Pool Rules & Regulations

Management

The Pool Manager is in charge of the pool at all times and is responsible for the maintenance of order, cleanliness, and safety on the pool property. The Manager is responsible for supervising all phases of the pool operation, including the employees of the operating staff, and the proper enforcement of the rules and regulations established by the Association and in accordance with Montgomery County Health Department regulations.

Enforcement of Rules

The pool manager shall caution and warn violators, or if necessary in their opinion, shall suspend pool privileges for anyone whom they finds willfully violating these rules.

General Rules

  • Only paid-up members in good standing shall be admitted to the pool.
  • Members and their guests will sign in at each visit.
  • No person shall use the pool unless it is officially open and the lifeguards are on duty.
  • All persons shall obey the instructions of the lifeguards and pool manager.
  • Fifteen minutes of every hour will be for adult swimming only (ages 16 and up) with the exception of swim team practice lead by a coach.
  • Use of abusive or profane language, or any other improper conduct shall be grounds for suspension or expulsion from property.
  • Members shall park in the pool designated parking areas.
  • WMSPA is not responsible for theft or damage to personal property.
  • No cell phones or cameras may be used in the restrooms at any time.

Guest Privileges

  • Guests will be admitted when accompanied by an active member upon presentation of a guest pass or payment of the guest admission fee.
  • A guest is limited to 7 visits per summer.
  • Members under the age of 16 may only bring 2 guests at a time.

Health and Sanitation

  • Dangerous objects or materials, including glass containers, are not allowed on pool property. 
  • All persons using the pool must shower prior to entering the water.
  • Introducing dirt, excreta, foaming agents, soaps and other extraneous matter into the water are prohibited. 
  • Food and drink are not permitted in the water. 
  • No person shall be allowed to enter the water if they exhibit signs of infection or otherwise show signs of being a contamination risk.
  • Spitting or spouting water is not permitted inside the fence.
  • Smoking or use of smokeless tobacco is not permitted anywhere on pool property.
  • No animals, other than registered service dogs trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability, are allowed within the fence. No animal is allowed into the water.

Safety

  • Running, rough play, personal conduct endangering the safety of self and/or others, both in and out of the water, is prohibited. Persons displaying such conduct may be asked to leave.
  • Persons unable to demonstrate to the lifeguards their ability to swim are not permitted in deep water, including the diving well.
  • Use of assistive flotation devices for young children, such as water wings, may be used only with an adult within arms’ length of the child. Children wearing flotation devices are not permitted in the deep end, including the diving board or the water slide.
  • In the event of inclement weather, accompanied by thunder and/or lightning, the pool manager shall use their discretion in closing the pool.
  • Pool toys that spray water are not permitted.
  • Toys and balls are permitted in the water at the discretion of management.

Diving Area and Deep Water Rules

  • Only one person is permitted on the diving board or water slide at a time, including the steps or stairs.
  • Swimmers will wait until the previous diver or slider has reached the ladder before stepping on to the diving board or water slide.
  • No diving from the side of the board.
  • The water slide is to be used feet first.
  • Running dives or excessive bouncing is not permitted.
  • Children must be able to swim safely to the steps to get out of the pool on their own if using the slide or diving board.

Wading Pool and Children Rules

  • Children under two years of age, and those not completely toilet trained, with or without diapers are not permitted in the main pool, including the beach entry area. Any fecal contamination will close the pool for 8 hours.
  • All children using the wading pool must be continuously accompanied by an adult or responsible guardian of at least 16 years of age.
  • Children using the wading pool must wear tight fitting rubber pants over a diaper or swim trainer.
  • Use of the wading pool is limited to children 6 years old or younger.
  • Children under age 10 must be continuously accompanied by an adult or responsible guardian of at least 16 years of age, especially while swimming in the pool.
  • Children under 12 will not be permitted to enter or remain at the pool after 6:00pm unless accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Children under the age of 16 will not be permitted into the pool without an adult unless a recent photo is registered under their membership account.