Rules and Regulations

The following Club Rules and Regulations are in effect for the convenience, safety, comfort, and enjoyment of Club members. The Board of Directors may amend these rules at any time, as needed. Unless otherwise indicated in these rules and regulations, member(s) means those with swimming privileges. BCC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

1. General Pool Rules and Conduct

  1. No glass containers of any kind are permitted in the pool area. Only drinks in unbreakable containers are permitted in the pool area.
  2. Members and guests are encouraged to use the pavilion area when they eat; however, food is permitted on the pool deck provided members and guests clean up after themselves.
  3. All members and guests are responsible for placing their trash and recycled materials in the receptacles provided.
  4. No horseplay, running, or other unsafe conduct is allowed in the pool area.
  5. Do not play with or hang on the ropes or the rope buoys. Moving the buoys and hanging or standing on the ropes frays the ropes and causes damage.
  6. No abuse of Club facilities will be tolerated.
  7. No chewing gum is allowed in the pool.
  8. No pets are allowed in the pool area.
  9. Anyone with open sores or wounds is prohibited from using the pool.
  10. Smoking, including use of any vaping apparatus, is not permitted within the fenced area of the club.
  11. No bicycles, skates, skateboards, or tricycles are allowed in the pool area. Bicycles must be parked in a bicycle rack outside the pool area.
  12. Personal floats must be removed from the pool when not in use. Any float apparatus left at the pool after hours will be deflated and discarded.
Lifeguards may take any action deemed necessary for the safety of members/guests in the absence of a specific rule.

2. Lifeguards

  1. Qualified Club lifeguards will be on duty during normal/regular pool hours, and during private parties. Lifeguards have a general responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of all members and guests present at the pool and assist with any emergency. They also have a responsibility to ensure all applicable pool rules and regulations are followed by all members and guests and report any violations to the appropriate Board Member.
  2. Two (2) long blasts of the lifeguard whistle require everyone to immediately vacate the pool.
  3. Conduct disrespectful to the lifeguards will not be tolerated.

3. Diving Pool Rules

  1. No more than one person is allowed on the diving board at one time.
  2. No pushing, pulling, shoving, etc. allowed on or near the diving board.
  3. Only two bounces on board are allowed before diving.
  4. All diving shall be from the end of the diving board and straight forward– never off the side. The water in front of the board must be clear of swimmers before any diving. Swim directly to the ladder after diving.
  5. Flippers and snorkel devices are not permitted on the diving board.
  6. Inner tube-style floats or floats of similar design are not allowed in the diving pool area.

4. Water Slide Rules

  1. Anyone using the slide must meet the height requirement as indicated by the red line on the water slide steps (43 inches)
  2. Only one (1) person may participate on the slide at a time; tandem sliding is not allowed. 
  3. Immediately exit the slide dispatch area upon entering the water.
  4. No pushing, pulling, shoving or other horseplay allowed on or near the slide.
  5. All members/guests are required to ride the slide on their back in a feet first fashion.
  6. Flippers and snorkel devices are not permitted on the water slide.

5. Wading Pool Rules

  1. The wading pool is limited to children 6 years old or younger and MUST have direct parental/guardian supervision.
  2. Lifeguards will not have direct responsibility for the wading pool but will be available in the event of an emergency. Therefore, no child will be permitted in the wading pool unless properly supervised by a parent or guardian.
  3. Children over the age of 6 years will not be permitted to use the wading pool at any time.
  4. Inner tube-style floats or floats of similar design are not allowed in the wading pool.

6. Discipline

The lifeguards are authorized by the Board to restrict activities or expel any person in violation of these Rules and Regulations. Failure to follow BCC Rules and Regulations may result in disciplinary action to include loss of pool benefits and privileges.

Disciplinary actions for those under 18 years of age in violation of pool rules is as follows:

  1. First offense—lifeguard will blow her/his whistle followed by identification of individual(s) in violation of pool rules and issue a verbal warning.
  2. Second offense—lifeguard will blow her/his whistle followed by identification of individual(s) in violation of pool rules and issue a Yellow card (written warning).
  3. Third offense—lifeguard will blow her/his whistle followed by identification of individual(s) in violation of pool rules and issue a Red card (written suspension) requiring the individual(s) to leave the facilities immediately, followed by a one (1) day suspension.
  4. There may be behaviors that warrant an immediate Red card without a warning Yellow card (i.e., fighting, malicious destruction of BCC property, gross disrespect of BCC Staff or Lifeguards, major violation of safety rules, etc.) at the discretion of the Lifeguards on duty. An immediate Red card will be reported to the Board Member responsible for Staff/Lifeguards as soon as possible for review and further action.
  5. When an individual receives a Red card, a Behavior Report for Parent communication will be sent to the parent/guardian within 24 hours, specifying the justification for the Red card including the specific Rules and Regulations infraction and the magnitude of the suspension.

If an individual receives an initial Red card in a single Pool Season the suspension will be for one (1) day.

If an individual receives a second Red card in a single Pool Season the suspension will be for one (1) week.

If an individual receives a third Red card in a single Pool Season the suspension will be for the remainder of the season.

In the event of an egregious BCC Rules and Regulations infraction (i.e., physical altercation, gross disrespect of a BCC employee or Board member, intentional destruction or theft of BCC facilities/property, excessive use of loud and profane language, etc.) by anyone using the pool facilities, lifeguards will request the individual(s) leave the premises immediately, write up an Egregious Behavior Report, and contact the Board member responsible for lifeguards. The Board member will call for an emergency meeting of the BCC Board to review the incident and determine appropriate disciplinary action up to and including indefinite suspension of the person(s) involved. This indefinite suspension will be in effect pending an appeal. An Egregious Behavior Report communication will be sent to the person(s) suspended or the parent/guardian of the person(s) suspended if under 18 years of age within 24 hours following the BCC Board action, specifying the justification for the immediate suspension and the Rules and Regulations infraction.

If a suspended person(s) or the parents/guardian in the event the suspended person(s) is/are under 18 years of age, chooses to appeal this action, they must submit a Letter of Appeal with justification to the BCC Board by no later than 2 weeks from the date of the communication regarding the suspension. The BCC Board will take the appeal under consideration and decide final action. The final disciplinary action will be communicated to the suspended person(s) or the parents/guardian in the event the suspended person(s) is/are under 18 years of age. The decision of the BCC Board will be final.

If a suspended person(s) or the parents/guardian in the event the suspended person(s) is/are under 18 years of age, chooses NOT to appeal this action, the indefinite suspension will convert to permanent suspension for the remainder of the pool season.

7. Dress, Supervision of Children, and Pool Toys

  1. Swimmers are required to wear proper swimsuits. Swim wear deemed to be inappropriate in the presence of children will not be permitted. This includes but not limited to thongs, string bikinis and similar swim wear, either male or female.
  2. Children not toilet trained must wear protective rubber pants, or equivalent, under their swimsuits.
  3. Cut-off jeans are not allowed to be worn in the pool.
  4. Swim wear worn at an area lake or pond and not cleaned shall not be worn in the pool.
  5. All children must be at least 12 years of age to use the pool facilities without supervision by a parent or guardian. An appropriate Release form will be signed by a legal guardian or parent and kept on file in the Guard Room.
  6. A parent, guardian, or other responsible person over 18 years of age must accompany all children under 12 years of age.
  7. Personal floatation devices, swim bubbles, and "floaties" are permitted for use on children only under the direct and immediate supervision of a parent or guardian.

8. Unguarded Swim

  1. Only adult BCC members (anyone over the age of 18) are authorized to accompany children under 18 during Unguarded Swim and take full responsibility for supervising their minor child/children, including their behavior and safety.
  2. Minor children (under the age of 18) not accompanied by an adult household member as noted in paragraph a. will not be allowed to utilize the pool facilities during Unguarded Swim.
  3. Use of the diving well/diving board is not allowed during Unguarded Swim.
  4. In the event of lightning or thunder, swimming will cease immediately, swimmers must evacuate the pool, and swimming will not be allowed until 30 minutes have passed since the last observed lightning or thunder. BCC members who are at the pool when lightning or thunder occurs agree to monitor this time requirement.
  5. All BCC Rules and Regulations posted on the pool grounds, included in this document, and posted on the Briarcliff Club web site, must be adhered to at all times during Unguarded Swim.

9. Guest Privileges

  1. A list will be maintained at the Briarcliff Pool and used to verify the identity of those shareowners and renters who have pool privileges. To be included on the list and allowed independent entry, a person must either be the adult head(s) of household with pool privileges or an immediate family member who lives at the same address as the shareowner/renter head(s) of household. Anyone not on the BCC list is considered a guest.
  2. A pool shareowner/renter or family member may bring up to 6 guests (maximum per membership) to the pool during Guarded and Unguarded swim times. The pool shareowner/renter or family member must be present with their guests at the pool. Upon written request, the BCC Board may authorize a greater number of guests due to mitigating circumstances. 
  3. A pool shareowner/renter will be responsible for securing all waivers pertaining to pool privileges. This may include, but not limited to waivers required by BCC Pool Regulations or Board decisions to ensure the safety and welfare of all pool shareowner/renter and guests using the pool facilities.
  4. Guests will be subject to all BCC Rules and Regulations. Failure to abide by said rules may result in suspension from the pool facilities and loss of future guest privileges.

10. Swim Parties

All parties must have an adult member sponsor who will be present during the party. The sponsor will complete and sign the BCC Party Reservation Form and return it to the BCC Party Coordinator with any payments due 2 weeks prior to the event. The party will not be scheduled until the BCC party coordinator receives the completed Reservation Form and payments, as applicable. Party reservations will not be scheduled on holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and holiday weekends (Friday through Monday).

Daytime parties:
  1. Daytime swimming parties during regular pool hours are limited to a maximum of 10 non-member guests. 
  2. Daytime swimming parties may be permitted during regular pool hours subject to the availability of an adequate number of lifeguards (minimum of 2). The pool will not be closed to members during daytime swimming parties. The Pavilion may be reserved for use for two (2) hours during the party.
  3. The sponsor is responsible for placing their own trash and recycling in receptacles provided and cleaning Club facilities according to the requirements listed in the party Reservation Form. Daytime non-swimming parties are restricted to the pavilion area and are limited to a maximum of 50 people.
Private swim parties:
  1. Private swim parties are scheduled for the two hours after the pool closes to general swimming (typically, 9 to 11 PM) on any day of the week but Sunday or for the two hours before the pool opens to general swimming (typically, 10 AM to 12 PM). No private parties may be scheduled after 11 PM; thus, no private parties are permitted on nights with late night general swim until 11 PM.
  2. Private parties are limited to 50 non-member guests. No more than 50 total guests (including members) may swim. 
  3. Private parties include exclusive use of all Club facilities. Applications for private parties must be accompanied by a check for the $125 private party fee to cover the reservation and lifeguards. Club lifeguards are required during the private party (minimum of 2).
  4. In conjunction with a scheduled nighttime private party, the pavilion and/or volleyball court may be reserved from 7 PM for dinner and socializing.
  5. Non-member private party attendees will not be allowed to swim before 9 PM for late-night private parties. Non-member private party attendees will not be allowed to swim before 10 AM for Early-morning private parties.
  6. Private parties must be chaperoned by at least one adult member per 10 guests under the age of 18.
  7. The sponsor will be responsible for the control of the number of guests and for their conduct during the party. The sponsor will also assume responsibility for paying for any damage to the Club facilities caused by guests at private parties.
  8. The sponsor is responsible for placing their own trash and recycling in receptacles provided and cleaning Club facilities according to the requirements listed in the party Reservation Form.

11. Penalties

  1. These rules are for the protection of the BCC facilities and its members and the vested interest they have in the assets of the Club. Violation of one or more of these Rules and Regulations may result in temporary suspension, monetary penalties and/or expulsion from the Club, at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
  2. The BCC Board of Directors reserves the right to enforce other rules and regulations that pose a health or safety risk to BCC members and guests.

12. Nondiscrimination Statement

BCC will comply with state and federal laws such as Title IX, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Rights Act, Executive Order 11246 and other similar laws that prohibit discrimination, all as amended. BCC is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

5. State and Federal Laws

BCC expects all members and guests to abide by all State and Federal laws while on BCC property. Failure to do so will result in the immediate filing of a report with the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Revised June 2024