RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules and regulations are subject to revision by the Board of Directors and are designed to
insure maximum health, safety, and comfort for our members and their guests. Full cooperation in observing
and enforcing the rules and regulations is expected of all members and their guests. If a complaint arises, it
should be directed to the Board of Directors IN WRITING. Any property damaged will be charged to the
responsible member. The Club does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property.
The rules are listed under the following categories: General Rules, Tennis Rules, Swim Area Rules, and
Guest Rules
1. GENERAL
1.1 Every person entering the complex (tennis or pool) must register at the desk. Entering and exiting the
Club is ONLY done at the front gate by the desk. The gate at the snack bar is for emergencies only and
not to be used for entering or exiting the club.
1.2 Any member who has not paid the required dues as of opening day will be refused use of the complex
and/or any activity (i.e. swim, tennis,etc.) until such time as that memberʼs payment becomes current.
1.3 The use of the service driveway off the parking lot leading to the complex is restricted to all staff
members, board members, fire or police personnel, the handicapped, service and deliveries. THE
SERVICE DRIVEWAY IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DROP OFF OR PICK UP. If the lower lot becomes
full, the area past the snack bar will be used for additional parking. The need to open the additional
parking area shall be determined by the Complex Director.
1.4 Food and beverages maybe consumed ONLY in the snack bar area or at your chairs/picnic tables. No
food or beverages are allowed anywhere else on the property, except at designated events. Water in
closed plastic containers is allowed on the deck. Glass containers of any kind are prohibited on
complex grounds. Eating privileges may be restricted to the snack bar area if your personal area is
not picked up of trash, (see rule 2.9). NO food or drink is allowed in any pool under any circumstances.
1.5 Diapers are to be changed ONLY in the bathrooms.
1.6 THE OFFICE AND ENTRANCE DESK TELEPHONE ARE NOT TO BE USED by members or guests
except in the case of an emergency. INCOMING calls may be answered at the entrance desk.
1.7 The Public Address System is to be used ONLY by the staff or other authorized personnel.
1.8 LOITERING near the entrance desk will not be allowed. This area is to remain clear at all times.
1.9 Pets are not permitted within the complex
1.10 No roller blading or skateboards may be used in the complex
1.11 Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Pine Acres property.
1.12 GUM CHEWING IS NOT PERMITTED inside the complex grounds
1.13 All sports equipment for club use must be signed out and signed back in when finished using.
1.14 Standing on swings or climbing on areas not designate as climbing areas is prohibited on the
playscape.
2. SWIMMING POOL
2.1 Diapers of any type are prohibited from the main pool. All children must be properly toilet trained to use
the main pool. ONLY swimming diapers are allowed.
2.2 The Complex Director is in charge of the operation, maintenance and active use of the pool area. The
Director, or in the absence of the director, the Head Guard or the designated person in charge may
FORBID use of the pool, or may EJECT from the complex, any person or persons who flagrantly
jeopardize safety or comfort of the member. (This includes the use of profane or foul language, or
gestures and/or disrespect for Pine Acresʼ personnel.)
2.3 Specified areas of the pool may be reserved for group or individual instruction during designated
hours of the weekday or weekend
2.4 The pool may be closed for maintenance operations, weather or health conditions, or for any reason
deemed sufficient by the Complex Director or Head Guard.
2.5 The Complex Director/Head Guard may refuse to admit any child to the pool enclosure if he/she is not
continuously accompanied by a responsible person. A responsible person is considered to be at least
of 16 years of age.
2.6 Running, pushing, wrestling, roughhousing, rollerblading and skateboarding, etc. will NOT be
permitted within the pool enclosure.
2.7 The Complex Director or any lifeguard may sit down or refuse pool use to ANYONE for not following
proper behavior and/or rules; or if are spoken to repeatedly.
2.8 Admission to the pools may be refused to anyone with colds, coughs, inflamed eyes, skin infections,
or to anyone whose physical condition can affect the health of others. Persons wearing bandages may
also be denied admission.
2.9 All waste should be deposited in the proper receptacles. This includes cleaning up area in the snack
bar after use. Not disposing of trash appropriately will result in loss of complex privileges at the
discretion of the Complex Director.
2.10 It is the responsibility of each member to inform the Complex Director or the Lifeguards of any
chronic or special health problem a member or his/her children may have.
2.11 Aquatic sports will be permitted only with the approval and supervision of the pool staff. Games in the
diving bay (i.e. shark) will be allowed no more than every other hour.
2.12 Swimming paraphernalia, such as tubes, snorkels, wings, life jackets, or any other flotation devices
will NOT be allowed in the main or middle pools.
2.13 Only plastic, non-sharp toys will be allowed in the wading pool area.
2.14 A pool attendant on chair duty is not to be engaged in conversation with anyone while guarding.
2.15 ALL PERSONS MUST SHOWER before entering the pools. Shower time is limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
2.16 At the discretion of the pool staff, rest periods may be required of any individual or group of
swimmers at any time during the swimming period.
2.17 Participation in adult swim periods (usually designated from quarter of the hour till the hour, hourly)
is reserved for anyone over the age of sixteen (16).
2.18 Diving or jumping from diving board must be in a FORWARD direction at the end of the board.
2.19 Admission to the DEEP ends of the pool and use of the diving boards may be denied any individual
whose swimming ability has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the lifeguards.
2.20 All children must be accompanied by a responsible individual over twelve (12) years of age in the
MIDDLE POOL. Level 4 or above is not allowed in the middle pool unless accompanying a lower
swimmer or with exceptions made by the duty life guard.
2.21 Use of the WADING POOL, shall be limited to children six (6) years old and under. Parents of
children using the wading pool must at all times have their children accompanied by a responsible
person INSIDE the wading pool enclosure.
3. TENNIS COURTS
3.1 Players using the courts must know and observe the rules and etiquette of tennis.
3.2 Players utilizing the courts will use regulation equipment and attire.
3.3 Shirts must be worn at all times. Bathing suites are NOT permitted on the tennis courts, nor are
cut-off jeans.
3.4 Smooth sole tennis shoes without heels must be worn within the tennis court enclosure. (Basketball
sneakers or jogging sneakers are unacceptable.)
a. No crepe, corrugated or cupped soles will be allowed.
b. Playing barefoot or in sandals is FORBIDDEN
3.5 All members are required to immediately sweep the court and lines on which they have played.
3.6 The courts will be available from 8:00 a.m. until dark. They may be used at any time except when wet,
when in use for classes, tournaments, or club activities, or when a CLOSED sign is posted at the
entrance or on the fence of the tennis enclosures.
3.7 Courts shall be reserved by the Tennis Pro or Tennis Board Member for instructional or special events.
Courts are generally used for instruction Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Please Note:
Fridays are used each week as a rain date for lessons.
3.8 In the event of bad weather, please check the Pine Acres website message board for information on
cancellations of Tennis Lessons, Practices and/or Matches. This information should be posted by
8:00 a.m. In the event that it is not yet posted, please contact the Tennis Director.
4. GUESTS
4.1 Every person, member or guest, entering the Club must register at the desk. Preseason, post-season
and early morning tennis players are on the honor system. Guest fees are to paid at the main desk
or sent to:
Pine Acres
P.O. Box 290089
Wethersfield, CT 0619-0089
4.2 A guest privilege shall consist of the admission of any non-member or family of non-members visiting on
a single day, to the club facilities for the purpose of using the complex.
4.3 All guests must be accompanied by a responsible member (at least 12 years of age). The admission of
all guests must be authorized at the entrance desk by the personal signature of a responsible number.
No guest under 12 years of age shall be admitted unless continuously accompanied by an adult
member.
4.4 each membership shall be allowed eight (8) paid guest privileges during each month (May through
September). Parents of adult members shall have unlimited guest privileges at no charge. These
guests must sign in and the member must be present.
4.5 Non-members of Pine Acres Club are welcome to be a guest to the facility NOT MORE THAN TWICE
A MONTH in each of the aforesaid months, REGARDLESS of sponsorship.
4.6 Each membership shall be allowed an unlimited number of guest privileges for out-of-town,
overnight house guests.
4.7 A primary caretaker who, in lieu of a parent, supervises children at the pool is permitted to use the
club facilities at no charge, provided this is requested IN WRITING by the club member and approved
by the Board. However, should this caretaker visit the club accompanied by the adult member, they
will be considered a guest; i.e. subject to guest fees and limited to two (2) visits per month.
4.8 The Complex Director, with the approval of the President or Vice-President, is authorized to limit or
suspend guest privileges.
4.9 Conduct of guests is the direct responsibility of the sponsoring membe
5. GUEST FEES
5.1
$5.00 per person per day for SWIMMING or SWIMMING & TENNIS
$10.00 per family per day (3 or more guests)
House Guests - Overnight, Out-of-Town
Weekend
Week
$6.00 per person
$20.00 per person
$15.00 per family
$50.00 per family
***Children under age 2 are free of charge***
5.2 Birthday parties and/or other celebrations shall be limited to ten (10) non-member or family of
non-member guests for a total of thirty (30) non-member guests for any one occasion, and shall be
considered as one (1) guest privilege of the sponsoring member for that month. The member will be
charged $5.00 per non-member individual visiting the facility for the occasion. Families wishing to
arrange a party should contact the Socials Director.
5.3 All parties are to be held during club hours only (except for club-sponsored socials). A maximum of
three (3) hours will be given for use of the pavilion, if requested. Pavilion may not be available if the
party is held during a scheduled club social.