Picket Post Swim and Tennis Club

      Rules & Regulations 
 

The following rules and guest procedures apply to all members, whether they are using the Club’s Pool, Tennis or Paddle facilities, or common areas. 

General Club Rules 

• All persons using the Club’s facilities do so at their own risk. The Club will not be responsible for any accident or injury.
• No member will be admitted without a membership card. Cards must be presented when entering the facility. Membership cards are not transferable. If a membership card has been forgotten, membership must be verified against the member list.
• No smoking allowed anywhere on the Club property.
• No Pets permitted anywhere on the Club property.
• Club members are permitted on Club property only during operating hours.
• The Club will not be responsible for the loss or damage to personal property.
• Injuries or accidents must be reported to an onsite lifeguard, tennis monitor, or general office immediately.
• No glass or breakable articles of any kind are allowed on the pool or Club grounds.
• Members may bring radios to the club but are requested to use headphones. Radios, boomboxes, etc., that disturb other members will not be tolerated.
• Children twelve (12) years and under may not be left on the Club property and must be attended by a responsible guardian.
• Only members in good standing may participate on Picket Post Teams.
• All Picket Post Teams must be approved by their respective committees and then approved by the Board of Directors.
• The Board of Directors of the Picket Post Swim and Tennis Club must approve all fundraisers.  Picket Post does not support fundraisers that collect or distribute funds for individuals.
• The Picket Post name along with any association with the Swim and Tennis Club (including Paddle) can only be used with Board Approved Fundraisers.
• The benefactor for monies received at Board Approved Fundraisers must be clearly disclosed on all communications pertaining to the specific Fundraiser.

 

Violation of the above rules or any of the policies or procedures may be considered grounds for termination of membership of the Club. 

General Guest Procedures 

• All members are entitled to bring guests to the Club’s facilities.
• Guests must be accompanied by and remain with a member while on Club grounds.
• All guests and the member sponsor must sign in upon arrival at the Club.
• Individual guests are limited a maximum of five visits per year.
• Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests, and guests are bound by the Club’s Rules and Regulations.
• Guest Fees are as follow:
  • Cash Payment – Adults and Children $5.00 Monday through Friday and $10.00 Saturdays, Sundays, and major Holidays.  No fee for children age two (2) and under.
  • Pre-Paid Card – Adults and Children $5.00 at all times.  No fee for children age two (2) and under.  Cards may be purchased for $50.00 each and will allow ten (10) individual visits.  These cards are non-refundable and valid for the current season only.  Pre-Paid Cards may be purchased through the Membership Application prior to the season or from the Club Manager during the season.
  • Fees paid by guests allow them to use both pools, tennis and paddle courts (depending on season) for the day that the fee is paid. There are no refunds due to change in weather conditions unless such changes occur within 30 minutes of payment of the guest fee.
• All parties with ten (10) or more guests, require consent and registration at least one week in advance with the Club Manager at 610 644 4646. Guest lists are required in advanced.
• The Club By-Laws do not permit private parties to the exclusion of other members.
• Guests are permitted to participate in clinics and social events at the discretion of specific functional directors.  Members will be given priority over guests in the case of scheduling conflicts.
• Grandparents who do not utilize the club facilities but come to visit the pool to baby-sit or observe grandchildren do not have to pay guest fees.

 
 

Membership Dues/Refund Policies 

• As of August 1^st of any season, Annual Membership Dues will be prorated to 50% of Annual Membership Dues for the remainder of that membership season.  Full Initiation Fee is still required.
• Refunds for Annual Membership Dues will be provided according to the following schedule:
  • Request before April 1 – 100% Refund
  • Request on or after April 1 and on or before June 30 – 50% Refund
  • Request after June 30 – 0% Refund
• Initiation fees are non-refundable, with the exception of specific circumstances included in the By-Laws.
• Persons residing in the same household who can provide proof of the same, can join on the family membership
• Memberships within a household may be transferred.  Any additional dues or refunds must be paid in accordance to the Pricing Schedule and/or Refund Policy Schedule.

 
 

Rules specific to the use of the Pool, Tennis and Paddle facilities are posted on the appropriate section of the website.

Questions or comments should be directed to info@picketpost.org