WESTRIDGE SWIM CLUB
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SUMMER 2025

FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
1. Members are asked to have their key card ready and must check in upon arrival. 
2. If requested by pool staff or a club member, an individual must give his or her name,
which will be checked against a master membership list.
3. Misuse of club facilities may result in loss of privileges.
4. All persons using the club facilities do so at their own risk. The Westridge Swim Club,
Inc., its Members and/or Board of Directors, assume no responsibility for injury or
damage resulting from such use.
5. Outside food and beverages are permitted but only in plastic or cans. No glass is allowed
on the pool deck at any time.
6. All trash must be placed in proper receptacles.
7. All smoking, vaping, electronic cigarettes, or use of any nicotine product must be
confined to the parking lot of Westridge Swim Club property.
8. The parking lot gates will be closed and locked at 9:00 p.m. each evening (unless hours
are extended by a special event). Cars left unattended at that time will be unable to be
moved until the following morning.
9. Members are asked to park in designated areas only.
10. Any member "Breaking or Entering" can be prosecuted under the laws of the State of
North Carolina. The Board has full discretion in determining local penalties to impose
including membership termination without a refund of paid dues.

AUTHORITY OF LIFEGUARDS/POOL MANAGER
It is the responsibility of every member to report violations of the Rules & Regulations to the
Pool Manager on Duty.
The Lifeguard is charged with making immediate corrections of pool members and guests, as it
relates to safety. Should a Lifeguard have an issue that is of greater gravity than an immediate correction, or a repeat offender, it is their obligation to report these items to the Pool Manager
for further action(s).
The Pool Managers have the authority and responsibility to enforce all Rules & Regulations and
are empowered to impose on-the-spot penalties that may be necessary. Serious and/or
repeated violations will be reported to the Board of Directors for additional action, as deemed
necessary.
In the case of thunder or lightning, the manager and staff have the responsibility to clear the
pool and/or deck. The pool will reopen no less than 30 minutes after the last thunderclap or
lightning strike. Should the condition continue, the manager may close the pool until the next
morning.
A child that is under 1 year of age (12 months and under) will be allowed in the pool during
break times. The child must be attached to a parent/guardian, 16 years of age or older, or in a
flotation device. The child must be supervised by the parent/guardian, who is in the pool, with
the understanding that he/she is responsible for that child. This activity must take place in
waters 5ft. or less. One child per adult

Member Key Card
1. Members must use the key card check-in system to enter the pool. 
2. A manager/staff person will confirm eligibility before being allowed to enter the pool. If
the manager is not present at the check in desk, the member must wait until authorized
to enter.
3. Card tags are specific for each member listed on the membership roster and may not be
used by any person other than the assigned individual.  
4. Members allowing non-members to use a Card tag for entrance into Westridge Swim
Club, Inc. will result in the member and non-member being asked to leave for the day.
Repeated violations will be reported to the Board of Directors for further action.
5. The initial key tag will be issued without cost to the members.  The individual cost will
be $2.00 per lost key card tag.  
SWIMMING ATTIRE POLICY
1. "Street clothes," Brazil/French-cut, thong style, cheeky and/or revealing swim wear are
not allowed. 
2. Swim attire should not be worn for exercising immediately prior to pool use for sanitary
reasons.
3. All non-toilet trained children must wear two layers. A snug fitting swim diaper and
bathing suit are required. Children not properly attired will not be allowed to enter the
baby or main pool. Swim diapers can be purchased at the Sugar Shack for $1 each. 

POOL SAFETY
1. Pool usage without an adult:
a. The minimum age to be admitted to the pool without adult supervision at any
time is 11 years old. Child must be checked in by adult and be able to pass the
swim test)
b. Swim Test rules apply (see Pool Safety 1c and 2a).
c. A Swim Test consists of the proven ability to swim one length of the pool,
nonstop. This shall be verified by a Lifeguard or Pool Manager. Upon successful
completion, a Permission Agreement (Form number RR1) shall be signed by the
parent, the child, and a Pool Manager. This agreement states that they are
authorized to attend the pool without an adult. The Permission Agreement will
be kept on file at the Pool Manager’s desk for the duration of the swim season as
proof of validation.
2. Diving Board Rules/Deep End Rues:
a. For their safety, children 15 and under must pass the Swim Test before being
authorized to enter the deep end of the pool (reference above: Pool Safety, Item
1c).
b. Only one person is allowed on the diving apparatus (including ladder) at a time.
c. Divers may not spring more than once on the board.
d. Divers must dive straight from the front end of the board. No jumping from the
side or towards the side of the deck.
e. Upon surfacing, immediately swim to the nearest ladder. Do not swim under the
boards at ANY time.
f. Divers must be able to swim to the ladder unassisted. See POOL Safety 1(b & C).
g. A diver must wait until the preceding diver has reached the ladder before they
can dive from board.
h. No general swimming is permitted in the diving area, unless the diving boards
are closed by staff/guards.
i. Backwards flips/dives are prohibited.
j. Gainers are prohibited. A gainer is defined as a dive in which the diver leaves the
board facing forward and completes a full backward somersault to enter the
water feet first with the back to the diving board.
k. Extended dives, or dives for distance from the dive boards toward shallow water
are prohibited.
l. Splashing lifeguard is prohibited.
3. Water Slide Rules:
a. Slide feet first only.
b. Sliding headfirst is prohibited.
c. No stopping, turning, kneeling, or rotating on the slide.
e. Move away from the slide area immediately after entering the pool.
f. Swimmers are not allowed to stand/play at slide exits.

The following are prohibited in the pool area:
a. Rough and boisterous conduct (including, but not limited to wrestling, pushing,
dunking, imitating a drowning person, etc.).
b. Throwing tennis balls (or other hard objects).
c. Running.
d. Bicycling or skating.
e. Alcoholic beverages (except as approved/sponsored by Board of Directors).
f. No person may use the pool unless it is officially open, and the lifeguards are on
duty.
g. No person shall remove the skimmer covers or skimmer baskets. If needed
manager will remove the skimmer

h. For the safety of its members, unauthorized persons are prohibited from entering the
pump houses/chemical storage room.
i. Floats in swimming pool are prohibited unless approved by management.
5. Lifeguards

a. Lifeguard stands are to be used exclusively by the Lifeguard.
b. To ensure the ability of the Lifeguard to be able to protect the members in the
pool, members are not to have any unnecessary conversation with the Lifeguard
on duty.
c. Members shall not hang around the Lifeguard on duty, so as to prevent
distractions.

6. Any person with physical or mental disabilities, which might impair swimming ability,
are requested to notify the Manager on Duty upon arrival. This is to ensure Westridge
Swim Club makes every effort to ensure their safety.
7. Pool hours may be adjusted by the Pool Manager on a temporary basis, as necessity
arises.

SWIM TEAM PRACTICE
1. The wading/baby pool will be open for children who are five and under during all swim
team practices if there is proper supervision by an adult member, parent, or guardian.
2. During swim team practice, swim team members have exclusive use of the pool except
for the two-foot section during the 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. hour. Children under the age
of ten supervised by an adult member, parent or guardian will be allowed use of this
section.
3. During swim meets the pool, including the wading/baby pool, is closed. 

POOL HEALTH
1. A shower is recommended before entering the pool if the individual has been playing sports
or dirty from any other activities, as to keep the pool clean for all members.
2. It is requested that all children use the toilet facilities before entering the pool. It is the
responsibility of all parents to teach their children bathroom manners and to make them
aware of the facilities available at the pool.
3. Persons with communicable diseases, skin eruptions, open sores, bandages, etc., are not
permitted to use the pool.
4. No eating or drinking is allowed in the pool.
5. Notify manager on duty if child uses bathroom in pool

WADING/BABY POOL
1. The wading/baby pool is for children 5 years of age or under.
2. Children must be supervised by an adult member, parent, or guardian.
3. All non-toilet trained children must wear two layers. A snug fitting swim diaper and
bathing suit are required. Children not properly attired will not be allowed to enter the
baby or main pool.

TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURTS
1. No bicycles, motorbikes, skateboards, motor scooters, automobiles, etc., will be
permitted on the courts, as they damage the surface.
2. Reservations
a. Certain hours may be reserved for instruction or private games, in 1.5-hour
timeslots (Back-to-back reservations will not be allowed, as to allow everyone
time to play.).
b. Tennis courts may be reserved up to 24 hours in advance by getting your name
on the Reservation List that will be maintained by the Pool Manager (in person
or by phone).
c. Each member is expected to cancel a reservation when it will not be used (by
telephone or in person).
d. Reservations will automatically become void in the event of a no-show at 10
minutes after the reservation period.

3. Abuse of the reservation system or tennis/basketball courts may result in loss of
privileges.
4. When no reservations are in effect and there are members waiting to play, time is
limited to 1.5 hours for players.
5. No activities other than tennis, basketball, pickleball or wall ball (in the backboard area)
are allowed on these surfaces.

GUEST POLICY
1. All guests must register at the front desk upon entry.
2. Notes and/or phone calls from members will not be allowed as a method of registering
guests. Those trying to enter without a member will not be permitted to register and
will be asked to leave.
3. Guests are limited to five (5) visits per season.
4. Guests must be accompanied by a member of Westridge Swim Club that is 11 years of
age or older. The club member that signs the guest in is responsible for the actions of
the guest. When the member leaves, the guest must also leave. A Westridge Swim Club,
Inc. provided Guest Waiver and Release of Liability (Form number RR2) must be signed
by the Parent/Legal Guardian of the guest (this waiver applies to guests under the age of
18-years of age) prior to be admitted into the pool.
5. Guests living outside a fifty (50) mile radius of Rocky Mount will be admitted without a
guest fee. All other guests will be charged $5.00 per day. The guest fee must be paid at
the pool entrance. The guest limit policy does not apply to guests living outside a fifty
(50) mile radius of Rocky Mount.
6. All guests under the age of fifteen will be administered a swimming test by a lifeguard to
determine their ability to swim (See Pool Safety 1c and 2a). Guests not passing the swim
test will be issued a wrist band which prevents swimming in water over their head.
7. Teen Nights are TBA. On these dates, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and closing, teens
(between the ages of 13 and18) may invite non-member guests without paying a guest
fee. The guest limit policy does not apply.
a. Guests are expected to abide by all rules and regulations of Westridge Swim
Club, Inc.
b. Westridge Swim Club, Inc. reserves the right to limit the number of swimmers in
the pool and/or the pool area.

8. First Monday of every month the pool is open will be Family Day. An adult family
member 18-years of age or older may bring one non-member family with no guest fee
charge. The guest limit policy does not apply.
a. Guests are expected to abide by all rules and regulations of Westridge Swim
Club, Inc.
b. Westridge Swim Club, Inc. reserves the right to limit the number of swimmers in
the pool and/or the pool area.

9. Non-Member season passes for grandchildren of members can be purchased through
the manager for $125.00 per grandchild.7
a. For the purpose of this rule, grandchildren are defined as the biological or legally
adopted child members’ son or daughter.
b. The season pass is available for grandchildren ages 15 and under.
c. A Non-Member grandchild Application (form number RR3) must be completed
by the parent/legal guardian and grandparent and on file at Westridge Swim
Club, Inc. before being admitted.
d. All guest rules and regulation apply.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS/PARTIES
1. To ensure availability, birthday celebration/parties should be booked with the Pool
Manager at least one week prior to party date. These reservations will be held in the
“Birthday Party Logbook”.
2. When calling to book a party, please have the following information available:
a. Date.
b. Time.
c. Responsible Person’s name – defined as Westridge Swim Club Member (18 years
old or older) that will be responsible and present the whole time during the
party.
d. Number of anticipated guests.
3. There will be a $5 guest fee per person attending the party.
4. In accordance with standard pool rules, all food and drinks must be kept out of the pool.
The party celebration items (decorations, gifts, etc.) should be contained under/near the
shelter area.
5. Cleaning up before pool closing is the responsibility of the Responsible Person. Should
clean up not be handled to the expectations of the Pool Manager before pool closing, a
$75 clean up fee will be imposed.
6. In case of inclement weather, or any other reason that necessitates closing the pool, the
Pool Manager will contact the Responsible Person listed in the Birthday Party Logbook
to relay the closing and attempt to reschedule.

CONCESSIONS

1. Concessions are provided for the convenience of its members and guests.
2. Concession prices are subject to change based on cost.
3. Only employees, Board Members and authorized personnel are allowed in the
concession area.

RULE CHANGES
1. Suggestions for improving the operation and safety of the Westridge Swim Club, Inc.
should be submitted to the President in writing. The President will review the changes
and forward a recommendation to the Rules Committee for consideration.
2. The Rules Committee will recommend any change in pool rules to the Board of Directors
for adoption and approval.
Adopted by the Board of Directors, Westridge Swim Club, Inc. ………2024.Copyright