Pool Rules, Policies & Bylaws

Pool Rules

• General:

  • Children may ONLY come to the pool unaccompanied if they have completed 5th grade.

  • Parents or guardians must be within arms-reach of any child age 4 or younger in the pool.

  • Any child unable to swim must be accompanied at all times in the pool and may not be in the deep end.

  • The tot lot is for children ages 5 and under, siblings are allowed. All children must be under the supervision of a parent or chaperone.

  • Adult swim/break is the last 10 minutes of each hour. Anyone under the age of 18 must exit the pool with the exception of a baby being held by an adult in the pool.

  • Feel free to use our collection of floaties, noodles and pool toys but be gentle with the equipment and return items when finished!

  • Running in the pool area is prohibited. 

  • Skates, scooters, etc. may not be used on deck. 

• Weather Safety: 

  • All swimmers must evacuate the pool immediately and stay out for 30 minutes in case of lightning or thunder.

• Diving: 

  • NOT allowed in the shallow end, ONE person on the diving board at a time

• Slide Usage: 

  • Feet-first only, ONE person at a time, don’t jump onto pool floats

• Deep End:

  • Jump straight off the board, not to the side

  • No flips off the side of the pool, only off the board

  • No pool floats allowed

  • Do not hang on the rope or the diving board

  • If 8 or more kids want to play a game in the deep end, get lifeguard permission and put the orange cone on the diving board to indicate the diving board is off limits during the game

Member Responsibilities

• The entire property - pool and recreational areas - is smoke free.

• No glass or pets (unless a service animal) on the pool deck.

• Do not eat near the pool edge, throw away all trash/recycling, and leave your area clean.

• Radios/laptops/personal devices players may only be used with earphones. 

• Do not leave valuables in the bathrooms. The club is not responsible for lost or stolen articles, although we do maintain an area for lost & found in the game room. Unclaimed items will be periodically donated.

Guest Policies

• Please purchase passes in advance through your MemberSplash account. $5 per pass; 10 passes are $40.

• Visitors who live outside a 90 mile radius of Chapel Hill are free, as are non-swimming guests. 

• More than 5 guests at a time is considered a party and should be booked with the social chair.

Ridgewood Bylaws