Briarcliff Community Club

RULES AND REGULATIONS – Revised August 2011

The following Club Rules and Regulations are in effect for the convenience, safety, comfort and enjoyment of Club members. The Board of Directors may amend these rules at any time, as needed.  Unless otherwise indicated in these rules and regulations, member(s) means those with swimming privileges.

1. HOURS OF OPERATION

a.   Normal pool hours will be from 11 am to 9 pm daily, unless otherwise posted at the pool. These times may be altered to accommodate school schedules, private parties, or other scheduled BCC activities.

b.   If a private party is scheduled in the evening, the Club facilities will close at 8 PM that evening to everyone except members of the private party.

c.   A 10-minute rest period will be observed every hour (except for private nighttime parties) beginning 10 minutes before the hour. During this period, no swimmer under 18 years of age will be permitted in the pool. This will provide the lifeguards an opportunity to check the pool system and adults the opportunity to enjoy undisturbed time in the pool.

2. LIFEGUARDS

Qualified Club lifeguards will be on duty at all times the facility is open.  No lifeguard will be provided for the wading pool. Therefore, no child will be permitted in the wading pool unless properly supervised by a parent or guardian. The wading pool is limited to six-year-olds and under. 

3. FOOD, DRINK, SMOKING, AND CONDUCT

a.   No glass containers of any kind are permitted in the pool area. Drinks in unbreakable containers are permitted in the pool area.

b.   Members and guests are encouraged to use the pavilion area provided when they eat; however food is permitted on the pool deck provided members and guests clean up after themselves.

c.   All members and guests are responsible for placing their own trash and recycling in receptacles provided.

d.   No horseplay, running, or other unsafe conduct will be allowed.

e.   No abuse of Club facilities will be tolerated.

f.    No chewing gum is allowed in the pool.

g.   Conduct disrespectful to the lifeguards will not be allowed.

h.   Smoking is not permitted within the fenced area of the club.

4. DISCIPLINE

The lifeguards are authorized by the Board to restrict activities or expel any person in violation of these Rules.

5. DRESS, ATTENDANCE, AND TOYS

a.   Swimmers will be required to wear swimsuits.

b.   No cut-off jeans are allowed.

c.   All children must be at least 10 years of age to use the pool facilities without supervision by a parent or guardian. Member children 8 or 9 years of age may be allowed to use pool facilities without parent or guardian supervision if they pass the BCC swimming proficiency tests. 

d.   A parent, guardian, or other responsible person over 14 years of age must accompany all children under 8 years of age.

e.   Toys will be permitted in the pool at the lifeguardsÕ discretion.

f.    USCG approved PFDs (personal floatation devices), swim bubbles, and "FLOATIES" will be permitted on children only under the direct and immediate supervision of an adult. 

6. GUEST PRIVILEGES

a.   A maximum of 4 guests under the age of 18, per family membership, is allowed at any one time.

b.   Guests will be subject to all pool rules.

7. PARTIES

All parties must have a member sponsor who will be present during the party.  The sponsor will complete and sign the BCC Party Reservation Form and return it to the BCC Secretary with any payments due.  The party will not be scheduled until the completed Reservation Form and payments, if any, are received by the BCC Secretary.

a.     Daytime parties (prior to 8 PM)

á       Daytime swimming parties may be permitted during regular pool hours subject to the availability of an adequate number of lifeguards.  The pool will not be closed to members during daytime swimming parties.  Daytime swimming parties are limited to a maximum of 10 non-member guests. The Pavilion may be reserved for your use for two (2) hours during the party. 

á      The sponsor is responsible for placing their own trash and recycling in receptacles provided and cleaning Club facilities according to the requirements listed in the party Reservation Form.

á      Daytime non-swimming parties are restricted to the pavilion area and are limited to a maximum of 50 people.

b.     Nighttime private parties (8 to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday; 8 to 11 PM Friday and Saturday)

á      Nighttime private parties include exclusive use of all Club facilities starting at 8 PM.  Reservations for nighttime private parties must be accompanied by a check for the $50 party fee plus a check for the estimated lifeguard fees as detailed below.  Club lifeguards are required to be used during the nighttime party.

á      The sponsor must provide an estimate of the number of guests when making a private swim party reservation. No more than 25 swimmers per lifeguard will be permitted at nighttime parties. The cost of lifeguards is $10/hour per lifeguard. The sponsor will issue a check for lifeguard fees at the time the party fee is paid.

á      In conjunction with a scheduled private party, the pavilion and/or volleyball court may be reserved from 6 PM to 8 PM for dinner and socializing.  Non-member party attendees will not be allowed to swim from 6 PM to 8 PM.

á      Nighttime parties must be chaperoned by at least one adult member per 10 guests under the age of 18.

á      The sponsor will be responsible for the control of the number of guests and for their conduct during the party.  The sponsor will also assume responsibility for paying for any damage to the Club facilities caused by guests at private parties.

á      The sponsor is responsible for placing their own trash and recycling in receptacles provided and cleaning Club facilities according to the requirements listed in the party Reservation Form.

8. PAVILION USE BEFORE/AFTER SWIM SEASON

Pavilion use before or after the swim season may be arranged by contacting the BCC Secretary.

9. PENALTIES

These rules are for the protection of the Club and its members and the vested interest they have in the assets of the Corporation. Violation of one or more of these Rules could result in temporary suspension, monetary penalties and/or expulsion from the Club, at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.