BCC Rule and Regulations

as revised April 2005

RULES AND REGULATIONS

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 from time to time.

1. HOURS OF OPERATION

a. The normal pool hours will be from 11 am to 9 pm, unless otherwise posted at the pool. These times may be altered to accommodate school schedules or private parties (see Rule 7).
b. 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. The wading pool is limited to six-year-olds and under.

3. FOOD, DRINK, 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. No food is permitted in the pool area.  Please use the pavilion area provided.
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.

4. DISCIPLINE

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

 

5. DRESS, ATTENDANCE, AND TOYS

a. Swimmers will be required to wear swimsuits.

b. 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.
c. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible person over 14 years of age.
d. Toys will be permitted in the pool at the lifeguard’s discretion.
e. USCG approved PFDs, 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 four guests under the age of 18 per member family is allowed at any one time.
 b. Guests will be subject to all pool rules.

7. PARTIES

a. DAYTIME PARTIES may be permitted during regular pool hours. The pool will not be closed to other members during these activities. Contact the Head Lifeguard or BCC Secretary for scheduling. One adult is required for every five (5) children under age fourteen (14). The size of the party will be limited to ten (10) non-member guests. Guests will be subject to all pool rules. The Pavilion may be reserved for your use for one hour during the party.

b. Special arrangements may be made for school-related activities. Contact the Head Lifeguard or BCC Secretary.

c. NIGHTTIME PARTIES (8 to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday; 8 to 11 pm Friday and Saturday) can be arranged by submitting a written request to the Head Lifeguard or BCC Secretary. This request must be accompanied by check for $50. If you cancel your reservation, the $50 party fee will be refunded

I. Nighttime party fees include use of the Pavilion beginning at 7 pm.  The pool will not be closed to members during this time.  The host-member must provide an estimate of the number of swimmers when making the reservation. The host member is responsible for paying at least one additional lifeguard if any non-members swim between 7-8 pm. The Club lifeguards are required to be paid by the host-member at the close of the party at the rate of $9.00 per hour per lifeguard. 

II. The host-member of a private party larger than 25 people must be responsible for collecting and removing from pool property the trash at the close of the party, or pay an extra $25 trash removal fee.

III. No more than 25 persons per lifeguard will be permitted at nighttime parties. Parties with more than 75 guests will be subject to an additional fee of $25.00 to cover additional operating expenses.

IV. Nighttime parties must be chaperoned by at least one adult member per 10 non-adults.

V. The host-member for private parties will be responsible for the control of the number of guests and for their conduct. The host-member will also assume responsibility for paying for any damage to the Club facilities caused by guests at private parties.

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

8. PENALTIES

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