At Poplar Springs Swim & Racquet Club, the safety and enjoyment of all our members is our top priority. That's why we have a comprehensive set of pool rules and bylaws that every member is expected to follow.
These rules cover important aspects like pool hours, appropriate attire, guest policies, and prohibited activities. They are in place to ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone who uses our facilities.
As a member, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and abide by these rules. This helps us maintain a well-regulated environment where all members can swim, relax, and socialize without incident.
Because we don’t have a team of staff or lifeguards to make sure everyone follows rules we rely on our members to set a good example and hold each other accountable.
By working together to follow the pool rules and bylaws, we can keep Poplar Springs a premier destination for aquatic recreation and community. Thank you for doing your part to uphold the safety and integrity of our club.
House Rules and Regulations
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
No lifeguard will be on duty. Members shall be responsible for the safety of themselves, family members, and guests. Each member is further charged with familiarizing their guests with the House Rules and Regulations and seeing to their enforcement.
Running and pushing in the pool area is prohibited.
Surprise dunking of another person in the water is prohibited.
Swimming alone at any time is prohibited.
Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time.
Only rubber or other soft swimming-toys are allowed within the fenced area, and no floating devices of any sort are to be used in the diving area of the pool.
No glass containers are permitted inside the fenced area.
Each swimmer must shower before entering the pool.
Swimming while chewing gum is prohibited.
All swimmers must either remove all pins from their hair or wear a bathing cap while in the water.
Each member shall be responsible for his or her own litter. DO NOT BE A LITTERBUG.
2. GENERAL
The pool will be opened by 8 a.m. and it will be closed by 10 p.m.
Those members using the tennis courts must yield after one hour when others are waiting to play.
Members must use the provided parking area.
3. PARTIES
Each family may have two (2) parties (2 hours in length) per season.
Parties may be scheduled Monday through Thursday at any hour and on Fridays until 5 p.m. and after July 4th, Sundays 5 p.m. until close.
Parties may be scheduled on Saturdays after city school is back in session.
All parties are to be approved in advance by the Secretary or a person designated by him/her and a written notice must be posted in advance on the pool bulletin board. Only one party may be scheduled at a time.
Each host family will be responsible for cleaning up the area after a party. A $25.00 cleaning fee must be on file with the Pool Secretary before a party can be reserved. There are no deposits or refunds. If the pool area is not cleaned up after a party, there will be an extra $25.00 cleanup fee. If member does not agree to pay this extra fee , it will be attached to their next year’s dues.
Each host family will be responsible for the safety of their guests and for any damage done as determined solely by the Board of Directors of the Club.
The rights of the Club members are the same during a party.
More than one party may be scheduled only upon the explicit and written approval of the Secretary of the Club.
There must be one (1) swimming adult for every five guests at any party.
Parties shall be limited to a maximum of twenty-five (25) guests.
GUESTS
Guests must be accompanied at all times by a Club member.
A member family may have two (2) persons or one (1) family as guests at any time.
A member’s child over sixteen (16) years old may be considered a member for the purpose of bringing guests to the Club (seventeen (17) years old). A members child fifteen (15) years old or older who is Red Cross certified in Lifesaving may bring one (1) guest of equal or older age.