Club Rules

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following rules and regulations are subject to revision by the Board of Directors* and are designed to ensure 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 is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.

*We reserve the right to make changes to our policies as needed as new information becomes available from the CT Dept. of Public Health. We will communicate any changes to you. As always the safety of our members, staff and volunteers is our priority.

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 prior to opening day will be refused use of the complex and/or any activity (i.e. swim, tennis, etc.) until such time as that member’s 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. The need to open any additional parking areas 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 2.10). NO food or drink is allowed in any pool under any circumstances.

  • 1.5  Diapers should only be changed in the family bathroom (there is a changing table).

  • 1.6  THE OFFICE TELEPHONE is NOT TO BE USED by members except in the case of an emergency.

  • 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 returned when finished using.

  • 1.14 Standing on swings or climbing on areas not designate as climbing areas is prohibited on the playscape. Parents are responsible to watch their own children on the playscape, not the PA guards.

  • 1.15 All members/staff must follow COVID protocols recommended by the current CDC and the CT Dept. of Public Health. These recommendations are subject to change as they are updated by those agencies.

  • - Masks are optional for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

  • - 1 person in each shower stall, toilet stall and changing stall. - Hand sanitizer will be available.

  • - Disinfectant cleaning will be performed on a regular basis.

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 in baby and middle pools.

  • 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/foul language, or gestures and/or disrespect for Pine Acres’ personnel or members.)

  • 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, Head Guard or Board Member.

  • 2.5  The Complex Director/Head Guard may refuse to admit any children under 12 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, 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, communicative disease (including COVID-19), or to anyone whose physical condition can affect the health of others. Persons wearing bandages may also be denied admission.

  • 2.9  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.

  • 2.10 All waste should be deposited in the proper receptacles. This includes cleaning up area in the snack bar/grill area/picnic tables after use. Not disposing of trash appropriately will result in loss of complex privileges at the discretion of the Complex Director.

  • 2.11 Aquatic sports will be permitted only with the approval and supervision of the pool staff.

  • 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. No toys are allowed in main or middle pools.

  • 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.

  • 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 (members on the swim team) are not allowed in the middle pool unless accompanying a lower swimmer or with exceptions made by the duty lifeguard.

  • 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.

  • 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 7:00 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.

  • 3.8  In the event of bad weather, the Pine Acres Marketing Director will send out an email regarding the cancellation of Tennis Lessons, Practices and/or Matches. This information should be posted by 9:00 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 be paid at the main desk, venmo or sent to:

Pine Acres, P.O. Box 290089, Wethersfield, CT 06109-0089

  • 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 16 years of age). The admission of all guests must be authorized at the entrance desk by the personal signature of a responsible member. No guest under 12 years of age shall be admitted unless continuously accompanied by an adult member.

  • 4.4  Each membership shall be allowed ten (10) 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 who live more than 20 miles from 06109..

  • 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 member.

5. GUEST FEES & PARTIES

  • 5.1 $10.00 per person per day for SWIMMING or SWIMMING & TENNIS (Long-term House Guests - please contact PA Membership for Board Approval) ***Children under age 2 are free of charge***

  • 5.2 Birthday parties and/or other celebrations with non-member guests in attendance 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 PA Secretary.

Party Fee: $100 (In addition to $5 guest fees per non-members)

  • 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. (For additional party information, please see PA Party Contract)

  • 5.4 Family Pass Promo for 2024: $35/day (up to 6 family members of same household). Limit 3 family pass per member, per month. Guests are limited to twice a month and Members are allotted 10 guests per month.

 Updated Feb 2024