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DPSC Health & Safety Rules

General

  • The front gate must remain closed (latched) at all times per County Health Dept.

  • NO Running on the pool deckNo horseplay, such as pushing, dunking, or excessive splashing. Any activity, which, at the sole discretion of the lifeguard, is deemed inappropriate, is prohibited.

  • Persons having communicable disease, open sores, or infection will not be permitted in the pool.

  • With the exception of tagged and leashed/harnessed service animals, NO pets are allowed.

  • Members need to clean up after themselves when they are done at the pool. Pick up all personal items and garbage, return all chairs and lounges to the pool deck and lower umbrella.

  • Do not hang or play on the lane lines.

  • Diving is permitted only in water more than six (6) feet deep.

  • NO glass or food on pool deck, in the pool, or in the bathrooms.

  • Inflatables, swim aides, and snorkeling equipment must be approved by a lifeguard before use.

  • No scooters, skateboards or bikes on pool grounds.

  • Alcohol is allowed in the BBQ Area only.

  • Private member functions must be in the BBQ and West Lawn areas only. There is a maximum of two parties at a time totaling 50 persons and ll events must be approved through our website.

  • Members may bring Guests to the pool. A $3 pp fee is required via cash onsite or via membership account.​

 

Supervision & Lifeguards

  • Lifeguards are the authority on deck. Failure to listen to lifeguards can result in removal from the pool and/or revocation of membership. 

  • In adherence with American Red Cross best practices in surveillance Dewing Park follows the 45-15 protocol of lifeguard breaks every 45 minutes. At this time all minors must exit the pool, no exceptions.

  • When lifeguards are NOT present children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

  • When lifeguards ARE present children under 14 must be supervised by a member 16 or older. Children 14 and up are allowed at the pool without supervision.

  • There is NO lifeguard on duty at the baby/toddler pool at any time.

  • Lifeguards should not be talked to while on duty.

 

Dive Area

  • Wait until all swimmers are clear of the area before diving.

  • One person on the dive board at all times.

  • No recreational swimming in the diving area.

 

Baby/Toddler Pool

  • The wader is only for children five and under.

  • There is no lifeguard on duty at the baby/toddler pool at any time.

  • Swim diapers must be worn by any child not yet potty‐trained.

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05/20/2019

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