This year we are once again faced with the challenge of keeping everyone safe and healthy due to the worldwide pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. In order to follow the guidance from the CDC, SC DHEC and USA Swimming we are putting preventive measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. With this in mind please note the new and changed rules for the 2021 swim season:
- Pool privileges are restricted to members. ALL members must register upon entering pool area.
- A pool use waiver must be completed prior to entry to the pool for the 2021 swim season.
- All children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Do not congregate with others prior to entering or after leaving the pool deck.
- Wear your swim suit to and from the pool. Do not change at the pool.
- Guest fees are $3.00 per guest; children under 2 are free. This charge will be billed to your account (Club and Social Members). Cash will be required from Pool-Only members.
- Guests are anyone other than members and their immediate family living in the same household. There will be no charge for sitters or nannies of members children.
- Members may bring one (1) guest per day.
- No pool floats will be allowed with the exception of noodles. Do not share noodles or other personal items brought to the pool with others.
- Picnic tables, umbrellas and lounge chairs will be in place. They will be positioned to keep everyone safely distanced apart. DO NOT move tables or chairs from their position on the deck.
- The baby pool will be limited to 3 swimmers.
- Parents will not be allowed on the pool deck during their child’s swim lesson or swim team participation. After dropping your child off please return to your vehicle or designated viewing area outside the pool fence.
- Lost and Found will not be provided. Be sure to pack all your belongings prior to leaving. Items left behind will be discarded.
- Person to person interaction between members of separate households should be limited and social distancing of 6′ is recommended.
- A sanitation station will be provided.
- Swim Diapers are required for children who are not potty trained. If a child has an accident in the pool requiring the pool to close, the member will be required to pay an “Accidental Fee” of $150.00.
- Only employees are allowed to enter the pump room, equipment room, and lifeguard room.
- During the hourly 10-minute lifeguard break, adults will be allowed to remain in the pool. Children under 17 will not be permitted to swim unless they are a certified lifeguard.
- Coolers are allowed at the pool; however, absolutely no glass containers are allowed inside the gate.
- Smoking is banned at the pool and its perimeter.
- The lifeguards shall have discretionary authority to discipline children using the following guidelines:
- First Offense: Sit out of pool for 10 minutes.
- Second Offense: Leave pool area for one day.
- Third Offense: Loss of pool privileges for one week.
- Fourth Offense or flagrant abuse of rules: Must appear before
management with parents