Davidson Swimming Hole

These Pool Rules are for the protection and benefit of all pool users. They are designed to assure the safe and sanitary operation of your pool. Parents should instruct their children to observe all rules and obey the lifeguards.  Continued failure to comply with these rules will result in the suspension of pool privileges. 

The cost of any property damage or expense incurred through violation of the Rules by a member or member’s guest will be charged to the responsible member. The Swimming Hole, Inc. cannot be responsible for loss or damage to personal property on its premises. Members are urged to respect the property and privacy of neighboring residents. 

The Swimming Pool, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with a volunteer Board and Officers. Your suggestions and participation are welcome.

LIFEGUARDS 

The lifeguards, under the direction of the managers and Board of Directors, have complete authority in the management of the activities in the pool area. 

1. Lifeguards will determine which swimmers are qualified to enter the deep end of the pool and/or use the diving  board 
2. Lifeguards may deny privileges to anyone who fails to comply with the rules 
3. Because lifeguards are charged with ensuring the safety of swimmers, there must be no unnecessary visiting with them. Anyone distracting lifeguards or otherwise interfering with their work will be suspended from the pool by the manager.

GENERAL 

Parents & Guardians: Please review these rules with your children!! 

1. Children of Age. Elementary school-aged children (not completed 5th grade) and below must be under the supervision of an authorized responsible person while at the pool.  The authorized person responsible for supervising elementary school-aged children (not completed 5th grade) and below is at the member’s discretion. It is the discretion of the Pool Manager to determine if a babysitter or sibling, supervising a child under the elementary school age (not completed 5th grade) and below, is appropriately watching the child in the water. If the  Pool Manager decides that the designated sitter is not appropriately watching the child in the water, the pool manager can dismiss the child and the sitter from swimming, until an appropriate sitter is designated. 
2. Horseplay. For safety reasons, the following are prohibited: running, dunking, wrestling, horseplay,  pushing others into the pool, sitting on ropes, any game a lifeguard deems dangerous to participants, or disturbing to non-participants. 
3. Swim Test. To be allowed into the deep end of the pool without the direct supervision of an adult, all children, under the age of 12, must pass the Swimming Hole, Inc. swim test (swim once the length of the pool, stopping and treading water for 45 seconds). 
4. Diving. Diving into the pool from a lifeguard’s chair or any other object (except the diving board) is prohibited. 
5. Showers & Toilets. All persons must shower before entering the pool. Health laws require full compliance. Persons having a contagious skin condition or other physical condition that might be detrimental to others are not permitted to use the pool. Children should be reminded to use the toilet before swimming in the pool. 
6. Glass. Glass or other breakable objects are not permitted in the pool area. 
7. Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at The Swimming Hole. 
8. Bicycles. Bicycles should be parked in the bike racks outside the pool fence. 
9. Pets. No pets are allowed inside the pool area. 
10. Toys/Floats. Tennis balls and other small rubber balls may not be thrown into or across the pool at any time. Large, soft beach-type balls are allowed in and around the pool. Inflatable pool toys and artificial swimming aids are allowed in the shallow end only. Fins,  goggles, and kickboards may be used in any part of the pool. Non-swimmers using swimming aids must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult when they are in the water. 
11. Lost & Found. Lost & found items, especially clothing and towels, are disposed of regularly. Please check the lost & found bin frequently if you are missing an item. The Swimming Hole is not responsible for lost or missing items. 
12. Adult Swim. There will be an Adult Swim every hour on the hour last ten (10) minutes. Adults may stay in the pool during this period at their own risk. Children under 18 years of age must not be in the pool during Adult Swim. 
13. Swim Diapers. Children that are not toilet trained are required to wear a swim diaper the entire time they are using pool facilities.
14. Weather. At the first sound of thunder, lifeguards may immediately clear all patrons from the pool, but the timing of this decision is ultimately made by the lifeguards themselves or pool management.  Expect both to err on the side of caution and please be patient. Patrons may not re-enter the pool until at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder, but again, ultimately re-entry after a break due to weather is ultimately a lifeguard or pool management decision. At the first sight of lightning, patrons must clear both the pool and pool deck and exit the facility.  Lifeguards should seek shelter indoors. Patrons should not re-enter the facility until lifeguards give permission.
15. Pool Parties. Any pool party must be approved in advance by the Board through a request made to the Swimming Hole. Please email swimmnghole@outlook.com  for your pool party availability.
16. Inappropriate Behavior: No profanity, lewdness, or sexual misconduct is allowed in the pool area at any time or you will be asked to leave.
17. Pool Gate: The gate to the pool is to remain closed at all times and should not be propped open.

DIVING BOARD 

1. Divers must have passed the swim test. 
2. Only one person on the board and its steps at a time. 
3. Dive only straight from the end of the board. Never dive off the side of the board. 
4. Never double bounce on board. A double bounce is defined as 2 consecutive fast bounces  (this does not include the initial jump) 
5. The diver must check under the board and in front before diving – the diver is responsible if he/she hits a swimmer. 
6. Do not hang from the end or side of the diving board. 
7. Dives considered unsafe by a lifeguard are not permitted. 

WADING POOL 

1. The wading pool is for pre-school children only. Children who are swimmers must stay out of the wading pool during a rest break. 
2. Children at the wading pool must be supervised by an authorized adult. Lifeguards do not supervise the wading pool. 
3. Swim Diapers. Children that are not toilet trained are required to wear a swim diaper the entire time they are using pool facilities. 

REFRESHMENTS/POPSICLES

Refreshments/Popsiclesare ONLY to be given to members & their guests during Adult Swim and ONLY one per person per day is to be given.

The Above Rules were last updated on May 11, 2021