Pool Rules


● Current members must show pool tag to lifeguard(s) upon arrival to the pool and sign-in.
● Any staff and/or board member may ask to see your pool tag at any time.
● There is a small fee for replacement of tags and there will be one tag per household.
● No running or horseplay will be tolerated in the pool or surrounding area.
● There is NO diving at Westchester Pool. Diving is permitted at Skyview Pool along the deep end (west side) only!
● All swimmers must wear a standard swimsuit. NO cut-offs, sweatshirts, pants, Capri’s, etc…
● Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers.
● Acceptable toys in the pool: soft balls, noodles, face mask, goggles, snorkel, fins, dolls, water cans, dive toys or any plastic toy. Lifeguard has final decision and may restrict toys if they feel
they may cause a safety hazard.
● Unacceptable toys in the pool: inner tubes, large rafts, tennis balls, football or any other type of hard ball.
● Flotation devices are permitted in shallow end ONLY. An adult MUST accompany the child in the water and be next to the child using the safety floatation device.
● NO abusive language will be tolerated. You will be asked to leave immediately.
● No one is permitted in the pump/furnace rooms.
● Swimmers will be given a deep-water test if there is any question of swimming ability. This is at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty. Parents may NOT override the guard’s decision.
● Parents of young children must keep a watchful eye on their children.
● Children 10 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/adult (18+) or responsible caregiver between the ages of 15 to 17 years old.
● NO glass containers of any kind are permitted in or around pool area.
● NO alcoholic beverages are permitted in or around pool area.
● NO smoking or vaping is permitted in or around pool area.
● NO bikes, scooters or skateboards are allowed in pool area.
● NO pets, balloons, or weapons of any kind are permitted in pool area.
● PLEASE do NOT take pictures of guards. If you have an issue with a guard, please notify the FHPOA Board.

Safety Breaks:
● Safety breaks are every hour/last 15 min. of hour.
● ALL children must clear the pool.
● Adults ONLY (18 years or older) may stay in the water during this time to swim at their own risk.
Covid/Health Rules:
● Please do NOT swim if you have open sores, inflamed eye(s) or any other communicable disease, or diarrhea.
● If you have had diarrhea, please refrain from swimming for 2
weeks. This will help keep our pool free from Recreational Water Diseases.
● Remove all bandages before entering the pool.
● Please DO NOT enter the pool area if you have tested positive for Covid, are in quarantine for Covid, been exposed to Covid and/or if someone in your household has tested positive for
Covid.

ALL rules and regulations are subject to change. These rules have been provided in the interest of health, safety and the enjoyment of our pool for all residents.
Any concerns should be referred to the Board at comms@foresthillspoa.com
Thank you and enjoy your summer!