All of the rules and regulations listed below are designed with the health and wellbeing of our community in mind. The overarching principle behind these rules is that members and guests must listen to instructions given by lifeguards and our management team. Five Oaks lifeguards, managers, and other staff are well trained and they have the judgement, experience, and insight to make the right decisions on behalf of our pool community. When in doubt, please follow instructions from our lifeguards and managers.

HEALTH REGULATIONS

  1. No pets are allowed on pool grounds.
  2. Admission to the pool shall be refused to anyone with skin abrasions, infections, or wearing bandages.
  3. Non-toilet trained children must have a swim diaper and plastic pants when in the pool or on the deck. All children under the age of 3, toilet trained or not, must wear plastic pants while in the pool. Fecal contamination requires that the pool be evacuated completely for at least 24 hours. Swim diapers and rubber pants help prevent fecal contamination of the pool.
  4. It is every member’s responsibility to dispose of all trash in the proper receptacles provided.
  5. No food or beverages are allowed on the pool deck or in the pool.

USE OF GROUNDS

  1. Proper conduct is expected of all members and guests at Five Oaks Pool, including following instructions from lifeguards and pool management.
  2. No smoking or vaping is allowed on the pool grounds inside the fence. Smoking and vaping is allowed for those legally old enough to smoke/vape in designated areas in the parking lot only. Five Oaks will comply with all local, state, and federal regulations governing smoking areas.
  3. Anyone found possessing alcoholic beverages, using cannabis, and/or smoking/vaping on the pool grounds may have their pool privileges suspended. Alcohol use, cannabis use, and any type of intoxication impacts the pool’s insurance policy. Insurance is one of the most expensive items in the pool’s operating budget and is essential for the club’s operations.
  4. Gambling is not allowed on pool grounds.
  5. Excessive noise is not allowed on pool grounds.
  6. Property damage costs will be charged to the responsible member and the associated bond holder.
  7. Five Oaks is not responsible for personal property damage or loss.
  8. Use of recreational facilities, other than the pool, will be under the direction of the staff. Time limits or special rules may be imposed for all facilities if necessary.
  9. Members and guests are urged not to leave valuables unattended, either in their car or on the pool grounds.
  10. Grilling is permitted in designated areas when grills are available and must be reserved in advance through the pool management.

PARKING REGULATIONS

  1. Members and guests must park in designated, lined areas only
  2. Management reserves the right to have vehicles towed that are in violation of the parking regulations
  3. Safe driving practices should be exercised in the parking lot at all times
  4. All members and guests shall be responsible for complying with the parking regulations posted at Five Oaks
  5. No parking is permitted in front of the gates near the snack bar or playground or in the fire lanes.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

  1. Members and guests are expected to respect authority of and follow any directions provided by Five Oaks staff members at all times.
  2. NO GLASS OF ANY KIND IS PERMITTED ON THE POOL GROUNDS.
  3. No swimming will be permitted when the pool is officially closed without the manager’s permission
  4. All children under the age of 12 or who have not completed the sixth grade must be accompanied by an adult or responsible member, who is at least 14 years of age and has completed the 8th grade.
  5. Any child under the age of 6 must be under the direct supervision of an adult in the play area.
  6. Young children should be supervised closely in all areas of the pool grounds, including the bathrooms.
  7. Any non-swimming child or flotation dependent child must have an adult in the pool with them within arm’s reach at all times.
  8. No running, pushing, wrestling, or causing undue disturbance in or about the pool, playground area, or snack bar. Unnecessary roughness or horseplay will result in appropriate action from the staff.
  9. No skateboards or scooters can be used or ridden on pool property.
  10. When bringing guests, the member must stay with their guests at all times and the member is responsible for their guests. There is a maximum of 6 guests per day per bond.
  11. Soft sponge balls are permitted in the pool, unless we are busy enough to necessitate 3 lifeguards seated around the pool. No balls are allowed in the pool when 3 lifeguards are on duty. Use of other throwing objects, balls, Frisbees, etc. shall be used with the manager’s permission. Crowded conditions may require they be removed from the pool. No balls, throwing objects, etc. are allowed in the deep well.
  12. Hard balls are not prohibited on pool property (lacrosse, baseball, football).
  13. Floats or inflated tubes, approved diving masks and/or flippers are permitted in the pool, but not in the deep well. Crowded conditions may require they be removed from the pool.
  14. All chairs, inner tubes, strollers, or other large objects must be at least eight feet away from the edge of the pool.
  15. Hanging on or swimming under the lane lanes is not permitted.
  16. Lanes are open to members and guests of all ages for lap swimming only.
  17. Members should not move, adjust, or tilt the umbrellas.
  18. Any members who break the rules and become a problem for the staff, will be subject to action by the manager, which may result in suspension of pool privileges.

SLIDE REGULATIONS

  1. In order to use the slide you must go down feet-first and be able to swim to the ladder without assistance. Children under 13 and guests of any age must pass the swim test or be approved to use the slide by the manager.
  2. Individuals may not catch children as they enter the water at the bottom of the slide.
  3. No goggles or flotation devices may be worn while using the slide.
  4. Only one person is allowed on the slide (including ladder) at a time. Those waiting to use the slide must have their feet on the deck until the person on the slide has entered the water.
  5. The next person to slide is not allowed to go until the bottom of the slide area is clear of people.
  6. If a person changes their mind about using the slide, they should remain facing the slide and back down the ladder while holding the handrails.
  7. Do not stand up without holding onto the slide. Standing should only be used to position yourself for your turn.

DIVING BOARD REGULATIONS

  1. Any child under the age of 13 and guests of all ages, must pass the swim test or be approved to use the diving boards by the manager.
  2. Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time. Those waiting to use the diving board must have their feet on the deck until the diver has entered the water.
  3. The next diver off the board is not allowed to dive until after the first diver has reached the ladder.
  4. Dive or jump straight off the boards.
  5. Cartwheels and handstands are not permitted.
  6. Individuals may not catch children jumping from the diving board.
  7. Flotation devices or goggles are not permitted when going off the diving boards.
  8. Divers must swim directly to the appropriate ladder to exit the dive well.
  9. Divers must not swim under the divider rope and through the lap lanes.
  10. Divers are restricted to no more than one bounce on the board.
  11. Do not adjust the fulcrums unless you have permission and assistance of the pool manager. The fulcrums are set in place for the safety of all divers.
  12. Do not hang on the underside of the board.
  13. If you go up the high dive and come back down again, you may not attempt another high dive that same day.
  14. Swimming is not allowed in the deep well unless a lifeguard closes the diving boards.
  15. Only two of the three diving boards are permitted to be used at any time. Management will have discretion to close any or all of the diving boards at any time.