 must wear deep water bands while in the pool area.

No member will be admitted to the facility without a paid account accompanied with a photo. Failure to upload a photo for family members/caregivers can cause loss of access to the swim club.

TERMINOLOGY OF RULES

ADULT: 18 years of age or older

TEENAGER: Those 13 to 18 years of age

CHILD ABLE TO COME TO THE POOL: 11 years of age or older and pass a deep water test for 2026 season. 12 years of age or older and pass a deep water test for the 2027 season.

THE POOL ENCLOSURE: Refers to the area within the fence

THE POOL MANAGER OR MANAGER ON that person, who holds a County Pool DUTY: Operators License, is present at the pool, and has been designated as the person in charge of the pool operation for a given time period by pool management company.

SECTION 1- HEALTH

1.1 All persons should take a cleansing shower before entering the pool. A shower should also be taken on return to the pool from the volleyball/picnic and marina areas. Excess suntan oil should be wiped off.

1.2 Proper swim attire is required. Bathing suits must be worn in the pools. Rash guards designed for swimming are permitted. Shorts, jeans, athletic wear, and other street clothes are not acceptable substitutes.

1.3 Eating food or chewing gum is not allowed in the pool enclosure except in the designated food service area, the pavilions, and picnic areas.

1.4 Glass containers of any kind are not permitted on Severn River Swim Club, Inc. property.

1.5 Smoking/vaping/drugs are not permitted on Severn River Swim Club, Inc. property.

1.6 No animals are allowed in the pool enclosure.

1.7 Shoes, which have been worn outside the pool enclosure, should not be worn within four (4) feet of the pool.

1.8 Children and infants using the wading pool, who are not toilet trained, must wear tight-fitting plastic or rubber pants over clean, form-fitting underwear. Cloth or disposable diapers are prohibited in the wading pool.

1.10 Children under the age of two and a half years (2.5) are not permitted in the main pool at any time. The ages of children may be verified using the records available at the gate guard station.

1.11 Non-toilet trained children over the age of two and a half years (2.5) will not be permitted in the main pool. This is a Maryland State Health requirement.

Any member or guest observed violating Rules 1.5 – 1.11 will be given one (1) verbal warning, and with any additional offense, will be suspended from the use of the pool for a period of time based upon recommendations of the Board. Following a suspension, the violating pool member will be required to appeal to the Board for reinstatement.

1.12 Persons with contagious illnesses, skin conditions, or open cuts are not permitted in the pools.

1.13 Expectorating, spitting, and nose blowing are not permitted in the pools. If vomit or fecal matter enters the pool, report it to the lifeguard immediately. In the event of fecal contamination, the pool will be closed in accordance with AACo. Health Dept regulations.

SECTION 2 – SAFETY

2.1 Children under eleven (11) years of age must be accompanied by and supervised by a member sixteen (16) years of age or older who is to be present at all times. This does not apply during swim practice and meets. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult or by a sibling that is 13 or older. Siblings 10 and under must complete a deep water test to come with teenage siblings.

2.2 Parents/guardians must closely watch children at all times and be within arm’s reach of non-swimmer. Parents/guardians must accompany a non-swimmer in the water at all times. Ultimately the Parent / Guardian is always responsible for the safety of their children.

2.3 The toddler wading pool is intended for the use and enjoyment of younger children and their parents/guardians. Use of the wading pool is restricted to children under six (6) years of age. There is no lifeguard on duty in the wading pool, therefore children under six (6) must be accompanied at all times by a responsible parent / guardian.

2.4 Children six (6) years and older are not permitted to use the toddler pool. Older children who act inappropriately or jeopardize the safety of infants and toddlers will be ejected from the pool grounds.

2.5 Running, pushing, wrestling, or causing undue disturbance will not be tolerated.. No running starts are permitted. Diving from the edge of the swimming pool is only permitted at the deep end of the main pool, except for during supervised swim team activities, and may be further restricted at the discretion of the lifeguards.

2.6 Tubes, floats, diving masks, and life jackets are permitted in the pool only during swimming instruction periods or by permission of the lifeguards.

2.7 For the purpose of supporting non-swimmers – inner tubes, water wings, and all other floatation devices are not permitted at any time. For safety purposes, only a USCG-approved life vest is to be used. If a child uses such a life vest, a parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water at all times.

2.8 Tag and other water games are permitted only during hours when the pool is relatively free of swimmers and only with the express permission of the lifeguards.

2.9 Children under 13 years of age must pass an annual swimming test in order to swim in the deep end of the pool. The child must swim, using a legitimate stroke, two (2) lengths across the top of the “T” of the main pool without stopping. In addition, the child must be able to tread water for two (2) minutes. These requirements must be demonstrated for the Pool Manager or a lifeguard on duty. After the child has passed the test, the child will be issued an ankle/wrist band and be permitted to use the deep end of the pool for that year. Swimmers must wear a band during all visits during the swim season.

2.10 Swimmers will keep clear of the areas just off the ends of the diving boards.

2.11 In-water and pool-side games are not permitted while persons are diving in the area. Violators of this rule will be given one (1) verbal warning, and with any additional offense, will be suspended from the use of the pool for a period of up to two (2) weeks.

2.12 Only one (1) person at a time is allowed on a diving board. Excessive bouncing is not permitted. Diving off the side of a diving board is prohibited.

2.13 Members and guests wishing to use the slide must be tall enough so that their head comes to the marked height measurement on the handrail, or have parental supervision. Only one (1) person at a time may go down the slide.

2.14 Only one (1) person is allowed on the slide at a time. All others must wait at the bottom of the ladder until the slider has landed in the water. One person at a time up the ladder.

2.15 Slide feet first only. Do not slide head first.

2.16 Do not slide until all submerged obstacles, surface objects, or other swimmers are clear of the slider’s pathway.

2.17 No roughhousing or horseplay on or near the slide.

2.18 Do not jump or dive from any part of the slide.

2.19 Only small balls specifically made for the pool will be allowed in the pool enclosure. No regular hard sports balls (e.g. soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, baseballs) or any other heavy sports balls are allowed in the pool enclosure.

SECTION 3 – CONSIDERATION FOR MEMBERS

3.1 Maintain a high standard of personal behavior at all times.

3.2 Respect the rights, dignity, and worth of others.

3.3 Refrain from any acts of physical or verbal aggression towards or harassment of others. Use of abusive/foul language while on the swim pool grounds (inside and outside the fence) is not permitted and will lead to ejection, suspension and membership termination.

3.4 Persons under the influence of intoxicants or drugs will be denied entrance to or be expelled from the pool area.

3.5 All beverages or food brought into the pool grounds must be in paper or plastic containers and be consumed on dining and picnic tables in designated areas.

3.6 No glass containers for food or drink are permitted within the pool enclosure whatsoever.

3.7 No food or drink of any kind can be consumed inside the pool. This applies to both the toddler wading pool and main pool.

3.8 Members and guests are advised to be discrete and responsible in regard to drinking alcoholic beverages in designated areas. Beverages must be poured into a plastic cup for consumption, or the can placed within a holding device that conceals the nature of the beverage.

3.9 All trash must be disposed of in trash containers located throughout the club.

3.10 Shouting, loud singing, loud radios, etc. are not permitted within the pool enclosure.

3.11 Gambling is not permitted within the pool enclosure.

SECTION 4 – RESPECT FOR CLUB PROPERTY

4.1 It is every club member’s responsibility to respect and treat all club property as if it were his/her own. This applies to guests accompanying members.

4.2 Parents/guardians are responsible for watching and correcting the unfavorable activities of their member children (and guests) while at the pool.

4.3 We have a zero-tolerance policy. Do not damage or destroy club property. All violators will be immediately escorted from the club pool property. If the violator is a guest, the member who invited the guest will also be escorted from the club property.

4.4 Any persons involved in damaging club property will be barred from the premises until the Board of Directors review the incident report; assess the damage; file a police report; and notify the bondholder of the offense resulting in suspension or membership privileges removed. The bondholder will bear the financial burden of fixing or replacing the damaged club property.

SECTION 5 – ADMINISTRATIVE

5.1 The Manager on Duty is the executive representative of the Board of Directors and will have day-to-day charge of the pool and its activities.

5.2 All persons, including guests, must check in at the front desk with the Gate Guard before entering the pool.

5.3 The Club is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property.

5.4 The lifeguards will collect lost and found items and place them in the Lost and Found area. All items will be disposed of after closing time on the first Tuesday of each month.

5.5 The office is for pool business only. Incoming and outgoing phone calls are to be made on the front gate desk phone. The office phone is for pool business only.

5.6 Any person who is involved in serious or repeated violations or unsafe practices at the pool or any person who fails to follow the rules of the Club may be barred from the premises for a period of one day. The Pool Manager will notify members of the Board of Directors, The Board of Directors will schedule a review with the bondholder responsible for the offense.

5.7 Subsequent violations may result in a suspension from the pool for longer periods of time. Suspensions will be given only by the Pool Manager or Manager on Duty. The bondholder will be notified of the suspension. In order for the suspended person to be reinstated, the bondholder must contact the Vice President of Operations.

5.8 When a child under the age of thirteen (13) is suspended from the pool and a parent is not present; the parent will be notified immediately. While waiting for the parent, the child will be instructed to wait in a restricted area. If the parent is not home, and the child leaves, it will be noted and witnessed by the Manager and a guard on duty. Someone will continue to call until the parent is notified and an incident report will be completed.

5.9 Beginning one (1) hour after the pool opens, Adult Swim Time will be held every hour on the hour for 15 minutes. During the last hour of operation, Adult Swim Time will be the last fifteen (15) minutes of the hour. Should it be obvious that NO adults are taking advantage of the period, the Pool Manager may terminate Adult Swim Time at the end of the first five (5) minutes,

SECTION 6 – GUESTS

6.1 Members must register their guests at the front gate desk at the rates in effect at the time of registration. (2026 Guest Fee is $10 per person per day). The member will provide the date, guest name, address, and will sign the guest in on the appropriate page of the guest registration book. The Member will be billed by the Club Treasurer at the end of the season for all guests. No monies will be transacted at the pool for guests.

6.2 All guests must be accompanied by a pool member age thirteen (13) or older. The entertaining member must remain on Club premises as long as the guest stays. Each member will be responsible for the payment of all guest fees that have been registered by
any member (age 13 or older) of his or her family. If a teenager fails to be responsible for a guest, the board may choose to revoke the privileges of guests.

6.3 Bona fide, OVERNIGHT, OUT OF TOWN guests may apply for a House Guest pass (By-Laws Article VI, Section 5(c)). Pass application must be Board approved. Application should be made at least one (1) month before the intended start date as Board
approval is required and Board meetings are held once per month. Payment of the rate in effect at the time of application must accompany the application, the application should list everyone, and the application must be signed by a bondholder (husband or wife). Guest must be accompanied by a sponsoring bondholder on their first visit to the pool. Maximum duration limited to 2 weeks – if longer is needed, use the Season Long Guest Pass. A House Guest form will be placed on file at the gate. The guest pass may be renewed for an additional week when requested, and must be accompanied by an additional payment of the weekly fee. All forms must be obtained from and returned to the Pool Manager or a Board Member.

6.4 Season-long guest passes are available. Pass application must be Board approved. Application should be made at least one (1) month before the intended start date as Board approval is required and Board meetings are held once per month. Payment of the rate in effect at the time of application must accompany the application. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times when using the pool facilities. This is intended for day care situations and summer long house guests, although other circumstances may be approved. The fee will be returned if the application is not approved. If the application is approved, a Guest Pass form will be placed on file at the gate. All guest rules detailed above continue to apply, with the following exceptions: (1) Guests age thirteen (13) and over and approved under this Paragraph 6.4 may be accompanied by a pool member under the age of thirteen (13).
6.5 Abuse of guest rules may result in revocation of privileges.

SECTION 7 – PARTIES/PAVILLION RENTALS
7.1 Parties must be scheduled with the Facilities Manager at least one (1) week prior to the intended date.

7.2 A registration form must be picked up when you schedule the party. The Facilities Manager will sign and date the form and give it to the Host Family.

7.3 The registration form must be turned in to the Gate Guard on the date of the party and before the guests start arriving. It must include a list of all non-members attending and will be used to confirm and check off guests as they arrive.

7.4 A member of the Host Family will sign the guest register at the end of the party.

7.5 Only two (2) parties or up to twenty-five (25) party guests may be accommodated at one time.

7.6 Failure to follow these procedures will result in regular daily guest fees being charged.

7.7 Guest fees for parties are:
– Week Days $150 per party
– Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays $200 per party

SECTION 8 – POOL HOURS

8.1 Pre-season and Postseason days and hours will be determined by the Board of Directors. Times and dates are posted on the “Main Pool Calendar” found on the Severn River Swim Club website. Events are also posted at the pool.

8.2 Regular season hours:
– Sundays and Holidays 11 am to 9 p.m.
– Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 9 p.m.
– Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm

8.3 Pool hours will sometimes be modified because of weather conditions, socials, swim meets, dive meets, equipment failures, etc.

8.4 Pool closings are sent to members via email.