Club Rules

Members & Guests

• Babysitters may use the Club only when accompanying children without parents.
• Babysitters may not use the Club for their own use.
• Babysitters must be added to a family membership and be registered with the club using a babysitter permission form.
• Members must purchase a guest pass, accompany their guests, and take responsibility for the conduct of their guests while at the Club.
• Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older who will be responsible for their conduct at the Club.
• Non-swimming children must remain in the shallow end and be monitored and supervised by their parent/guardian.
• Non-swimming children are never allowed in the deep water if unaccompanied by a parent/guardian and cannot use the diving board or slide.
• The Club is not responsible for supervising your children within the Club property. this includes: parking lots, picnic areas, and playground.
• All guests MUST be accompanied by a member 18 years or older.
• Guests that are part of a birthday party must be met at the front desk by an adult member, unless a list of attendees is given to the Club Management prior to the party.
• Guests are subject to the same rules and regulations as members. Violation of rules and regulations may result in the loss of guest privileges.

Parties & Events

Anyone interested in hosting a party at the Club must fill out the Party Reservation Form.

• Only members of the club may host a party/event. Non-member guests are welcome to attend.
• Party hosts will provide management a list of all non-member attendees’ full names and ages in advance.
• Guest passes must be purchased for all non-member attendees over the age of 2.
• Party attendees are welcome to enjoy the facility for the entire day.
• Party hosts are responsible for the conduct of their attendees and must ensure they are familiar with all club rules.
• All party attendees under the age of 15 must take a swim test and Deep Water Test if they have not previously done so.
• On the day of the party, the hosts and helpers may arrive 1 hour early for setup.
• All set up and clean up must be performed by the party host. A garbage can and liners will be provided. 
• All food and beverages, paper products, table covers, utensils, cups, etc. must be provided by the party host. Food delivery and catering is allowed. 
• The Colony Cafe should be contacted in advance to see if use a refrigerator is available to store a cake.
• Large balloon arches are not permitted. Smaller balloon arrangements are permitted.
• Noise making toys and personal music are not permitted.
• Clean up must be completed by the end of the party’s reservation period.

Deep Water Test

All members/guests 15 and under must pass the test each summer.

• For safety reasons, all members and guests under 15 must pass the Deep Water Test each summer to demonstrate for Club Management that they can swim well enough to be permitted in water over their heads.
• Swimmers using the slides, diving board and teen dock are in depths over 10 feet. Only members who have passed the Deep Water Test are permitted to use these features.
• The deep water test is given periodically throughout the day and will be announced over the public address system.
• The test is administered in the swim lanes and requires the individual to swim freestyle two full lengths of lane and tread water (verified with a timer) without touching the side, grabbing the lane line or ladder, or letting their chin, mouth, or nose going below the surface for one minute.
• Upon successful completion of the rest, a swimmer will be given a deep-water badge.
• In the event of a lost deep-water badge, replacement badges can be purchased at the manager’s office for a fee of $5.

Your Health & Safety

• NO SMOKING is permitted within the confines of the Club.
• No one is allowed in the water without lifeguards on duty.
• Members must refrain from conversations with lifeguards on duty.
• No diving anywhere in the pool except off of the diving board.
• The deep-water area is for diving and slide exits only. One person is permitted on the diving board or slide at a time. 
• Approved sports are restricted to designated areas.
• No water paraphernalia/flotation devices are allowed in the pool. Throwing and diving for objects is prohibited.
• Running, shoving, towel snapping, profane language, or other behavior creating a danger or annoyance is prohibited.
• Swimmers with skin lesions, inflamed eyes, discharge from nose or ears, open blisters, or cuts are not permitted in water. Bandages are not allowed in water. Injuries must be reported immediately to a Manager.
• No animals other than Seeing Eye or Registered Service Animals are permitted on premises.
• The Frog Slide is for children 3-9 years of age.

Our Smallest Swimmers

• All children who are not toilet trained must wear diapers that are covered by rubber pants and a bathing suit. No flotation devices of any kind are permitted.
• All diapers must be changed in the bath house, no exceptions.
• Violating these rules creates a serious health and sanitation hazard for other club members. Members caught violating these rules more than twice in a season will have their membership privileges suspended. 

Refreshments

• Members and Guests are encouraged to order food from the Colony Snack Bar on site.
• Members and Guests are responsible for cleaning up any trash resulting from food they have brought in to the Club.
• Glassware is not permitted on the premises at any time.

Parking

• Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only.