General
- No Diving. The water is less than 4′ deep and the bottom is harder than the typical human skull.
- Young children should never be considered water safe despite their swimming skills, previous instruction or experience.
- Teach your children good pool or spa safety habits: no running, pushing playmates, no jumping on others, no diving or jumping in shallow water or “dunking”.
- Do not rely solely on plastic inner tubes, inflatable arm bands or other toys to prevent accidents.
- Do not allow anyone of any age to swim without a “spotter” nearby. Examples of good safety behavior by adults are important for young children.
- During social gatherings, be certain that someone has the major responsibility for watching the children and swimmers at all times.
- Do not permit playful screaming for help (false alarms) which might mask a real emergency.
- Teach your children the most effective way to get out of the pool quickly.
- Do not allow your child to swim immediately after eating a heavy meal.
- Do not allow swimming during thunder or other storms.
- No Glass containers of any kind in the pool area. Broken glass can cut the pool liner and spoil a good time for all guests.
- Non-swimmers shall be supervised by a responsible adult at all times and shall use a life vest.
No pets in the pool.
- Wash sand off feet and body prior to entering the pool
- No drinking or eating in the pool. Foreign substances create havoc with the pool water chemistry.
Parents and Guardians:
ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT A DROWNING. WATCH YOUR CHILD CLOSELY AT ALL TIMES. MAKE SURE DOORS LEADING TO THE POOL AREA ARE CLOSED AND LOCKED. YOUNG CHILDREN CAN QUICKLY SLIP AWAY AND INTO THE POOL.
Baby Leaning in Pool with Mom Running
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 350 children under five years of age drown each year in swimming pools, many in residential pools. The Commission estimates that another 2,600 children under age five are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year following submersion incidents. Some of these submersions result in permanent brain damage.
Nationally, drowning is a leading cause of death to children under five.