Princeton Mill Homeowners Association

Pool Rules

The following rules are in effect for the pool at all times. Violators will be subject to fines and/or suspension of pool privileges at the discretion of the board members representing the Princeton Mill Homeowners Association.

1. Pool is to be used by Recreational members only. Residents of Princeton Mill and Weddington who are not recreational members may not use the pool and may not be guests of Recreational members.
2. Out of town / house guests of Recreational members may use the pool as guests but must be accompanied by the Recreational member. Guests not accompanied by residents will be asked to leave the pool area.
3. Pool hours are 5:30am to 10pm unless otherwise posted. In the event of unauthorized entry, use outside of posted pool hours or trespassing, authorities may be contacted.
4. The front pavilion gate is to remain closed and locked at all times. Entry may be gained by use of a scanner card to be issued to all recreational members in good standing. Lifeguards will report any attempts to dismantle or prop open front gate and violators will be subject to fine and/or suspension of pool privileges.
5. Lifeguard has complete authority. Any arguing with or mistreatment of lifeguards will be subject to review by the board with possible suspension of pool privileges.
6. Proper bathing attire required at all times.
7. No glassware or alcoholic beverages permitted in pool area.
8. Residents and their guests are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. Trash must be thrown away, chairs returned to tables, umbrellas rolled up, and pool toys removed from pool and pool deck.
9. No pets allowed in pool area.
10. No bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, skates, scooters allowed in the pool or pavilion area (must be left outside the front pavilion gate).
11. No large or styrofoam flotation devices are allowed in the pool.
12. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) when a lifeguard is not present.
13. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) at all times.
14. Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers, rubber pants and tight fitting bathing suits while in the pool. No exceptions.
15. One person at a time on the diving board. The area beneath and around the diving board must be kept clear at all times.
16. No running, pushing or horseplay.
17. Ten minute adult swim every hour - to be announced by lifeguard. Adults only allowed in pool during this time.
18. People with communicable diseases, open sores or infectious eyes are restricted from using the pool.
19. Pool may be closed at any time for safety, health, operational, or other reasons as seen fit by lifeguard or Pool Coordinator.

After Hours Swimming, or AHS, is available to Princeton Mill and Weddington recreational homeowners. It allows homeowners extended pool hours and access to the pool when no lifeguard is on duty, but within the guidelines of normal pool operating hours (defined as 5:30am until 10pm)

Following are guidelines for AHS rules and regulations:

There are two locked gates with card scanners at the Princeton Mill pool:

• The first locked scanner gate (which opens to the parking lot area) provides entry to the pavilion area between the hours of 5:30am and 10pm with further access to the pool area when lifeguards are on duty and the first gate from pavilion area to the pool deck is unlocked and open. Access to this gate is automatic with all cards.
• The second locked scanner gate (AHS access) is located inside the pavilion area beside the vending machine and is the other gate that leads from the pavilion area onto the pool deck. This gate remains closed and locked at all times. Access to this gate (for AHS) is granted only upon written agreement to follow the rules and guidelines spelled out in this document.

Under no circumstances will residents be allowed access to the pool or pavilion without an active scanner card. Cards will be issued one to a family for all resident families in good standing with the PMHOA who are recreational members.

Please note that the pool front gate will be locked at all times. Please remember to bring your scanner card to the pool with you. Lifeguards have been instructed to not open gates for people who do not have a scanner card, and to report residents who regularly open the gates for others or leave the gates propped open. This is for the safety and protection of Princeton Mill and Weddington residents and to keep uninvited nonresidents from using our pool. Violators risk suspension of pool privileges and fines.

1. Princeton Mill and Weddington recreational homeowners (people on the mortgage deed), their children and guests will be allowed to use the pool without a lifeguard during stated AHS hours. Please note, a homeowner MUST be present with children (16 years and younger) and their guests - no exceptions. Anyone violating this rule will have their access card deactivated, will be suspended from the pool for the remainder of the season and the family of the unsupervised child will be fined $50.

2. Each person is responsible for cleaning up and removing their trash, putting the chairs back around the pool and putting the umbrellas down.

3. AHS swimming hours: Anytime a lifeguard is not present. No one is allowed in the pool area after 10PM. Anyone violating this rule will have their access card deactivated, will be suspended from the pool for the remainder of the season and will be fined $50.

4. The pavilion may be reserved for private parties. Persons qualifying for AHS will still be allowed access to the pool even when a private party is taking place. A notice of any party will be on the bulletin board by the bathrooms. Note - for persons having private parties, rules regarding lifeguard requirements based on number of attendees remain in effect and are not overridden by any element of AHS.

5. No parties may be held at the pool without filling out a Pool Party Request Form and submitting it to the Social Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the party. Party request forms can be located on the Princeton Mill website http://www.princetonmill.com/ on the swim webpage along with a link to the pavilion coordinator.

6. Normal pool rules remain in effect during AHS hours. This includes no running, pushing or horseplay, no pets, no alcoholic beverages or glassware allowed in the pool area. Also, no bicycles, skateboards or scooters are allowed.

7. Non potty-trained children must wear rubber pants. A tight fitting bathing suit is required over the diaper. Sweetwater Pool Management and the Pool Coordinator must be called if an "accident" happens and the pool will be shut down until cleaned.

8. The lifeguard stand and diving board are off limits during After Hours Swimming. During AHS, no diving board usage is allowed. The diving board will be covered and locked and attempts to remove the cover will be considered as a rules violation subject to suspension. The lifeguard stand is for lifeguard use only and is off limits to pool members - no exceptions (please note that we have had repeated problems with kids climbing and jumping off the lifeguard stand so this one needs to be very clear - absolutely no access to the lifeguard stand at any time).

9. Residents of Princeton Mill and Weddington who are not recreational members may not be guests at the pool.

10. Swimming alone is not safe. It is highly encouraged that you have someone at the pool with you.

11. Swim at your own risk

Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Pool Rules, including After Hours Swimming (AHS)

I have read and understand the attached Princeton Mill After Hours Swimming (AHS) rules and agree hereby to abide by such rules. I understand and agree that if I or any member of my family or guest violates a rule, knowingly or otherwise, then the PMHOA Board may, at its discretion, deny my family and me access to the pool for the remainder of the then current pool season as well as the imposition of a $50 fine. In addition, I understand that After Hours Swimming is a time during which the PMHOA has determined that there will be no lifeguard or other person available for the aid of swimmers.