•   Babies and Toddlers not yet potty trained must wear swim diapers preferably with rubber or plastic pants on top. Disposable diapers, cloth diapers or plastic pants over anything other than a swim diaper are not permitted. Children wearing poorly fitted swim diapers that are too large and have any gaps at the legs or the waist will not be allowed in the pool. Parents are asked to change swim diapers frequently and to immediately remove their child from the water if they have a soiled (fluid or solid) swim diaper.

•   Spouting of water, spitting in water, clearing of one’s nostrils or other such unsanitary actions are not permitted in the pool, around the pool deck or in the changing facilities.

•   If bodily fluids or excrement are found in the pool, the pool will be closed until conditions are safe.

•   Treatment procedures follow strict State and National guidelines, and the timing of the pool reopening will be determined by the lifeguards and the clubhouse staff.

•   Sanitary habits are the responsibility of everyone to ensure that all residents have a healthy and enjoyable pool season. Please be conscientious and don’t let your family members swim if they have been ill (vomiting, fever, etc...) within the past 48 hours.

•   Full length lap swimming in the center of the pool should be accommodated by all if the number of swimmers present allows at the discretion of the lifeguards.

•   All persons using the Riverview Recreation Center facilities do so at their own risk and must abide by the rules of the facility.

•   All swimmers must obey the instructions of the clubhouse staff at all times. The coordinators and pool committee members are responsible for the enforcement of all rules and have full authority of the Riverview HOA Board of Directors to do so.

Disregard for the rules will result in being banned from the recreation center and key fob access for the household being disabled. This includes not listening to staff/volunteer instructions for safe play, staying at the pool after being asked to leave, visiting the pool while not in good standing, financial or otherwise, refusing to get out the pool during bad weather, etc.

•   When the maximum capacity of the swimming pool reaches 35 people, or if the activity level reaches a point that causes safety concerns for the staff/volunteers, they are authorized to restrict access to the pool or clear the pool for a ‘reset’ period for a length of time deemed appropriate by the staff/volunteers.

•   The Riverview HOA will not be responsible for loss of or damage to residents’ or guests’ personal property.

•   All guests may be asked to show their pool fob, or be asked to sign in, by the coordinator or volunteers while at the pool.

•   No glass is allowed anywhere on the pool deck. Glass cannot be disposed of in trash containers.

•   All refuse must be placed in trash or recycling containers.

•   No pets are allowed in pool areas except for service animals.

•   iPhones, tablets, radios or similar devices may be used inside the pool area if headphones are used and played at a volume that does not disturb others.

•   The outdoor music system is to be controlled by the clubhouse staff, but patrons may request reasonable changes to volume and music selection. Music is to be played at a reasonable noise level for all pool patrons. Music containing profanity or vulgar language is not allowed.

•   The use of abusive, offensive or profane language as well as lewd behavior or lewd dancing is prohibited and will not be tolerated on recreation center property.

•   Smoking is not permitted in the clubhouse, pool or on the courts. Cigarette remains should be placed in the appropriate receptacle at the front of the clubhouse.

•   Proper swimming attire is required in the pool. No street clothes, exercise attire, inappropriate attire, or loose-fitting attire that staff/volunteers decide may be hazardous to the swimmer will be allowed.

•   Running, pushing, wrestling, excessive splashing, standing or sitting on shoulders, or causing undue disturbance in/or around the pool area is prohibited.

•   No hanging or sitting on lane markers / pool dividers or ladders is permitted.

•   Items that may be potentially hazardous or annoying to another swimmer are not permitted (i.e. hard balls, water guns, etc.). This excludes floating devices used by parents to contain or keep infants safe in the water. Use of Large rafts, oversized toys, or other floating objects may not be permitted for use in the pool to be determined at the sole and reasonable discretion of clubhouse staff/volunteers.

•   Food or drink must be consumed at least 6 feet away from the edge of pool. There is absolutely no food or drink in the pool.

•   Chewing gum is not permitted in the pool or on the pool deck.

•   Loud noise disturbances are not permitted. Loud noise causing a disturbance of the peace and enjoyment of other people at the pool will be determined by the discretion of clubhouse staff.

•   Tables, chairs, or deck loungers may not be reserved for anyone not in attendance at the pool by placing towels and/or personal belongings on them.

•   In the event of thunder and lightning, the pool and shower area will be evacuated for 30 minutes. Time out of the water will be 30 minutes from the time of the last occurrence.

•   Adults and Children must shower thoroughly after being on the volleyball court to remove all sand from their skin and clothing to protect the pool and pool pumps from damage.

•   Playing in the showers is not permitted.

•   Water basketball or other ball throwing is allowed at the discretion of the pool staff depending upon capacity in the pool. Only soft balls may be used such as sponge balls, Nerf balls, or beach balls. Hard balls such as racquetballs, footballs, volleyballs, or tennis balls are not allowed.

•   NO BALLOONS/WATER BALLOONS IN POOL AREA OR IN THE POOL