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PURPOSE  

The following rules and regulations are for the benefit and protections of the members, their families and guests. They have been established to assure safe and sanitary operation and use of  the club facilities and enjoyable recreations for all members of the Club and their guests. Parents  are urged to instruct their children to observe all rules and to obey the instructions of the pool  manager and other employees. Failure to comply with the rules may result in suspension of pool  privileges. 

MANAGEMENT  

The Operations Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, is responsible for developing  rules and regulations and recommending these to the Board of Directors for approval.  Additional rules may be introduced during the swimming season as required for the safety or  well-being of the membership. These rules will be enacted at the discretion of the Board and will be  posted at the pool and on the Club’s website – farmsteadpool.com. Posted rules supersede this  document in the event of a conflict.  

The Pool Manager, selected by the Board of Directors, is in full charge of the pool at all times  and is responsible for the maintenance of order and cleanliness around the pool area and grounds  of the club. The Pool Manager is responsible for supervising the operating staff and for the  proper enforcement of the rules and regulations established by the Club. During the absence of  the Manager, the Assistant Manager shall assume responsibility for enforcement of these rules  and regulations. 

ENFORCEMENT OF THE RULES  

In addition to the manager, each member of the operating staff is responsible for the enforcement  of the rules. Children and adults shall, at all times, show the proper respect and cooperation.  Talking back or arguing with the guards is a serious infraction of the rules and will be grounds  for extended suspension of pool privileges. The staff shall caution or, if necessary, in their  opinion, discipline wrongdoers, or shall suspend privileges of anyone whom they find willfully  or repeatedly violating the rules or for unbecoming conduct.  The manager or lifeguard on duty shall have the power to suspend Club privileges for forty-eight  (48) hours for violating the rules. The Operations Committee shall have the power to suspend Club privileges for up to seven (7) days for repeat violations of the rules. Suspended members or  their parents may appeal initially to the Operations Committee and finally to the Board of  Directors. All appeals must be in writing.  Complaints pertaining to the enforcement of these rules shall be in writing to the Chairman of the  Operations Committee. Suggestions as to the operations or modification of the rules shall be  made in writing to the Operations Committee.  

GENERAL RULES  

  1. Members are responsible for watching their children while on the grounds of the club.  It is not the responsibility of the guards and managers to watch your children.
  2. Members must inform their guests and children of the rules of the Club.  
  3. Members shall drive slowly and carefully on the Club grounds. All members are  requested to avoid driving to the Club whenever possible.  
  4. All bicycles shall be parked in the designated bicycle parking area.  
  5. When picking up children, members are not allowed to sound the automobile horns to  summon the children.  
  6. Members are financially responsible for any damage they cause and the Board may elect  to require payment for damage done.  
  7. No abusive language shall be used in or around the Club grounds.  
  8. Trash shall be deposited in the receptacles provided for that purpose.  
  9. Persons under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs are forbidden from the Club  premises.  
  10. Pets will not be allowed within the Club enclosure.  
  11. The Club is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.  
  12. All clothing, towels, etc., brought to the pool area must be marked so they are readily  identifiable. Lost articles may be disposed of after a two-week period without being  claimed.  
  13. The Club is not responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings, bicycles,  motorcycles, or automobiles on the Club grounds.  
  14. All accidents or injuries occurring on Club property must be reported immediately to the  Manager.  
  15. Members are not allowed to utilize Club facilities outside of normal operating hours without  prior authorization of the Manager or Board of Directors. Mornings will be reserved for swim team, swim lessons, or special programs as authorized by the Board of Directors. Swim meets and  certain special programs will result in the pool opening later than the posted time or  closing early. When this is to occur, pool staff will post notices at the pool. On school  days, the pool will have limited hours and schedules for these days will be posted at the  pool. During selected periods the pool will be opened for Adult Early Bird swim from  5:30 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. These Adult Early Bird Swims will be posted at the pool.

ENTRY

  1. All members wishing to enter the club area are required to register according to the current systems at the club house entrance. Children must be 10 years of age, or older, by the opening day of the pool to be able to enter the pool unaccompanied by an adult or guardian, 18 years of age or older. Children who are not 10 years of age, or older, by the opening day of the pool must be accompanied by an adult or guardian, 18 years of age or older, for the entire season.
  1. PoolGuests:
  1. Guests must register separately and provide both their name and address. All guests must be authorized by the sponsoring adult member and the name and address must be recorded on the membership card on file for the member.
  2. Guest privileges are available to any individual any day of the week. The Pool Manager or Assistant Pool Manager at his/her discretion may deny Guest privileges.
  3. Daily guest fees are $5.00 per person, per day, regardless of the length of swim time and can be purchased online or at the gate.. A family of 5 daily guest pass is $15.00 (additional family members are $5.00) and can be purchased online or at the gate.. Packages of ten daily guest passes may be purchased, online only, for $45.00. Guest passes do not expire and are non-refundable.
  4. Overnight guests from outside the greater Naperville area have the option of paying a weekly fee of $20 per person or $60.00 per family. The weekly fee is for seven (7) consecutive days. A registration form must be filled out and signed by any Board Member, the Pool Manager, or the Assistant Pool Manager to qualify for the weekly pass.

POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS  

HEALTH AND ATTIRE  

  1. All members and guests are responsible for checking for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entering the pool.  If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 you will stay home.
  2. If you test positive for COVID-19 and you recently attended the pool you will inform the pool manager.
  3. All swimmers (except infants) are required to wear bathing suits.  
  4. All bathers wearing hair curlers or other hair styling aids must wear bathing caps in the  pool. Bathers with shoulder-length hair may be required to wear a bathing cap.
  5. Children with diapers are not allowed in the pool. However, training pants, bathing suits,  etc. are acceptable.  
  6. Dressing and undressing are restricted to the bathhouse.  
  7. State Law requires that all persons entering the pool take a shower with soap. This rule  will be strictly enforced.  
  8. Food, candy, bottles, drinking glasses, chewing gum, etc. are prohibited within the pool  enclosure.  
  9. Smoking and vaping is prohibited on Club grounds.  
  10. No glass containers of any kind (including suntan lotion bottles) are permitted in the pool deck area.  
  11. Persons with infectious diseases or open sores will be prohibited from using the pool or bath house facilities.  
  12. All bandages must be removed at the request of the staff.  
  13. Spitting, spouting of water, and blowing the nose in the pool are strictly prohibited.  

POOL AREAS  

GENERAL  

  1. Horseplay, rowdy behavior and activities judged to pose a risk of injury are absolutely prohibited.  
  2. Running on the deck is absolutely prohibited.  
  3. Swimming accessories are allowed only at the discretion of the pool staff. Rafts are  prohibited at all times.  
  4. Swimmers may be asked by the Manager or guards to swim one length of the pool before  entering the deep water.  
  5. Guards have full authority to clear the pool of swimmers at any time. One long blast  from the guard whistle signals “EVERYONE OUT OF THE POOL”.  
  6. No one is permitted to distract or annoy the lifeguards at any time.  
  7. Swimming in off-hours or in the absence of a lifeguard is not permitted.  8. Sunday morning FAMILY SWIM will be from 10:30 to 12:00. Rafts will be permitted  during this time, but A PARENT MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN. Rafts are not  permitted if the longest width exceeds 45″ and longest length exceeds 82″. 

WADING POOL  

  1. The wading pool is restricted to children age six (6) and under at all times.
  2. A parent or a responsible baby-sitter, age 14 or older, must supervise the child at  all times, and is responsible for the welfare and safety of the children in this area.
  3. The gate to the wading pool must be kept closed to prevent young children from  entering the main pool area unsupervised.  

SHALLOW AREA  

  1. The shallow area is located adjacent to the dressing room exits as an extension  from the main pool area. It is segregated from the main pool area by a rope/float  divider.  
  2. The shallow section of the pool is reserved for young children. During periods  when the pool is crowded, older children may be restricted from entering this  area.  
  3. Activities in this area may be limited at the discretion of the staff to protect the  young children.  
  4. During Adult swim, only children six (6) and under are allowed in the shallow  area and parents must be available to supervise their children.  
  5. Sitting or hanging on the rope/divider is not allowed.  

MAIN POOL AREA  

  1. The main pool area is for more advanced swimmers. Younger children and  weaker swimmers should be accompanied into this area by a parent or other adult.  No floatation devices are permitted in this area other than during Family Swim.  
  2. The Manager or staff may require a swimmer to demonstrate proficiency before  allowing the individual to remain in the main area. This test can include the  requirement to swim the length of the pool.  
  3. The main pool area will allow more active play than in the shallow water,  however, activities such as the throwing of balls at high velocity or over long  distances, diving from the shoulders of another swimmer, the throwing of young  children by an adult, or other riskier activities may be limited by the staff if  judged to pose an injury risk to others or to the individuals. Members are  encouraged to use judgement and restrict these activities to times when the pool is  not crowded.  
  4. During Adult Swim, children under age 16 must clear out of the main pool area.  Adult swim will occur daily at the following times:  

5:30A.M. – 7:00 A.M. (During selected periods)
12:00P.M. – 12:30 P.M. 
1:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.
3:00 P.M.– 3:15 P.M.
4:30 P.M.– 4:45 P.M.
6:30 P.M.– 7:00 P.M. 

5. Lanes will be available at all times for adults wishing to swim laps. Children  under the age of sixteen (16) are not permitted in the lap lanes at any time when  adults are swimming laps.  

DIVING AREA  

  1. The Manager or staff may require a swimmer to demonstrate proficiency before  allowing the individual to enter the diving area. This test may include the requirement to swim the length of the pool.  
  2. Only one person will be allowed on the diving board at a time. The next person in  line must stay on the pool deck until the person on the board has exited the board.
  3. Diving from the side of the board is prohibited.  
  4. Divers are allowed to take only one bounce when on the board.  
  5. After entering the water, the diver must proceed to the nearest side of the pool.  Swimming under the board or remaining in the diving area is prohibited.  
  6. The diving boards may be closed at the discretion of the staff if the boards are not  being used.  
  7. Diving from the edge of the diving bay is prohibited when the boards are open.  

PARTIES DURING POOL HOURS  

GUIDELINES  

  1. A party is loosely defined as a gathering which includes non-members and there is food, cake,  or other party “gear”. General characteristics include using more than two tables, using  banquet tables to set up food, rearranging seating area to accommodate guests, etc. It does not  include a group of members who pull several tables together. (Basically, you should know if  you are having a party or just inviting a few friends to the pool.)  
  2. Parties larger than 25 people (4-6 families including members) are encouraged to be held after  hours. Pool members should have priority use of pool facilities.  
  3. Parties are encouraged to be held outside of peak member hours. Suggested times are Mon Sat (Opening to 4 pm) and Sunday (1:00 to 5:00 pm). Parties should be limited to 2 ½ to 3  hours. At the end of the “party time”, the group will be asked to clean up the party and return  the tables to the standard configuration but, as long as the member-host stays, guests will not  be asked to leave.  
  4. No parties are allowed during special events: grill n’ chill Friday nights, swim meets, water  polo meets, social functions, etc. Please refer to the calendar on the website for listing of all such  events.  
  5. Larger parties are encouraged to register with the office. The office will attempt to coordinate  so that no more than one party is occurring at any time.  
  6. Members are asked to limit table usage to a minimum for their party size, understanding that  kids will spend most of their time in the pool. 6’ folding tables are available upon request –  registered parties have priority to the banquet tables over non-registered parties.  
  7. Tables in the seating area are first come, first served but the Club Manager or head guards  reserve the right to break up or downsize large parties if not registered and members can’t  find tables. 
  8. Members will clean up after the party and return the seating area to the condition it was in  when the party was started.  
  9. Members should supervise all guests. There should be an appropriate adult to child ratio  based on the age of the children. This will be at the judgement of management on site.
  10. Reminder, the ban on glass (and ceramic) in the seating/picnic area includes all serving  dishes, condiment bottles and crock pots. This is for the safety of members and guests as  broken glass and bare feet do not coexist peacefully!  
  11. Unruly or destructive guests will be asked to leave and members may be subject to sanctions  as provided in the bylaws and pool rules.  

TENNIS RULES AND REGULATIONS  

The following rules and regulations have been adopted for the purpose of maximizing the  enjoyment of the tennis facilities by all members. Please be certain that all family  members adhere to these rules.  

The Manager of the Club will have responsibility for implementation and enforcement of  the tennis rules and regulations.  

GENERAL  

  1. All tennis and pickleball players are required to make a reservation.
  2. All players must wear tennis shoes while on the tennis courts.  
  3. No chairs or objects, which have the potential to damage the surface of the courts,  are permitted on the court surface.  
  4. Tennis and pickleball will always take precedence over basketball.  
  5. Children should be accompanied by an adult
  6. All questions, suggestions, and complaints concerning tennis facilities will be  made to the Manager of the Club or the Tennis Chairperson.  

RESERVATIONS  

  1. All reservations must be made on the Member Splash reservation system.
  2. Only members of FSRC may make reservations for use of the tennis courts.
  3. Only adults (16 years and older) may sign  up and reserve courts for play during prime time. Members under 16 years of age  are permitted to play with their parents at all times.  
  4. All reservations that cannot be filled must be cancelled as soon as possible.   

WIFI RULES  

ACCESS TO WIFI  

The Service is a free service to members and guests provided by Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club.  Your access to the Service is completely at the discretion of Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club, and  your access to the Service may be blocked, suspended, or terminated at any time for any reason  including, but not limited to, violation of this Agreement, actions that may lead to liability for  Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club, disruption of access to other users or networks, or violation of  applicable laws or regulations. Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club may revise the TOS at any time.  You must accept this Agreement each time you use the Service and it is your responsibility to review  it for any changes each time. This is an open wireless network. No network communication is 100%  secure. Please remember: NO network communication should be considered private or protected. All  communication over the Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club network is subject to monitoring.  Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club reserves the right to reduce throughput or access as need be.  

ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE SERVICE  

Your use of the Service and any activities conducted online through the Service shall not violate any  applicable law or regulation or the rights of Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club, or any third party.  Farmstead Swim and Racquet Club cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or loss that results  from inaccurate, unsuitable, offensive, or illegal Internet communications.  

DISCLAIMER  

You acknowledge (i) that the Service may not be uninterrupted or error-free; (ii) that viruses or other  harmful applications may be available through the Service; (iii) that Farmstead Swim and Racquet  Club does not guarantee the security of the Service and that unauthorized third parties may access  your computer or files or otherwise monitor your connection. 

PROHIBITED USE  

Spamming and Invasion of Privacy of Others, Violating Intellectual Property Law, Transmitting  Obscene or Indecent Speech or Materials, Transmitting Defamatory or Abusive Language, Hacking  or Distribution of Internet Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, or Other Destructive Activities.