CONDUCT

Admittance:

• Pool users must abide by all posted rules and lifeguard directives. Failure to do so can result in ejection from the facility.
• All members must check-in at the gate or concessions stand with the concessions employees and show ID upon request.
• Lifeguards have the authority to deny admittance to the pool if the pool becomes overcrowded.

Guests:

• Guest fees are due for all non-members.
• Cost is $5/person for a maximum of 5 visits per season. 
• Non-Greenville County residents may attend as guests free of charge. 
• No charge for permanent Nanny (notify Nanny name to swim@stonelakepool.com).

Respect:

• All individuals are expected to treat fellow pool users, staff, and management with respect and courtesy at all times.

Quiet Enjoyment:

• Users should maintain a noise level that does not disturb others, refraining from loud music, yelling, or disruptive behavior.

Appropriate Language:

• Profanity, abusive language, or inappropriate comments are strictly prohibited.

Tobacco & Substance Use:

• Smoking, vaping, and the use of illegal substances are not allowed in or near the pool area.

Alcohol Use:

• No alcoholic beverages in the recreation area when minors are present.
• Persons who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted in the pool or in the surrounding area.

Prohibited items:

• No weapons are permitted on the premises.
• No floats over 3’ by 3’ allowed.
• No bottles, glasses, or other breakable or dangerous objects shall be brought on the club premises.

Decorations:

• No decorations can be used that will cause damage to the pool property, furnishings, or exterior fence.
• Tape should not be used to affix decorations to pool property.
• Decorations must be removed after use.
• Balloons are not permitted. 
• This applies to all areas of the pool property, including the interior of the Clubhouse.

SAFETY

Pool Use:

• All persons using the pool do so at their own risk, and the club assumes no responsibility for injury or damage resulting from use.

Supervision of Children:

• All children younger than 11 years of age must be supervised by someone at least 15 years of age.

Swimming Skills:

• All individuals using the pool must be comfortable in the water.
• Lifeguards may require swimmers to demonstrate their swimming ability prior to allowing them to swim beyond the shallow end of the pool.
• Those who are unable to swim should remain within designated shallow areas and wear appropriate flotation devices.

Diving:

• Diving is only allowed in designated areas. Users must avoid running, jumping, or other unsafe poolside behaviors.

First Aid & Emergencies:

• In the event of an emergency, pool users should notify lifeguards immediately.
• All injuries, no matter how slight, must be reported immediately to the lifeguard on duty.

Health:

• Anyone with a contagious illness, communicable infection or disease, or who has consumed alcohol should refrain from using the pool.
• Anyone with open wounds, rashes, nasal discharge, inflamed eyes or bandages will not be allowed in the pool.
• The danger of exposure to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 exists.
• By entering the pool, you take responsibility for your own protection and for disinfecting your hands and anything you touch in the pool area.
• Do not use the pool if you have a cough, fever or other symptoms of illness.

Pool Shock Treatment:

• Any parent who allows their child to swim in the pool without using swim pants and/or diapers and an accident or sickness occurs will be invoiced for the shock treatment of the pool.

Weather:

• During electrical storms, the pool must be evacuated, as directed by the lifeguard staff.

POOL RULES

• No swimming when pool is closed.
• No swimming when lifeguard is not on duty, except at adult swim (see Safety Break).
• No running on deck or pool area.
• No chicken fights, piggy-back games, breath-holding games, dunking, splashing, horseplay, pushing, shoving, or any type of roughness or misbehavior on the club premises.
• No diving in any depth under 5 feet.
• Only forward entry is allowed from the deck. No flips off the side of the pool are allowed.
• No gum, spitting, spouting, nose blowing or urinating in the pool or on/around the pool deck.
• Socializing with or distracting the lifeguard on duty is prohibited.
• No frisbees, footballs, hardballs or water balloons are allowed in the gated pool area.
• Persons with open wounds, rashes, nasal discharge, inflamed eyes or bandages will not be allowed in the pool.
• Only appropriate swim attire allowed in the pool.
• No animals or pets allowed on the pool deck or in the pool.
• No profanity on the club premises.
• The use of the swim team’s starting blocks is restricted to members 17 and over, swim lessons given by swim team coaches (with permission from the lifeguards), swim team practices, and swim meets.
• No hanging or playing on lifeguard stands or lane lines.

Safety Break:

• A 10-minute Safety Break is observed hourly by all persons under the age of 17.
• No children under the age of 17 are allowed in the pool during adult swim; even if they are accompanied by their parents.
• The only exceptions to this rule are the lifeguards who are employed by Sweetwater Pool Management.
• Children must remain 2 feet clear of the water during the Safety Break.