Pool Rules – Potomac Woods Swim and Tennis Club

General Rules

General Rules

1. Potomac Woods Swim and Tennis Club (PWSC) will not assume any responsibility for injuries or damage resulting from failure by members, guests or others to abide by pool rules.

2. Violations of the pool rules may lead to the loss of PWSC privileges.

3. PWSC may occasionally take photographs of the pool grounds and its members for purposes of marketing and promotion, or for use on its website or in its publicity materials. By entering PWSC, you grant permission to use your likeness and your family member’s likeness in photograph, video and any other digital media.

4. Individual members shall not take cell phone photographs of any other members or pool guests without such individual’s knowledge and consent, except at swim meets or other special events.

5. Members and their guests must check in at the front desk before entering the pool grounds.

6. Members are responsible for and must accompany their guests at all times.

7. The cost of any damage to the pool or property will be charged to the responsible person, including damage by a member’s guest.

8. PWSC is not responsible for personal property left on pool grounds.

9. Smoking is not permitted on pool grounds.

10. Food, beverages and other refreshments shall be consumed in the prescribed areas only. Trash shall be disposed of in the designated garbage and recycling bins.

11. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on pool grounds, except as authorized by the Board of Directors for special events.

12. Glass containers are not permitted on pool grounds at any time.

13. Pets are not permitted on pool grounds.

14. Children 11 and under must be under the supervision of a parent or authorized caregiver aged 14 or older at all times while on pool grounds.

15. No person shall enter the pool grounds without the express permission of the PWSC Board or Pool Manager except during normal operating hours.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety

1. Any person who has a communicable disease or infectious illness may not enter the pool area. Persons with a disability not normally apparent, ex. epilepsy, must inform the Pool Manager or lifeguard on duty.

2. Persons not toilet-trained (incontinent) must wear a swim diaper that is covered by tight-fitting rubber pants when on the pool deck or in either pool, in accordance with Montgomery County Health Department regulations. If a diaper becomes soiled, it must be replaced before remittance to the pool will be allowed.

3. Only swim attire may be worn in the pool. Hard sole shoes are prohibited on the pool deck.

4. Disruptive, unsafe and/or hazardous behavior on PWSC property is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, running on the pool deck, pushing, wrestling, dunking, unsafe jumping and diving, abusive or profane language, spitting, blowing nose in pool, causing a disturbance and failing to follow the instructions of the lifeguards or Pool Manager.

5. The Pool Manager and lifeguards have the authority and discretion to take whatever action reasonably necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals at the pool at all times. This authority includes, but is not limited to, removing persons from the facility if necessary. These behaviors will not be tolerated and can be cause for suspension of pool privileges.

6. All injuries and accidents on PWSC property must be reported immediately to the Pool Manager.

7. Lifeguard chairs are off limits to everyone but the lifeguards.

8. Conversing with pool lifeguards and staff should be limited to matters of safety or function of the pool and should not be conducted while a lifeguard is actively guarding the pool.

9. All swimmers must leave the pool during electrical storms.

10. The pool operators may designate a period during each hour, not to exceed fifteen minutes, that all persons under the age of 16 will be required to leave the pool for a rest period.

11. Chairs and chaise lounges must be at least 5 feet from the side of the main pool.

12. Swimmers are required to use showers before entering the pool.

Pool Rules

Pool Rules

1. Use of the fenced baby pool is restricted to children 5 years old or younger. The baby pool is not supervised by lifeguards. Each child using the baby pool must be supervised by a responsible parent or adult, who is inside the fenced baby pool area.

2. Children who are in water wings/vest or life jackets must be within an arm’s reach of an adult while in the pool. They will not be permitted in the Diving Well.

3. Parents are expected to ensure that their children can swim before they are permitted to use the diving board or slide. Only one person is allowed on the diving board, slide and ladders at a time. Diving other than straight off the end of the board is prohibited. Please immediately exit the pool using the nearest ladder after using the diving board and slide. The previous user must be at the ladder before the next turn is taken.

4. Swimming in the diving well is permitted only when the diving board and slide are closed and the well is under lifeguard supervision.

5. Diving is prohibited in the shallow sections (less than five feet deep) of the pool.

6. Diving and jumping into the deep sections (five feet deep or greater) of the pool is limited to standing dives and jumps.

7. No diving, playing or rope-hanging is permitted in the lap lanes.

8. No balls or ball-playing will be allowed in the pool area unless permitted by the Pool Manager when the pool is not crowded. Inner tubes, rafts and flotation devices are not permitted.

Parties

A form to schedule a party is available here:

Party Request Form

Please bring the completed form to the front desk. The Pool Manager will confirm open dates and collect a non-refundable $50 reservation fee.

A $5 per-person non-member guest fee may be paid in advance for parties held during pool hours. Guest fees also can be paid on the party date.

A member may schedule a party to run or begin after pool hours. The $50 fee plus the costs for guards must be paid in advance for a party running or beginning after pool hours. Everyone attending an approved party after pool hours must be at least 25 years old. The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless prior permission is given by the President in consultation with the Board of Directors.

Tennis General Rules

Tennis Court Sign-Up Procedure

The following tennis court sign-up procedures are in effect during the Potomac Woods Swim and Tennis Club summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day:

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