Amended Pool Rules – 2020 – Indoor & Outdoor Pools.

Until Further Notice, The Pools Are Open For Residents Only, Guests Not Permitted

ACCESS TO THE OUTDOOR POOL, AS WELL AS THE REST ROOM AREA, ARE PERMITTED BASED UPON THE COVID-19 PREVENTION AND OPERATIONS PLAN THAT WAS APPROVED BY THE FREEHOLD TWP. DEPT. OF HEALTH.  

KEY POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN PLANNING AN OUTING TO THE POOL: USE OF THE POOL FACILITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK OR EXHIBIT ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19, WERE EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19 IN THE PAST 14 DAYS, OR TRAVELLED FROM A PLACE REQUIRING YOU TO SELF QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET WITH ANYONE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD, YOU SHOULD WEAR A MASK WHEN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET CANNOT BE MAINTAINED, EXCEPT WHEN IN THE POOL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF DROWNING.

OUTDOOR POOL

1.      HOURS

           

  1. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM – daily (when pool manager/ambassador is on duty only).

2.      ADMITTANCE AND ACCESS TO OUTDOOR POOL FACILITY

                 

  1. Entry and exit to the outdoor pool facility will only be available via the outersoutheast gate.
  2. If there is a line at the time of entry, observe social distancing of not less than 6 feet apart.
  3. The pool manager/ambassador is required to sign in each resident each time you visit the outdoor pool facility.
  4. Follow the directional arrows and the directions of the pool manager/ambassador pertaining to traffic flow for entering and exiting the pool area.
  1. RESPECTING OTHERS
  1. Consider bringing and using your own hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.
  • Pool furniture cannot be reserved.  Please do not move the pool furniture.   It is positioned to provide optimal social distancing between patrons.
    • Cover lounges & chairs with a large towel to protect from suntan oils, lotions, and/or creams.
    • Please keep large coolers off the tables.

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  • Do not use the pool as a place to “rinse off” if you are coming to the pool from the beach.
    • Residents must clean up after themselves and take with them any trash generated during their visit.

4.      NOT ALLOWED

a.   GLASS OF ANY KIND                     e. SITTING ON STEPS LEADING TO POOL

b.   SMOKING                                         f. DIVING OR JUMPING INTO THE POOL

c.   FOOD (at tables only)                        g. DOGS OR OTHER ANIMALS EXCEPT GUIDE  

d.   RUNNING                                          AND THERAPY DOGS

      5.   IN AND AROUND THE POOL

a.  Always maintain social distancing of not less than 6 feet apart and consider wearing a mask when not in the pool.   Wearing a mask when in the pool increases the risk of drowning.  

                   b.  Food and beverages (in non-glass containers only) permitted only at the tables.

6.   LIABILITIES

    1. erson suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be prohibited.

7.   MISCELLANEOUS

a.   Rest room and shower facilities will be locked and are only available on a one person at a time basis by asking the Pool Manager/Ambassador for access.   Please use only the designated shower, sink or toilet.    

b.   Footwear is required to gain entry to the rest rooms.

c.   The outermost southeast gate to the outdoor pool facility will be open for pool patron usage from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM only on days that a Pool Manager/Ambassador is on duty.

8.   OVERALL

a.   Rules are for your protection and are necessary to promote safety and courtesy and reduce the risk for infection at the pool facility.

b.   Violators of the rules run the risk of losing their pool privileges.

c.   We are counting on your cooperation with the Pool Manager/Ambassador to provide a safe and secure area of enjoyment for all residents.

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INDOOR POOL

ACCESS TO THE INDOOR POOL, AS WELL AS THE REST ROOM AREA, ARE PERMITTED BASED UPON THE COVID-19 PREVENTION AND OPERATIONS PLAN THAT WAS APPROVED BY THE FREEHOLD TWP. DEPT. OF HEALTH.  

KEY POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN PLANNING AN OUTING TO THE INDOOR POOL: YOU MUST WEAR A MASK UPON ENTERING THE INDOOR FACILITY AND CONTINUE TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN THE WATER, USE OF THE POOL FACILITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK OR EXHIBIT ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19, WERE EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19 IN THE PAST 14 DAYS, OR TRAVELLED FROM A PLACE REQUIRING YOU TO SELF QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS, DO NOT WEAR A MASK WHEN IN THE POOL SINCE DOING SO INCREASES THE RISK OF DROWNING.                    

            1. HOURS

  1. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM – daily (when pool manager/ambassador is on duty only).

2. ADMITTANCE AND ACCESS TO INDOOR POOL FACILITY

                 

  1. Entry and exit to/from the indoor pool facility will only be available via the outersoutheast gate of the outdoor pool facility.
  2. If there is a line at the time of entry, observe social distancing of not less than 6 feet apart.
  3. The pool manager/ambassador is required to sign in each resident each time you visit the indoor pool facility.
  4. Follow the directional arrows and the directions of the pool manager/ambassador pertaining to traffic flow for entering and exiting the pool area.
  5. The indoor pool facility will not be open when the outdoor pool facility is closed for inclement weather or other reasons.

3. RESPECTING OTHERS

a.   You must wear a mask upon entering the indoor facility and continue to wear a mask when      

       you are not in the pool.

b.   Footwear is required inside the indoor pool facility, except when you are in the water. 

c.   Consider bringing and using your own hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.

d.   Maintain social distancing no less than 6 feet apart at all times during your visit to the indoor

      pool facility, except as permitted among immediate resident family members, caretakers or

      household members.

e.   No person who is wearing a diaper of any kind is allowed in the indoor pool.

  • Shower before entering the pool environment (before entering the water). (NJ State Sanitary Code).

4. LIABILITIES

  1. Residents use the pool facility at their own risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. The rules of the Board of Health and the State Sanitary Code are always to be followed.
  3. Any person suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be prohibited.

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  • Any resident whose actions cause the pool to be drained will be fined all costs.
  • A “No Lifeguard on Duty” sign will be posted.  Residents swim at their own risk. The Board of Health exemption from having lifeguards is based on a policy of swimmers not swimming alone (buddy system with proper social distancing of not less than 6 feet apart).   
  • Pool operations will be discontinued during electrical storms and at the alert generated notification of the potential onset of an electrical storm andthe pool area cleared and remain cleared for up to 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder is heard. The Pool Manager/Ambassador, when on duty, shall advise when to leave the pool facility and when it is safe to resume use of the pool facility.   All pool patrons must leave from the pool facility environs at these times.                                                                                                         

5. MISCELLANEOUS  

a.   Rest room and shower facilities will be locked and are only available on a one person at a time basis by asking the Pool Manager/Ambassador for access.   Please use only the designated shower, sink or toilet.   

b.   Footwear is required to gain entry to the rest rooms.

c.   The outermost southeast gate to the outdoor pool facility will be open for pool patron usage from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM only on days that a Pool Manager/Ambassador is on duty.

      6. OVERALL

a.   Rules are for your protection and are necessary to promote safety and courtesy and reduce the risk for infection at the pool facility.

b.   Violators of the rules run the risk of losing their pool privileges.

c.   We are counting on your cooperation with the Pool Manager/Ambassador to provide a safe and secure area of enjoyment for all residents.