FOX RUN RECREATION AREA RULES

In accordance with the Declaration of Covenants of Fox Run Subdivision, the Board of Directors of the Fox Run Homeowners Association has set forth the following rules for the use of the community recreation areas.  These rules have been developed with reasonableness and the overall best interests of the homeowners in mind.  Interpretation of the rules is the prerogative of the Recreation Committee and the Board of Directors.  In order to accommodate unusual or unforeseen circumstances, exceptions to the rules may be requested through the Recreation Committee.  Variance from a rule will be decided by the Committee based on the request’s impact on precedence and on other homeowners in the community.  A direct appeal to the Association Board of Directors may be made if the Recreation Committee rejects a request and the homeowner wishes to continue to pursue the matter.

These rules are intended to ensure maximum enjoyment for as many homeowners as possible.  We realize that all homeowners will not favor all rules. However, it is the hope of the Board of Directors that everyone will abide by them for the mutual benefit of the community. The Declaration of Covenants permits the Board of Directors to suspend the recreation area privileges of serious or habitual offenders of the rules, or for non-payment of Association dues.

Swimming Pool Complex

In general, the pools can be used as desired. However, the goal of the two pool design is to minimize interference when multiple users are present. The smaller pool is geared toward toddlers and pre-teenage children. It has more and shallower step areas than the larger pool. We encourage young children to use that pool, but they must have adult supervision. Older children and adults without children are encouraged to use the larger pool. We want to avoid conflicts where excessive physical activity could scare or impact pool use by younger children. Also, the larger pool has lanes designed for lap swimming, separated by a long rope. The middle float rope separating the deep end from the shallow end may be folded over into the other section of the pool. Other recreational swimmers should not interfere with lap swimmers. When finished lap swimming, the float rope dividing the shallow end from the deep end must be put back in place.

• Vehicles are to be parked in defined spaces in the parking lot adjacent to the pool not in the circle. The area at the pool entrance is not to be used for parking. Overnight parking of vehicles is not allowed, without prior permission from the Board.
• The pools do not have lifeguards. All persons using the pool complex are doing so at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. Safety equipment, including a phone, are provided for emergencies.
• An adult (18 years or older) who assumes responsibility for the child's safety must accompany children under the age of 13 years.
• Toddlers (age 5 and under) are not to be in the larger pool unless an adult (18 years or older) is in the water with them.
• Children's safety and behavior are the responsibility of the adult (18 years or older) who accompanies them. Please monitor your children's activities.
• Running, jumping, diving, and excessive horseplay are not permitted.
• Bikes and skateboards are not to be used inside the fence.
• Abusive, loud, or profane language is not permitted.
• Floats, inflatable toys, and air mattresses are not permitted in the pool during times of high usage or when the use of such articles would infringe on the activities of others in the pools.
• Children who are not toilet trained must wear rubber pants with a diaper, training pants, or similar protective wear.
• Consumption of food, other than beverages, should be limited to the cabana area. Beverages in non-breakable containers are permitted in the pool complex. At no time should drinks be poured into a pool.
• The pool complex is a nonsmoking area. Please do not smoke inside the fence.
• All trash should be deposited in the garbage containers provided.  Please leave the area around the tables clean.
• Pool furniture shall not be removed from complex, put into the pool, or used for any activities other than its designed purposes.
• Residents should limit the number of guests to a number that does not have a negative impact on the use and enjoyment of the pool by other residents.  Normally, this means one guest family per residence.  An Association member, who is responsible for their safety and conduct, must accompany guests.
• No pets are allowed inside the pool complex (inside fence).
• Organized recurring activities involving groups of people, such as swimming lessons or water aerobics, are limited to Association members. An Association member may sponsor special events, such as birthday parties, where non-members may participate. The Recreation Committee must approve all such uses. Under no circumstances will the use of the pool by Association members be restricted.
• Climbing over the fence or gate to avoid using a key is prohibited and is considered trespassing under the law. Such actions are dangerous as well as illegal.
• Problems or concerns about water quality, equipment, or safety should be reported to the Board immediately.

The following rules will be strictly enforced to protect the Association from fines, sanction, and possible pool closure by the Health Department. Please advise others whom you observe in violation.

• No glass of any kind is permitted inside the fenced area.
• The safety ropes and life saving equipment must remain in place at all times. Pulling, leaning, or sitting on the ropes is prohibited.
• The pool gate is to remain closed at all times. Do not prop it open with chairs, the bike rack or other items.
• Residents are expressly forbidden to provide keys to non-members of the Homeowners Association, or to those whose privilege to use the Recreation areas have been suspended. Do not open the gate for those without keys, unless you recognize them as a member of the Fox Run neighborhood.

Sports Field and Cabanas

• A written or email request for permission to use the field must be submitted to and approved by the Recreation Committee prior to the first date of use. While requests may be for an extended period of time, the Recreation Committee reserves the right to require adjustment of practice schedules if the number of residents requesting use of the field results in scheduling conflicts.
• All requests must be made by an Association member who has an active interest in the activity such as a coach or parent of a participating player.
• Other than Association members or their families, the pool complex (including restrooms) is not to be used by persons involved in soccer field activities.
• Sport activities are permitted only on the soccer field and only when weather and field conditions are such that the field will not be damaged. The Recreation Committee reserves the right to restrict use of the playing field if excessive damage/erosion begins to occur.
• Maintenance, such as grass cutting, other than that controlled by the Association, is not permitted without the consent of the Recreation Committee.
• Pets are not allowed on the field.
• Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the field unless being used for maintenance activities.
• The basketball goal is provided for use by Fox Run residents only. Do not hang on the rim. Do not change the height of the basket without permission from the Board.
• Picnic cabanas can be used on a first come basis. Be sure to clean up any trash after you are finished.
• Loitering is not allowed in outlying cabanas or parking area by minors, unless it is during an authorized social event.

Tennis Court

• A sign up sheet to reserve the court is posted on the bulletin board outside the pool area.
• The time limit for play when others are waiting is 90 minutes.
• Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or any other objects that might damage the court surface are prohibited.
• Only tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on the court.
• No abusive or profane language is permitted.
• No climbing on or other abuse of the net or fences is permitted.
• No pets are allowed on the court.
• Trash, empty ball cans, or old tennis balls are not to be left in the enclosure.
• No activity other than tennis is allowed in the court area.
• The gate is to remain locked when the court is not in use. Keys must not be provided to non-members of the Association.
• The court is reserved for Association members and their guests only. An Association member must accompany non-member guests at all times. The Association member assumes responsibility for the conduct of their guests.
• Shirts must be worn at all times while on the court.

Walking Trails

Walking trails are for the use of residents and guests only, unless they connect to adjacent subdivisions or become part of the Town of Farragut's greenway system.

• Motorcycles, motorized scooters, ATVs, and other motorized vehicles are not permitted on the walking trails.
• Trash is not to be left along trail ways.
• Please cleanup after your pets.
• Vegetation is not to be cut or removed from the trail unless directed by the Homeowners Association.
• All persons using the walking trails are doing so at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.

Fox Run Homeowners Association Board of Directors

May 2007