Pool Rules

Please carefully review the pool rules with your family, so all will know what is expected. Safety and knowledge of the rules is vital, especially during swim-at-own risk hours, when lifeguards are not present.

 

Admission

  • Members must sign in upon entering the pool grounds.

  • Members must register and pay for any guests ($5 each, unless visiting from outside Greenville County). Members are fully responsible for their guests and should advise them of the pool rules.

  • Children age 10 or older may be permitted within the pool area unaccompanied by an adult only when a lifeguard is on duty. They may be required to pass the Basic Swimmer Test at the request of the lifeguard. This consists of (1) swimming the length of the pool (2) treading water for 3 minutes and (3) jumping off the low diving board and exiting the deep end safely.

  • All children age 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Safety and Conduct

  • Members and guests are expected to behave respectfully and safely.

  • Do NOT hang on or touch the metal pipe under the diving board. Continuing to do so after being warned one time will result in immediate expulsion for the rest of the pool day. If it is a continued problem, it will be taken to the board.

  • Don’t swim alone.

  • No running on pool deck or diving boards.

  • No boisterous or rough play, including jumping on or near other swimmers.

  • The white steps are for getting in and out of the pool, not for hanging on or playing. Please be aware of people trying to get in or out of the pool.

  • Inflatable floats of reasonable size are permitted. Any items that have been used at a lake or ocean should be washed before being put in the pool.

  • No glass containers are permitted on the pool grounds.

  • No food should be eaten close to the pool itself.

  • Alcoholic beverages, drugs, and smoking are not allowed on pool property.

  • No bikes or skateboards are permitted in the pool area.

  • Drivers, please drive slowly and carefully in the pool parking lot. Watch out for other cars and pedestrians.

  • The maximum number of swimmers allowed in the pool is 200.

Kiddie Pool

  • The kiddie pool is only for children 7 years old and younger. It is their safe space, so please don’t allow older children to disrupt it.

  • Children are the responsibility of their parents, not the lifeguard.

Diving Boards

  • The high dive is for swimmers 9 years of age and older.

  • High dive use is permitted only when a lifeguard is on duty.

  • Only one person may be on a diving board at a time, including the ladders.

  • Divers must jump straight out from the board, not towards the side of the pool.

  • No swimming across the deep end while the diving boards are in use.

  • No ball playing in the diving well while the diving boards are in use.

  • No hanging from the boards.

Health

  • People with skin, eye, ear, respiratory, or fungal infections; or communicable disease, diarrheal illness, or nausea should not enter the pool.

  • People with open wounds should not enter the pool.

  • No spitting or blowing nose in the pool.

  • No pets or animals permitted in the pool area.

  • Injuries incurred at the pool should be reported to the lifeguard immediately.

  • First aid supplies are available in each restroom as well as the supply room. Please ask the lifeguard for items from the supply room.

  • Phone is located under the clock.

  • The Certified Pool Operator at this facility is Kevin Cribbs. State Certification Number 1402.

Appropriate Attire

  • 1- and 2-piece swimsuits, swim trunks, and rash guard swim shirts are all appropriate. Please don’t wear regular clothes such as t-shirts and shorts in the pool, because fibers from the fabric can damage our pool filters.

  • Babies and toddlers who are not potty-trained need to wear appropriate swim diapers.

Weather

  • The pool must be evacuated at the first clap of thunder or flash of lightning.

  • Swimmers waiting to re-enter the pool need to stay at least 20 feet from the water.

  • The pool must remain evacuated for 20 minutes after the last clap of thunder or 30 minutes after the last strike of lightning.

  • If the pool is cleared for more than an hour and the storm is predicted to continue, the lifeguard may evacuate all patrons from the pool grounds and close the pool until the storm passes.

Responsibility

  • People using the pool do so at their own risk.

  • The pool is not responsible for any personal injury or loss of or damage to personal property.

  • Any damage to the pool property caused by a member or their guest will be charged to the responsible member.

  • Members are responsible for keeping the pool clean. Please use provided trash containers.

Authority

  • The lifeguards have full authority to dismiss people from the pool grounds for the remainder of the day if they infringe on the pool rules, fail to show evidence of membership upon request, or refuse to abide by the direction of the lifeguard.

  • Unauthorized people are not allowed in the Pump House or Guard Room.

  • The pool board has the authority to operate the pool in a manner that maintains order and keeps pool activities functioning, within the rules and by-laws of the WHG Association.

  • Any complaints or repeated violations of the pool rules should be referred to the pool board, whose resulting actions or recommendations will have final authority.

Guest Policy

  • Guests over age 4 who live in Greenville County must pay $5 upon arrival at the pool.

  • Guests from outside Greenville County are permitted at no charge.

  • No member may bring more than 5 guests at a time without prior notice to the board or a party reservation.

  • A person may come as a guest on 5 occasions only.

  • Members must be present at the pool with their guests at all times.

  • A former member may not come as a guest.

Party Policy

  • At least one of the pool's regular lifeguards must be scheduled to be on duty.

  • Parties of less than 12 people can be held during normal lifeguard hours for the regular charge of $5 per guest. Use of the pavilion would be on a "first come, as available" status.

  • The pavilion area (all tables and grill) may be reserved during regular pool hours for up to 50 people for $50 (no additional guest fees charged). Depending on the time and day of the party, large parties require a 2nd lifeguard, at an additional charge of $15 per hour. These parties will have the exclusive use of the pavilion but will be sharing the pool with other members.

  • The pool may be rented by a member for a private party on Monday or Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for $75. If more than 25 guests attend, there will be a charge for a second guard.

  • No parties may extend beyond regular pool hours (8 p.m. closing time).

  • Host member is responsible for cleanup and removal of any decorations.

  • All parties require prior notification to the board.

  • To schedule a party, please use the online booking form. Once the request is received it will be added to the calendar.

By-laws of the Wade Hampton Gardens Community Association

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