Pool Phone number 292-0204

See the Events Calendar for Exceptions and Pool Closings.

Devenger Place Family Center
Rules and Regulations for the Pool Area

I. General

1. The Devenger Board Vice President has the operational and administrative responsibility for the pool.
2. The Board VP has authority over the Pool Manager and lifeguards, including the ability to hire and dismiss.
3. Complaints about the pool operations should be directed to the Pool Manager. If not resolved, it should be discussed with the Board VP. Finally, unresolved issues should be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors.
4. The names of the pool staff on duty shall be placed on the bulletin board.
5. These rules may be revised or additional rules established at any time by the Board.
6. The Board has the authority as stated in the by-laws to establish these regulations and designate its representatives (e.g., VP, Pool Manager, and lifeguards) to enforce them.
7. The pool opening hours will vary between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and will remain open no later than 11:00 p.m. The actual schedule may vary, and will be posted on the bulletin board and/or in the Devenger newsletter.
8. On weekdays, the pool or portions thereof may be "blocked off' for group or individual swimming lessons and other activities as approved by the Board. Notices of such activities will be posted.
9. The pool will close when necessary for maintenance or inclement weather at the discretion of the Pool Manager.

II. Registration
1. Each member, ten and older, must sign in when entering the pool area. Also, the names of children under the age often must be registered so the Pool Manager will know who is responsible for all persons using the pool area.
2. Each member must have in their possession their pool membership tag in order to gain entry into the pool.  No tag – No entry, No Exceptions
3. Members will be charged $10.00 per tag for replacement of lost or stolen tags.

III. Guests
1. In order to keep the pool from becoming overcrowded, members are requested to use discretion in the number and frequency of invited guests.
2. All guests must be registered with the Pool Manager by a member of the host family.
3. No one who is eligible for permanent membership is permitted to be a guest.
4. There may be no more than four local guests per family membership at any one time. Local guests must be accompanied by a current member and pay a fee of $3.00 per day.
5. House guests visiting from outside Greenville County shall have all the privileges of the current member and may use the pool without restrictions normally placed on local guests. Extended guest status will require substantiation.
6. Babysitters must present a note to the Pool Manager from the parents of the child to swim under the supervision of the babysitter. The babysitter must be 15 years or older and in close proximity to those in his or her cares. Babysitters do not have to pay the $3.00 guest fee if they are not members. Lifeguards are not employed as babysitters.
7. The pool is for the exclusive use of the members and their guests.

IV. Safety and Health
1. All members and guests, including children, should use the pool and its facilities at their own risk.
2. Children 10 and under, or a rising 5th grader, who can pass the proscribed swimming test and display safe behavior, shall be allowed to use the pool without parental supervision. Children and those who cannot pass the swimming test must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone supervising children must be at least 15 years of age.
3. Water wings or life preservers may be used only by children learning to swim, who are under 10, and in close proximity to the responsible adult and in the 3 foot section of the pool only. No other flotation devices, such as rafts or Styrofoam items, will be allowed in the pool.
4. Use of the Baby pool shall be limited to pre-school children under the direct supervision and control of their parent or guardian.
5. As a safety precaution, a 15-minute rest period will be observed by all persons under the age of 17.
6. The management has the right to limit activities they feel are unsafe.
7. No glass containers of any kind are allowed in the pool area. All beverages must be in metal, plastic, or paper containers.
8. No running, pushing, wrestling, or causing undue disturbance in the pool area will be permitted.
9. Special precautions must be observed in the diving area. Only one person is permitted on the diving board at a time. There will be no hanging on the board and no diving or jumping to the side of the board.
10. Persons entering the pool must wear proper swimming attire. Bermuda shorts, cut-offs, jeans, etc. are prohibited. The filter system cannot work when clogged by strings from frayed suits.
11. No smoking or eating within 4 feet of the pool. Trash cans are provided.
12. No pets or animals are permitted inside the enclosed pool area.
13. Expectorating and blowing of the nose in the pool is prohibited.
14. Swimmers are requested to remove all loose metal objects, such as jewelry, ID bracelets, hair clips, etc., before going into the pool.
15. No hanging or playing on lifeguard stands or life lines.
16. Additional safety regulations may be posted by the Pool Manager.
17. If the rules and regulations are violated, after appropriate warning, the Pool Manager is authorized to ask the violator to leave the pool area for up to 24 hours.
18. All diapered infants must wear disposable swim diapers, or rubber or plastic pants and swim suits. Parents are responsible for cleaning up after infants.

V. Club Property
1. It is requested that all members and guests protect the pool side and clubhouse equipment and property. Any property damage due to the fault or negligence by a member or a member's family or guest must be repaired or replaced by the responsible member.
2. No members, other than the Board VP, shall give instructions to the Pool Manager or lifeguards regarding the operations or discipline within the pool area.
3. No members, other than the pool staff assigned, shall be permitted in the pump house or the chlorine room for any reason.
4. It is common courtesy not to tie up chairs or lounges with towels or other items. The chairs are for sitting and sunning.
5. Adult members and adult guests shall be given first priority to the pool side furniture.

VI. Miscellaneous
1. Positively no intoxicants will be allowed on Devenger Family Center property, except as part of controlled social events approved by the board. No drugs will be allowed at any time.
2. If a member wished to use the pool for a special party (for example, a birthday party), the local guest rule will be expanded to a maximum of 15 guests for a one-hour period. Reservations must be made with the Pool Manager two weeks in advance. The pool will not close its normal activities during this time. Children attending such a function should be kept consolidated as much as possible. Parental supervision is required. There must be one adult for every five children.
3. No abusive language is allowed.
4. Members and guests shall drive slowly and carefully on the driveway and parking area. All motor vehicles and bicycles shall be parked in the designated areas.
5. Devenger Place Family Center will not be responsible for loss or damages to personal property on or within the area of the pool and nearby property.
6. Swimming lessons will be given on a schedule to be posted by the Pool Manager.
7. Swimming lessons may be given only be a person who holds a valid Water Safety Instructor card.
8. Each person using the pool is required to help keep the pool area clean, neat, and orderly.
9. If the pool cannot be reopened following inclement weather by 7:00 p.m., it shall remain closed. This does not apply to privately scheduled evening activities.
10. Food and drink will not be permitted in the shower rooms. Loitering and littering in these areas will not be permitted.
11. The members and their families acknowledge that there is always an element of danger in using swimming facility, and they agree to exercise due care and responsibility in the use thereof.