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CLUB RULES

  1. Only Members, members of their household, and their guests are entitled to utilize the Club facilities.

  2. Members are responsible for their conduct and that of members of their household and their guests.

  3. Members will be held liable for any property damage to the Club willfully and/or negligently caused by themselves, members of their household, or their guests.

  4. Guests must be accompanied by their sponsoring member. The same individual cannot be a guest more than twice per month, regardless of the sponsoring member(s).

  5. Guests using the Club facilities are required to pay a guest’s fee of $3.00. For your convenience, a guest fee punch card may be purchased and kept on file in the lifeguard office. The cost is $15.00 for a 5-punch card, or save with an 8-punch card for $20.00.

  6. No alcoholic beverages are permitted to be brought into or consumed on the Club premises.

  7. The use of illegal drugs or narcotics will not be tolerated.

  8. No pets are allowed on that portion of the Club grounds which is fence-enclosed.

  9. No glass bottles or containers shall be brought onto the grounds.

  10. Trash, bottles, cans, and paper products are to be disposed of properly. If you or your children created the trash, it is your responsibility to clean it up. Please help keep YOUR Club attractive.

  11. No loitering is allowed in front of the Club in the parking lot area.

  12. Rough play, foul language, and inappropriate public displays of affection are prohibited.

  13. Ice from the Ice Machine is for on-premises use only.

  14. Phones are not to be used for long distance calls. Personal local calls should be limited to one minute.

  15. The Tennis Pro is accountable to the President of the Club and is empowered to interpret and enforce the rules of the Club on a daily basis. He and his staff will attempt to make your experience at Oakwood pleasurable, safe, and considerate of others.

  16. Rules of Discipline:

    1. First offense: Verbal warning followed by a "time out".

    2. Second offense: One day suspension from use of the Club facilities.

    3. Third offense: One week suspension from the use of the Club facilities.

    4. Fourth offense: Board review to determine disciplinary action.

    5. Guests who refuse to abide by the Club rules will be asked to leave the Club immediately.

  17. No persons younger than 15 years old shall be left unaccompanied by an adult at the club after pool hours during the summer or after 8 p.m. during the non-pool season.

  18. Due to the club’s security alarm system, do not go into the gated area or any of the buildings between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

POOL RULES

  1. All persons entering the pool must register with the office employee at the pool entrance.

  1. Members must register with the office employee any guest(s) and must pay the appropriate fee of $3.00 per guest.

  2. The same individual cannot be a guest more than twice per month, regardless of the sponsoring member(s).

  3. Any member who fails to properly check in at the entrance or fails to have his guest properly register is subject to a $5.00 fine, additional to the guest fee.

  4. A member bringing more than five (5) guests at one time is considered a party and must be scheduled as such.

  1. Persons with skin disorders or other infections must not enter the pools.

  2. Please shower before entering the pool.

  3. The following general pool safety rules must be observed:

    1. Persons not in swimming attire are not to use the pool. No cutoffs, gym, or tennis shorts are allowed.

    2. Play pens are not permitted in pool area.

    3. Food and refreshments are to be consumed only at the poolside tables.

    4. With the exception of spectacles and sunglasses, no items made of or containing glass are permitted in the pool enclosures.

    5. Smoking is not permitted in the pool area or within the clubhouse.

    6. Running on the pool decks or in the bath house is prohibited.

    7. Jumping or diving from the sides of the pool is not allowed in the diving area and near the pool steps.

    8. Small balls, inner tubes, inflatable rafts and rings, if deemed objectionable or dangerous by pool personnel, will not be permitted in the pool area.

    9. Starting blocks are to be used for swim practice and meets only.

  4. Children over 4 years of age are not to use the wading pool.

  5. The wading pool is not supervised by lifeguards. Children in the wading pool are the complete responsibility of the person accompanying them, and are not to be left unattended.

  6. No child under 10 years old is to be left at the pool unaccompanied by an adult.

  7. Babysitters must be at least 12 years old; exceptions must be approved by lifeguards.

  8. When lightning or threatening thunder appears, the pool will be cleared. The lifeguards on duty will be responsible for resumption of swimming based on their judgment.

  9. Diving area rules:

    1. Only one person is permitted on the diving board at a time.

    2. No running or multiple bouncing on the board.

    3. Hand stands are not permitted.

    4. Walking backward on the board is not permitted.

    5. Hanging from the board is not permitted.

    6. Divers waiting in line must wait at the bottom of the ladder.

    7. Dive from the front of the board only.

    8. Diving when a swimmer is in the diving area is prohibited.

    9. Exit the diving area promptly by using the ladder.

    10. Children wearing flotation devices may not use the diving boards.

    11. Members who wish to use the high dive must be at least as tall as the third rung of the high dive ladder.

    12. Children 6 & under must pass a swimming test before they will be allowed to use the diving boards.

 

PARTY RULES

  1. Only an Oakwood member in good standing may request to schedule a party. This member must be present and is responsible for all guests and any damage that may occur as a result of the party.

  2. All parties are to be held within the fenced pool area. The tennis courts and clubhouse are off limits unless special arrangements have been made with the Tennis Pro. The fees for this are additional to all party fees and will be set depending on the number of participants and the type of need.

  3. All rules that apply for normal pool hours apply for parties even if the party is scheduled when the pool is closed. The lifeguards must and will maintain order and any member or guest not conforming to Club rules will be subject to the same disciplinary action as with normal operation. Additionally, music that is loud or contains offensive language is prohibited, as is throwing food or ice. For your safety, the lifeguards are in charge and their decisions will be respected.

Private Parties

  1. Private parties are limited to available Tuesday afternoons during the regular summer schedule. Parties may also be scheduled after the pool opens part time in May, and after full time closing during Aug./Sept.

  2. Normal operating hours and regularly scheduled team practices will not be adjusted to accommodate private parties.

  3. Team events have priority to Tuesday night availability.

  4. Parties are subject to lifeguard availability and all lifeguards must be employees of Oakwood.

  5. Tuesday party time availability: 3:30-5:30PM; 6:00-8:00PM; or 6:00-9:00PM. Lifeguards will open the gates 15 minutes early for set-up and clear the pool at end time for clean-up.

  6. Party fees are $50.00/2 hr. party and $75.00/3 hr. party, for up to 30 people. Additional participants cost $2.00 each. Each lifeguard will be paid $25.00 per 2-hour party, and $40.00 per 3-hour party.

  7. The $50.00 or $75.00 fee must be paid in advance of the party. The party is not confirmed until payment is received.

Parties During Pool Hours

  1. Only one party at a time may be scheduled during pool hours, for a maximum for two hours, with a maximum of twenty (20) nonmember guests, including adults.

  2. Parties that are scheduled during the time when the pool is open to members will be charged $3.00 per non-member, including non-swimmers.

  3. A member bringing in more than five (5) guests at one time is considered a party and must be scheduled as such.

 

TENNIS RULES

The following rules and conditions will be observed by the Tennis Committee when forming teams to participate in league play:

  1. Eligibility - Any member in good standing is eligible to play on an Oakwood team. Every effort will be made to place a member on a team at his or her proper level of play. Players wishing to join a team must possess a rating from USTA or BATA indicating they are qualified to play at the level required by that team. If a rating has not been currently established, appropriate USTA rating procedures must be followed (see the Club Teaching Pro). They may then be approved to join the team (or) assigned by the Tennis Committee. Members must pay applicable USTA, BATA, and Oakwood tennis fees to be eligible to play on a club team.

  2. Team Captains - Team Captains for BATA and USTA teams must be approved by the Tennis Committee. Team Captains determine who will play in matches, but must attempt to give all players at least three opportunities to play. Team Captains are responsible for collecting the $5 Oakwood court fee per team member per BATA season for the Club, in addition to the BATA league fees.

  3. Formation of New Teams - Formation of new teams must be submitted to the Tennis Committee at least 7 days prior to BATA or USTA initial roster deadline for consideration. Final review and approval of all rosters is determined by the Tennis Committee. The Tennis Committee will forward all approved rosters to league headquarters. Fees are due at sign-up, but no later than the league captains’ meeting.

  4. Changing Teams - All changes, additions and removals from anyone’s team roster, including anyone wishing to transfer from one team to another or to change levels, must be made through the Tennis Committee. A person may move to a new or existing team at the same level with the approval of the Captain(s) involved and the Tennis Committee. A person may move to a new or existing team at a higher level when dictated by their rating from BATA or USTA. If a player’s rating is within 0.25 of the rating required for a new level and they have been playing on courts 1 or 2, they may be brought up to a higher level team when it is approved by the Tennis Committee.

    • Under no circumstances shall a member, currently rated by USTA or BATA, move from one team to another two levels higher.

    • If there are more people available for play at a certain level than needed to complete the roster(s), but not enough to form another team, the additional  players may be assigned to the team(s) and provided opportunity to play. The wish of every Club Member, Team, and Captain will be given highest regard. However, the Tennis Committee will have authority to make final decisions of player assignment.

  5. Team Practices - One team practice per week will be permitted. Only two teams may schedule practice at the same time. Teams must alternate use of hard and soft courts for practice. Team captains are responsible for canceling court reservations if all courts reserved are not needed. Failure to cancel unused courts will cause forfeiture of one court for the following week.

  6. Court Schedules - All court scheduling shall be made through the Tennis Pro.

    • This includes Rain-Out or Make-Up Matches. All court schedules made by the Tennis Pro are to be adhered to unless all parties involved agree to an exchange of courts. Make-up matches are to be scheduled on the Team’s Practice time if possible. Scheduling of team matches shall take precedence over team practices if notified within 48 hours. This does not guarantee court preference.

  7. All away matches that are moved to Oakwood due to lack of court availability of opponents’ Club shall be subject to guest fees for non-reciprocating clubs. It will be the responsibility of the Oakwood team to collect fees.

  8. Courtside Etiquette - Proper courtside decorum and manners are required either at home or away as you are representing Oakwood. Failure to adhere to common courtesy and etiquette can result in team and/or player suspension for the remainder of the season.

  9. Formation of the Tennis Committee - This Committee shall consist of one member from the Board and one for each level of play for each sex, plus the Tennis Pro. It will be the responsibility of the Tennis Committee to set and approve all team rosters. The male representatives and the Tennis Pro will handle the men’s teams. The female representatives and the Tennis Pro will handle the women’s teams. All Committee members will set the mixed teams. All team rosters are to be turned in to the Committee representative. The representative will be responsible for turning these rosters in to BATA and USTA.

  10. League Schedules and Rosters will be posted in the clubhouse prior to the start of each season.

  11. If a team or its captain conducts itself in a manner which is not conducive to fairness, good sportsmanship, and an “inclusive” attitude toward fellow Club Members, the Tennis Committee may take whatever measures are needed to sanction such Team and/or Captain, including rescinding rights to Captain or be included in a team roster representing the Club.

  12. Clinics – Clinics are scheduled and held by the Tennis Pro. Fees are agreed upon between member/s and the Pro. No monies from these clinics go to the Club. Clinics may be scheduled as often as agreed upon with the Pro. Non-members can attend clinics with members or as an entire group of non-members as long as it does not interfere with clinics for members. Non-members will not be charged a guest fee as they are not allowed to play on any Club courts once the clinic is over. Any non-member wishing to play at Oakwood must be accompanied by their sponsoring member. Their visits are restricted as the rules state (see Court Rules 1, 2, 5, 6, and 18).

  13. Outside Teams – Teams consisting of some members and non-members that play on another club’s roster are not allowed to schedule more than two courts. Also they are limited to one practice per week. The rule about non-members being limited to two visits per month applies, regardless of sponsor (see Court Rules 1, 2, and 18).

COURT RULES

  1. All members and their guests must sign in with the Tennis Pro/Court Reservation Book and will be required to pay $3.00 per guest(s), $4.00 at night. The guest name has to be part of the court reservation.
  2. The same individual cannot be a guest of the Club more than twice a month, regardless of the sponsoring member(s).
  3. Courts are available for play from 8AM to 10PM daily. Lights shall be turned off by 10PM.
  4. Court reservations can be made by calling the Tennis Pro at 666-4471. If he cannot be reached directly, then leave a message in the voice mailbox.
  5. All reservations, singles or doubles, will be for 2 hours each. Reservations can be made no more than 3 days in advance and are limited to one court per member per day.
  6. A member may not reserve more than one court at the same time. Courts cannot be reserved consecutively by the same players.
  7. Reservations will be forfeited if the member does not appear within 15 minutes of their time.
  8. Any member who is unable to play after having made a reservation is encouraged to cancel so courts are available for others.
  9. Only members in good standing may make reservations.
  10. For safety reasons, no children are allowed on the courts during play, unless playing with an adult.
  11. Proper tennis attire must be worn. Players must wear soft-soled, regulation tennis shoes (no black soles). Swimsuits and bare feet are not proper attire.
  12. No glass containers are permitted on the courts.
  13. Soft courts are maintained between 2PM and 4PM each day and should not be used without permission of the Tennis Pro.
  14. Members using the courts assume full responsibility for the courts and grounds during the time they are playing.
  1. Lights should only be turned on for courts in use and never before 6PM during the months of May-September.
  2. They should be turned off when play is complete if no one is waiting for the court(s).
  3. If you are the last to leave the property, you should secure and lock the buildings and main gate.
  1. Tennis balls landing in private yards adjacent to the Club grounds are not, under any circumstances, to be retrieved.
  2. All Tournaments must be approved by the Tennis Committee and the Tennis Pro.
  3. No one shall be allowed to give tennis lessons except the Club Tennis Pro and his teaching staff. However, tennis instructions are allowed between immediate family members.
  4. Any member violating any of the above rules will be subject to a $5.00 fine. Recurring violations will subject the member to disciplinary action, in accordance with the Club rules of discipline.
  5. Members and guests must wear shoes and shirt in clubhouse, no exceptions. Also, no wet bathing suits in the clubhouse.