Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct Agreement

(children out of 5th grade through age 17)

Please read carefully and scroll to the bottom to sign.

We take pool safety seriously. Last year, we had instances of behavior problems at the pool with pre-teens and teens, primarily ignoring lifeguards’ requests, language, trash, and bullying. The managers and lifeguards are there to keep a safe and orderly environment; to do that, they need everyone’s cooperation. To make sure that children who are eligible to come to the pool alone know the rules and the consequences if rules are not followed, we are requiring the following for all children who are eligible to come to the pool alone (completed 5th grade in June through age 17):

• Children completing 5th grade in June must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for one week before being allowed to come to the pool alone.
• Children completing 5th grade in June must pass their white tag test prior to coming alone.
• All children completing 5th grade through age 17 and a parent must sign the Code of Conduct Agreement prior to being able to come to the pool alone. Once the signed agreement is received, the membership card at the guard house will reflect the receipt of the signed copy. Without this form being signed, the eligible child cannot attend the pool without a parent.

Prior to the pool opening, this form can be downloaded, signed, and emailed back to membership@brynathynswimclub.org. May 27 (opening day) and after, the form can be brought to the pool.   

Code of Conduct

The Bryn Athyn Swim Club’s mission is to provide a safe, family center during the summer months for the Bryn Athyn Church Community.  Expectations of conduct are based on this mission along with the ideals of the Bryn Athyn Church.

This Code of Conduct Agreement serves as a guideline for how all members, regardless of age, are expected to behave while on the premises of Bryn Athyn Swim Club.

As a member of Bryn Athyn Swim Club, I agree to comply with all of the following Bryn Athyn Swim Club rules:

• The pool is open to Members and their permitted guests only. Only Members who are 13+ may bring guests. 
• Members and guests must sign in at the guard station upon arrival.
• Members must stay with their guests. If the Member leaves the pool grounds, the guest must leave as well.
• Parents are responsible for supervising their children in and around the swimming pools and the pool grounds at all times
• Members may come to the pool alone once they are out of 5th grade AND have a white tag. Once out of 6th grade, the white tag requirement is dropped.
• Babysitters may bring Member children in lieu of a parent. Babysitters may not bring guests.
• Single Head of Household memberships: a parent who is not on the membership can pay the guest fee and come with their children.
• Bryn Athyn Swim Club lifeguards, staff, and members must be treated with respect at all times. Lifeguard and staff instructions must be followed at all times.
• There is no lifeguard on duty at the baby pool; parents must accompany and are responsible for watching their children in the baby pool.
• Children may use the deep end with white tag or when accompanied and supervised by a parent in the pool. White tags are not needed for children out of 6th grade.
• Children with a white tag may not use the baby pool.
• Swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
• Swimsuits are required: cut offs, t-shirts or shorts are not allowed.
• Diving is not permitted in the shallow end of the pool; diving is allowed in the deep end of the pool in the designated areas only.
• Glass containers are not permitted on the premises.
• Running on the concrete deck is not permitted.
• No chewing gum in the pool or anywhere on the pool grounds.
• No smoking (including e-cigarettes) or alcoholic beverages are allowed on the pool grounds.
• No disposable diapers in the pools; use swim diapers instead.
• No infectious diseases in the pools.
• Use of floats and toys, including balls, in the big pool requires permission.
• No standing or climbing on a float from the edge of the pool.
• One person on the diving board at a time; no double bouncing on the diving board.
• No bullying or harassment of others; no swearing or other offensive or abusive language.
• Lounge chairs are for adults only; no standing on any chairs.
• No throwing people into the pool or horseplay in the pool.
• All trash is to be placed in the trash cans.
• BASC parking is in the upper lot only. There is no parking along the driveway at any time. Handicapped parking is available by the tennis courts to those who have a handicapped placard.

Failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct can result in, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Verbal warning;
• Suspension from the Swim Club;
• Permanent loss of membership to the Swim Club.