President Pete Shelton 314-750-1175, e-mail Gordie Hartweger, Jr. 314-267-6263, e-mail Bill Godwin Joe McTigue Chuck Sword John Mansfield Bill Davidson Lee Cannon

Swim & Tennis Club Rules & Regulations

1) Offensive language (lewd, sexually explicit, demeaning, or foul) will be cause for immediate expulsion for the rest of the day.

2) Appropriate swimwear is required (no cutoffs, jeans, shorts, thong swim-wear, etc.).

3) Glass items are not allowed in the pool area. If glass is broken, the responsible person(s) will pay for any and all expenses incurred by the Swim & Tennis Club of Brookdale relating to the broken glass.

4) Spitting is cause for expulsion for the rest of the day.

5) The following objects are not allowed in or around the pool: rigid diving sticks, water guns, water balloons, rigid frisbees, or any items deemed unsafe by the lifeguards. Only beach balls and soft nerf balls are allowed in the pool. Balls, rafts, and inner tubes are not allowed in the deep end. Rafts and inner tubes may only be used in the shallow end when the pool is not crowded. Lifeguards have the authority to confiscate inappropriate toys.

6) Rough water sports such as chicken fights are not allowed. No running, skipping, playing tag, etc. is allowed on the deck.

7) No diving is allowed into water that is less than 6 feet deep. Back dives, flips, etc. are not to be performed off the side of the pool. Divers must dive straight off the board, not angled towards the side. Only one person is allowed on the board at a time. The following are not allowed on the board: sitting, butt-busters, handstands, cartwheels, etc. Only one bounce is allowed. Masks, fins, rafts, etc. are not allowed in the diving area. Swimmers are not allowed to hang on the board. After diving, swimmers should exit the deep area at the ladder or by swimming to the shallow end. The deep end rope is intended as a safety marker and swimmers should not hang onto it.

8) Members are responsible for picking up their own litter.

9) No personal communication with lifeguards while they are on duty.

10) Personal conduct in the pool area must not jeopardize safety of other individuals.

11) Animals are not allowed past the main gate or on the tennis courts.

12) Children not toilet trained are required to wear diapers with snug-fitting rubber pants or swimmie diapers.

13) Anyone who has had diarrhea should not swim in the pool for at least 48 hours. In the case of fecal contamination of the pool, the pool will be closed for up to 36 hours.

14) No food or drink is allowed in the pool at any time.

15) No person having a communicable disease or infection will be admitted to the pool area.

16) Ashcans are to be used for disposing of cigarettes and they can be found in the Guard House.

17) Members and their guests should sign in at the guard desk before entering the pool area or playing tennis.

18) In the event of lightening or thunder, all swimmers will be asked to exit the water, including the baby pool, for a minimum of 30 minutes. The lifeguard has the authority to extend this period if it is deemed appropriate.

1) Only members and families in good standing may use the pool and courts.

2) All guests must be accompanied by a member and have a guest pass. Guest Pass Cards offering 10 guest visits may be purchased for $20. These may be purchased in advance or may be purchased at the gate.

3) Pool membership card should be brought to the pool and be readily accessible.

4) Children younger than age 11 must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years of age.

5) No children are allowed in the deep end of the pool without approval of the lifeguard. Children may be asked to pass a swimming test in the deep end administered by the lifeguard. The test consists of swimming the length of the deep end and treading water for 30 seconds.

6) The small pool is for children under 6 years of age.

7) If the pool experiences any type of vandalism during the year, the pool will close for a period of time to be determined by the Swim & Tennis Club Board. The Board will not tolerate any vandalism of any kind.

1) Courts are for playing tennis only. No bikes, skateboards, roller blades, or strollers are allowed on the courts. Repeat violators may be expelled for the remainder of the season. If you need a key for the tennis courts, please ask. Remember, guests are also required to pay $3 per person per day and must be accompanied by a member to use the courts as well as the pool area.