Pool Information

ORCA Swim Team Registration
Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 1-3

Pool Hours of Operation -
The pool will be open Saturday, May 26 and operate until Labor Day, September 3.

* Special Dates & Hours:
The pool will be open with normal hours (12:00PM-8:00PM) on
Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day)

Tuesday, May 29 - Thursday May 31 - Pool will be closed.

Friday, June 1- Pool will be open from 12:00 PM - 10:00PM

Thursday August 23 and Mon. through Thurs. Aug. 27-30
- Pool will be open from 4:00PM-8:00PM

Friday Aug. 24 and Friday, Aug. 31 - The pool will be open as normal from 12:00PM-10:00PM

Labor Day, Sept. 3 - The pool will be open from 12:00PM-5:00PM (as of this posting)

Special Hours for Swim Meets:
The pool will be close at 5:00 p.m. on the days of home swim meets:

Tentative Home Meet Dates:
Tuesday, June 12; Thurs, June 21; Thurs, June 28; Thurs, July 12; Tues, July 17 Saturday --- July 21 (Swim Team Banquet)

Pool Policy

Members
To protect the integrity of ALL Equity Memberships, EVERY member is required to present their valid pool I.D. upon EACH visit.
>> Member Registration Form

Guest Policy
The Guest Fee is $6.00 per person per day. ALL guests are required to wear a wrist band at all times. Each individual guest is limited to THREE guest visits per season. Guests 10 years and under must be accompanied and supervised by an individual at least 16 years of age.
>> Guest Registration Form

Family Guest Policy
Family members visiting outside a 75 mile radius of our facility are entitled to purchase a 7 day guest pass at a rate of $25.00 per family up to 4 people. The cost will increase in increments of $10.00 for each additional family member. A member must obtain a Family Application Form from the front desk and return the completed form at least 7 days prior to the use of the pass. Failure of proper notification will result in the $6.00 per day guest policy.
>> Family Guest Registration Form


Caregiver Policy
A caregiver is a non-member patron that is providing care for an active Oaks Recreational Club member household. Caregivers must be 16 years old. Caregiver memberships must be purchases by an Oaks Recreational Club member household.
>> Caregiver Registration Form

Guest Waiver- It is the responsibility of each member to familiarize his/her guest with all the rules and regulations of the facility. Each member and guest must sign a “guest waiver” agreeing abide by the rules and policies of the facility. Each member is responsible and liable for all actions of his/her guest. Failure by a member to follow any of the facility rules and regulations will result in immediate suspension of their membership until a Board of Directors review.

Pool Rules

All members and their guests are expected to comply with the following rules and regulations. These rules have been established to assure the safe and orderly operation of the Oaks Recreational Club Facility.

(1) According to Illinois State Laws governing swimming pools, no food, drink, tobacco, or gum of any kind whatsoever will be allowed on the pool deck outside of the concessions area.

(2) The entire pool area is a smoke free environment. No smoking will be allowed within the pool fence area at any time.

(3) NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE WITHIN THE FACILITY.

(4) Admittance to the pool area will be by Membership ID only.

(5) Street clothes of any type will not be allowed in the water as swimwear—this includes cut off’s.

(6) Running is not permitted within the pool fence area.

(7) No standing, hanging or playing on the rope. Also, no member may use the lifeguard chairs.

(8) Children 10 years and under MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT MEMBER (16 years or older) when they are within the pool premises.

(9) A Member must accompany all guests at all times. Guests will be expected to abide by the pools rules set forth, and it shall be the responsibility of the Member to so inform the guest. A fee of $6.00 per guest, per day, will be charged. When a Member arrives with a guest, the Member must complete the Guest Registration Form and follow the written Guest Policy. Each guest is allowed 3 visits per summer.

(10) No air mattresses or any type of raft will be allowed in the pool. NO EXCEPTIONS. Adults must be in attendance with children who are using training aids, i.e., water wings and floatation vests.

(11) Infants, toddlers and children who are not toilet trained must wear protective pants at all times. Only swim diapers are allowed. No disposable diapers are allowed in the pool.

(12) The pool will be open only when the air temperature is above 68 degrees and weather permitting.

(13) No use of profanity (including related gestures) will be tolerated.

(14) No pets or animals of any kind will be allowed in the pool or pool area.

(15) First Aid will be administered on an emergency basis only. For minor first aid, a parent or guardian (if patient is under 18 years of age) will be contacted. If they cannot be reached, paramedics will be summoned to administer treatment.

(16) Admission to the pool is refused to all persons having a contagious disease, infectious conditions, excessive sunburn, unhealed abrasions, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape or rubber bandages.

(17) Any person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior will not be permitted in the pool area.

(18) No rough play is permitted.

(19) All apparel worn at the pool shall be clean and sanitary.

(20) No diving is permitted.

(21) Presentation of ID passes may be required randomly during pool visits.

(22 Towels must be placed on all lawn chairs while in use. This will prevent deterioration of chairs due to the sun block chemicals.

(23) Club activities, including but not limited to swim lessons, swim team, social functions, are for members only unless otherwise noted.

(24) Whenever additional rules are deemed advisable for the proper conduct of this pool as well as for the protection of the health and safety of its members and guests, the management, guards, and Board of Directors are authorized to issue and put into effect such rules.

Baby Pool Rules

(1) All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult on the deck of the baby pool.

(2) No child over the age of 4 years is allowed.

(3) The Board of Directors or the lifeguards must approve any exceptions.

(4) Only swim diapers are allowed. No disposable diapers are allowed in the pool.

Violation of Pool Rules

Violation of Pool Rules will be dealt with at the discretion of the Board of Directors and/or the lifeguards. Such action may include temporary or seasonal restriction of pool privileges in lieu of or in addition to fines. The Club will not be responsible for loss of personal property.