SHRC PoliciesThe SHRC Rules and Regulations have been established to assure the safe operation and use of the pool facilities for all members and their guests.
Every member receives a copy of the "SHRC Rules and Regulations" and a copy of the "SHRC By-laws" when they join Scottish Hills. If you need a new copy, please contact the Membership Coordinator.While we can't go over every rule, regulation, and policy here, we'll highlight on some of the more common items you should know.
General Safety Reminder
To ensure the safety of all members and their families, our staff is trained to enforce a set of safety standards. These standards include such things as:
- no glass in the pool area,
- no running on the pool deck,
- one person on a diving board at a time,
- no sliding down the slides head-first,
- no tossing of someone over your shoulder,
- no carrying of someone on your shoulders,
- no wrestling or horseplay.
A ten (10) minute break is called at ten minutes before each hour. All swimmers under the age of eighteen (18) must leave the pool during break.
Please be especially careful driving through the parking lot, where children are frequently walking, riding bikes, or skateboarding.
Guest Policy
Members may bring guests to the pool. Guests who live in Wake County must pay $3 per visit and are limited to 6 visits per month. The fee drops to $1 after 6pm on weekdays. Guests who live outside of Wake County are not required to pay a fee and may visit the pool an unlimited number of times, as long as they attend with a member.
It is the responsibility of every member to register (sign-in) any in-county or out-of-county guest, and to identify your guest(s) to the front desk staff when you sign in.
Parties at the Pool
If you’re planning a large party or if you want to reserve a sheltered area or the screened dining room, you must complete a reservation application with the pool manager. Also remember that there is a $3 guest fee for every non-member guest, regardless of whether they swim or not. The grill can be rented for $1. Contact the pool manager with any questions.
Toys in the pool area
Toys add enjoyment for kids playing in the pool. However, some toys are dangerous and not allowed at SHRC. Large torpedoes, tennis balls, or any hard toy that can be thrown across the pool and hurt someone are not allowed in the pool. Instead, we encourage "Squishy" balls and other soft style toys made for the water. Water guns are also discouraged in the fenced in area of the pool. Inflatables are allowed; however, please use discretion when bringing large inflatables on days when the pool is extra busy.
Child Care & Supervision
All children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or child care provider who is fifteen years of age or older. The parents must give written authorization for children to be accompanied by a child care provider.
Working parents who require non-member child care must register the child care provider's name with the Membership Coordinator and have it on record on the membership files kept at the front desk. There is no fee for the non-member child care provider, if they are in substitution for the parents. If they come with the parent, then they are a guest of the member and will be charged a $3 guest fee.
Non-member children for whom the member provides child care must also have their names registered with the Membership Chair and in addition must pay a $50 fee for their summer use.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the fenced perimeter of the pool, including the pool itself, the decks, main shelter, enclosed screen porch, and restrooms. Smoking remains permissible on the tennis courts, in the parking lot, and in grassy lawn areas.
Parents with Toddlers
Please use the special swim diapers for your untrained children to avoid accidents in the pool. Closing the pool, especially the big pool, for the required 24 hours following a fecal discharge is very inconvenient to the rest of the members. "Little swimmer" pants are available for purchase from the concession stand.
Inclement Weather Policy
The pool has a strict and detailed policy for the conduct of members and staff present at the pool at the time of threatening or severe weather. All people in the pool and on the adjacent decks should heed the instructions of on-duty staff without hesitation.
Payment of Annual Dues
Members are sent an invoice for their Annual Dues in March of each year. All dues must be paid in full by May 1st. Members who do not pay in full by May 1st of the new season risk losing their membership. Dues can be paid in installments, but final payment must be received by May 1st. Please contact the SHRC Treasurer with any questions regarding your dues.
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