I. COUNTY REGULATIONS

1. In order to prevent accidents, no food or drink shall be served in glass containers either from a snack bar or from vending machines within the designated pool area. No glass may be brought to the Club.
     
2. No loud speakers or amplified sound equipment shall be used on the premises except by specific SGSC Board authorization for Club activities.

II. HEALTH RULES

1. The governing rules of the State Board of Health will prevail at all times.
    
2. Infants, toddlers and children who are not potty trained entering either pool must wear diapers designed specifically for swimming.
    
3. All persons using the pool are required to take a shower before entering the pool. All oily preparations, leg makeup and lotions must be removed in the shower with soap before entering the pools.
    
4. All hairpins, bobby pins, etc. must be removed before entering the pools.

III. GENERAL RULES

1. Each family member must register at the gate office to gain admittance (County Reg. 5173 item 11).
    
2. No person is allowed to swim unless a qualified lifeguard is on duty. There shall be no swimming at night without use of the pool lights.
    
3. All children eight (8) years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children nine (9) years or older but under twelve (12) years may use the pool unaccompanied by an adult, only providing that they have passed a satisfactory swimming test to an individual authorized by the Swim Club.
4. Parents, whether present or not, are responsible for the conduct of their children at all times. Members shall be responsible for seeing that all of their guests are advised of all rules, regulations and pool procedures.
    
5. Fifteen minutes of every hour shall be reserved for adult members and guests over eighteen (18) years of age. All other persons must get completely out of the pool.
    
6. Use of the wading pool is restricted to children five (5) years and younger. All children using the wading pool must be accompanied and supervised by an adult or a responsible member of the family sixteen (16) years of age or older. Children in the wading pool are the responsibility of the parent, not the lifeguard.
    
7. Only accepted swimming attire (no cut-offs or jeans) may be worn in the pool.
    
8. Courtesy, politeness and good sportsmanship shall be observed at all times. There shall be no shouting, boisterous conduct, loud or profane language or other practices that may be annoying to others.
    
9. Smoking shall be allowed only in designated smoking areas in the parking lot. All refuse shall be disposed of in the containers provided.
    
10. Petitions, subscriptions, papers, etc. shall not be circulated on the Club premises; nor shall solicitation of funds for any purpose be made except with Board approval.
     
11. No pets shall be allowed on the premises.
     
12. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller blades and roller skates may not be ridden on the premises. If ridden on the premises, such items will be confiscated by the lifeguard.
     
13. Food will be allowed in designated areas only. No food is allowed within twelve (12) feet of either pool (on deck).
     
14. The Club shall not be responsible or liable for injury or accident suffered by either members or their guests due to negligence or carelessness by any person. The Club is not responsible for the loss of or damage to personal belongings.
     
15. With adequate notice, the pool may be closed at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
     
16. Members delinquent in their payments will not be allowed to use the pool or Club facilities.

IV. SPECIAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

1. Diving Board: Only one person is to be on the diving board at a time. There shall be no unnecessary springing or double bouncing while on the board, nor will jumping or diving off the sides of the board be permitted. Swimmers are not allowed in the diving impact area.
    
2. Swimming Equipment: No potentially hazardous swimming equipment shall be used in the pool, including air mattresses, rubber tubes, etc. Use of swimming equipment is limited to such items as swim fins, goggles and masks, snorkels and similar equipment at the discretion of the lifeguard. No Frisbees or hard balls of any kind may be used in the pools. Use of the permitted equipment must not interfere with the enjoyment of the pool by other swimmers. No Club or Swim Team equipment will be loaned for general use. Equipment use at off-hour parties shall be governed by the Party Rules.
    
3. Diving: No person shall dive in less than five (5) feet of water.
    
4. Equipment Area: Only Board Members and Club Employees are allowed in the equipment (back room) areas at the Club. No exceptions.
    
5. >General Behavior: There shall be no running on any deck area, no pushing or throwing of persons into either pool, no tampering with pool or Corporation equipment, and no rough or disorderly conduct. Any violation of these safety regulations will result in disciplinary action by the Board of Directors as stated in item VI.

V. GUEST RULES

1. No outside organizations will be allowed on the premises at any time without specific approval of the Board of Directors.
    
2. All members must register their guests in a prescribed ledger upon entry at the gate office.
    
3. All guests must be accompanied by a member. Members must remain at the pool with their guests. Guests of members may be admitted by a guest card purchased by the members. Guest cards may be purchased at the front gate at the prevailing rate. The card will allow twenty-four (24) admittances. These cards will be valid until used up. There will be no refunds granted for any unused portion of guest cards. The guest cards will be punched by the Gate Attendant for each guest except for children three (3) years of age and under. Members bringing a guest and not using a guest card must pay the prevailing "non-card" rate for each guest.
    
4. The daily limit of guests per membership shall be six (6) individuals. Excessive use of the guest privileges by any member or non-member will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and appropriate action taken. The Board of Directors may establish additional guidelines concerning excessive use of guest privileges.
    
5. Any member desiring to bring more guests than the daily limitation may do so providing that they have verified preauthorization from the Pool Staff or a Board member.
    
6. Member children under twelve (12) years of age are NOT permitted to bring guests. Children twelve (12) through fifteen (15) years of age may bring a guest twelve (12) years of age or older. Children sixteen (16) years of age or more may bring guests of any age. Children may bring no more than one (1) guest at a time unless permission is granted by the Pool Staff. A parent member is responsible for the conduct of his or her junior guests.
    
7. With the parent's written permission, a babysitter sixteen (16) years of age or older may accompany the member's children who are under twelve (12) years of age. Babysitters using the pool will be charged the guest fee.
    
8. Members who have no children listed on their membership cards may substitute up to three (3) grandchildren under twenty-one (21) years of age not living with them. These grandchildren may use the pool in accordance with all rules and regulations governing use by member's minor children. Adult family members not living at the principle member's address will be admitted in accordance with the rules for paying guests.

VI. AMENDMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Copies of the "Rules and Regulations" shall be posted at the pool premises.
    
2. The Lifeguard has delegated authority to dismiss any member or guest from the pool area for the balance of any one day. For repeated violations, a three (3) day suspension may be imposed. The Lifeguard has the power of enforcement of the "Rules and Regulations" and is in charge of pool discipline.
    
3. The names of members or guests dismissed by the Lifeguard along with the Rule(s) violated will be recorded by the Lifeguard and that list reported daily to the Lifeguard Supervisor and/or the Club Vice President.
    
4. Repeated and/or serious violations will be reported to the Board of Directors by the Pool Staff and may be reported by any member. Upon receipt of the complaint report, the Board of Directors may at their discretion:
   1. Place the offending member on probation for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
   2. Suspend the offending member for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
   3. Expel the offending member formally according to the procedure outlined in Article II, section 4, of the By-Laws of the Southgate Swim Club, Inc.
       
5. The "Rules and Regulations" may be amended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

VII. THE GATE ATTENDANT (Informational)

1. The Pool Staff shall work gate duty as scheduled.
    
2. Absolutely no children or unauthorized persons shall be allowed in the pool office or snack bar.
    
3. The gate attendant will be responsible for the following duties and others as required:
   1. Admit all members and guests in accordance with the Club rules. All members and guests must sign in on a daily sign-in sheet.
   2. Check all non-guest names against membership roster.
   3. Deny entry to those not qualified to enter.
   4. Account for money ($) in the gate cash box.
   5. Place phone call and charge prevailing rate for all local calls other than Club business. Long distance calls outside of Club business are not allowed.
   6. Operate the Club Snack Bar according to posted instructions. Lifeguards are directed to wait on members signing-in before waiting on snack bar customers.