Pool Rules

Pool By-Laws ;

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Pool Rules at a glance:

  • No Distracting Lifeguards
  • No Glass
  • No Food or Drink in Pool
  • No Running
  • No Rough Play
  • Keep Off the Rope
  • All Guests Must Sign In
  • No Guests Without Lifeguards
  • Reusable Swim Diapers Required For Non-Potty Trained Children
  • Adult Swim is first 15 minutes on the hour, no kids in pool.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Pool Manager or Board of Directors.

In the interest of providing a pleasurable swimming environment to all members in good standing of the Park Wilshire Improvement Association (PWIA), as well as their families and guests, and to provide safe conditions and proper pool management, the following policies have been adopted by PWIA for the use and operation of the pool. Please inform your families and guests of these rules and the necessity to follow them and the instructions of the Pool Staff.

Certification of Responsibility: 

All Proprietary and Associate Members of Park Wilshire Improvement Association (PWIA), their families and their guests who enter or use the pool facility shall do so at their own discretion, risk, and responsibility. Members and guests will be solely responsible for all actions of themselves, their children, and their guests. PWIA assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any injury sustained in connection with use of the pool facility and assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of personal property of any kind. Persons using the pool facility understand and agree that negligent use of a pool and negligent parental supervision of children using any swimming pool can be inherently dangerous. In consideration of their use of the pool, members and guests agree to waive any and all claims and causes of action against PWIA and further agree to hold PWIA harmless from liability for any injury, death, or damages which may result from the use of the pool facility.

PWIA will strive to have a sufficient number of trained and certified lifeguards present at the pool facility during regularly scheduled hours to provide a safe environment within which members, their children, and their guests may enjoy the use of the pool. However, no members or guests should substitute the divided attentions of lifeguard staff for their own best judgment and attention to needs and safety of their children and guests.

All members, on behalf of themselves and their families, and all guests will be required to certify that they have read and will abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of PWIA prior to their initial use of the pool facility.

On behalf of my family, my guests, and myself, I certify that we have read the foregoing Certification of Responsibility prior to our initial use of the pool facility and will abide by and promote the rules, regulations, and policies of PWIA.

Lifeguards

  • Certified lifeguards will be on duty during Pool Operating hours . Pool hours vary throughout the year. The current hours can be found at pwia.net. The lifeguard and/or Pool Staff have the authority to enforce all pool rules and regulations at their discretion in order to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment. They also have the authority to dismiss member or guest from the pool for infraction of the rules or policies, or when safety is threatened.
  • Do not direct, discipline, or distract lifeguards while they are on duty or engage them in excessive conversation. Refer any management issues to the Director of Lifeguard Administration or another member of the PWIA Board.
  • Only authorized personnel are permitted on the guard stands or behind the table at the entranceway to the pool facility.

Access to Facility

  • PWIA members will receive membership cards for all family members, which must be shown to enter the pool facility. Valid cards will have a current sticker affixed and are color coded to designate access rights as listed below. Green cards will automatically be issued for adult swim members 18 years and older. Red cards will automatically be issued for all swim members under the age of 18. In order to receive a Yellow or Blue card the minor  must pass a swim test (administered by a PWIA lifeguard) and the adult Swim Member must give written permission for the Yellow or Blue card to be issued. Swim tests are given at the top of the hour during adult swim.
    • Green: Full access for adult members 18 years old and older. May use key card access during hours when lifeguards are not present. They may escort any other member or guest to the facilities when lifeguards are present. As a reminder, there are no guests without guards. 
    • Blue: With written permission and upon passing a swim test, limited access for members 12-17 years old. Blue card holders may bring one guest the same age or older with a guest pass and with sign-in by an adult member for the guest. The guest must pass a swim test before entering the pool. During non-lifeguard hours, a Blue card holder must be accompanied by an adult Member at least 18 years old.
    • Yellow: With written permission and upon passing a swim test, limited access for members, ages 9-17 years old. Member. Yellow card holders must be signed-in and signed-out at the gate by an adult member. During non-lifeguard hours, a Yellow card holder must be accompanied by a Member at least 18 years old.
    • Red: Restricted use for members under 9 years of age. An adult member, at least 18 years old and with a valid green card, must be supervising the child at all times regardless of presence of lifeguard.
  • The wading pool is reserved for children five (5) years or younger, unless an older child is assisting in the care of a younger child. Lifeguards do not monitor the wading pool. All children in the wading pool must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
  • All guests of PWIA members must present a valid guest pass which includes guest’s name, sponsoring PWIA member name, the date, and swim club member’s signature. Guests without a valid guest pass will be charged an entrance fee of $5 each.
  • A Maximum of 10 guests per household is allowed.
  • Temporary membership cards may be issued to family members visiting for more than a 20- day continuous period.
  • Children under the supervision of a daycare provider will not be admitted to the pool facility unless they possess their own valid PWIA membership card issued to their family.

Access with card key when lifeguards are not present

  • Members in good standing have the privilege of using the pool facilities outside of normal operating hours, as long as the following conditions are met:
  • You possess a valid, active Card Access Key, and
    • A household member possesses a valid green membership card.
    • You possess valid blue, yellow, or red membership card and are accompanied by an adult swim member, at least 18 years of age, who has a valid green membership card.
    • It is not a designated pool maintenance.
    • There are no unexpected pool closure notices posted.
  • Adult PWIA members must take full responsibility for their family swim members using the pool facility safely when lifeguards are not present.
  • Guests are not allowed when lifeguards are not present.
  • Abuse of these privileges may result in your card access key being revoked or your swim membership terminated.

Pool Hygiene and Health Requirements

  • Showers shall be taken before entering the pool.
  • Swimmers shall wear appropriate swim attire. No cut-offs or soiled clothing.
  • Children not fully potty trained MUST wear the type of swim diapers specified by PWIA at all times, which is a reusable Swim Diaper in the main pool or wading pool. Board approved swim diapers are provided at the pool for a small fee.
  • At the discretion of the Lifeguard Staff, admission to the pool is forbidden to anyone wearing bandages, or with skin abrasions, coughs, colds, excessive sunburn, inflamed eyes, open sores, infections, nasal or ear discharge, or any other symptoms which are determined to be detrimental to the health of others.
  • Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose, vomiting, urinating, or defecating in the pool is prohibited at all times. Please inform the lifeguard staff immediately of any fecal or vomiting accidents in the pool.
  • No smoking or drugs are permitted on PWIA grounds. Alcoholic beverages are allowed only at specified PWIA sponsored social events.
  • No one under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances which may impair their judgment or ability to swim are allowed. 
  • No gum chewing allowed.
  • No pets allowed.

Pool Safety

  • In the event of an emergency, the pool will be cleared. The signal for this will be three (3) sharp blasts of a lifeguard’s whistle.
  • All injuries on the premises should be reported to the lifeguard immediately.
  • Glass containers of any type are prohibited from the pool facility.
  • Rough play, running, pushing, acrobatics, dunking, wrestling, excessive splashing, and other such objectionable and dangerous behaviors are prohibited. Abusive, rude or foul language is prohibited.
  • Soft plastic balls of reasonable size, snorkels, face masks, foot fins, rafts, and tubes are permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard. No hard plastic balls, tennis balls, or water balloons permitted. Flotation devices are to be used as intended only (i.e. no standing, etc.).
  • Infants must be under the supervision of a custodial adult who must be in the water in direct contact with the infant at all times.
  • Remember: All children in the wading pool must be accompanied by a supervising adult, who has the sole responsibility for the safety of the children.
  • No drinks or food are allowed in the pool while you are in the pool.

Miscellaneous

  • The BBQ is available for use except when reserved for a scheduled PWIA association party. See lifeguard at front gate or pwia.net for party schedule.
  • All comments/complaints about the management of the pool should be made to the Director of Pool Operations.
  • Lifeguard management issues should be referred to the Director of Lifeguard Administration.
  • Valuables are brought to the pool at your own risk.
  • Any violation of the PWIA Rules, Regulations, and Policies, may result in the suspension of pool privileges of an individual or family at the discretion of the PWIA Board.No external speakers or audio sources are permitted.
  • The BBQ is available for use except when reserved for a scheduled PWIA association party. See lifeguard at front gate for party schedule.
  • All comments/complaints about the management of the pool should be made to the Director of Pool Operations.
  • Lifeguard management issues should be referred to the Director of Lifeguard Administration.
  • Valuables are brought to the pool at your own risk.
  • Any violation of the PWIA Swim Club Rules, Regulations, and Policies, may result in the suspension of pool privileges of an individual or family at the discretion of the PWIA Board.
  • Music shall not be played in a manner that can be heard from your immediate area.