• All persons using the pool- DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.

• Lifeguards will be on duty during pool hours only.

• Management reserves the right to deny use of the pool to anyone at any time in accordance with the Covenants and By-laws for the Traceside Homeowners Association.

• Traceside Pool is access controlled and intended for use by any member of Traceside Homeowners Association, and their guest(s). A Traceside homeowner MUST be present at all times with their guest(s). Anyone who is not accompanied by a Traceside resident may be asked to exit the pool facility. Proof of residency may be required.

• All Traceside residents must enter the pool gate using an electronic pool key. These cards are issued to each homeowner, and provided one time by the association. It is not the responsibility of the Traceside pool staff to allow entry to those without the required pool key. Replacement keys are available for $25 each by contacting Whit Simpson at 673-9865. The pool gate is to remain electronically locked at all times.

• Residents are limited to no more than four guests per home, unless there is a pool party with prior approval through Langley and Taylor Pool Management Company. (See section regarding parties.)

• Rules are strictly enforced by lifeguards at all times. After two warnings for any pool violation, swimmers will be asked to leave the facility for the remainder of the day. Suspension time will be increased due to the severity of the infraction. A Traceside Board member will be notified about the infraction, and follow up with the homeowner will take place if necessary.

• Persons under 14 years of age MUST be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years old or older at all times. However, children of Traceside residents who are age 12 or older may schedule a swim test with the lifeguard to determine if they can swim without an adult on the premises. The parent and swimmer must sign a pool behavior agreement stating that the test was completed and that the child will follow the pool rules without adult supervision. This agreement will be kept in the pool office.

• Running, loud or excessive noise and rough playing are not permitted.

• Foul language and rude gestures will not be tolerated.

• There will be no rough housing while using the basketball goal. This includes forced dunking, hanging on the rim or net, or shooting from extreme distances.

• Throwing of any balls (especially footballs) inside or outside of the pool but within the pool fence area is not allowed.

• It is never appropriate to push a fellow swimmer in the pool, even if you are an adult and pushing children in.

• Glass of any type is not permitted in pool area. This includes serving dishes, beverage bottles, candle votives, glass beads or jewelry. Traceside strictly enforces this Health Department rule at all times, including neighborhood activities and parties within the pool facility.

• No pets allowed in pool area.

• Proper swimming attire MUST be worn while in the pool. Cutoffs are not permitted. Swim diapers must be worn if the swimmer is not toilet trained.

• Diving is prohibited at all times.

• The Traceside pool phone is for emergency purposes only. Please limit necessary calls to 2 minutes.

• Large floats, rafts, canoes, or any large floatation device that may pose an obstruction to the lifeguard’s view of swimmers or be judged to pose a hazard to swimmers shall not be allowed in the pool. It is the sole discretion of the lifeguard on duty.

• Skateboards, skate shoes (wheels extended), roller blades, scooters or bicycles are not permitted within the gated pool facility.

• The baby pool is to be used by children under the age of 5 years old. The baby pool is under the adult supervision of the child’s parent or guardian and will be monitored but not guarded by the lifeguards.

• Rest period shall be called ten minutes before the hour during pool hours of operation. When at least two lifeguards are on duty all children will be asked to exit pool until rest period is over. Adults are allowed to continue swimming during this time. An adult is designated as anyone age 18 and above. “Babies in Arms” and supported in the pool by their parents are allowed to remain in the pool. Children accompanied by parents are not allowed to remain in pool. One lifeguard will remain on the chair during rest period. When only one lifeguard is on duty, the ten minute rest period every hour will require all persons to exit the water.

• At the first occurrence of thunder or lightning, the pool shall be closed to swimmers for 30 minutes. Should lightning or thunder persist, the pool shall remain closed until 30 minutes after the thunder and/or lightening subsides.