Prattville Country Club - Pool Rules & Regulations

The Policy and Procedures committee, at the direction of the Board of Directors and under the
authority of the Prattville County Club by-laws, has defined the following rules for the primary
purpose of providing maximum safety, enjoyment, and utilization of the club facilities. It is impossible to prepare a set of rules that anticipates every situation; therefore, it is expected that every member will exercise common sense, honesty and consideration for others in the use of the pool facilities. Members will be responsible for informing their family and guests of the rules. Parents will be responsible for the behavior or their children and are requested to specifically caution their children to observe all rules and to obey all instructions of the lifeguards and staff of the Prattville Country Club.

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General Rules

1. Entrance is restricted to:
    • Members
    • Member-Accompanied Guests
    • Others participating in special events by invitation of Club Management
    • Designated Prattville Country Club Employees

2. Members must sign in, register their guests, and pay the guest fee before entering the pool. No cash will be accepted at the entrance gate. All entrance fees must be charged to the member’s account.

3. There is no guest fee for visiting grandchildren under the age of 13.

4. The daily fee for Swimming Guests is $7.00.

5. Members are responsible for the safety and conduct of their children and guests. The cost of any property damage caused by the neglect of members and/or their guests will be charged to the responsible member.

6. All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that is over the age of 16. Any child under the age of 4 must remain within arms reach of parent/guardian at all times.

7. Operating hours will depend upon the season of the year. The pool may be closed during portions of the day for reasons such as inclement weather, maintenance, or when special conditions warrant.

8. No one will be allowed to swim unless a lifeguard is on duty.

9. Swimmers must wear bathing suits. Cut-off shorts are specifically forbidden.

10. Admission to the pool will be refused to anyone with open sores or infections.

11. Running, boisterous conduct, ball playing, rough play, pushing and towel flipping are specifically prohibited in the pool and pool area.

12. Hair pins or metal objects may not be worn in or around the pool.

13. Animals, picnic baskets, personal coolers, and glass are not allowed in the pool area.

14. Play equipment brought from home must meet the approval of the lifeguards. Floats, rafts, skateboards, and bicycles are not allowed.

15. The lifeguard stands are for lifeguard use only. Lifesaving and pool cleaning equipment should not be used other than for their intended purpose.

16. The club is not responsible for items that are lost or stolen.

17. All food and beverages must be purchased from the club.

18. Rubber pants must be worn over swim diapers. (Rubber pants will be sold in the pool house or from pool attendant)

19. Weapons, whether assembled or disassembled, real or fake including but not limited to knives, guns, fireworks and chemicals whether operational or not, are not allowed on Prattville Country Club property.

20. No diving is allowed.

21. No smoking is allowed on the pool deck.

22. The last ten minutes before each hour of operation the lifeguards will clear the pool for a 10 minute break.

23. The lifeguards are employed by the club to provide a safe environment for our children and us. They have authority to enforce appropriate safety rules. Please do not engage the guards in conversation while they are on duty. If you need to talk to a specific guard, please do so while they are off duty.

Slide Rules

1. All slide participants must pass the swim test as administered by the lifeguard staff.

2. Form line on pool deck, not on slide stairway.

3. No tubes, mats or lifejackets permitted in flume.

4. Only one rider at a time. No doubles, trains or chains.

5. No diving or jumping from flume.

6. Enter slide in sitting position.

7. Ride slide feet first either sitting or lying down on back.

8. Exit splashdown area immediately.

9. Keep arms and feet inside flume.

WARNING

• No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling or stopping in flume.

• Pregnant women and people with a heart or back condition should not use the slide.

• DO NOT use the slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Lifeguards have the authority to close the slide at any time.

• Failure to follow safety rules can result in serious injury to yourself and others.