SWIM SEASON RULES & REGULATIONS

MONTCLAIR ESTATES HOMES ASSOCIATION

The following rules and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all residents.  Parents are instructed to caution their children to observe all rules and obey instructions of the pool manager and lifeguards.  Failure to comply with these rules shall be considered cause for immediate suspension of pool privileges for the offending resident or member of his family for a period of one to seven days.  The pool manager and the head lifeguard are authorized to suspend pool privileges for seventy-two (72) hours for any violation.  Suspension over 72 hours shall be at the discretion of the board of directors.

Complaints pertaining to the enforcement or infraction of these rules shall be made by a signed entry in the register.  Suggestions as to the modification of the rules shall be made in writing to the board or directors.

I. USE OF THE POOL

A. Operating Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday            12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday                          11:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays             11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

B. Requirements Of Pennsylvania State Board Of Health

1. Before entering the pool, bathers must take a soap shower, and bathing suits must be worn.
2. No person with a fever, cold, cough, inflamed eyes or any skin disease or wearing bandages shall be allowed to use the pool; and all combing of hair should be confined to the dressing room.
3. Those having used oil or ointment will have to soap and shower again before entering the pool.
4. Expectorating or blowing nose in the pool is prohibited.

C. Requirements Of The Montclair Homeowners Association

1. All persons using the pool do so at their own risk.
2. All persons shall sign the register upon entering the pool area.
3. Appropriate bathing suits are required; no cut-offs, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. are permitted.  If not properly bathroom-trained, all infants must have pool approved diapers while utilizing the pool.
4. Lifeguards have absolute authority.  Homeowners are to direct their concerns regarding guards to a member of the Board of Directors.  Homeowners are not to give direction directly to a lifeguard.
5. Lifeguard chairs are “off limits” to all bathers.  Guards’ attention must be on the pool and they should not be distracted by swimmers who “just want their attention”.
6. No beverages or liquids of any kind are permitted while in the water or sitting at edge of pool deck.  Beverages shall not be stored or placed on the edge of the pool deck.  No glass containers permitted.
7. No pets or animals in pool area.
8. All swimmers must leave the pool and the surrounding deck of the pool during an electrical storm upon direction of lifeguards.
9. No running, pushing, dunking, wrestling or other undue disturbance in the pool, on the grass or deck surrounding the pool, or in the bathhouse will be permitted.  Violation of these safety precautions may result in loss of swimming privileges.
10. All games and sports performed on pool grounds shall not negatively impact other residents at the pool. 
11. Subject to their ability to swim, a child under the age of eleven (11) years must be accompanied by a parent or babysitter.  The babysitter must be at least fifteen years old and an experienced swimmer.  No more than three children may accompany one babysitter.  Parents must notify the lifeguard if a babysitter is to accompany and be responsible for their children.
12. Children who use the diving board may be required to take a swimming test, which will be administered by the lifeguard.
13. Hanging on diving board or the safety rope is not permitted.
14. Swimming in the diving well area is not permitted unless approved by the Head Guard or the Pool Manager.
15. Only one person should be on the diving board at a time.  All others must remain on the deck until the previous diver has left the diving well by either exiting the pool or by swimming to the other side of the safety rope.
16. A ten (10) minute period during each hour can be reserved for adults-only swim.  During this period children under age sixteen (16) shall leave the pool.  Any adult can ask a guard to provide such time.
17. Violations of any rules may result in suspension of privileges up to and including a 30-day suspension as put forth in the By-Laws of the Association.
18. The Montclair Estates Homeowners Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
19. The cost of any malicious property damage will be charged to the responsible homeowner.

II. USE OF POOL GROUNDS

A.  Fenced Pool Area

1. Smoking is prohibited in the pool and on the deck of the pool.  Smoking is permitted in the grass area surrounding the concrete pool area.  All cigarettes and cigars should be disposed of appropriately.
2. No playpens, car beds, cribs, buggies, etc., shall be permitted on the main pool deck.
3. No glass, needles, pins, sharp plastic or metal objects shall be allowed inside the fenced pool area.
4. Fires are not permitted during regular pool hours.  Special events and parties are permitted to have a fire that is responsibly contained within the fire pit area.  All fires should be extinguished before leaving the pool grounds.  Animals and pets are prohibited on pool grounds.  This includes when the pool is not open in the off-season.
5. All homeowners and their guests are responsible to clean up any trash that they generate.  Receptacles are provided in various locations around the pool and at the bathhouse.
6. Kitchen area will remain locked except during organized events or parties approved by the Board or the Social Committee.
7. Absolutely no one is to enter the pump house shed unless authorized by the Pool Manager.

B.  Other Grounds (Including Pool Area)

1. Trash will be deposited in trash receptacles. The lifeguards are responsible for emptying the trash barrels each night.
2. Dressing Rooms - Facilities are provided at the pool.  Members will furnish their own towels for use around the pool.  Misuse of the facilities will not be permitted.
3. The Pool Manager and lifeguards will supervise kitchen facilities.  Those using these facilities shall keep them clean.  Failure to comply shall result in the closing of the kitchen facility.  This is a point of common sense, and a major rule for the Allegheny County Board of Health.
4. Cars and bikes shall be parked only in designated parking areas.
5. Residents and members of their families or guests should not trespass upon the property of the surrounding property owners.
6. The entire pool grounds, including the volleyball court, parking lot and playing fields are off-limits to everyone except Montclair residents and their guests or individuals attending an authorized social function at the pool.

III. REQUIREMENTS FOR GUESTS

A. During Normal Operating Hours

1. Only a resident and persons within his family unit and guests of a resident may use the facilities of the pool.  Grown children of residents, who no longer reside in Montclair, are considered guests and must comply with guest regulations.
2. Residents shall have the right to bring a reasonable number of guests at the pool. The resident must accompany the guest at all times while at the pool.  Consistent caregivers will be charged a $5.00 guest fee per month.  Caregivers must be registered with the lifeguard.
3. The guest fee will be two dollars ($2.00) per adult and one dollar ($1.00) per guest sixteen and under (16); payable on the date the pool is used.
4. All guests must sign the register each day upon entering the pool area.  Residents are responsible for their guests.

B. Private Use

1. Sign a "License, Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement" and submit it to the MEHA pool manager (3) days prior to the event, 
2. Pay a fee starting at $125.00 based on number of guests (see rental contract), 
3. Pay the guard fee, in cash, at end of rental (including time spent cleaning up), and 
4. Provide a $150.00 refundable deposit to cover potential damage and clean up charges

1. Private parties may not be scheduled on holiday weekends.
2. The resident sponsoring the party must be in attendance at all times for the duration of the party.  Sponsoring parties for groups with which the resident has no personal connection is prohibited.
3. At least five (5) days notice must be given when reserving; forty-eight (48) hours notice for cancellation.  There will be a two-hour guard fee subtracted from the deposit for parties cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
4. Lifeguards are required for all parties, even when no swimming is scheduled.  Guards must be on duty for the entire length of the party and may not be dismissed before the party ends.  One lifeguard is required for 30 guests or less, 2 lifeguards are required for 31 or more guests.
5. Residents must contact the Pool Manager to arrange for guards and will pay them from the start of guest activity, regardless of the start time, until post-party clean up is completed at a rate of $15.00/hour/guard.  If guest activity is during regular operating hours of the pool a separate guard will be assigned for the period. 
6. Residents may not use supplies designated for MEHA events during private parties.  This includes cups, plates, napkins, plastic ware, table coverings, etc.
7. Clean up of the pool grounds, bathhouse and kitchen is mandatory.
8. Respect the rights of the neighbors by keeping the noise to a sensible level.
9. Parties scheduled by residents for individuals under 21 years of age must be chaperoned by two adults for every 25 youths.
10. Use of alcoholic beverages will be at the discretion of the host.  However, no minors will be served alcoholic beverages.  If minors are served, private use of the pool for the host family will be permanently revoked.
    

IV. LIFEGUARD RESPONSIBILITIES

Lifeguards are responsible for:

1. Ensuring a safe pool facility:

• Guarding the swimmers and divers
• Enforcing the rules of the pool
• Teaching swimming lessons outside of their assigned working hours (for additional fees)
• Working pool parties on a voluntary basis (for additional fees)
• Administering swimming tests for children to be permitted to attend the pool without adult supervision
• Administering first-aid treatments when needed

2. Opening, maintaining and closing the pool:

• Opening the pool at the scheduled time, weather permitting
• Cleaning and vacuuming the pool
• Checking pool chemical balance each hour
• Monitoring facility problems that occur
• Replacing furniture to designated areas around the pool
• Closing the pool at the scheduled time, unless inclement weather forces an earlier close

3. Maintaining the pool grounds, furniture, and equipment:

• Emptying trash receptacles during the day as needed and each night
• Cleaning bathhouse facilities daily
• Replacing supplies as needed
• Protecting cushions and umbrellas each night and from inclement weather

4. Checking-in members and guests and collecting guest fees.