ORANGE HUNT SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB

1. Pool Operations
2. Pool Rules
   1. Management’s Authority & Responsibility
   2. Health & Safety
   3. Children
   4. Guest Privileges & Restrictions
   5. Child Care
   6. Pool Courtesies
3. Tennis Rules
4. Suspension

I.  POOL OPERATIONS:The Orange Hunt Swim Club, Inc. (OHSC) pool is open for use of its members and their guests for approximately 100 days each year — normally from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. A Board of Directors through a contracted pool management company operates OHSC.  This pool management company runs the day-to-day operation and furnishes a manager and appropriate number of lifeguards. In order to furnish the membership with best possible safe and sanitary pool facilities and ensure a pleasurable atmosphere is available to all, members and their guests are requested to observe and cooperate with the enforcement of the Club’s rules and regulations and are encouraged to comply with the common courtesies outlined in this document.

Normal Operating Hours:

Daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Exceptions and Restrictions to Normal Operations:

1.  While school is in session:
   Mon – Thur      3:00 PM - 8:00 PMFriday  3:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

   Saturday           11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

   Sunday 11:00 AM.- 8:00 PM

2. Swim Team Practice:  7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Monday through Friday*.  Afternoon - evening practices * as approved by the Board of directors; however, only lanes 5 through 8 will be used.  *The swim coach will designate individual practice sessions.  Morning sessions are not held when school is in session.
3. Swim meets held at OHSC on Saturday morning will delay the pool opening until 12:00 PM.  The pool will close as needed for any evening home meets. Scheduled dates and times for swim meets will be posted at the pool.
4. Dive Team Practice:  Held in the diving well.  While school is in session practices are on weekday afternoons and on weekends—specific times will be posted at the pool.  When school is out for the summer break, practices are from approximately 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM; specific times will be posted at the pool.  The diving boards are available to the general membership during dive practice. Non-team members simply enter the diving board waiting line.
5. Home dive meets are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and requires the closing of the diving well and the nearest lap lane. Thursday 5:00 to 9:00 PM is normally inclement weather make up time for dive meets.  The pool will remain open during the dive meets; however, members are encouraged to keep the amount of noise to a minimum during these meets in order to afford a safe and equitable competition.  A second lap lane will be set up further from the diving well for general use during meets.
6. Special events and functions, as well as necessary maintenance, approved by the Board of Directors or their designated representative, may close the pool or restrict pool operations.  Conditions permitting, the membership will be given advanced notice.
7. Swimming Lessons are given 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday through Friday. The Pool Management Company establishes the charge for swimming lessons, and the rates and dates of lessons are available at the pool office.
8. Adult Fitness Times are available at the pool office.

 II.  POOL RULES: A.  Management’s Authority and Responsibility:

1. The Pool Manager or Assistant Manager will operate the Pool and will supervise all personnel. The Lifeguards on duty have the responsibility for enforcing the rules while the Manager on duty shall have final and conclusive authority to make on-the-spot decisions in all matters relating to health and safety of the membership. The Manager is charged by the Board of Directors to eject, for a period of 24 hours, any person failing to observe these rules. The Manager will report any serious and repeat offenders to the Board of Directors for further appropriate action.
2. Members are asked to refer comments or complaints about the operations of the Pool to the Manager or to a member of the Board of Directors. A list of the current Board of Directors is listed on the office bulletin board.
3. When adverse weather (e.g., lightning or thunder near the Club) conditions dictate, the manager has the authority to close the pool area and/or direct all users to vacate the premises.
4. The lifeguards are authorized to clear the pool in the event of an emergency.   The signal to clear the pool is three (3) sharp blasts of a lifeguard’s whistle. Pool users must take the most direct means to quickly exit the pool consistent with safety.
5. The manager may refuse entry into the water to anyone wearing bandages, possessing skin abrasions, extremely inflamed eyes, open sores, infections, or with nasal or ear discharge.
6. Each member has the responsibility to inform his/her family members and their guests of these rules.
7. Persons entering the pool area when it is not open to Club use, unless specifically authorized by a member of the Board of Directors, shall be considered trespassers and subject to criminal and civil prosecution.
8. The lap lanes are reserved for adults eighteen and over. Others may use Lanes for laps if no adult wishes to swim.

B.  Health and Safety:

1. Pool users must take a shower before entering the pool or re-entering the pool after using suntan oil.
2. Glass containers are not allowed in the pool area because of the broken glass danger.
3. Any person who has bleeding wounds or open sores is prohibited from using the pool until the wounds or sores have healed, as deemed appropriate by the lifeguard.
4. Running, pushing, wrestling, or causing excessive disturbance as determined by a lifeguard or manager, in or about the pool area, is not permitted.
5. No one may smoke, chew gum, or bring food for consumption onto the concrete deck within the fenced area encircling the pool, including the wading pool area. Food and beverages are permitted in all other areas of the pool. Smoking is not permitted in the dressing rooms. Everyone is requested to use the sand buckets to extinguish smoking materials.
6. Spitting, blowing one’s nose, spouting water, etc., into the pool is prohibited.
7. In order to use the deep-water portion of the pool, bathers, regardless of age, must demonstrate the ability to swim at the request of the lifeguard on duty.
8. Only one diver is permitted on a board or ladder at one time.
9. Only one bounce is allowed before a dive.
10. Running is not permitted on the diving board.
11. Divers will ensure the water area is clear prior to jumping into the pool, and must clear area as soon as possible after making dive.
12. Divers must dive only from the end of the diving board in the direction of the board — not toward the side of pool.
13. Dive area users will not stand under the high board, nor cling to the supports under the low board, nor swim under any diving board while they are in use.
14. Life rafts, inner tubes, or artificial devices are not allowed in the pool, except during specially designated “raft parties”. Air-floatation devices on small children who are under the direct supervision of an adult are permitted. This is permitted only in the shallow (3 foot) area of the main pool and in the wading pool.
15. To insure maximum attentiveness to the safety of all pool users by the lifeguards, please do not converse with the guards while they are on duty in their chairs.
16. Pets of any type are not permitted within the Club’s entire pool and tennis area.
17. Pool users must wash their feet when returning to the pool deck from any of the areas outside the pool deck. Foot showers are located at all entrances to the pool area.
18. Throwing of any objects in the pool is prohibited unless cleared by the lifeguard first.
19. Chairs are allowed on the main pool deck only in the area surrounding the shallow (three-foot) end.  Chairs must be placed immediately adjacent to the fence to allow free access along the entire deck area.  Pool toys and other equipment (noodles, acceptable flotation devices, etc.) shall not be stowed on the deck; they may be stowed immediately behind the fence.
20. Children who wear diapers are not permitted in the main pool under any circumstances.  Children who wear diapers are permitted in the baby pool only if they wear swimming diapers.

C. Children:

1. Any child between the ages of 8 and 12 (inclusive) must be accompanied in the main swimming pool by an adult or a designated sitter unless the child has passed the swimming test described below. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied at all times while in the OHSC facility.            SWIMMING TEST
   

   Swim one pool length - 25 meters

   Tread water or float for one minute

   Parents will be required to sign a parental permission slip upon completion of the test

2. Only children 5 years of age and under may use the wading pool.
3. Parents or designated sitters (NOT LIFEGUARDS) are responsible for staying with and watching their children or charges in the wading pool as the lifeguards must give their attention to the main pool area.
4. Parents or designated sitters are cautioned to observe signs of fatigue in their children — chills, etc. The Pool Manager or a lifeguard may direct a rest period if signs of fatigue are observed.
5. In order to prevent excessive fatigue and chilling, children under 16 years are required to leave the pool upon the signal of the lifeguard for a fifteen (15) minute period once each hour or at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty.
6. Children under 12 years old are not permitted in the pool area after 6 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult age 18 or older.          

D.  Guest Privileges and Restrictions: Guest - Definitions:

a.         Guest fee is $5 for a single visit or a 20 visit guest pass booklet may be purchased in the amount of $60.  A House Guest is a person temporarily visiting a Club member, and whose normal residence is outside the membership area established by the Club’s Bylaws. For a House Guest to use the Club facilities, a member must register the House Guest at the pool office, and pay the appropriate houseguest fee. A House Guest visiting for an extended period may pay an annual fee (as determined by the Board of Directors) to use the club facilities.  Limits for out-of-town guests may be modified by the pool manager.  Please call in advance with your requirements.

b.         A Regular Guest is a person who, at the invitation of a member, may use the facility on any day of the week or holiday during normal pool operating hours.  The guest must be accompanied by the member at all times while using the facility.  There is a maximum limit of three (3) guests per family per day.  In the event of heavy pool usage, the manager may adjust this limit accordingly.  Please call in advance with your requirements.

1. Non-Swimming guests in street clothes may enter the pool enclosure without charge at the discretion of the Pool Manager.
2. Guests are subject to the same rules and regulations as members; however, members assume full responsibility for the conduct of and/or damage by their guest(s).
3. Members who violate or are an accessory to violation of the rules pertaining to the admittance of guests may have their rights and privileges of membership suspended for a period recommended to the Board of Directors by the Membership Chairperson.
4. The Membership Chairperson or the Pool Manager may, at their discretion, restrict or suspend all guest privileges as required to alleviate overcrowding of the pool.
5. Organized groups of children, such as Cub Scouts, Brownies, etc., may make special arrangements for pool use by contacting the Pool Manager. Such groups are limited to 15 children per activity (no more than 10 of which are non-members).  The host parent(s) and other participating parents who are pool members are not included in this total. However, guest parents are included.  Make arrangements at least one week in advance to insure everyone’s pool privileges are preserved equitably.
6. Parents may hold children’s birthday parties at the pool providing the size of the party is also not greater than 15 children (no more than 10 of which are non-members). The host parent(s) and other participating parents who are pool members are not included in this total. However, guest parents are included. Contact the Pool Manager for arrangements one week in advance of the party.
7. Children age 3 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult member. The adult is responsible at all times for the care and safety of the child.

E. Child Care Providers

1. Members may authorize a responsible adult or childcare provider (over age 12) to accompany their child(ren) to the swimming pool, subject to paragraph II-C-6. The responsible childcare provider, if not a pool member, may not use the pool unless they are with a member of the club.
2. Members who have a regular (non live-in) child care provider who is not a pool member may arrange to pay an annual $ 50.00 fee and have the child care provider included in the family membership for the current season.  This person may only use club facilities while functioning as the child care provider for the family.
3. A non-regular or casual one-time sitter must pay the regular guest fee for use of the pool.
4. Members are responsible for the conduct and damages by those authorized to look after their children at the Swim Club.

F.  Pool Courtesies:

1. Lounge chairs will not be reserved with a towel for the afternoon. They should be available for anyone wishing to use them.
2. Trashcans are located around the pool area, and members should use these to dispose of their own trash. Aluminum recycling is promoted through the use of the BLUE trash bin located by the vending machines.
3. Tables are provided for the convenience-of those eating or otherwise using them. They are not to be used for storage of towels, shoes etc.

III.  TENNIS RULES:

1. The tennis courts are for the use of all Orange Hunt Swim Club (OHSC) members and their guests.
2. Access to the courts will be by lock and key system.  A key will be made available to each member family subject to a deposit.  Your cooperation is requested in keeping the gate locked AT ALL TIMES.  Keys will be distributed by the Tennis Chairperson and will be returned to the Club when a membership is surrendered. Keys are NOT transferable.  The transfer of keys to non-members will be considered a violation of Club rules.  A fee will be charged for replacement or extra keys.
3. Rubber-soled tennis-type shoes must be worn on the courts. All other apparel will be left to the discretion of the players.
4. Tennis lessons and Team play for scheduled Northern Virginia Tennis League (NVTL) matches will take precedence over all other play.  Times and dates of scheduled matches will be posted on the court bulletin board. 
5. a. Adults will have precedence over junior members during certain hours from the day after the last day of school in spring through the day before the first day of school in fall. Juniors are defined as those members 16 years and younger. Juniors, who for personal reasons do not have access to the courts during unrestricted hours, may consult with the Tennis Chairperson for adult precedence privileges during the hours listed below.Adult precedence is effective on:Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.Weekdays (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM only)

   b. While juniors are permitted to play on open courts during the above times, the courts must be relinquished to adults upon their arrival.  Juniors playing with adults are permitted at any time.

6. When others are waiting, Singles play will be limited to one hour and Doubles play will be limited to 90 minutes on courts 1 and 2.  All play on court 3 is limited to one hour.  Players are expected to monitor their starting times and vacate the court voluntarily when the authorized period has elapsed. There is a hand-operated clock at one end of each court. Upon taking possession of a court, set the hands of the clock to the current time.  This will inform waiting players of how much time remains until the court will be come available. Time begins with the warm-up period, not when the match starts.  Substitution of players after play has begun will not affect the expiration period for the original group.
7. Racking Procedure: a. Excepting the provisions of items 5, 6, 7, and 9, use of the courts is on a first come, first serve basis.  If the courts are occupied upon arrival, a member may establish their position in the waiting line by placing their racket in the rack provided.b. It is permissible to “rack-up” and leave the area if there is a long wait.  However, a player must return in time to claim their turn.  If there is a vacant court and the owner of the first racket is not around to claim the court, the next player in turn should claim the court and place the first racket back on the rack at the end of the line.  The purpose of this rule is to keep the waiting line flowing as smoothly as possible.c. It is permissible to “rack up” again at the end of the line immediately upon vacating a court.  However, it is not permissible to have a racket on the rack while you are on the courts.  If you finish your hour and there is no one waiting, you may continue to play until someone else arrives.  You may not, however, reset the clock for another full hour.
8. Reservations: a. Court #3 (farthest from the parking lot) is available for reservation seven days a week.  Adult precedence, as described in rule 6, applies to this court.  A reservation sign-up sheet will be posted at the tennis court every Saturday at 10:00 AM for reserving time for the following Sunday through Saturday.  If the court is not reserved, it is available for open play on a first-come first-serve basis, the same as the other courts.b. Reservations will be limited to 1 hour per family unit per week.  Each reservation period starts on the hour.  A reservation not claimed by 10 minutes past the hour is forfeited.  The court then becomes available to the first person in line on the racquet rack.  Persons occupying the court in this manner must set the clock at the time the court is occupied and then play for one hour or until the court is claimed by the next racket/next reservation.  A player whose racket is in the waiting rack and does not wish to claim court #3 will not lose his place in line for the non-reserved courts.c. Members are requested to cancel reservations by crossing off their name if the reservation cannot be kept. Cancellations do not count against the 1-hour per week limitation.  We recognize that the reservation system is based primarily on a player-honor system.  The ability to reserve one court allows players who have tight work/home schedules to have the opportunity for “planned” tennis playing periods.
9. Practicing alone is permitted only when:  (a) two or more players are not waiting for a court; or (b) the player has reserved court #3 for this purpose.
10. Court time will be allocated for organized instructions by the tennis pro authorized by the Club.  The authorized period for instruction is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday during summer months.  When school is in session, lessons will be permitted until dusk.  A family’s reserved time on court #3 can be used for instruction during adult precedence time.
11. Guests will be permitted on the courts only when accompanied by a member.  A guest must play with a member.  Each member is entitled to a maximum of 3 guests at any one time.
12. Members bringing children into the area will supervise their conduct so they do not disturb play.  Children are not permitted on the courts if they are not playing tennis.
13. Eating on the courts is prohibited.
14. Playpens, strollers, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards or any other object that may present a hazard to play are prohibited on the courts.
15. Tennis courts will be used for no purposes other than tennis.
16. Out of consideration to other players and to nearby residents, players and spectators are to minimize noise, including loud talking and laughter.
17. Tennis courts are available for play from 9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM
18. Litter should be placed in the receptacles provided at the end of each court.
19. Animals or pets of any type are not permitted on the courts.

IV.  SUSPENSION: Violation of these club-operating rules may result in suspension of OHSC privileges as directed by the OHSC Board of Directors in accordance with the club bylaws.