(Note: Unless specifically excluded, the word “pool” includes both the main and the baby pool.)

All persons using the Associations facilities or entering the Associations’ property do so at their own risk. The pool is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  A lost and found area is located adjacent to the guard area in the lobby.

The membership certificate owner is responsible for ensuring that all members and guests of the owner’s household observe and obey the following rules and regulations:

ADMITTANCE

• Members and guests shall sign in at the main pool gatehouse when entering the Association facilities. You must include your membership share number.  The lifeguard will verify your current membership information.
• All guests must be signed in by a sponsoring member at the time of entering the pool area and be accompanied by a member while using the Association’s facility.  All guests must have a guest pass, which can be purchased in blocks of 10 at the pool.
• Only members of the immediate family and grandchildren of members are not required to pay guest fees. All other members’ guests must pay the guest fee.
• The manager will determine whether the pool will be evacuated or closed for safety reasons during a thunderstorm or filter malfunction.  After no thunder is heard for at least 30 minutes but possibly up to 45 minutes the pool will reopen.
• The pool can be used only when lifeguards are on duty, and it is officially opened or during Swim or Dive practices and meets.

GENERAL POOL RULES

• Members shall drive slowly and carefully on the driveway and parking lot area. Bikes must be placed in the bike racks outside the main pool entrance. Skateboarding, riding scooters, and rollerblading will not be allowed inside the fenced area or, when the pool is open, in the parking lot.
• Abusive or profane language is not permitted on Association property.
• Running, pushing, dunking, wrestling, or causing undue disturbance is not permitted in or around the pool area. Spitting, spouting of water, or blowing your nose in the pool is not allowed.
• The use of floats, rafts and other swimming equipment in the main pool is allowed on Wednesdays from 6-9pm, unless directed otherwise by the lifeguards on duty.   Floats and rafts are not allowed in the diving well.
• The use of super soakers or other squirt guns is prohibited except during sanctioned squirt gun evenings or events.
• Hanging, sitting, or swinging on the ropes in and around the deck is not permitted.
• No smoking is allowed anywhere within the fenced area of the Association’s property.
• Pets are not allowed within the fenced area of the Association’s property.
• Only authorized persons will be allowed in the pool office, storage rooms, and concession stand or pump/filtration rooms.
• Members and guests shall stay clear of the lifeguard’s stand and not talk to the guards or distract them from their duties.
• All injuries occurring within the pool enclosure must be reported immediately to the pool manager on duty.

THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ALSO REQUIRES THAT:

• No person shall use the pool who has: a skin disease, open sores, excessive sunburn, inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharge, any communicable or contagious diseases, or who is wearing bandages of any kind or description. Exceptions to this rule will be made by written certification of a physician.
• All persons shall take a cleansing shower bath, using soap, prior to entering the pool, and before reentering the pool after applying oil or lotion. All persons shall take a foot shower when returning to the deck after having been on adjoining grass or concession areas.
• Children wearing cloth diapers must wear tight fitting rubber or plastic pants. Disposable diapers are not allowed.
• Members and guests shall comply with current CDC and state guidance for COVID-19 precautions.

SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN

Except during supervised swimming and diving instruction or swim/dive practice, and in accordance with County guidelines for supervision, all children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or responsible babysitter 14 years or older.

• Any child aged 12-14 must pass a swimming test administered by the pool lifeguards to use the pool unaccompanied by an adult.
• Children under 5 years using either pool must be accompanied by an adult who shall always remain within reach of the child.
• Children 5 years of age and older will be required to demonstrate to the pool manager an ability to swim before having access to the middle and deep end of the pool without parental supervision. (Pass a swimming test.)
• After 6 p.m., children under 14 who are in the pool enclosure must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older and who will remain in the pool area with the children.
• Children under 14 years shall be cleared from the main pool for a 15-minute rest period once every hour until 6 p.m.
• Use of the wading pool is restricted to children under 6, who must be always supervised closely by a parent or competent babysitter.

USE OF THE DIVING BOARDS AND DIVING

• Only one person is allowed on the diving board tower or board at a time.  A diver is allowed one bounce at the end of the board before entering the water.  Running or loitering on the end of the diving board is prohibited.
• Diving is permitted only after the previous diver has reached the wall or ladder.
• Divers must execute dives off the end of the board and jump or dive straight forward off the board (not towards the pool wall or the other diving board).
• Divers must swim out of the diving area to an appropriate ladder immediately after surfacing.
• Throwing items to the diver while on the board or while in the air is prohibited.
• Observe all painted “no dive zones” on the deck.

USE OF THE SLIDE

• Only one person is allowed on the water slide or ladder at any time.
• Swimmers must go down the slide feet first in a sitting position and cannot wear goggles.
• Jumping or diving from the edge of the pool in the vicinity of the water slide is not permitted.
• No one shall slide until the area is clear below the slide.
• If crowded conditions exist, the manager may close the slide for safety reasons.

FOOD AND THE POOL

• Glass, breakable containers, or similar items are not allowed on the premises.
• Food is stored and consumed in the grassy areas surrounding the deck, under the pavilion, or in the concession area.
• All refuse will be placed in the proper containers surrounding the pool area.
• Alcoholic beverages are permitted occasionally during board sanctioned events and members may bring lawfully acquired alcoholic beverages onto the premises for personal consumption.