Pool Rules & Disciplinary Actions
Pool Rules
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The pool is open May 25 to September 2, 2024 and we will have part-time lifeguards Thursday-Saturday. Hours are subject
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Hours Open Lifeguard Hours
- Sunday 9am-9pm No lifeguard on duty
- Monday 9am-9pm No lifeguard on duty
- Tuesday 9am-9pm No lifeguard on duty
- Wednesday 9am-9pm No lifeguard on duty
- Thursday 9am-9pm Lifeguard on site 12pm-6pm
- Friday 9am-10pm Lifeguard on site 12pm-6pm
- Saturday 9am-10pm Lifeguard on site 12pm-8pm -
WHEN A LIFEGUARD IS PRESENT: children aged 14 and up may use the pool without a parent or adult. Children under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult. Parents are strongly encouraged to join the Post Oak Farm Facebook group for pool announcements about weather closures and temporary changes to the lifeguard schedule. A permanent schedule change will be communicated by email and Facebook post. When a lifeguard is absent for any reason, the pool will remain open, but then all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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WHEN A LIFEGUARD IS NOT PRESENT: All children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is responsible for their supervision.
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Any child that does not abide by the supervised age restrictions above will be considered trespassing and asked to leave.
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Disrespect towards lifeguards, ignoring lifeguard or pool committee member safety instructions, or being rude or hostile toward any person in the pool area will not be tolerated and the individual(s) will be asked to leave. The Pool Committee and Board Members shall have authority to discipline swimmers and any other persons within the pool facility, using best judgment consistent with pool rules. Disciplinary action may include temporary removal from the pool or contacting law enforcement to request assistance in dealing with any unsafe situation.
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Communications and pool card activation/deactivation will be the responsibility of the POF HOA Board or pool
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Members must be current on their POF HOA dues to be allowed admittance to the POF Pool. Residents are not allowed to bring another resident that has not paid their dues as a guest.
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Members must contact the POF Pool Chair to receive an access card to the gate. If lost, replacement cards may be
purchased in the amount of $25.00. -
Each household is limited to four (4) guests at a time. The pool is available for parties by reservation only. Contact
postoakpool@gmail.com to schedule a party. -
No running or engaging in dangerous activities on the pool deck.
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Please use common sense and caution when using pool flotation devices.
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Pool users must wear appropriate swimwear. No cutoff jeans or cloth diapers without plastic pants allowed. If your child is
not potty trained, they must wear a swim diaper. -
The following items are prohibited in the pool area: animals, glass or hazardous objects, loud radios, sports equipment not
intended for pool use, or gum. -
No smoking inside the fence. There is a designated smoking area on the north side of the pool parking lot.
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No food or drink allowed in the water. Keep food at the tables and clean the area after use. Dispose of all trash in trash
receptacles. -
The diving board has a 200 pound weight limit. No stunt diving is allowed on the diving board. Use the diving board
responsibly. If you or your guest fail to follow these guidelines and damage the board, the household will be responsible
for reimbursing the HOA for the cost of repairs. On average, each repair to the diving board costs the HOA $900-$1200. -
Any person suspected of being under the influence of illegal drugs or intoxicated are prohibited from entering the pool
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Do not enter the water if you have cuts, open wounds, or illness. Shower before entering the pool.
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Open/close decisions due to inclement weather or dangerous conditions are the responsibility of the Pool Chair, HOA
President, or HOA Vice President. Residents are encouraged to use common sense and care during inclement weather. -
Households determined to be violating any rule will receive the following consequences Rev. 5/24/2024
Disciplinary Action
In an effort to prevent some of the confrontation that occasionally occurs, the Pool Committee has asked that residents and their guests refrain from abusive language, disorderly behavior, inappropriate behavior, and other infractions of the existing rules.
Should there be problems with individuals at the pool, the following disciplinary action will be followed.
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1st offense: Phone call and written notice to the household regarding the violation. This communication will also will also explain the next step if there are further violations.
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2nd offense: Phone call and written trespassing notice to the household regarding the second violation. The
household pool card will be deactivated for 7 consecutive days. This communication will also explain the next and
final step if there are further violations. -
3rd offense: Phone call and written trespassing notice to the household communicating the third violation.
Household pool card will be deactivated for the remainder of the 2024 pool season. This communication will also
explain that police will be notified for any further trespassing events due to liability issues.
Any individual that has their pool privileges suspended for a day; 3 times will not be allowed in the pool area until the individual or their parents/guardian attends a meeting with the Board of Directors to resolve the issues causing the suspensions of their privileges.
The Pool Committee wants to insure a safe and pleasurable summer at the pool for all POF residents. Your adherence to the rules and regulations will help them accomplish this goal.