Pool Rules

The following rules are established for the protection of the corporation, i« members and guests, and to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the facilities. Parents are responsible for reading these rules, and ensuring your children understand and follow them.

definitions:

1.  South Points Guest- Any resident of South Pointe who is not a member of the club.

2. Member- Any dues paying member of the club facility (non-resident and resident)

3. Local Guest-any guest residing within twenty-five (25) miles of the dub.

4. Out of town Guest - any one visiting a member whose permanent residence is more than twenty-five (25] miles from the club

5. Dependent member - children under the age of 25.

6. Board - Board of Directors of the Swim & Racquet Club

7. Club Facility - The Swim and Racquet clubhouse, tennis courts, and lake.

8. Adult - Person eighteen (18) years of age or older.

9. Non-Member Resident - Homeowner in the South Pointe subdivision.

Comprehensive Rules

1. All  members, including guests, shall use the club and its facilities at  their own risk. The corporation will not be responsible for loss, theft  or damage To personal property or personal injury to member; or guests.

2. Club  employees and members have complete authority to enforce compliance  with the rules by all persons, anywhere on the club property.

3. Persistent, overt and repeated violations of these rules will be referred to the Board of Directors for disciplinary action.

4. No  Go-Carts, mini bikes, roller skates, roller blades, scooters or  recreational vehicles are allowed on club property. Bicycles are only  allowed when used solely for transportation to and from the facilities.

a.  Bicycles, Skates, roller blades and scooters may be ridden in the  parking lot by members when there are NO Cars in the parking lot. During  daylight Hours Only!

5. No trash is to be left lying in the area at any time.

6. Any  Corporation property willfully or maliciously damaged by a member or a  member guest must be paid for by that member. Members will not be able  to use facilities until such assessed charges are paid for in full.

7. Maintenance  fees are due May 1 st , Any fees not paid by May 31 st will be assessed  an additional fee. Fees must be paid before using the facilities.

8. Smokers  must be responsible and respectful of other pool visitors and members.  No smoking within the pool fence based on Health department

regulations . No Smoking within 25 feet of the fence, gate or entrance to the clubhouse. all cigarette butts must be picked up.

9. The board reserves the right to refuse or revoke membership to anyone who causes damage or continues to break the rules.

Guest

Rules

1. A member must accompany all guests.

2. All guest are subject to the same guidelines of dress and conduct as members,

3. Members are responsible for the behavior of their guests and accountable for any damages incurred during their visit.

4. South Pointe Guests (residents) are limited to one visit per year. (This includes all of the club facilities)

5. Local guest and out of town guest will have no limit on the number of visits.

6. Each  family is allowed a maximum of six (4) local guests on any given day  without prior approval of the Board of Directors and without renting the  clubhouse.

7. Dependent Members  who  are not the primary adult on the membership may not have more than 2  guests (per membership) at the pool at one time without the primary  adult present.

8. Any guests that are being disruptive and not following the pool rules will be asked to leave without question.

9. The board reserves the right to bar certain guests that continue to break the rules from returning to the pool grounds.

Swimming Pool Rules:

1. Anyone entering the pool does so at their own risk.

2. Children  under the age of (14) must be supervised by someone eighteen (18) years  of age or older, or a sibling sixteen (16) or older with their parents  approval. Children under seven (7) must be supervised by a parent or  guardian.

3. Baby sitters bringing children other than their Siblings must be eighteen (18) years of age.

4. Children  not completely potty trained must wear swim diaper in the pool. The  Shelby Co. Health Department Mandates that no disposable diaper are  allowed in the pool.

5. Supervision  of children in the wading pool is the responsibility of their Parent of  legal guardian. Children shall not be unattended.

6. All  users of the pool must conduct themselves in a courteous manner  insuring the safety of all swimmers, Any individual displaying poor  conduct or otherwise infringing on the enjoyment and relaxation of the  others may be asked to leave the pool.

7. No dunking or rough play is permitted in the pool or on the pool deck. No Running Anytime.

8. Swimmers must wear swimsuits. No Cutoff Jeans, etc., are allowed.

9. Bathers with skin diseases, nasal or ear discharges are not allowed to use the pool.

10. No  glass or other breakable objects are allowed inside the fenced area of  the pool. No gum or sunflower seeds shall be allowed in the fenced area of pool. No food or  beverages are allowed within five (5) feet of pools edge.

11. Members  and their guest who eat or drink while at the pool shall clean off  tables and cement under tables with hose or broom to prevent ants and  wasps.

12. Only person of legal age may bring and drink alcohol at the pool. No Intoxicated person shall be allowed in the pool area.

13. It is requested that all bathers take a shower before entering pool.

14. No pets are allowed inside pool area.

15. Members shall return their chaises and chairs to their proper place and close umbrellas before leaving.

16. All  pool items are to be removed daily from the premises (floats, masks,  noodles, towel, etc.). Lost and found items will be discarded each week.

17. Radios and other electronic equipment must be kept low enough not to disturb conversation of any member or guest. Only  edited music is allowed.

18. Smoking is Prohibited within the fence of the poo & within 25 feet of the pool fence.

19. Pool facilities will be open from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm

20. Shelby Co Health Department has set the pool bather load at 60 people.

21. Foul or abusive language is prohibited.

22.  All members must have their current membership card & key fob in their possession  in order to use the swim and tennis facilities . Any person not in  possession of the current card will be asked to leave and return with  their card.  

23. All members have the  right/duty to ask any other member or guest to leave club facilities for  non-compliance of the above stated rules.

24. The  last member leaving the pool (regardless of the time of day) shall roll  down all umbrellas, turn off pool lights (if applicable), turn off  radio and make sure the gate is shut and latched.

25. The gate must remain closed at all times. 

26. The only time and adult is allowed to touch another persons child is to administer first aid or other life saving measures.

CLUB FACILITY RESERVATION RULES:

1. The  clubhouse can be rented for parties and special events any day of the  week except Friday Nights and Saturdays after noon, though clubhouse  rental does not include use of the pool facilities unless pre-approved  when making the reservation. When use of pool facilities is approved,  consideration must be given to members using the pool. All swimming pool  rules must be followed.

2. When  "members or non-member residents reserve the facility, they must be  present for the entire function and will be responsible for all damages  incurred.

3. Based  upon availability, the clubhouse may be rented by South Point Home  owner. Clubhouse rental does not include use of the other facilities  (pool, tennis courts. etc.). Rental fees and security deposits are to be  determined by the Board of Directors but will not be less than the  member rate for the use of the clubhouse.

4. Reservations for the clubhouse are made by contacting the Designated Representative, and are subject to Board approval,

5. All  functions for children under the age of twenty (20), must be chaperoned  by a parent or legal guardian during the entire parry. Parties must not  last past 10:00 p.m.

6. Children's parties that include use of pool facilities must have an adult, at poolside supervising at all times.

7. NO overnight parties.

8. Any party cannot exceed thirty-five (35) children.

9. A  set of cleaning and closing guidelines will be presented with the  facility keys the day of the reservation, evening reservation will have  until 10:00 a.m. the following morning to clean up the facility and  return the keys to the Board member in charge of reservations. A  designated member will inspect the facility.

10. The  board will determine any penalty for cleanup or damages to the  facility. Cost of any damage will charged back to the responsible party .

12. Do not place tape, thumbtacks, adhesives. etc. on any walls or woodwork.

13. When cleaning after a party

a. Remove all objects from the pool.

b. Wash down pool deck with hose.

c. Replace furniture in its proper place.

d. Run sweeper in clubhouse, wash tables &. counters inside the clubhouse.

e. Make sure bathrooms are dean. Check yard for debris,

f. in the summer time, set AC at 80 when finished. When heat is on set the thermostat at 60.

g. Leave blinds open.

14. All rubbish must be placed in the receptacle and placed at the curb for regular pickup or taken home.

15. All adult functions must be "quiet* by 10:00 p.m. and end by midnight.

FEES

Reservations  require a fee (schedule below) that must be paid prior to the event. A  $50 refundable cleaning deposit is required at the time of reservation.

Members Non-member Resident

Facility reservation: $50.00 $100.00

TENNIS COURT RULES

1. All  court use is limited to 1-1/2 hours. Players must relinquish their  court time if. after 1-1/2 hours of play, someone else is waiting.

2. Reservations  may be made on the sign-up board on the tennis court fence for 1-1/2  hours only. Reservation; can be made as early as Monday for the current  week running - Monday - Sunday,

3. If  the reserving party docs not show by 15 minutes after the hour, the  court is then available for play on a first come basis for the remaining  portion of the 1-1/2 hours it was reserved.

4. On weekdays, all children under 12 years of age can be bumped from the courts after 5:00 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult.

5. All players must wear rubber-soled tennis shoes

6. Foul or abusive language is prohibited.

7. All food and drinks (except water or non spill able sports drinks)

must remain outside the fence.

8. No pets are allowed inside the tennis fence

9. No bikes, riding toys, strollers, skateboards, scooters, roller blades, etc are permitted inside the fence.

POND RULES

1. NO SWIMMING or wading allowed.

2. Catch and Release only

3. Stay off the spillway.

4. No parties shall be held in the pond area or parking lot without approval of the Board.

5. Children under the age of fourteen (14) must be supervised by someone 18 years of age or older.

6. No Fires.

7. No cutting of trees.

8. Must keep clean.

9, No building of any type on club  property.

10. No playing in woods after dusk.

11. No boats are allowed.

12. No bowfishing or air rifles are allowed on property.