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Tarnsfield Rules and Regulations

Tarnsfield Swim Club Inc.

Updated for 2025 Season

Last Modified 11/1/2024

 

A. MEMBERSHIP 

  1. A member is an individual who has a paid seasonal membership of any kind, as defined in Appendix A.

  2. An adult is an individual who is eighteen years of age by June 1st of the same calendar year.

  3. Under no circumstances will refunds of membership dues be issued on or after opening day. 

  4. Violation of these Rules and Regulations may result in revocation of membership, at the discretion of the board of directors.

B. CODE OF CONDUCT

As a member of Tarnsfield Swim Club, you and your guests are expected to abide by the following rules in regards to the conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by the club:

  1. Maintain a high standard of personal behavior at all times.

  2. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others, regardless of their gender, abilities, cultural background or religion.

  3. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.

  4. Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions.

  5. Do not use your involvement with the club to promote your own beliefs, behaviors or practices where these are inconsistent with those of the club.

  6. Refrain from any acts of physical or verbal aggression towards or harassment of others.

  7. Refrain from any behavior that may threaten the integrity of the club.

  8. Objectionable language is prohibited.

  9. Defacing or damaging property or equipment is prohibited and subject to permanent loss of pool privileges and removal from club grounds.

C. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES FOR CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. The primary responsibility for enforcement of the Code of Conduct rests with the Pool Manager and Assistant Manager, whomever is on duty. Lifeguards will act as agents of the Manager in enforcing the rules. 

  2. The Manager is empowered to eject members (including children) from the premises for violations of the rules.  The Manager is also authorized to suspend pool privileges of any member for a period not to exceed seven (7) days.  A written report of the incident must be submitted to the President and Board of Directors within twenty-four (24) hours of the suspension.

  3. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children and their guests and should acquaint them with the rules.

  4. If a disagreement as to the meaning of a rule occurs between a member and the Manager/lifeguards, the member may request a ruling from the Board. However, interpretation by the Board will occur after-the-fact. Members are required to follow the on-the-spot instructions of the Manager/lifeguards.

  5. Violations of the rules should be brought to the attention of the Manager/lifeguards.

  6. Extreme, flagrant, or continued violations of the rules may, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, lead to permanent loss of privileges or revocation of membership.

D. GUEST POLICY

  1. Member must remain present at the club with all guests in attendance.

  2. The conduct of guests is the responsibility of the member under whose names the guests were admitted.

  3. Guest fees - Weekdays ($8), Weekends & Holidays ($12)

  4. Guests signing in after 5pm will pay half the price of that day's guest fee. Therefore, weekday $4 and weekend/holiday $6. Discounted After 5 guest passes must be purchased at the gate, in cash.

  5. Children under the age of 2 will be admitted free.

  6. Non-swimming guests who are senior citizens will be admitted free.

  7. A member must purchase a season pass ($125) for an individual who qualifies as a babysitter under Section A.

  8. A book of ten (10) guest passes may be purchased via the online membership platform for a discounted rate of $75. Unused guest passes may carry over to the next swim season so long as the membership remains in active standing.

  9. No refunds will be issued for guest passes, and guest passes are not transferable.

E. HOURS OF OPERATION

  1. The pool is open starting Memorial Day weekend on weekends only, with shortened hours, until a date set by the Board of Directors based on end of year school closing dates, then will be open seven (7) days a week and will close on Labor Day.

  2. Full time hours of operation are 11:30 am to 8:00 pm except on Thursdays and Saturdays, which are 11:30 am to 9:00 pm. These hours may be altered by the Manager for reasons of health, weather or maintenance.

  3. After-hours use of the club facilities for private parties may be arranged and at the discretion of the Pool Manager. A rental agreement is required for such events.

  4. If preparations for an event necessitate closing of the pool prior to the normal closing time, members will be notified at least one week prior to the date of the early closing by notification posted on the bulletin board in the entranceway to the club, or via email notification.

  5. Any swim team meets hosted at our club may result in a delayed opening/early closing. In the event a meet is rescheduled due to bad weather, the club may close early on a weekday to reschedule the meet. Once the swim meet schedule becomes available it will be updated on our website calendar and/or Facebook page.

F. ADMITTANCE

  1. Members must check in and provide their family name at the front gate prior to entering the pool property. Members should also check out upon leaving for the day.

  2. No person other than club members or their guests will be permitted on the grounds of the club.

  3. Guests must be registered by the host members immediately upon entering the club grounds. Host members must remain with their guests for the duration of their visit.

  4. Children age ten (10) and older can be left unattended at the pool with a signed permission slip from the parent. Hours of being unattended are limited to 11:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Children are expected to follow the rules of the club and the authority of the lifeguards and managers at all times. This privilege may be revoked, at the manager’s discretion, for violation of these rules. 

  5. Any person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused admittance or required to leave the premises at the discretion of the management. 

G. HEALTH AND SANITARY REGULATIONS

  1. All persons must shower before entering the pool and after any activities such as volleyball or sunbathing. 

  2. Persons suffering from communicable or contagious diseases (including COVID or flu-like symptoms), skin diseases, fungal infections, open sores or wearing bandages, should defer from entering the pool or will be refused the use of the pool. Anyone experiencing diarrhea should not enter the pool for at least 24 hours after symptoms cease.

  3. Expectorating or nose blowing in the pool is prohibited.

  4. No diapers are allowed in the main pool. Only children who are potty-trained may enter the main pool. Swim diapers or rubber pants must be worn in the baby pool for those children not yet potty-trained. 

  5. Toilet facilities should be used prior to entering the pool. 

  6. Disregarding these sanitary guidelines risks pool closure for all members.

  7. Responsibility for maintaining the quality of the water rests with the Pool Manager.

  8. Pets are prohibited from the grounds at all times. 

H. SAFETY

  1. Use of the main pool permitted only with the supervision of a lifeguard on duty at all times.

  2. Use of the baby pool is limited to children six (6) years of age or less, and must remain accompanied by an adult member.

  3. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on club property, except at authorized after-hours activities.

  4. Glass containers are not permitted on club property.

  5. Food, beverages, paper or plastic containers are not permitted on the concrete pool apron.

  6. Smoking or vaping is prohibited on the pool grounds.  Please move across the parking lot to the sidewalk by the street to smoke.

  7. No appliances using electricity will be allowed onto the pool grounds, unless their use is approved by the Manager.

  8. Running, wrestling, ball playing or undue disturbances will not be tolerated in the bathrooms or pool areas.

  9. Diving is only allowed in the diving well. Jumping is allowed in the remainder of the main pool, and must be forward facing, feet first at all times. No jumping into the pool onto a tube/float or with a tube around the body.

  10. No hanging from the divider ropes or lane lines.

  11. ONLY one person at a time on the slide.  Swimmers must exit the diving well area at the side of the pool. The prior swimmer must have exited the pool before another may use the slide.

  12. Members who cannot pass the swimming test established by the Manager/lifeguards will not be permitted in the diving well.  Tests will be conducted by the Manager/lifeguards.

  13. The Manager and lifeguards are authorized to ban any activity not specifically prohibited by these Regulations if, in their judgment, the activity constitutes a hazard or nuisance.

  14. Chewing gum is prohibited on the pool grounds.

  15. All injuries must be reported to the Manager immediately.

  16. All members, children and guests use the club facilities at their own risk.

I. MISCELLANEOUS

  1. All members and guests must wear proper swim attire while using the pool.

  2. Playing music at an objectionable volume is prohibited.

  3. Cooking food is prohibited except in areas designated by Management for that purpose.

  4. No littering. It’s your swim club - please help keep it clean!

The Board of Directors is authorized to make additions, deletions or amendments to these rules if necessary, subject to membership approval at the next regularly scheduled General Meeting.

 

 

APPENDIX A - MEMBERSHIPS

Membership Categories and Fees

  1. Family Membership

    • Fee: $750

    • Description: Allows access for up to 5 family members residing at the same address.

    • Additional Members: $150 per member for each additional individual residing at the same address beyond the initial 5.

  2. After 5 PM Family Membership

    • Fee: $390

    • Description: Same stipulations as the Family Membership; however, access to the facility is granted only after 5 PM when the pool is open.

    • Additional Members: $75 per member for each additional individual residing at the same address beyond the initial 5.

  3. Single Membership

    • Fee: $360

    • Description: Membership for a single individual aged 18 through 64.

  4. Senior Membership

    • Fee: $180

    • Description: Membership for a single individual aged 65 and older.

  5. Gold Membership

    • Fee: $270

    • Description: A legacy membership for those that have held a continuous membership for at least 10 years. Limited to 2 individuals, residing at the same address. This membership does not include any children or additional household members.

  6. Parent/Child Membership

    • Fee: $500

    • Description: A single parent and one child living in their household. *Any household consisting of more than one parent and one child constitutes a family membership.

Membership Terms

  • All memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable after the first day of the pool season.

  • Each member must be registered with the club at the time of enrollment. Changes to the membership list must be submitted and approved by club administration.

  • Members are responsible for ensuring that all individuals listed under their membership adhere to the club’s rules and regulations.

  • Children under 2 years of age may be admitted without membership.

  • Proof of age/residency (via government issued ID) may be requested for any members.

  • Membership age is determined based upon individual age as of June 1st of the swim season.                          

 

 Tarnsfield Swim Club, Inc.

Bylaws 

Updated bylaws for the 2025 Swim Season will be available soon. 

If there are any questions please contact Board President at tarnsfieldpresident@gmail.com.

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