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Rules & Regulations
"The founders of the New Milford Swim Club , Inc. believe that the sport of swimming not only is a most healthful form of physical exercise, but also a most enjoyable recreational activity. It is further believed that a swimming pool located within the Borough of New Milford enables its residents to enjoy swimming frequently; that it complements the existing recreational facilities provided by the Borough; that it fosters knowledge and ability in matters of water safety; that it provides an unsurpassable summer activity for children; and that it will better the friendly community life which is now enjoyed.
These rules, regulations, and by-laws set forth the rules, which are to govern the affairs of the Club. They are to be construed in a manner which will further its purpose." -Foreword to the NMSC By-Laws
New Milford Swim Club, Inc.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
EFFECTIVE: MAY 1, 2006
The following Rules and Regulations have been established for protection and benefit of all members of the New Milford Swim Club, Inc., (the club), their families and their guests. Members are expected to advise their children and guests to observe all rules and obey the instructions of the Mangers, Guards and Staff. Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations established by the Board of Trustees shall be considered sufficient cause for actions by Management to enforce penalties identified within. Major infractions and or repeated offenses will result in review by the Board of Trustees for consideration of longer suspension or consideration of Termination of membership.
RULES AT THE ENTRANCE:
1. a. Each member must surrender his or her membership card at the
entrance. Transfer of membership cards will result in a family
suspension for a minimum of two weeks.
b. Failure to present a membership card will result in a service
charge as posted at the office.
c. If a membership card is lost, there will be a $5 service charge for
replacement.
d. Members must take their cards with them when leaving the Club at all times.
e. No loitering is allowed at the Front Office.
2. Guests
a. All guests must be accompanied by a permanent member 16 years or older.
b. A signed guest pass must be completed at the entrance for each guest.
c. The member is directly responsible for his or her guest and the guest must
leave the Club if the member leaves.
d. Conduct of guests is the direct responsibility of the sponsoring member; in the event that a guest is suspended for misconduct, the responsible member and all members of the family must also leave the premises.
e. Guests 12 years or older will be billed at adult rate. Guests under 2 years of age are admitted free.
f. A suspended member may not enter the Club as a guest.
3. Members under 12 years old, as of August 31st, will not be permitted into the Club unless accompanied by a member 16 years or older.
Exception: A child 10 or 11 years old, who has passed a swimming test given by
the manager or assistant managers and has his or her card signed by the
manager, may enter the Club alone.
4. Members over 12 and under 16 years old may enter the Club alone but may
not bring in younger members (under 12) and may not bring in guests.
5. Week-Day Members
a. Week-day members may enter the Club after 12 noon on week-days.
Members of the Swim Team, Diving Team and Water Show may
attend practices and events at the appointed times.
b. Week-day members follow the same general rules as permanent
members except that they may not bring in guests.
6. Illegal Entry will not be tolerated: Violators will be prosecuted.
GENERAL RULES:
1. The Club opens on Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and from 12 noon to 8 pm on Sundays. The Kiddie Pool is open from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm on Monday through Saturday and between 12 noon and 7:00 pm on Sundays. If at 3 pm the temperature is 90º or above, the Club will remain open until 9 pm unless an event is scheduled.
No one will be permitted to swim in any pool unless a lifeguard is on duty at that pool.
The premises will be closed when necessary for maintenance and at the discretion of the manager during inclement weather. Bathing shall be prohibited during any electric storm. Failure to move to a designated safe area as advised by any staff member during the time of a sudden storm or a dangerous situation will result in a Immediate 3 day suspension and, or removed by police for their safety.
One pool may be closed for a special event, such as a swimming or diving meet or water show performance, at the discretion of the manager.
a. Monday through Friday the North Pool will be closed for swimming lessons
between the hours of 10 am and 12 noon.
b. The South Pool may be used at the same time for Lifeguard training
courses.
c. However, a portion of the South Pool should be made available and a
lifeguard put on duty, if a member requests a swim.
The South Pool will be closed for swim team practice at the posted hours.
Members should drive slowly and carefully (no more than the posted speed limits) on roads approaching the Club and in the parking area. Cars must be parked within the designated spaces. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed to allow safe and quick access to the facility. The owner/ member will be assessed all towing charges. It is recommended that cars be locked. The Club will not be responsible for loss of or damage to personal property.
All bicycles should be placed in bicycle racks and be locked. Bicycles should not be locked along the fence.
No gum chewing is allowed anywhere in the Club.
No spitting is allowed anywhere in the Club. Anyone spitting will be suspended for the day along with all family members and guests.
Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are permitted in the Club. Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited from using the facilities. The offender, family members and guests will be required to leave the premises immediately and a family suspension will follow. In the event that illegal drugs are involved, the police will be notified.
Radios or tape players may be used only with earphones.
No abusive language will be tolerated.
No food or beverages may be consumed anywhere in the Club except in the designated Picnic and Snack Areas. (See Item 2 in the following section).
Loitering is not allowed in the Locker Rooms. Absolutely no smoking or eating is permitted in the Locker Rooms. It is recommended that valuables not be left in the Locker Rooms. The Club will not be responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
No animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in the swimming pool, wading pool, dressing rooms, parking lot, or other parts of the facility.
No glass containers of any kind are allowed on Club property. Any violation will result in disciplining of the family membership, which will result in; 1st Offense: Suspended for day, 2nd Offense: 2 day Suspension, 3rd Offense: 5 day Suspension.
SMOKING POLICY: On April 15, 2006, the state of New Jersey put into effect the New Jersey Smoke-Free Act ( N.J.S.A. 26;3D-59), which prohibits smoking in enclosed indoor places of public access and workplaces. Although the pool is not indoors, we are still considered a public assembly and thus this rule doe imply to our entire facility. This means there will be no smoking allowed within our gated premises. Smoking will ONLY be allowed within the designated areas on the exterior side of the bathhouses near the parking lot. This is a state law, which is enforced by the state and local bodies, as well by our staff. The club will be enforcing a “ZERO TOLERANCY POLICY”, which the offenses are as listed; 1st Offense: Verbal and Written Warnings, 2nd Offense: 3 days suspension, 3rd Offense: 2 weeks suspension.
No running, pushing, wrestling, or causing any undue disturbance is permitted anywhere in the Club, including in the pools. Such behavior will result in disciplinary action for the family membership. Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort of others shall be prohibited.
Insubordination, Abusive or challenging behavior toward the management and staff while they are carrying out their responsibilities of enforcing the rules and regulations of the Club will result in; Immediate suspension until a review by Trustees.
Urination in the Pool or on grounds. Any violation will result in disciplining of the family membership, which will result in; 1st Offense: Immediate 5 day Suspension, 2nd Offense: Immediate Suspension until Review by Board of Trustees.
Intentional Fecal Disposal in the Pool or on grounds. Any violation will result in disciplining of the family membership, which will result in; 1st Offense: Immediate 1 week Suspension, 2nd Offense: Immediate Expulsion until Review by Board of Trustees.
Theft will not be tolerated. Any violation will result in disciplining of the family membership, which will result in an Immediate 5 day family suspension, a review by Trustees, & possible Prosecution by the proper authorities.
Assault will not be tolerated. Any violation will result in disciplining of the parties membership, which will result in an Immediate suspension until a review by Trustees, & possible Prosecution by the proper authorities.
21. Infants and Children 6 Years of Age or Under
a. Any child 4 years of age and under must wear rubber- plastic pants with snug fitting elastic waist and leg bands in all the pools at the facility. Do not wash out soiled diapers/ pants in bathing water. The Club may have suitable swimming apparel available at the managers’ office for a fee.
b. Changing tables for infants are available in the Locker Rooms and on the pool grounds. Used diapers must be disposed of in trashcans.
c. Because of the “openness” of the Locker Room facilities, only daughters 3 years and younger may be brought into the Men’s Locker Room and sons 3 years and younger may be brought into the Women’s Locker Room.
d. Glass baby bottles or baby food jars may not be brought into the Club. A violation will result in the same enforcement as for bringing in any glass products.
e. Babies being fed “solid” food of any kind must be taken to the Picnic Area. A violation will result in the same enforcement as for anyone eating outside the Picnic and Snack Areas.
f. Baby carriages, playpens, and items of similar nature must be kept off the Pool Deck Areas. This is for the protection of the babies.
g. Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any “accidents” you observe in the bathing water to a lifeguard.
h. Children under 6 should be supervised by an adult in the Playground, Recreation, Picnic, and Snack Areas.
i. Use of the Kiddie Pool will be limited to children 6 years of age and under. Children must be supervised by an adult other than the lifeguard.
j. Appropriate, safe, plastic playthings are permissible in the Kiddie Pool. No metal toys are allowed.
Members are urged to report to management any violations when they observe them.
Complaints should be made in writing, signed, and mailed to: Board of Trustees, PO Box 309, New Milford, NJ 07646.
25. Activity Nights
a. Pre- Teens are members and guests from 10 to 12 years of age.
b. Attendees must sign up in advance. No member or guest will be admitted unless signed up in advance.
c. A parent must sign up guest for guests attending with their children. Guests may be asked to show proof of age.
d. No member may bring more than four guests to any activity night.
e. If a member or guest is expelled for misconduct, the member and all his or her guests will be required to leave.
GROUNDS, RECREATION, AND PICNIC AREA RULES:
1. Members will be charged with the cost of any recreational equipment or property damage caused by any member of their family or their guests.
2. Food and refreshments may be consumed only in the Picnic and Snack Areas. All beverages must be consumed in the Picnic or Snack Areas, the only exception being water, which is permissible if it is contained in an uncovered plastic cup or plastic bottle. No squeeze bottles may be used except in the Picnic or Snack Areas. Consumption of any food or drink outside of the Picnic or Snack Areas will result in; 1st Offense: Verbal and Written Warning, 2nd Offense: 1 day Suspension, 3rd Offense: 5 day Suspension.
3. Picnic tables may not be reserved and each table must be left clean and the area policed.
4. Only one person may sit on a chair of lounge at a time. This is to preserve the chairs.
5. a. Refrigerators are provided for the convenience of members and guests.
b. Any food left over will be thrown away at the end of the day.
c. Anyone found “stealing” food from refrigerators will be asked to leave
immediately with the entire family and their guests and will be subject to a family suspension.
d. No thermos type jugs of any kind will be allowed in the refrigerators.
6. No “fence” sitting is allowed anywhere in the Club.
7. Towels and other articles may not be hung on fences.
8. No chairs are allowed in the Picnic, Snack, or Recreational Areas.
9. No chairs or lounges are allowed on the Pool Deck (except at special functions).
10. Ball playing and frisbee throwing is prohibited on the Club grounds, except on appropriate courts or in designated areas.
POOL RULES:
N.J.A.C. 8:26-5.4
1. Any person showing evidence of any communicable skin disease, sore, or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal, or ear discharges, or any other communicable disease shall be denied admission to the pools.
2. Any person with excessive sunburn, open blisters, cuts, or bandages shall be denied admission to the pools.
3. Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the past seven days.
4. All persons shall shower before entering the water.
5. All bathers, male or female, with shoulder length hair (or longer) must tie or pin their hair back.
6. No eyeglasses other than those with plastic lenses are allowed in the Pools.
7. a. No floating objects, inflated tubes, water wings, toys, snorkels, etc. are allowed
in the North of South Pools, except for special events.
b. A snorkel and mask may be used by an adult member with a medical reason and a doctor’s note, and will be permitted in the lap lanes only at times designated by the Manager.
c. Kickboards, paddles, and pull buoys may be allowed in the lap lanes only during swim team practices or with the manager’s permission.
8. No cut-offs, shorts, pants, or jeans are permitted in the Pools. Apparel appropriate for water sports such as wet suits, shirts, and footgear may be worn. White tee shirts may be worn over bathing suits with the manager’s approval. Dark colored cloth shirts are not allowed.
9. Bathers are not permitted to sit on ladders at the side of the Pools.
10. No sitting on shoulders, splashing, or other “horseplay” which can be dangerous or annoying to other people will be permitted. This can result in benching or an immediate suspension for the day of the entire family and their guests.
11. When an “adult swim” is announced, members and guests under 18 years of age must leave the North and South Pools and Deck Area except for scheduled staff private lessons.
12. Diving
a. No diving is allowed except in 5-foot areas and off diving boards.
b. Only one diver is permitted on the diving board at a time.
c. Divers must allow the previous diver sufficient time to clear the diving area.
d. No “splash” dives, cannon balls, or clown diving is permitted.
e. Diving off the sides of the pools is not allowed in the diving area except when the diving boards are closed for use and there is a lifeguard on duty.
f. The ladders must be used when leaving the diving area.
g. Violations may result in benching or an immediate suspension of the entire family and their guests.
13. All rules as stated in the NEW JERSEY STATE SANITARY CODE- PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BATHING must be adhered to. (A copy of these rules is posted on the bulletin board.)
Notes:
In situations not covered by the above rules, the manager may use his or her discretion in assuring the safe and sanitary operation of the pool facility.
Any suspension that occurs after 4:00 will carry over to the next day.