Olde Forest Racquet Club

Pool Policies

Pool / Lifeguard        336.449.7178

Pool Hours of Operation  (may vary depending on weather)

Pool rules and policies have been established to protect the health, safety and enjoyment of all members of Olde Forest Racquet Club.  Therefore, it is essential that the total membership and their guests familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the rule.  Members are also requested to assist with the governing of the rules by notifying the pool staff, in a discreet manner, of infractions (guest policy) of others.

The lifeguards are hired by the Club to enforce Club rules.  Therefore, lifeguards are the authority on the pool deck, and their authority shall not be refused or questioned by any member of guest.  All comments concerning lifeguards shall be addressed rationally with the pool manager.  Additional comments should be addressed in writing to the Swim Committee.  Guest who do not follow the directions of the lifeguards will be banned from the Club, and member who do not follow the directions of the lifeguards may be suspended or expelled from the Club (Bylaws: Article 10; Section 1.)

1.  All members and their guests must check in prior to using the facility.

2.  The pool will only be used when a lifeguard in on duty during scheduled hours.

3.  Health regulations shall require that all swimmers take a soap shower before entering the pool.

4.  No one shall use the pool during contagious or infectious diseases (i.e. bad cold, poison ivy, open wounds, etc.)

5.  Smoking is not premitted in the pool area or in the bath house.

6.  No glass items are allowed on the pool deck including beverage containers.  All items must be in non-breakable containers.

7.  General protective discipline shall be enforced including: No running; no pushing or shoving people into the pool; no dunking of other swimmers; no "horseplay"; no sitting on the shoulders of other swimmers.

a.  Water games, nerf balls, rafts and swim noodles will only be allowed during non-crowed times and at the discretion of the pool manager.

b.  Alligator tag is not allowed.  The diving area will be open at all times.

c.  Tennis balls, frisbees and other hard objects will not be allowed in the pool at any time.

8. Diving area and Sliding Board rules

a.  No swimming in front of diving boards or slides

b.  Only one person allowed on the diving board or slide at a time.

c.  No backwards sliding on the slides.

d.  No diving to the side of the boards.

e.  No double bouncing on the diving boards.

f.  No hanging from the sides of the diving boards or the sides of the diving well.

g.  All swimmers musy exit the diving well as quickly as possible.

h.  Divers and sliders must wait until the diving well is clear before entering the pool.

i.  Non-swimmers are restricted to the shallow water.  To qualify for deep water, a person may be required to pass a swimming test.

9.  Members are expected to place their trash in waste containers after eating.

10.  Gun is not allowed in or around the pool area.

11.  The responsibility of the parents or guardians who accompany children to the pool continues while the children are on the Club property.  This includes the pool decking, bathrooms, hallways and lounge.  Lifeguards are employed for the safety and welfare of everyone.  Lifeguards are not expected to be babysitters.

12.  10/13 rule:  All children 10 & under must be accompanied at all times by someone at least 13 years old.

13.  Non-toilet trained children are not permitted in the main pool at any time without specially designed swim diapers.  The pool will close for everyone if an accident occurs!

14.  Pool Breaks

a.  All members except those 18 years or older must immediately exit the pool when breaks are called.

b.  Children six (6) and under (not in diapers) may accompany their parents in the pool, but must be "in the arms" of their parents at all times.  Children over six (6) are not allowed to enter the pool during breaks.

c.  Members and guests under the age of 18 are not allowed in the pool during breaks.

15.  Baby Pool Rules

a.  Non-toilet trained children must wear a rubber cover over their diapers or wear specially designed swim diapers.

b.  As the baby pool is not staffed with a lifeguard, all children using the baby pool must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible person over the age of sixteen (16).

c.  No children over the age of six (6) are allowed in the baby pool.

16.  Diapers must be carried off the facilities and may not be discared in trach cans around the pool or in the bathrooms.

17.  No loitering or "horseplay" is allowed in the restrooms.

18.  A lap lane will be provided upon the request of an adult and shall be used soley for lap swimming.

19.  The pool may close at the discretion of the pool manager or Club staff for inclement weather or necessary maintenance.