Tanterra Homeowners Association, Inc.
Swim Club Rules and Policies 2004

PREAMBLE

These rules and policies are established for your enjoyment and safety while using the Tanterra Pool and its adjacent facilities. They are presented here by category associated with different areas of the pool facility, as well as some general rules and a section on disciplinary procedures. Please make any suggestions about these rules to the Chairman or Assistant Chairman of the Pool Committee.

A.  GENERAL RULES

1. Definitions:
        a. Pool Area - The area inside the low fence to include the deck and pools.
        b. Pool Facility - The area inside the high fence including the bathhouse structure.
2. Hours:     
                   Sunday - Thursday -    12 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
                   Friday and Saturday -  12 Noon to 8:00 P.M.
3. Members and guests using the pool and pool area do so at their own risk and in compliance with all      rules, regulations and policies.
4. The Homeowners Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal property of any kind. Found articles will be held for two weeks, after which time they will be given to charity or otherwise disposed of.
5. The cost of any property damage caused by a member or their guest will be charged to that member.
6. Any accident or injury at the pool must be reported immediately to the Pool Manager or Assistant Manager. A report of this accident will be maintained at me pool office and a copy of the report submitted to the Chairman of the Pool Committee.
7. Unauthorized use of the pool facilities after pool hours will result in disciplinary action.
8. Individual homeowners or members will be responsible for any damage or vandalism incurred by members of their household.

B.  MEMBERSHIP

1. There are two classifications of members: Tanterra Homeowners and Associate Members. Associate   Members are limited in number as established by the Board of Directors of the Tanterra Homeowners Association. Associate Members have the same pool privileges as Homeowner members. These rules and policies apply to all members of both classifications.
2. Tanterra Homeowner Members may be either owners of homes in Tanterra or non-owner residents of such homes. Non-resident owners of Tanterra homes have the option of electing to use the pool themselves or entitling the residents of their homes to such privileges. Homeowner members pay an annual non-refundable fee to the Tanterra Homeowners Association, which among other things grants them pool membership.
3. Associate Members pay an annual membership fee to the Homeowners Association. These fees are refundable only prior to the date of the pool opening. Associate Members may elect to renew their membership annually, subject to the approval of me pool committee.
4. The term "members" includes all authorized members of a resident household or, in the case on non-resident owners who elect to retain pool privileges to themselves, the members of their household. Proof of residence will be asked for any member who has more than two adults in the household. At least two sources of proof must be given.

C.  ENTRY

1. All  members must be identified both by name and picture on the pool identification card. The identification card must also include address, home telephone numbers, business phone numbers of adult members, identification of family doctors and emergency points of contact who are not household members. Entry will be denied any member whose picture and name are not on the card.
2. Members gain entry to the pool facility by identifying themselves by name, a pool staff member's verification of the member's status through matching of visual appearance with the picture on the pool card, and the members signing the admission book. Every member at least 10 years of age must sign the admission book at time of entry.
3. All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible individual of at least 14 years of age.
4. Pool privileges will be denied for all members whose fees are not currently paid in full.
5. Guest Admissions
       a. Guest admission is by member identification card or guest pass only. No cash payments for guest
            admissions are allowed.
        b. Types of guest admissions:

1. Pool Identification Card Admissions: Each membership family or household is entitled to six free guest admissions which may be used at any time guests are admitted during scheduled operating hours. The member's pool card will be punched once for each guest admitted by this method.
2. Guest Pass Admissions: Members may purchase a guest pass coupon at a cost of $10.00 each (ten punches per coupon). Such purchases shall be made by check only, made out to 'Tanterra Homeowners Association, Inc.". Guest passes are not restricted to the same guest for each use. The following daily rates are established for guests admitted by the guest passes:

3. A pool member is required to accompany their guest to the pool and bring no more than ten guests at any given time, unless the Pool Committee has granted special permission. All guests must sign in under their own name. 
4. An individual is limited to ten admissions as a guest per year, unless the  Pool Committee in writing has approved other arrangements.
5. Special arrangements may be made for admission of houseguests who reside with members for at least 30 consecutive days during the pool season. Members may apply to the Pool Committee, which will determine an appropriate nominal fee for such privileges. Upon payment of me fee, me houseguest may be admitted to the pool facility for me duration of the guest's visit, as long as the member has provided a picture of the houseguest, which is attached to the member's pool identification card.
6. Children 12 years and under will not be admitted as guests unless accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible individual at least 14 years old. 
7. Guests may not be admitted to the pool facility for the opening or closing party. 
8. Live in baby sitters may be added to the pool card upon written authorization of the pool committee chairman. At no time may the baby sitter and the pool member be present at the pool at the same time

D.  POOL FACILITY

1. No glass objects of any type, except eyeglasses, will be permitted in the pool facility.
2. Chewing gum is prohibited in the pool facility.
3. Smoking is permitted only in the grassy area and in the pavilion.
4. Bicycles should be parked in the bike racks provided.
5. Skating of any type is prohibited inside the outer fences of the facility. Skateboards may be stored in a designated place inside these fences.
6. Running, pushing, wrestling or causing undue disturbance in or about the pool facility is prohibited.
7. No pets are allowed within the pool facility at any time.
8. Chairs and tables may not be reserved by placing personal objects on them.

E.  BATHHOUSE/OFFICE

1. Only pool staff and those needing medical attention or who have legitimate business to transact may enter the office, first aid or pump room.
2. All persons using the pool must take a shower with soap before entering the pool area.
3. Loitering in the shower room is prohibited.

F.  PAVILION/GRASSY AREAS

       1. Food or beverages may be kept or consumed only in the grassy areas, upper deck area or the pavilion area.
           This includes bottled water and coolers.             
        2. Radios and recorders may be used only in the grassy areas. They must be played at a volume level that will
         not disturb others. Radio and recorder owners must be responsive to the requests of other pool users.
        3. Trash and refuse must be placed in the containers provided.

G.  DECK

1. Food is absolutely prohibited at all times on me deck and pool areas. Beverages are permitted only in the designated area behind the line on the west deck.

2. Pool furniture may not be placed in either pool or onto the coping stone areas at any time (the chairs damage them).

3. Radios or recorders are not permitted in the pool area. However, headsets are permitted in the deck area.

4. Street shoes are not permitted on the lower deck of the pool area.

5. Foot showers must be used when entering the pool area from the grassy areas.

H.  MAIN POOL

            1. Appropriate attire will be worn at all times.

2. Persons with excessive sunburn, open sores, or bandages of any kind will not be permitted in the pool.

3. Expectorating water and other unhygienic actions will not be permitted in the pool area.

4. Water apparatus may be permitted only at the discretion of me Pool Management.

5. Children under three years of age must be in the arms or within arms reach of a parent or guardian in the big pool. Note: Parent or guardian must be in the pool with the child.

6. Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear rubber pants over a swim diaper while in either pool. The swim diaper is not enough by itself.
7. An adult (16 or over) lap lane will be available at all times. Standing or holding onto the ropes or walls in this lane is prohibited. Lap swimmers under 16 may use the lane only with the permission of adult lane users and if their swimming does not impede other lap swimmers.

8. Jumping, diving into, over or through the adult lap lane is prohibited.

9. In order to use the deep portions of the pool the patron must be able to swim. A lifeguard may at any time require that a swimming test be administered if the capability of the patron is in doubt. The test includes being able to swim one length of the pool and the ability to tread water for one minute.
10. Rest periods for children under 16 years of age will be enforced in the main pool for 15 minutes every hour. During these periods, all children must be out of the pool.
11. No person shall use the pool unless a lifeguard is on duty. The pool will be cleared during heavy rain; electrical storms, exceptionally cold or inclement weather, or during other exceptional circumstances as deemed necessary by the Pool Manager or Assistant Manager for me safety of the members and their guests.
12. Except in the case of an emergency or inquiry, members and their guests shall stay clear of the lifeguard stands and not distract lifeguards from their duties.
13. Ball playing within me pool area is allowed when the pool is relatively uncrowded and only with specific permission from the pool staff.

I.  BABY/WADING POOL

1. A lifeguard does not supervise the wading pool; therefore, children using this pool must be supervised at all times by a responsible individual. This individual must be at least 14 years of age.

2. Only children five years of age and under are permitted in me wading pool, along with their supervising adults.

3. Pool furniture must be kept at least one foot from the edge of the wading pool. The furniture will damage the copingstones.

4. The same rule concerning rubber pants stated in section H applies to the Baby/Wading pool.

J.  DIVING WELL

1. Only one person may be on the ladder or diving board at a time. Entering the water from the diving board is only permitted straight away from the board. No diving or jumping toward the sides will be permitted.
2. No multiple bouncing is permitted on the diving board.
3. Children who have not passed the pool test may not use the diving board unless accompanied by a responsible adult and only with the specific permission of me lifeguard on duty. The adult must be in water to make sure child gets to the ladder.

K.  DISCIPLINARY POLICY

1. The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager is responsible for me strict enforcement of me rules and has the authority to request police assistance. Pool Management personnel have the authority to discipline anyone at the pool who violates the Swim Club rules and regulations. This includes the authority to remove anyone creating a serious infraction of the rules or for any other reason which, in the judgment of the Pool manager or Assistant Manager, constitutes a hazard to others. This removal may be for any period up to 72 hours. The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager will notify the Pool Committee Chairman or Assistant Chairman in writing of any removal for a period extending beyond 24 hours. Such notification will be made within the first 24 hours following the removal.
2. The Chairman of the Pool Committee has the authority to revoke the pool privileges of anyone for any infraction of these rules for a period of from 4 to 30 days, provided the chairman:

a. Investigates the infraction(s).
b. Notifies the offending member of the investigations and the possible consequences and/or the disciplinary action contemplated.
c. Notifies the member of the final decision after studying all the circumstances, and
d. Informs the offending member of the right to written appeal of the Chairman's decision to the Board of Directors. Such appeals must be made within 15 days of the notification of disciplinary action.

3. The Board of Directors may revoke the pool privileges of any individual for any period, including periods of longer than 30 days, for major infractions of the rules in accordance with the following procedures:

a. After the Chairman of the Pool Committee has completed the investigations of the incident and informed the offending member of the disciplinary action contemplated, the Chairman recommends to the Board of Directors that a revocation of pool privileges for longer than 30 days be put into effect.
b. The Board of Directors or a member of the Board appointed by the President of the Homeowners Association for that purpose shall meet with the Chairman and the member concerned. After the meeting, the appointed board member shall make a recommendation to the Board. Once satisfied, the board shall make a final determination in the case.
c. Notification of the final determination shall be conveyed to the members concerned and the Chairman of the Pool Committee.

4. Violation of guest policies by a member shall result in the loss of that member's pool privileges for a period determined in accordance with the procedures above. The period of loss of privileges for such offenses may not exceed one year.
5. Vandalism, physical attacks on members, guests or pool staff, or other violations of laws or ordinances may result in prosecutions and permanent loss of pool privileges.
6. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests and will be held to the actions outline above for their guests. If a guest causes a disturbance, he/she will be asked to leave the pool area immediately and any future entry may be denied. Guests do not have the same rights of appeal that the member has.

ANY SERIOUS VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN ACTION BY THE TANTERRA HOMEOWNERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POOL PRIVILEGES FOR UP TO ONE YEAR.