GENERAL POOL POLICY

Below are outlined the general policies and expectations we kindly ask all members and associates to adhere to during the season.  Understanding of and adherence to the following policies will ensure that the pool remains a clean and enjoyable space for everyone’s enjoyment!

  1. Guests: Please review the guest policy to understand who is considered a member vs. a guest.  The expectation is that the frequency of guest visits is respected as outlined in the policy.

  2. Food: Food should not be consumed on the pool deck, no exceptions.  We ask that all food be consumed in the seating area by the pergola and surrounding area.

  3. Garbage: Please be respectful of the amount of garbage you/your group leave behind.  If you have an event or meal that generates a lot of garbage (birthday party, pizza delivery, BBQ, etc), the expectation is that you remove the garbage off site for your own disposal.  Keep in mind, that the pool is largely volunteer run and that the neighbourhood has many nocturnal critters who can make quite a mess if the volume of garbage becomes excessive.  Leaving large amounts of garbage behind creates an unfair burden on pool staff and volunteers.

  4. Adult swim: All children under the age of 18 must leave the enclosed pool area during the designated adult swim time, no exceptions.  Members under the age of 18 may still use the tennis court facilities during this time but must remain outside of the main pool area during the entire duration of adult swim.

GUEST POLICY

  1. Beechwood Bridlegate Recreation Centre operates its recreational facility as a private club for use by members-in-good-standing and associate members.

    • A member-in-good-standing is the homeowner/resident family of a Plan 1430/1457 home with all BBRC fees paid. Non-resident children, grandchildren and parents of members-in-good-standing do not need to be accompanied by the homeowner.

    • An associate member is the homeowner/resident family of a home outside Plan 1430/1457 with all BBRC fees paid. Non-resident children, grandchildren and parents of associate members are considered guests and must be accompanied by the associate member.

  2. All others (including relatives not listed in 1 i.) are considered guests and must be accompanied by a member-in-good-standing or an associate member.

  • Plan 1430/1457 members-not-in-good-standing (for non-payment of fees) are ineligible to use the facilities under any circumstances.

  • Non-resident children, grandchildren and parents of members-in-good-standing may not bring guests.

  • Members and associates are to introduce guests to the guards and log the visit in the guest book.

  • Member-in-good-standing guests are not to visit the BBRC facility more than twice per week (exceptions may be made for out-of-town guests, etc.)

  • Associate member guests are not to visit the BBRC facility more than once per week. The same guests of an associate member can only visit the BBRC facility not more than twice per month. Maximum of 6 guests at a time (exceptions may be made for out-of-town guests, etc.)

SNACK BAR POLICY

  1. ‘Negative tabs’ are not available.

  2. Members may run a ‘Positive tab’ by paying a lump sum & topping up as needed.

  3. Cash may be used but positive tabs are preferred for security & efficiency.

  4. At the discretion of the guards, a self-serve snack system may be established during times of reduced guarding.

RAIN & LIGHTNING POLICY

  1. Within published hours of operation, the pool remains open until either:

    • the black disc in the deep end can no longer be seen, or

    • lightning occurs

  2. In either case, all patrons will be asked to remain in the change-rooms.  When the storm passes, the pool will be re-opened 20 minutes after the last lightning strike.

  3. Within published hours of operation, the pool will be closed and lifeguards will go home when:

    • 90 consecutive minutes of rain occurs, or

    • Any rain occurs after 6:30 pm and the pool is

  4. If pool staff has left the premises, they will remain on call for the remainder of their shift.

COLD WEATHER POLICY

  1. The pool will not open if the air temperature is below 19C, and the pool staff will leave the premises.  A sign communicating the pool closure will be posted. Pool staff will remain “on call” for the remainder of their shift.

  2. If the air temperature drops below 19C during the day, the pool staff may close the pool and leave the premises at their discretion. If the air temperature remains below 19C for 1 hour and the pool is empty, the pool must be closed and a sign communicating the pool closure will be posted. Pool staff will remain “on call” for the remainder of their shift.

  3.  Swim lessons are exempt from the temperature threshold and cancellation is at the discretion of the guards.

  4. “On call” is defined as not at the pool, not paid, but available for call-in.