General

• Users of the pool must obey the lifeguards and/or pool management at all times.
• All members and their guests using MSC facilities must conduct themselves in a courteous manner to ensure safety for all.
• No abusive language or boisterous behavior will be tolerated.  
• As set forth in the By-laws of this corporation, violations of the rules of the facility may be grounds for suspension of membership.
• Adults permitting their children, age six and under, the use of the wading pool have the full responsibility for the safety of the children in this area.  It is to be understood that the lifeguards will not actively supervise the use of this area.
• Sound-producing equipment may be used with discretion at the Facility.
• All members, including children and guests, shall use the club’s facilities at their own risk.  MSC will not be responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to personal property of members or their guests.

Safety

• No one shall use the pool unless an employed lifeguard is on duty during the scheduled hours of operation.
• State health regulations require every swimmer to take a shower before entering the pool.
• Each member, dependant, and guest must register when entering the pool enclosure.
• No glass containers or similar breakable objects of any kind are permitted within the pool enclosure.
• No pets are permitted within the fenced in areas.
• Eating and drinking is permitted within the enclosure, but not within the pool itself.  Refuse must be placed in the containers provided. Every member and guest is expected to cooperate to keep the pool premises clean, attractive, and free of debris.
• No boisterous or rough play is permitted in or around the pool:
• No running in the pool area.
• No pushing or shoving others into the pool.
• No dunking other swimmers.
• Each hour there will be a 10 minute rest period for swimmers under 18 years of age.  During this period the main pool will be available for adult use exclusively. One lifeguard will remain on duty.
• Report any accidents to the lifeguard.
• The pool will be cleared upon the first signs of thunder and lightning.  The pool and deck will remain clear until 20 minutes have passed without thunder and lightning.
• Only proper swimming attire shall be worn in the pool.
• Admission may be refused to anyone with infections or wearing large bandages.
• Non-swimmers and poor swimmers are restricted to shallow water unless accompanied by their caretaker. To qualify for deep water swimming, persons may be required to pass a test given by the lifeguard consisting of swimming the length of the pool without stopping and treading water for a short length of time.
• Inner-tubes, floats, masks, snorkels, or other underwater devices are permitted in the pool at the discretion of the lifeguard.  Life jackets or belts are allowed only when a parent or responsible caretaker accompanies the child into the water.
• Violators will be subject to discipline by the pool manager or lifeguards.  Repeated violations shall be grounds for suspension by the lifeguards or a member of the Board of Directors.  Parents’ complaints must be directed to the Board of Directors.

Children and Minors

• Children entering the second grade and under are not permitted inside the pool fence unless accompanied by a parent or responsible caretaker (13 years or older) at all times.  The parent must register, in person, with the lifeguard before the caretaker brings the children to the pool.  The caretaker may not bring other guests and must register with the lifeguard on duty.
• The responsibility of the persons who accompany children to the pool continues while the children are in the water.  The lifeguards are employed for the safety and welfare of everyone - they are not baby sitters.
• ‍Children who are 8 or entering the third grade and older who can swim the length of the pool and tread water for a short length of time may go to the pool without an adult.

Diving Well

• No swimming in the deep end when the diving board is in use.
• Only one person at a time is allowed on the diving board.
• Dive or jump off the end of the board and swim to the nearest wall or ladder.

Guests

• All guests must be accompanied by a member of the club.  Non-member residents of the MSC Corporate  Membership Area are not allowed to be guests at the pool.
• Guests will be admitted at any time the pool is open.  Members should use discretion in inviting guests, especially during times when the pool may be crowded.  A guest fee will be set by the Board of Directors.  There is currently no guest fee.
  
• All guests must register their name and address when entering the pool enclosure.
• Each member will be held responsible for the registration, identification, and conduct of his guests at all times.
• Members wishing to invite more than four guests at one time must have the permission of the Pool Manager.
• Organized groups, classes, and clubs, including persons living within the corporate membership area who are not members of MSC may use the corporate facilities under the sponsorship of a member and with the approval of the Board of Directors during those hours the pool is not regularly scheduled for use.  An hourly fee shall be charged for this purpose, to be determined by the Board of Directors, prior to the pool opening for the season.  Such a fee will not exceed the cost to the corporation incurred by this use.

Parking and Traffic

• No on-street parking is permitted as the area is a residential area.
• Park carefully using only one parking space of the parking lot.
• No parking in the parking lot after closing hours.
• No turning around on Phillips Court or the intersection of Phillips Court and Baker Road.
• Follow a traffic pattern through the parking lot to the “Drop-Zone” and out.
• Drive slowly and carefully watching out constantly for children.
• Cooperate in a responsible manner to keep traffic in the surrounding area to a minimum.