Pool Rules & Regulation

Pool Rules and Code of Conduct:   

  • Purpose
  • Authority of the Pool Manager
  • Operating Schedule
  • Admission to the Pool Area
  • General
  • Use of the Pool (50 yard & multi-purpose pool)
  • Use of Slides
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Riegel Ridge Community Pool Rules & Policies

By entering the Riegel Ridge Community Pool, all members, guests, and day-pass visitors acknowledge and agree to follow these Rules & Policies. Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal from the facility, suspension of pool privileges, or revocation of membership.

Welcome

Welcome to the Riegel Ridge Community Pool! Our goal is to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for all members and guests. These rules have been established to promote safety, respect, and fun for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a positive, family-friendly atmosphere.

The Pool Manager and staff are responsible for enforcing these policies. Their decisions regarding safety and facility operations are final.

 

Hours of Operation

The pool is generally open from the first weekend in June through the end of August.

Reduced hours may be in effect while Delaware Valley Regional High School and Holland Township School are in session. Current operating hours will be posted at the pool and on the Riegel Ridge Community Center website.

Normal Pool Hours

  • Daily: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Hours are weather permitting and subject to change.

Management reserves the right to close the pool or portions of the facility due to weather, maintenance, emergencies, or other operational needs.

Admission & Membership

  • Membership is available to both Holland Township residents and non-residents.
  • Resident memberships are offered at a discounted rate.
  • Membership cards must be presented upon entry.
  • Membership cards are non-transferable.
  • Guests must be accompanied by a current pool member.
  • Day passes are available during normal operating hours.
  • Children 12 months and younger are admitted free.
  • Seniors (65+) receive the posted senior admission rate.

Children ages 13–18 may attend the pool without a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians remain responsible for their child’s behavior and safety.

If an unaccompanied child is asked to leave the pool for disciplinary reasons more than three times during the season, future admission may require supervision by a parent or responsible adult.

If the pool closes unexpectedly, parents or guardians are responsible for arranging prompt transportation home for unaccompanied minors.

General Facility Rules

  • Follow all instructions given by the Pool Manager and lifeguards.
  • Treat fellow members, guests, and staff with courtesy and respect.
  • Running, horseplay, fighting, abusive language, harassment, threatening behavior, bullying, or obscene gestures are prohibited.
  • Smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are prohibited anywhere on Riegel Ridge Community Center property.
  • Alcohol, illegal drugs, and anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs are prohibited.
  • Glass containers are not permitted.
  • Pets are not permitted inside the pool enclosure. Service animals are welcome in accordance with applicable law but may not enter the pool water.
  • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and similar equipment are not permitted inside the pool area.
  • Please dispose of all trash and recyclables in the proper receptacles.
  • The Pool is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
  • Individuals are responsible for any damage they cause to Pool property.

Health & Safety

For the health of all patrons:

  • Anyone with a contagious illness, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, open wounds, infectious skin conditions, or contagious eye infections should not enter the pool.
  • Shower before entering the pool.
  • Use restroom facilities before entering the water.
  • Report all injuries to a staff member immediately.

Swimming Rules

Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

  • Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
  • Lifeguards have full authority over pool activities and safety decisions.
  • Running on the pool deck is prohibited.
  • Diving is only permitted in designated areas.
  • Dunking, pushing, rough play, hitting, or other unsafe behavior is prohibited.
  • Extended breath-holding games and prolonged underwater swimming are prohibited.
  • Balls and other recreational equipment may only be used when approved by staff.
  • Food, beverages, and chewing gum are not permitted on the pool deck or in the water.

Children & Flotation Devices

  • Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
  • Children who cannot swim independently must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket or approved puddle jumper and remain within arm’s reach of a supervising adult while in the water.
  • Inflatable water wings, arm bands, inner tubes, and similar flotation devices are not permitted unless specifically approved by management during designated activities.
  • Children using the baby pool must be directly supervised by a parent or responsible adult at all times.

Water Slide Rules

  • One rider at a time.
  • Riders must wear appropriate swimwear only.
  • No T-shirts, flotation devices, or life jackets on the slide.
  • Ride feet first while facing forward.
  • Keep hands, arms, legs, and feet inside the slide at all times.
  • Exit the splash area immediately after entering the pool.

Float Night

During designated Float Nights:

  • Floats and tubes are permitted only during approved Float Night hours.
  • Standing on floats or tubes is prohibited.
  • Follow all instructions provided by staff.
  • Management may restrict or remove floats if conditions become unsafe.

Weather Policy

For everyone’s safety:

  • The pool will close immediately when thunder is heard or lightning is observed.
  • The pool will remain closed for a minimum of 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning.
  • Additional weather conditions may require temporary closure at the discretion of management.

Photography & Video

Please respect the privacy of others.

Photography and video recording should be limited to members of your own family or group. Please avoid photographing or recording other patrons without their permission.

Disciplinary Procedures

Staff may use the following progressive discipline when appropriate:

  1. Verbal warning.
  2. Temporary removal from activity or a 10-minute benching.
  3. Removal from the pool for the remainder of the day.

Serious misconduct, including fighting, harassment, abusive behavior, theft, vandalism, or failure to follow staff instructions, may result in immediate removal from the facility, suspension of pool privileges, or revocation of membership without prior warning.

Appropriate Conduct in the Pool

All members and guests are expected to use the pool in a safe and respectful manner. Behavior that creates a safety hazard or interferes with the enjoyment of others is prohibited.

The following activities are not permitted:

  • Running on the pool deck.
  • Roughhousing, horseplay, wrestling, or other unsafe play.
  • Pushing, shoving, dunking, or throwing another person into the pool.
  • Riding on another person’s shoulders or forming human pyramids.
  • Climbing or sitting on another person’s shoulders while in the water.
  • Hitting, kicking, splashing others excessively, or engaging in any aggressive behavior.
  • Hanging on, pulling, or interfering with other swimmers.
  • Extended breath-holding contests or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • Any activity that, in the judgment of the Pool Manager or lifeguards, creates an unsafe condition or places swimmers at risk.

The Pool Manager and lifeguards have the authority to stop any activity they determine to be unsafe. Members and guests are expected to follow staff instructions immediately. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including removal from the pool for the remainder of the day or suspension of pool privileges.

Management Rights

The Riegel Ridge Community Pool reserves the right to interpret, modify, and enforce these rules as necessary to protect the health, safety, and enjoyment of all members and guests.

Rules and operating procedures may be updated at any time without prior notice.