GREAT SKY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

POOL RULES 2024

The following rules apply to all pools within the amenity area:

1. The Pool Management Company (including Lifeguards), the Great Sky Homeowners Association, Inc., ("HOA"), the HOA Board of Directors ("BOD"), gate security guards and the HOA Management Company are empowered to enforce all rules and regulations.
   
2. Violation of any rules or regulations as set forth by the HOA Board of Directors or the HOA's governing documents will be grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with the HOA's governing documents as well as potential revocation of amenity privileges.
   
   
3. All Great Sky residents must have a zero HOA account balance to access the pool amenity unless otherwise approved by the HOA's Board of Directors.
   
   
4. All costs associated with any damage to property at the amenity due to negligence or abuse of a resident or guest will be charged to the responsible owner.
   
   
5. Pool Guests and Pool Parties - Each Household is allowed up to five (5) guests at one time. The cost is two dollars ($2) per guest. Guest passes must be purchased in advance at the Community House. Guest passes are required for any person who does not currently reside at a home within Great Sky. Any amount over five (5) guests per household is considered a Pool Party and must be prearranged with the Community Association Manager and Pool Management Company personnel.
   
   
6. A resident must be always present with any guests while in the amenity area. The Great Sky resident associated with each guest will be responsible for any rules broken by their guests. All residents are responsible for ensuring each guest is aware of the rules and abides by them during their visit to the pool. Failure to do so my result in the removal of the resident's guest privileges or pool access privileges.
   
   
7. All person(s) using the pool do so at their own risk.
   
   
8. Neither the HOA nor the Pool Management Company will be responsible for the loss of any personal items. Please do not bring any valuables to the amenity area.
   
   
9. A fifteen (15) minute safety break will be held by the lifeguards every hour during pool operation. All persons under 18 are required to exit the pool during safety breaks.
   
   
10. Any persons under the age of twelve (12) must always be accompanied by a person sixteen (16) years or older while in the amenity area. Children who are not toilet trained must wear waterproof pants while utilizing the pool.
    
    
11. No person(s) with skin, eye, ear, nasal infections, or communicable diseases are permitted in the amenity.
    
12. No roughhousing or running is allowed on the pool deck or within the pool at any time. No diving is allowed.
    
    
13. No bicycles, tricycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, or any motorized toys are allowed within the amenity area, other than those required for mobility.
    
    
14. NO ANIMALS are allowed in the amenity areas, except for assistance animals (as defined by the Fair Housing Act).
    
    
15. Appropriate pool attire must always be worn while in the amenity areas. No thong bikinis are allowed. Appropriate pool attire is at the discretion of the Community Association Manager, Pool Management Company personnel and/or security personnel. Repeat offenders are subject to loss of amenity privileges.
    
    
16. ALL GLASS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AMENITY AREAS.
    
    
17. All trash, debris, and/or litter must be thrown away in the appropriate receptacles during and following your visit to the amenity. Please take all personal belongings with you when you leave the amenity area.
    
    
18. Smoking, Vaping, e-cigarettes, hookah, or any other smoking paraphernalia are not permitted in any of the amenity areas.
    
    
19. VISIBLE OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED ON THE PREMISES.
    
    
20. No speakers may be used to a level that will disturb other person(s) in the pool area.
    
    
21. Person(s) suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted to enter the amenity area. Any person appearing impaired which may cause harm to themselves or others in the amenity area will be asked to leave at the discretion of the Community Association Manager, the Pool Management Company personnel and/or the security personnel.
    
    
22. Abusive, foul language, disrespectful behavior, intimidation, and/or fighting is not permitted. Any person displaying this type of behavior will be asked to leave the amenity area at the discretion of the Community Association Manager, Pool Management Company personnel and/or security personnel.
    
    
23. Swimwear is not permitted in the Community House. All persons entering the Community House must wear shoes, shirts and/or coverups.
    
    
24. Children's pool toys and pool noodles are permitted. Inflatable rafts, innertubes and large floats are not permitted apart from floatation devices for infants or persons with physical limitations.

 

 ADDITIONAL RULES

Slide Pool:

1. Slide use is not permitted without a verbal cue from the lifeguard. Please wait for lifeguard to signal that you may safely use the slide before entering. Please follow ALL instructions from lifeguard while slide is in operation.
   
   
2. Per county ordinance, no persons should remain in slide pool following a trip down the slide. Please vacate the pool as quickly as possible once you have finished on the slide.
   
   
3. Slide pool use is for slide participants only. Wading or swimming in the slide pool is not permitted while slide is in operation.
   
   
4. Persons over 18 years of age may wait in slide pool at slide exit for small children in need of assistance with lifeguard permission only. Once child has exited slide, all persons should leave the slide pool as quickly as possible.
   
   
5. Sitting at the edge of the slide pool is not permitted while slide is in operation.
   
   
6. No running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling, or stopping at any time in the flume.
   
   
7. No rough playing on the slide.
   
   
8. No diving or flipping while exiting from the slide.
   
   
9. Use of the slide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
   
   
10. Use of the slide by more than one person at a time is prohibited.
    
    
11. All hands and limbs should remain inside the flume while using the slide.
    
    
12. Entry into an area of grass or other vegetation and returning to slide or pool is prohibited.
    
    
13. The possession of any loose objects is prohibited while using the slide.
    
    
14. No bracelets, watches, or other jewelry is permitted to be worn on the slide.

 

Quiet Pool:

1. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
   
   
2. All patrons of this pool area must keep all activities to a minimum volume as not to disturb other patrons.
   
   
3. All children under the age of 15 years old must be always accompanied by an adult.
   
   
4. Music and other audible entertainment must be contained to personal headphone use. It should not be audibleby any other guests.
   
   
5. Shouting, splashing and diving are prohibited.
   
   
6. Pool toys including inflatable balls, volleyballs and pool noodles are prohibited. Only flotation devices required for safety and/or patrons with limited mobility are permitted.
   
   
7. Running, “horseplay”, boisterous behavior and/or loud noises are prohibited.
   
   
8. Lap swimming is only permitted if the lane in use is clear of other persons. Splashing during lap swimming should be kept to a minimum.
   
   
9. No swimming lessons are to be performed in this pool.

 **Subject to change as more information becomes available**

ANY VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE EXPULSION OF OWNER FROM THE AMENITY AREAS AND POTENTIAL FORFEITURE OF AMENITY PRIVILEGES.

 

By signing this document, you agree that yourself, all household members and guests associated with your household will abide by these rules while in the pool amenity.