Downing Creek Pool Information for 2020

General Downing Creek Pool Information for 2020

The following is a list of general rules, policies, and information governing the pool.

It is CRITICAL you review and understand the COVID-19 Supplement to these rules.

The pool will be open from 5:30am until dusk beginning on June 1^st. You are required to abide closely with the rules and policies listed below. Let’s all work together to have a safe and enjoyable pool season.

Rules

1. No running, horseplay, boisterous behavior, or behavior which is inappropriate for a family pool, in or around the pool.
2. No smoking within the gated pool area or in the bath house.
3. No pets allowed within the gated pool area or in the bath house.
4. The pool must not be used and may be closed during inclement weather.
5. No Swimming After Dark
   Warning: Our pool permit does not allow use after sunset. If you violate this rule, the pool may be closed. 
6. All children 12 years and under must be supervised by an adult or responsible caregiver.
7. No glass or ceramic items are allowed within the gated pool area or bath house.  Warning: If broken glass is found within the gated pool area, state law requires the managing company to close the pool immediately.  The pool must be drained, cleaned, and refilled - a process that could take up to 14 days to complete.
8. Only proper swimming attire allowed in the pool.
9. No diving.
10. No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs can use the pool.
11. No person with skin, eye, ear, nasal infections or a contagious disease can use the pool.
12. No loud music, abusive behavior or profanity in the pool area.
13. Pool furniture is to be kept on the deck.
14. No swimming alone.

Policies

1. Guests: Guests will not be allowed due to Health & Human Services guidelines.
2. Dress Code: Proper swimming attire does not include cut offs.
3. Diapers:  Small children wearing diapers are required to wear tight-fitting swim diapers and rubber pants while at the pool.  Diapers are available at the pool for a $1.00 charge.  The Durham County Health Department requires that all swimmers must leave the pool until the area has been properly disinfected when fecal matter gets in the pool.  Disinfecting the pool means closing the pool for an entire day.
4. Floatation Devices: Only small, personal floatation devices may be used to allow others space to enjoy the pool. Please do not share with others.

Information

1. Maximum number of people in the pool is 18.
2. Pool hours 7-9am are reserved for senior members, those of higher risk and adult lap swimmers.
3. Emergency procedures and numbers are posted in the bathhouse.
4. The First Aid Kit is on the bookshelf on the wall next to the emergency phone in the pool house entrance area.
5. Pool hours are from 5:30am to dark.  Admission to the pool is limited to members only at this time. Once it gets dark, no one is allowed in the pool area.
6. Failure to comply with these rules may result in being escorted from the pool area, deactivation of your pool key fob, loss of membership, and payment of all damages.