Fairlington Mews Pool Rules
2003 Season
The Fairlington Mews Pool is a private pool for the enjoyment and recreational activity of Mews residents and their accompanied guests. There is no fee for guests.
Management
The
condominium’s Board of Directors hires a pool management company which is
responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the pool area. Its
employees are in charge at all times and are responsible for the enforcement of
these rules and regulations. At least one employee who holds an
World Pool Services Inc. will manage the Fairlington Mews Pool for the 2003 season. Contact information is listed below.
Hours for 2003 Season
The swimming pool season is from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
May 25 to last day of school (
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
Wednesday:
Friday:
In Season (June 24 to Sept 1)
Monday through Friday:
Saturday and Sunday:
The pool will close officially on Labor Day,
Monday, September 1st. If the weather looks good for the week after Labor Day,
we will work with World Pool to add another week to the schedule.
Additional days or weekends may be added at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the availability of the pool management company.
· During inclement weather or other conditions hazardous to swimmers, the pool manager is authorized to close the pool.
· During pool hours, persons under 16 must clear the pool for a 15-minute period of adult swimming from quarter till the hour until the hour.
·
On weekdays when the pool is open until
Recreation Passes
·
All users must show their 2003
· Lost or stolen passes should be reported to the Recreation Committee.
·
Recreation Passes will not be issued to any unit
(renters and owners alike) which owes any money to the Condominium. Debts must
be handled through Legum & Norman, the Mews’ management company. Once debts
are paid, a
·
Applications for a
Lifeguards
· Two licensed and qualified lifeguards should be on duty whenever the pool is open.
· The lifeguards’ major responsibilities shall be guarding, monitoring pool admittance, and enforcing the rules and regulations.
· Proper respect and cooperation is due to the lifeguards who are to provide for the safe and orderly operation of the pool.
· Lifeguards shall not serve as babysitters and shall not provide private services to individual residents while on duty.
· Lifeguards are not responsible for supervising the wading pool.
Guests
· Guests of Mews residents are welcome at the pool at no charge. Discretion is encouraged, however, particularly at peak usage times. The pool manager or lifeguards may, at their discretion, restrict or suspend guest privileges to prevent overcrowding.
· Guests must be accompanied by the resident with a Pass. Unaccompanied guests will not be admitted. Requests for exceptions to this rule (for example, temporary house guests or house-sitters) should be addressed to the Recreation Committee two weeks (14 days) in advance.
·
Guests are subject to the same rules and
regulations that apply to residents. Guest conduct is the host’s
responsibility at all times.
Children
·
Lifeguards are not baby-sitters. Parents are
responsible for their children at all times.
·
Children
under the age of 12 who have not passed a swim test may not play in the deep
end.
·
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a
parent or approved care-giver 16 years of age or older. However, residents’
children aged
·
Guests of children: Mews residents’ children
aged 8 to 11 who have passed a swimming test approved by the lifeguard and have
written parental permission to come to the pool unaccompanied (as outlined in
the bulleted item directly above) may bring an unaccompanied guest provided
that the guest child has passed the swimming test and has written permission from her or his own parents.
· Children not toilet trained must wear a diaper covered by snug waterproof (plastic) pants in either pool at all times.
· The wading pool is only for the use of children who have not yet entered the first grade. Lifeguards do not monitor the wading pool.
· Children who cannot swim must be under the close supervision of a parent or approved care-giver.
Food
· This year we will permit food to be eaten inside the pool enclosure in the grassy area only. If people do not pick up after themselves, this privilege will be revoked.
· Alcohol and glass drink containers are prohibited.
· Lifeguards may eat regular meals at their station.
Health, etc.
· Swimmers are encouraged to take showers before entering the pool. It is especially important to remove suntan lotion and oils which cause the pool to become murky on hot days.
· Appropriate attire must be worn when swimming.
· Persons with skin infections, open wounds, communicable diseases, and nasal or ear or eye discharges are not permitted in the pool.
· Spitting, spouting of water, blowing one’s nose, chewing gum, and smoking are not permitted.
· All injuries occurring on the premises must be reported immediately to the pool manager.
· If it becomes necessary to call for medical help, any charges will be the responsibility of the individual concerned. Residents will be responsible for themselves, their children, guests, and care-givers.
Safety
· Game playing and the use of any flotation devices shall be at the discretion of the lifeguards.
· Any child wearing a flotation device must be accompanied in the water and be within arms’ length of parent or guardian.
· Running, pushing, wrestling, acrobatics, and roughhousing in and around the pool area are strictly forbidden.
· Ball playing is prohibited on the pool deck. Inflatable beach balls or sponge balls are allowed in the pool during uncrowded conditions and at the lifeguard’s discretion.
· Diving is permitted only in the deep end.
· No tricycles, bicycles, big wheels, wagons, scooters, skateboards, or other riding toys or devices are allowed in the pool enclosure.
· Socializing with or distracting the lifeguards on duty is prohibited.
· Pets of any kind are not allowed in the pool enclosure.
· The presence of intoxicated persons anywhere within the pool premises is prohibited.
Miscellaneous
· Radios may be played with earphones. Lifeguards may listen to a radio as long as it does not interfere with the performance of their duties or disturb others.
· Chairs may not be reserved for persons who leave or who are expected to arrive later. Chairs should be covered with towels, especially when using suntan lotion and oils, to prevent discoloration of the plastic webbing.
· Repair and/or replacement costs for any pool property damaged will be charged to the appropriate resident. Residents are responsible for themselves, their children, guests, and care-givers.
· Consideration should be given to lap swimmers when the pool is not crowded.
· The Board of Directors, the Recreation Committee, the pool management and its employees shall not be responsible for personal articles brought into the pool enclosure.
Enforcement
· Proper respect and cooperation is to be shown to the pool employees who will take necessary action for the safe and orderly operation of the pool facilities.
· The head lifeguard on duty has the authority to suspend pool privileges for the day as necessary. If the offender has repeated suspensions, the Recreation Committee will be notified for further action.
· A request for additional suspension must be made in writing to the Recreation Committee and the management agent and approved by the Board of Directors.
· Unauthorized entry into the pool enclosure when the pool is not open shall be grounds for suspension.
· Enforcement authority for these rules and regulations derives from the Fairlington Mews By Laws of the Master Deed.
Parties
· For scheduling purposes, people wishing to schedule a pool party must submit a written request to the Recreation Committee two weeks (14days) in advance.
· Parties are limited to 12 persons.
· No music from any source is allowed during the party.
· Food is allowed in the grassy area only.
· Parties are limited to two hours in duration.
Requests for exceptions to any of these
rules should be addressed in writing to the Recreation Committee.
The Recreation Committee reserves the right
to modify these pool rules with Board approval.
(Updated