MINNECHAUG SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB

Minnechaug Swim and Tennis Club, Inc. 

980 Manchester Road 

Glastonbury, CT 06033



Glastonbury, CT 06033 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................... 3 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 2006....... 5 

MINNECHAUG SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB, INCORPORATED BY-LAWS... 

ARTICLE I – NAME.................................................................................. 6 

ARTICLE II - PURPOSES ........................................................................ 6 

ARTICLE III – MANAGEMENT................................................................. 7 

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP.................................................................. 8 

ARTICLE V - DUES, ASSESSMENTS, AND INVESTMENTS............... 10 

ARTICLE VI – GUESTS ......................................................................... 12 

ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES................................................................ 12 

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS......................................... 13 

ARTICLE IX – MISCELLANEOUS ......................................................... 13 

CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS ......................................................... 14 

I. OVERALL CLUB RULES .................................................................... 14 

II. GROUND RULES .............................................................................. 15 

III. POOL RULES ................................................................................... 15 

IV. TENNIS RULES................................................................................ 20 

V. GUEST RULES.................................................................................. 21 

VI. MEMBERSHIP WORK POLICIES .................................................... 22 

VII. EMPLOYEE PRIVILEGES ............................................................... 22 

VIII. PARTY RULES ............................................................................... 22 

IX. SCHEDULE OF YEAR 2008 FEES and WORK JOB HOURS.......... 24 

SWIM LESSON PROGRAM ...................................................................... 25 

SWIM LESSON SESSIONS:.................................................................. 25 

SWIM TEAM........................................................................................... 25 

TENNIS SPECIAL EVENTS ...................................................................... 27 

POOL SITTING SCHEDULE – 2008 ......................................................... 28 

SOCIAL CALENDAR - 2008 ...................................................................... 28 

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY....................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 

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Located on Manchester Road near the junction of Hurlburt Street on fifteen 

(15) acres of varied terrain, the Club has been open since June of 1971, 

and is limited to 200 member families for swimming, tennis, picnicking and 

other summer activities. 

The pool is 42 feet wide by 75 feet long with two one-meter springboards 

(each with adjustable fulcrum) in the diving “L”. A 24-foot diameter “kiddie” 

pool is also located in the swim area. All pool activities are supervised by 

qualified, full-time lifeguards, and our full-time Pool Director, Ron Anderson. 

Swimming lessons are available, and the swim team competes with other 

club teams in the area. 

There are five Har-Tru tennis courts and one hard surface court. Four of the 

Har-Tru courts are lighted for nighttime play. The tennis program covers 

group and individual instruction, men’s and women’s organized play, 

interclub matches and end-of-season tournaments. An extensive junior 

program includes instruction for all ages and abilities, and a tennis team 

plays a very active schedule. Our Head Tennis Professional, Shaun Keane, 

coordinates and directs the junior activities, provides lessons and clinics, 

and is in charge of the tennis court area in general. 

The professionally designed clubhouse features a two-story functional 

activity center with the top floor serving as a meeting and game room. A 

varied Social Calendar includes activities for all. In addition, there is a large 

picnic grove, tennis practice area, basketball, and children’s playground 

area. Members are expected to assist in the spring start-up and fall 

shutdown activities of the Club and occasionally Pool Sit. 

For information about membership, contact Kim Malz at 659-4878 

The Club’s mailing address is P.O. Box 188, Glastonbury, CT 06033 

The Club has a web site at http://www.minnechaug.org 

The Club’s telephone number is 633-6398. 

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SOCIAL CALENDAR - 2008 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE 

CHAIRPERSONS 2006 

PRESIDENT David Haught 659-1002 

president@minnechaug.org 

VICE PRESIDENT David Liscinsky 633-3177 

vicepresident@minnechaug.org 

SECRETARY Mike Mendoza 633-3338 

secretary@minnechaug.org 

TREASURER Luke Ebersold 633-8084 

treasurer@minnechaug.org 

COUNSEL John Cecere 657-4102 

counsel@minnechaug.org 

PAST PRESIDENT Nancy Martin 652-9392 

pastpresident@minnechaug.org 

MEMBERSHIP Kimberly Malz 659-4878 

membership@minnechaug.org 

POOL PROGRAMS Ellen Cannon 228-4361 

poolprograms@minnechaug.org 

POOL FACILITIES Jim Thoresen 646-3154 

poolfacilities@minnechaug.org 

TENNIS PROGRAMS Becky Freiberg 430-1590 

tennisprograms@minnechaug.org 

TENNIS FACILITIES Tom Fayed 657-3761 

tennisfacilities@minnechaug.org 

GROUNDS Robert Elovich 633-2671 

grounds@minnechaug.org 

BUILDINGS Craig Larsen 432-2219 

buildings@minnechaug.org 

SOCIAL Open 

social@minnechaug.org 

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ARTICLE I – NAME 




INCORPORATED BY-LAWS 

Last Revised - November 2007 

The name of the corporation shall be Minnechaug Swim and Tennis Club, 

Incorporated, hereafter referred to as The Corporation. 

ARTICLE II - PURPOSES 

Mission Statement 

Minnechaug Swim and Tennis Club is a cooperative and self-governing non-profit 

club. The club provides high quality recreational swimming and tennis from the late 

spring to the early fall months. Membership is non-discriminatory and membership is 

chosen in chronological order from the waiting list. Club members and employees are 

to be treated with fairness, respect, sensitivity and common sense. The Club will 

establish good relations with its neighbors. 

Objectives 

1. Provide a pool facility that is of a high quality and on par with a fully managed 

country club. 

2. Provide a tennis facility that is of a high quality and on par with a fully managed 

country club. 

3. Swimming and tennis will be equally valued activities. 

Strategic Plan 

1. The club is owned and operated by the members. 

2. Club members are expected to make a significant contribution to the operation 

of the club during the duration of their membership. 

The purpose of the corporation, as stated in the certificate of incorporation is: 

To acquire by purchase or otherwise a tract of land suitable as a site for a 

swimming pool; to construct, maintain and operate thereon a swimming pool; to 

provide and maintain on such a site a clubhouse, showers, tennis courts, and 

other desirable improvements; and to engage in such related activities as may 

be deemed desirable or essential; 

To do any and all acts, which may be lawfully, done by a non-stock, nonprofit 

corporation; 

Provided however, that no public dancing facilities nor public dining facilities 

shall be provided on any premises under control of the corporation; and 

Provided further, that no part of the corporation’s income is distributable to its 

members, directors, or officers and the corporation shall not have or issue 

shares of stock or pay dividends. 

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TENNIS SPECIAL EVENTS 

(Sign-up and details on Tennis Bulletin Board) 

Adult Tennis Program 

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Information on adult lessons, clinics, and other tennis activities (Men’s 

Nights, Ladies’ Nights, Mixed-Doubles Tennis events, Member-Guest 

Tournaments, Men’s and Women’s Greater Hartford Tennis Leagues) for 

adults will be posted on the Club’s Bulletin Boards. 

* Dates & start times of events are subject to change due to weather 

and unforeseen schedule conflicts. Confirm with contact person. 

Junior Tennis Program 

Group Lessons (5 & over) Begin Wed., June 18 1 - 5 p.m. 

Junior Tennis Team & Pre-Team Begin Thurs, June 19 1 - 5 p.m. 

Minnechaug Jr. Tennis Tournament TBD 

Party for Jr. Tennis Players TBD 

Shaun Keane Head Tennis Professional 

Tennis Instructors: Tim Fayed, Jamie Sussman, and Joe Dorman 

To volunteer for a tennis work job contact Becky Freiberg, Tennis 

Programs Chairperson at 430-1590. To volunteer for a tennis facilities 

work job, contact, Tom Fayed, Tennis Facility Chairperson at 657-3761 

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SWIM TEAM SCHEDULE - 2008 

Tuesday, June 17 Swim Suit Sale 4:30pm - 5:45pm 

Wednesday, June 18 First Practice 

Kick-off Pizza Party/Parent Meeting - 5:45 pm 

Practices Monday – Friday 

11 and older swimmers 10:15am-11:45am 

New swimmers /All 10 & under swimmers 11:45am-1:00pm 

Any swimmers who missed the morning session 4:30pm-5:30pm 

Wednesday, June 25 Time Trials (10:15am-1pm) 

Tuesday, July 1 Middlesex @Minnechaug 

Tuesday, July 8 Minnechaug @Glastonbury 

Thursday, July 10 Pinebrook @ Minnechaug 

Monday, July 14/21 Relay Meet, TBD 

Tuesday, July 15 H-K @ Minnechaug 

Tuesday, July 22 Minnechaug @ Old Saybrook 

Wednesday, July 30 Green Team Meet (4:30pm) 

Thursday, July 31 End of Season BBQ/Awards Night 

Saturday, Aug 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Minnechaug 

Warm-ups for dual meets are at 4:30 p.m. Meets start at 5 p.m. 

Pool Director Ron Anderson 228-1120 

Swim Team Head Coach Sue Husta 295-8786 

To volunteer for a pool related work job, contact Ellen Cannon, Pool 

Programs Committee Chairperson at 228-4361. To volunteer for a 

pool facilities work job, contact Luke Ebersold at 633-8084. 

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ARTICLE III – MANAGEMENT 

Section 1. Management. The management of the affairs of the corporation shall be 

in the hands of the Board of Directors, who shall be fourteen (14), comprising six (6) 

officer-directors and eight (8) non-officer directors. Only one member per family may 

vote on the Board at any one time. The Board may appoint not more than three 

committee Assistants for each non-officer director in his/her responsibilities. At the 

discretion of the Board, and provided such Committee Assistant has satisfactorily 

performed such duties as may be required, than such Committee Assistant shall be 

relieved from work duties for that year and shall have the choice of not pool sitting in 

the same manner as Officers and Directors. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, 

may waive guest fees in certain cases for Committee Assistants. 

Section 2. Election of Directors. Eight (8) directors who shall not be officers of the 

corporation shall be chosen by ballot by a majority vote of members present or by 

proxy at the annual meeting of members. Said non-officer directors shall serve for a 

period of two years, or until their successors are elected. Four (4) non-officer 

directors shall be elected in the odd numbered years and four (4) shall be elected in 

the even numbered years. The other six (6) directors shall be officers of the 

corporation, who upon their election to such office shall automatically become 

members of said board. Said officers-directors shall serve for a period of two years, 

or until their successors are elected to complete the term. The President, Secretary, 

and Counsel shall be elected in odd numbered years and the Vice President and 

Treasurer shall be elected in even numbered years. 

Section 3. Vacancies. The Board of Directors shall have the power to fill any 

vacancy occurring in said Board for any cause other than the expiration of term of 

office. 

Section 4. Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be as follows: President, 

Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Counsel, and Immediate Past President, each 

of whom shall serve a two year term. The officers of the corporation shall be elected 

at the annual meeting, excepting the Immediate Past President who will be a member 

automatically if still a member of the Club. 

Section 5. President. The president shall be administrative officer and shall preside 

at all meetings of the corporation and at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He 

shall have the power to appoint such ad hoc committees as may be necessary, in 

addition to the committees provided for in these By-Laws, with the approval of the 

Board of Directors. He shall have general authority to exercise all of the 

administrative powers usually pertaining to the office of President of a corporation. 

Section 6. Vice President. The Vice President, in the absence of the President, 

shall act in his stead. He shall be responsible for the implementation of special 

projects and the monitoring of ad hoc committees as appointed by the President. He 

shall oversee and administer the Rules and Regulations of the Club. 

Section 7. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the 

corporation and of the Board of Directors and perform such duties as are usually 

performed by secretaries of corporations. 

Section 8. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall collect and keep safely all the funds of the 

corporation and shall perform such duties with respect to the accounts, finances and 

financial obligation of the corporation as are usually performed by treasurers of 

corporations. At the annual meeting he shall render a full and complete report of the 

finances of the corporation for the preceding year ending September 30th, and such 

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other statements as shall be then or from time to time required of him by the Board of 

Directors. The Board of Directors shall establish and maintain a separate capital 

expenditure plan. 

Section 9. Counsel. The Counsel shall review and monitor club activities with regard 

to the legality of operations, rules, and procedures. He shall render advice as to the 

compliance with governmental regulations and recommend liability coverage. He 

shall prepare and review all contracts. He shall oversee and administer the By-Laws 

of the Club. 

Section 10. Removal. The officers of the corporation, or any of them, may be 

removed from office for cause by a two-thirds vote of the full Board of Directors, and 

replacements therefore selected by majority vote of the full Board to serve for the 

unexpired term of office. 

Section 11. Meetings of Members. The annual meeting of the corporation for the 

election of officer-directors and non-officer directors and the consideration of 

candidates for membership shall be each year in November on a date designated by 

the Board of Directors. Special meetings of the corporation may be called at any time 

by call of the President or by call of three directors, or by request of at least one-fifth 

of the members of the corporation, each such call or request to be communicated in 

writing to the Secretary. The Secretary shall notify all members in writing of each 

annual or special meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the date for any such 

meeting stating the date, place, and hour thereof. As to any special meeting, the 

general purpose or purposes thereof must also be stated and no other business shall 

be transacted at such meeting. 

Section 12. Quorum. Fifteen per cent of the total membership of the corporation, 

represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the 

corporation. 

Section 13. Meeting of Directors. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall 

be designated by the President, notice of which shall be given by the Secretary to 

each director in person or by mail. Special meetings may be held at the call of the 

President or at the request of three directors submitted in writing by the Secretary. 

Notice of any such special meeting shall be given by the Secretary by mail or in 

person to each director at least three days prior to the date for such special meeting. 

A majority in number of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum. 

Representation by proxy is prohibited at meetings of the directors. 

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP 

The rights and privileges, qualifications, and the manner of election of members as 

stated in the certificate of incorporation are as follows: 

Section 1. Membership. Membership in the corporation shall be either a family 

membership or an honorary membership. An honorary membership is a family 

membership with 25 years of continuous membership who has elected honorary 

status in accordance with Section 3 of this Article. A family membership shall grant 

the privileges of use of all the corporation’s facilities to the member family including 

husband, wife, unmarried female or male members in the immediate family, if any, 

but limited to residents of the same household age 25 years and under. The club 

reserves the right based on special needs to make exceptions on a case-by-case 

basis. Each member family shall have one vote in the management of the 

corporation. 

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SWIM LESSON PROGRAM 

Group swim lessons for children are given during the season for all ability 

levels. The club subscribes to and follows the Red Cross Aquatic Affiliate 

Program. Lessons are broken down into seven levels. The Pool Director 

can help ascertain what level your child should be enrolled in. Lessons are 

thirty minutes in duration, five days per week, Mondays through Fridays, 

unless otherwise noted. Signup sheets for lessons will be posted on the 

poolside bulletin board early in the season. Please check the bulletin 

board for specific information. 

SWIM LESSON SESSIONS: 

Session I June 23 - July 3 

Session II July 7 - July 18 

Session III July 21 - August 1 

Session IV August 4 - August 15 

SWIM TEAM 

Minnechaug is a member of the Connecticut Suburban Swim League. 

There are five clubs in the league and we have dual meets with each team. 

Meets are generally held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout 

July. “The Championships” are generally held the first weekend in August 

with all teams in the league participating. Swimmers may be any age to 

compete; the only requirement is that the swimmer MUST be able to 

complete one lap (lengthwise) of the pool without stopping. 

The summer swim leagues are generally less competitive than winter 

leagues and are a great way to introduce a young child to the sport. Swim 

team practices are held Mondays through Fridays from 10:15 am to 1 pm 

by age group. There will also be an afternoon practice from 4:30 pm to 5:30 

pm Monday - Friday for those unable to attend morning practice. 

Swim team is a great way to strengthen swimming skills, give structure to a 

child’s day, make new friends and have fun! Swim team holds special social 

events as well. 

Any questions about swim team can be referred to the Pool Director, the 

Swim Team coaches or the Swim Program Committee Members. 

Swimmers must swim in at least two dual meets in order to swim at 

Championships. 

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IX. SCHEDULE OF YEAR 2008 FEES and WORK JOB HOURS 

1. Application Fee $60.00 plus tax 

2. Capital Investment Fee (Bond) $1,400.00 plus tax 

3. Membership Dues $830.00 plus tax 

4. Membership Dues Late Fee $60.00 plus tax per month late 

5. Work Job Fee $320.00 plus tax 

6. Work Job and Guest Late Fee $15.00 plus tax per month late 

7. Rules and Regulation Violation Fee Up to $250.00 plus tax as determined 

by the Board. 

8. Party Fee $50.00 plus tax per party 

9. Guest Fee $3.00 per person on grounds plus tax 

10. Pool Sitting No Show Fee $100.00 plus tax 

11. Pool Sitting Rule Violation Fee $250.00 plus tax 

12. Work Job Hours 8 hours minimum per member family 

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Section 2. Method of Election. To become a candidate, a family must submit an 

application to the chairman of the Membership Committee, together with such 

information as may be required by such committee. From time to time at the direction 

of the Board of Directors, the Membership Chairperson shall post at the club during 

the swim season or shall mail to all members a list of the names of candidates to be 

considered for membership, which list shall be compiled and considered in the 

chronological order in which the candidates were proposed to the membership 

committee. Within fourteen (14) days thereof any member may file with the 

membership committee a signed, written objection to the election of any candidates. 

The written objection need not state the reason for such objection. At the end of the 

fourteen (14) day period for filing objections, the membership committee shall deliver 

to the Board of Directors all written objections received. The Board of Directors shall 

investigate each objection and the reasons therefore as soon as possible and after 

such investigation shall meet as a body, not later than sixty days after receipt of such 

objections to pass upon the candidates to whom the objection has been made. An 

objection based on race, color, creed, or national origin of a candidate shall not be 

deemed by the Board of Directors to be sufficient cause for rejection. 

The affirmative vote of the full Board of Directors shall be necessary to elect a 

candidate to whom an objection has been made. In the event a candidate is rejected, 

the candidate’s name shall be removed from the list of candidates. Any candidate 

proposed and rejected cannot be proposed as a candidate in less than one year. If 

no written objection to a candidate is received within fourteen days after mailing or 

posting of his name to members, the Membership Chairperson shall so be notified 

and the candidate shall be taken into membership according to chronological priority 

as vacancy permits. 

The Membership Chairperson shall promptly notify a newly elected candidate of his 

election and also of his obligations (1) to give notice to the Membership Chairperson 

of his acceptance or rejection of membership within ten days after receipt of oral, 

written or e-mail notification of election, whichever notification is first received by the 

Member-elect, and (2) to qualify as a member by making payment after election of all 

amounts coming due under these By-Laws as set forth in Article V. If the newly 

elected candidate fails to so give notice of acceptance, or having done so, fails to 

qualify as aforesaid, he shall be dropped from the elected list and may become a 

member only by being proposed again as a new candidate. 

Membership in the corporation shall not exceed 200 families, excluding Honorary 

Members. A member may not voluntarily or involuntarily transfer his membership or 

any rights arising there from. 

When a member in good standing resigns his membership because of the relocation 

of his actual residence out of the Glastonbury area for a period anticipated to be one 

year or more in duration, and he thereafter resumes actual residence in the area, he 

shall upon application for membership made not sooner than one year after 

resignation be given the first position (except for prior returnee applicants) on the list 

of candidates for membership, subject, however, to the requirements of these By- 

Laws with respect to election and qualification for membership. 

Section 3. Honorary Membership. A member will be qualified to become an 

Honorary Member if the member has had 25 years of continuous membership, 

excluding any Leave of Absence. Privileges accorded to the Honorary Members are 

the elimination of yearly work requirements and pool sitting duties. 

In addition, an Honorary Member will have the option of reducing his annual dues to 

one- third (33 1/3%) of the annual dues charged to other members. The Honorary 

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Member may exercise this option by notifying the chairperson of the membership 

committee in writing of such election on or before March 30 and by giving up the right 

to the Capital Investment Refund discussed in Article V, Section 4. It shall be the 

obligation of the membership committee to confirm that such honorary member has 

had 25 years of continuous membership. All other provision of the By-Laws and the 

club rules and regulations shall continue to apply to Honorary Members. 

Section 4. Leave of Absence. In its discretion, for good cause shown, the Board of 

Directors may authorize a member a leave of absence for all or part of a calendar 

year. If written request is made prior to May 1 of the year in which leave of absence is 

requested, the member would have no dues obligation for that year. If the request is 

made after May 1, the member will pay a portion of the year’s dues calculated on a 

pro rata basis from May 1 to Labor Day. If granted, the member would not have any 

work job or pool-sitting obligation while in leave of absence status. Any such leave of 

absence shall end on March 1 of the year immediately following and the member 

shall be reinstated at the next available opening. 

ARTICLE V - DUES, ASSESSMENTS, AND INVESTMENTS 

Section 1. Dues. The Board of Directors at its October meeting each year shall by a 

majority vote of its full membership adopt a By-Law establishing the dues of 

members’ payable and the method of payment. Dues shall be established in an 

amount sufficient but not greater than required, to provide for funding of major capital 

improvements of the corporation’s facilities, as contained in a separate budget, to be 

approved by the membership in the annual or in a special meeting, the reasonable 

operating expenses of the corporation, the proper maintenance and minor capital 

improvements of its property, and a reasonable reserve for contingencies. Dues are 

payable in full on March 1 st of each year. A Member failing to make payment in 

full by March 1st will be assessed a late fee of $60 (plus any applicable 

service/luxury tax) for each month or portion thereof after March 1 st that dues 

remain unpaid. Partial payment of dues will not result in any reduction of late 

fees and dues will not be considered paid in full unless and until all dues and 

all late charges are fully paid. The Board in its discretion may suspend the 

membership privileges of any Member whose dues are not fully paid before 

April 1 st . 

Members-elect notified of election before May 1 st of a given calendar year will pay the 

full year’s dues, within ten (10) days of oral, written or e-mail notification of election, 

whichever notification is first received by the Member-elect. Failure to timely pay the 

full year’s dues will be deemed revocation of the election to membership, without 

necessity of any notice or action by the Board. See also Section 4 regarding 

payment of Capital Investment upon election. A member elect notified after May 1 

and before Labor Day will pay a portion of the year’s dues calculated on a per diem 

basis from May 1 to Labor Day. Members joining after Labor Day will not be charged 

dues for the balance of the year. 

Any Member may resign at any time by delivering a written notice of resignation by 

U.S. mail or overnight courier service to the President or Secretary, which written 

notice shall be deemed effective as of the fourteenth (14 th ) day after its receipt by the 

President or Secretary, as the case may be. Members who resign on or before 

May 1 st in any year shall not be liable for annual dues for the year of 

resignation, provided, however, that if the resigning Member has not timely 

paid dues in full before such resignation, the Member shall remain liable for 

any late fee(s) as set forth above, which late fees may be deducted from the 

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3. Parties shall be limited to 20 guests. There must be one member present during 

the party who is 21 years of age or older. The member shall be responsible for 

the conduct of his guests and shall be responsible for all clean up following the 

conclusion of the party. The member shall be charged for any damage to 

property caused by himself or his guests. If the services of the Pool Director or 

other employee are required to clean up following the party, the member shall 

be so notified and charged the hourly wage for such services. 

4. A non refundable Party Fee in an amount specified by the Board of Directors, as 

specified in Section IX, will be charged at the time the party request form is 

submitted. The number of non member guests attending the party will NOT 

count against the annual limit of 30 guests per season. The guest register 

should be signed in as follows – Member Name - Party – Number of Guests – 

Time (duration) of party. The member need not list the name of each guest. 

5. Parties shall not involve use of the tennis facilities. 

6. Members are limited to two parties per season. 

7. These party provisions are separate and distinct from those applicable to parties 

held by pool-sitters. 

8. Unapproved parties will be subject to a Party Fee plus a Rules and Regulation 

Violation Fee. 

9. Social events, swim meets, Board of Directors meetings have facility priority 

over all scheduled and approved private parties. 

10. Club facilities or picnic areas may not be reserved for any private party. 

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VI. MEMBERSHIP WORK POLICIES 

A. GENERAL 

1. Each member family is required to make a significant contribution to the 

operation of the club. Each member family will be expected to contribute no 

less than the number of hours established yearly by the Board of Directors, of 

which half should be spent on the club’s infrastructure: Buildings, Grounds, Pool 

Facilities or Tennis Facilities. The Board of Directors reserves the right to assign 

member families a particular task as needs arise as well as assigning a specific 

deadline. Failure to comply with these assignments and failure to meet the end 

date will result in a fine up to $250 as determined by the Board, separate from 

any other work job related fee. 

2. Committee members who contribute committee service will be credited for work 

time towards their work obligations. 

3. Committee chairpersons verify work time credit using the work job form. It is the 

responsibility of each member family to obtain the chairperson signature and 

submit the form to the Club treasurer in order to obtain work credit. 

4. Upon completion of a full term of serving on the Board of Directors, that member 

will be exempt from work for one season following their term. 

5. Upon completion of a 2 year term as President of the Board of Directors, that 

member will be exempt from work jobs for life. 

VII. EMPLOYEE PRIVILEGES 

A. GENERAL 

The Pool Director and Tennis Director will be accorded full membership privileges. 

VIII. PARTY RULES 

A member may have a private party on Club premises provided it does not interfere 

with the day-today operation of the Club and does not infringe upon, or jeopardize, 

any member or their guests. There may be no more than one party at a time with a 

limit of 3hrs/party. Exceptions may be approved by the majority of the Board of 

Directors at a regular scheduled meeting. 

1. A Party is defined as a gathering of 6 to 20 guests by one or more member 

families at one time. 

2. A request to have a party must be made in writing to the Pool Director. Each 

request shall include a statement as to the nature of the party, number of 

guests, what equipment/entertainment is being proposed, and a Party Fee in an 

amount as determined by the Board of Directors. Granting a party request shall 

be within the discretion of the Pool Director, taking into consideration Club 

resources, needs and other commitments. Before granting a request, the Pool 

Director shall ensure no social event, swim meet, board meeting, other party, 

etc. is planned for that time frame and the Pool Director shall notify the member 

of their decision as soon as possible. 

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Member’s returned Capital Investment (see Section 4.) Members who resign 

after May 1 st and before August 1 st and who have paid dues in full for the year 

by the time of resignation, shall be entitled to a refund of dues calculated on a 

per diem basis from May 1 st to Labor Day. Members who resign after August 1 st 

shall not be entitled to any refund of dues. 

Section 2. Assessments. The Board of Directors may by affirmative vote of twothirds 

of the full membership of the Board adopt By-Laws levying assessments 

against members provided, however, such assessments shall not become effective 

until approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present in person 

or by proxy at a special meeting of members called for the purpose of considering 

such assessment. 

Members who fail to participate in work activities will be assessed a work fee in an 

amount specified by the Board of Directors but not to exceed the amount specified in 

Section IX of the Club Rules and Regulations for each season. Such fees collected 

will be allocated to all facilities. It is the responsibility of the individual members 

to arrange for their work obligations. Specific project information will be available 

through Board members with jobs posted in both newsletters and at 

www.minnechaug.org. Seasonal work will be posted on the Club Bulletin boards at 

the discretion of specific Board members, e.g. fall clean-up, clubhouse painting, 

powerwashing, social events, etc. All members must refer to these publications for 

job postings or call individual Board members for further information. 

Participation in work activities or assessment of work fees is a function of 

membership status as follows: 

1. Members who resign on or before May 1, or join after Labor Day in any calendar 

year shall not be liable for work fees in that year. 

2. Members who resign or join between May 1 and Labor Day will be liable for a 

portion of the work fee calculated on a per diem basis from May 1 to Labor Day. 

3. All other members are liable for the full work assignment or fee as outlined in 

Section IX, Schedule of Fees and Work Job Hours. A work job fee will be 

assessed for incomplete hours on a prorated basis. 

4. Until a letter of resignation is received by the Membership Committee of the 

Board of Directors the member family is responsible for paying their dues, fees 

and any other assessments for the year. 

5. All members resigning after a postmarked date of May 1 shall be assessed a 

pro rated portion of their work fees for that year for the period between May 1 

and Labor Day 

Section 3. Application Fee. To become a candidate for membership, a family must 

pay a non-refundable application fee of $60, plus $6 tax, equaling $66. If an offer for 

membership to a family is refused more than once, that family must re-apply and pay 

the $60 plus $6 tax, equaling $66, application fee again. 

Section 4. Capital Investment. All members elected subsequent to November 8, 

1972 shall pay a capital investment after notification of election. For Members-elect , 

the Capital Investment is due and payable in full, in the amount specified by the 

Board of Directors as hereinafter provided, within thirty (30) days of receipt of oral, 

written or e-mail notification of election, whichever notification is first received by the 

Member-elect, provided, however, that if the Member-elect pays no less than onehalf 

(1/2) of the total Capital Investment on or before the thirtieth (30 th ) day after such 

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receipt of notification, the Member-elect shall have an additional thirty (30) days, but 

no more than thirty (30) days, to pay the entire balance of the Capital Investment. . 

Failure by the Member-elect to timely pay the Capital Investment will be deemed 

revocation of the election to membership, without necessity of any notice or action by 

the Board. 

The amount of the capital investment shall be determined annually by the Board of 

Directors prior to the annual meeting of the year preceding the period for which the 

amount is to be effective. The amount so determined shall be effective from the day 

following the annual meeting through the day of the next annual meeting. The 

determination of the amount shall take into consideration (but will not have to equal) 

the net asset value of the corporation. In no case shall the amount exceed the net 

asset value of the corporation, nor shall it be less than the amount of the capital 

investment previously determined for the preceding year, unless so voted by the 

membership at its annual meeting. Members who are members in good standing as 

of November 30, 2005 and who terminate their membership shall be refunded the 

then prevailing amount of capital investment, less any amount owed by said member 

to the corporation after their bond is purchased by an incoming new member. 

Members who are elected to membership on or after December 1, 2005 and who 

terminate their membership shall be refunded their capital investment in an amount 

equal to ninety percent (90%) of then prevailing amount of capital investment, less 

any amount owed by said member to the corporation after their bond is purchased by 

an incoming new member. In those cases where paid participation certificates have 

been issued, such certificates shall be surrendered at the time of termination of 

membership. 

A member on leave of absence status shall not be entitled to return of capital 

investment until such member terminates membership as provide in this section. 

Section 5. Indebtedness. When any indebtedness (arising out of dues and 

assessments) of any member to the corporation shall remain unpaid for a period of 

30 days after its due date, the membership of such member may, after 15 days 

notice in writing thereof, be terminated by the Board of Directors. The immediately 

preceding sentence shall not, however, render invalid any automatic revocation of 

election of a Member-elect occasioned by the failure of such Member-elect to timely 

pay dues and the capital investment as set forth in Sections 1 and 4 above. 

ARTICLE VI – GUESTS 

Section 1. Guest Privileges. A member of the corporation may invite guests to 

enjoy the use of the corporation’s facilities, subject, however to the limitations 

contained in the Rules and Regulations pertaining to guest privileges approved by 

the Board of Directors. 

ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES 

Section 1. Standing Committees. The standing committees of the corporation are 

as follows: Buildings, Grounds, Tennis Program, Tennis Facilities, Membership, Pool 

Program, Pool Facilities, and Social Program. Each standing committee shall be 

chaired by a non-officer member of the Board of Directors. Each of said committees 

may consist of up to three members. The chairman shall be responsible for the 

selection thereof. The responsibilities and activities of each committee shall be as 

established by the Board of Directors. 

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3. Court time is divided into prime and non-prime time periods, each period 1-1/2 

hours in duration. Court policing must be completed within the time period. 

Prime time is defined as daily after 5 PM, all day Saturday and before 12 noon 

on Sunday and legal holidays. 

V. GUEST RULES 

It is the responsibility of all members to police and report violations of these rules. 

Violations should be reported to the pool or tennis director or any member of the 

Board of Directors. The member sponsor is responsible for the signing of the 

appropriate guest book. 

A. GENERAL 

1. All members and their accompanied guests must sign the appropriate Sign-In 

Book. A guest shall be defined as a non-member who makes use of either the 

pool, pool area, picnic areas, or tennis facilities. Any member failing to sign in 

guests will be charged double the normal rate. 

2. Each member family is allowed a maximum of 30 guests during the official 

season. There will be no transfer of guest privileges. Board members will not be 

charged guest fees but will be limited to the usual number of guests allowed per 

season. An individual guest may not use the facilities more than two days per 

calendar month regardless of the member bringing him. It is the responsibility of 

the member to ascertain whether or not the guest has previously used the 

facility during that calendar month. 

3. Guest fees will be charged for guests using the pool, and picnic areas which 

begins Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day. Total number of guests after 5 

PM on weekdays shall be limited to 5 in any one evening and a maximum of 24 

allowed per season. 

4. Guest fees for tennis will be charged when all courts are open. 

5. Fees for any guest using the pool, pool area, picnic areas, or tennis facilities 

shall be charged at an amount specified by the Board of Directors for each day 

and specified in Section IX for each day. 

6. The Pool and Tennis Program Committees will be responsible for preparing and 

reviewing the appropriate guest book for guest use. The billing of members for 

guests will be the responsibility of the Membership Committee. No money will 

be collected at the club. 

7. Guest rules will be strictly enforced in order to be fair to all and avoid conflict. 

Any questions or requests for exceptions to the guest rules should be submitted 

in writing to the Vice President. 

8. Use of the Club facilities by any outside group must be approved in advance by 

the Board of Directors. 

9. Baby-sitters caring for a member’s children will not count toward the member’s 

guest quota and guest fee. 

10. Overnight, out-of-town/state “house guests” may use the club facilities for the 

duration of their stay for a total of $25 per week (7 days) (per family). Forms 

must be filled out with the Pool Director and guests are to be signed in daily. 

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F. Swim Team 




1. Parents of children on the swim team are required to work two swim events in 

addition to the Club’s wok job requirement. Parents are responsible to find a 

replacement if they are no longer able to work a meet that they signed up for or that 

they were assigned to. Violators will be subject to a fine as determined by the Board. 

IV. TENNIS RULES 

A. GENERAL 

1. Members should become familiar with the court rules that will be posted on the 

tennis court bulletin board. 

2. Only participating tennis players are permitted on the courts. Proper tennis attire 

is required. 

3. Court conduct will not be disruptive to players on adjoining courts. 

4. Use of more than four (4) tennis balls on Har-Tru courts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will not be 

permitted except when sanctioned by the tennis committee. 

5. Soft soled tennis shoes must be worn on the Har-Tru courts. This type of shoe 

is distinguished by a smooth or relatively smooth bottom. No shoes with ridges 

are allowed such as the typical basketball gym shoe or jogging shoe. Under no 

circumstances are hard soled shoes or bare feet allowed within the enclosure. 

Sneakers or tennis shoes must be worn on the hard surface courts. 

6. Players are responsible for policing the court after use. This includes: sweeping 

the Har-Tru courts and line, hanging up all equipment, and placing all trash, 

including used tennis cans and tops, in receptacles. 

7. No play is allowed on Har-Tru Courts after they are closed in October. 

8. Members are prohibited from providing lessons to other members or club guests 

on the club property for any type of monetary gain or barter on or off the club 

property. 

9. Tennis professionals and instructors, not employed by the Club, are prohibited 

from giving lessons, for pay or barter, using the club facilities. However, guest 

instructors may be invited to supplement the Club’s resident professional, but 

only when sanctioned by the tennis chair/committee, 

B. SCHEDULING 

1. The tennis courts will be available for use as long as weather conditions permit. 

To prevent damage to the playing surface, the courts will be closed during wet 

periods. Players are expected to exercise judgment concerning the condition of 

the courts; however, final authority as to condition resides with the tennis 

committee or its designee. 

2. Blocks of time may be set aside by the tennis committee with the approval of the 

Board of Directors for the purpose of instruction, tournament play or other 

events. 

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Section 2. Nominations. The President, with the approval of the Board, shall 

appoint annually a Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Chair shall appoint four 

members to the committee, with at least 2 members not from the Board. At the 

annual meeting, the Chair shall present a recommended list of officers and directors, 

who shall be placed before the meeting as candidates for election. At this meeting, 

nominations for any office or directorship may be made from the floor provided the 

consent of the nominee has been previously obtained. 

Section 3. Capital Expenditure Plan. The Immediate Past President will generally 

serve as the Chair of the Capital Expenditure Plan committee. Members will include 

the Chairs of Buildings, Grounds, Tennis Facilities, Pool Facilities and the Treasurer. 

The President will be a member ex-officio of this committee. The committee will 

develop and maintain a 5-year Capital Expenditure Plan subject to review and 

approval by the Board of Directors. 

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS 

Section 1. Amendment of By-laws. Except as otherwise specifically provided 

herein, adoption, repeal or amendment of By-Laws shall be accomplished by: 

A. The affirmative vote of a majority of the full Board of Directors plus the 

affirmative vote of a majority of the members present in person or by proxy at a 

special meeting or at the annual meeting of members called for the purpose of 

considering the action of the Board, or 

B. The majority vote in person or by proxy of the full membership. 

Section 2. Notice of Proposed Amendment. Notice shall be given to members or 

to Directors, respectively, of any meeting of members or of the Board of Directors at 

which action upon By-Laws is to be taken, which notice shall state in detail the 

substance of the proposed action. This notice shall be given at least two weeks prior 

to the meeting. 

Section 3. Required Vote. No By-Law provision prescribing the vote required to take 

action shall itself be amended by a lesser vote. 

ARTICLE IX – MISCELLANEOUS 

Section 1. Auditors. The Board of Directors shall cause the books of the corporation 

to be compiled annually by an accountant selected by the Board. The report of the 

auditors shall be available to the members upon request. 

Section 2. Suspension and Expulsion. Any member family or any individual of a 

member family may, for cause and after having been given the opportunity for a 

hearing, be suspended for a period not exceeding three months by a two-thirds vote 

of the full membership of the Board. Cause for suspension or expulsion shall in 

general consist of violation of By-Laws or the Rules and Regulations of the 

corporation or of conduct unbecoming a lady or gentleman. 

Section 3. Interpretation. Any question as to the proper interpretation of any of the 

provisions of these By-Laws shall be determined by the Board, and all points of order 

not covered by these By-Laws shall be ruled upon according to Robert’s Rules of 

Order. 

Section 4. Membership Privileges. The Board has the discretion to offer limited 

membership privileges to staff in lieu of, or in addition to, salary. 

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CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS 

The following rules have been defined for the prime purpose of providing maximum 

enjoyment and utilization of the Club facilities by the members. It is impossible to 

prepare a set of rules that anticipates every possible situation. Therefore, it is 

required and expected that every member will exercise common sense, honesty and 

consideration for others in the use of the facilities. Members will also be responsible 

for informing their families and guests of these rules. The Vice President will be 

available during the year to respond to members’ questions regarding the intent, 

interpretation, or recommendations for revisions to these rules. Questions or 

comments, preferably in writing, should be addressed to the Club Vice President. 

I. OVERALL CLUB RULES 

A. GENERAL 

1. The Pool Director is in complete charge of the grounds, programs, facilities, and 

property of the club. The Pool Director and their assistants are authorized to 

enforce the Club rules on behalf of the Board of Directors. The Pool Director, or 

their next in charge, may forbid the use of all or part of the Club facilities to any 

person who flagrantly jeopardizes the health, safety, or comfort of the members. 

The Pool Director or their next-in charge has the authority to expel unruly 

persons from the use of the Club facilities for a specified number of days. Notice 

of such action will be sent to the Board of Directors. The Head Tennis Pro, when 

present, is in complete charge of the tennis court area. 

2. All persons using the Club facilities do so at their own risk. Parents are 

responsible for the behavior and welfare of their own children. 

3. The cost of any negligent or willful property damage will be charged to the 

responsible member. 

4. The Club will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to, personal property. 

5. If a member fails to pay work/guest fees within 30 days of billing he will 

automatically be assessed an additional late fee in an amount specified by the 

Board of Directors and as specified in Section IX. 

6. If a member violates any of the Club’s Rules and Regulations, the Board of 

Directors may assess a fine against such member of not more than an amount 

per violation as specified by the Board of Directors, plus any damages. A 

member is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests. A 

member shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Board of 

Directors if a member wishes to contest the fine. 

7. Club facilities are closed to members under 16 years of age after 8:00 p.m., 

unless accompanied by an adult member designated by a parent or guardian. 

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5. During the pool-sitting period, no lifeguards are on duty, so any person 

swimming does so at his own risk. The Club assumes no responsibility for any 

accidents involving use of the pool during the pool sitting period. 

6. The pool sitter assumes no responsibility for other members or their guests 

using the pool during the pool sitting period. The pool sitter may ask any person, 

who in his judgment is annoying, or harassing others or affecting the health or 

safety of others, to leave the premises. If the pool sitter feels the person(s) will 

not respond, the pool sitter should not confront the person, but call the police 

and report the incident. 

7. There will be one member present during the pool sitting period who is 21 years 

of age or older, who for the majority of the pool sitting period, will remain 

physically in the pool area. 

8. Non- member guests of the pool sitter will be permitted during the pool-sitting 

period without fee or charge against guest privileges. 

9. The pool sitter is required to limit the number of invited non-member guests to 

thirty (30). 

10. It will be permissible to have food within the pool area during the pool sitting 

period. Although, glass is not permitted on the pool deck. 

11. During the pool sitting period, members are expected to conduct themselves 

and to require their guests to conduct themselves in a responsible adult manner, 

taking into consideration the proximity of neighbors. No loud music is permitted 

after 9:30PM. 

12. Pool sitting privileges do not pre-empt tennis court reservations. 

13. At a time not earlier than 11:30 PM, the responsible member will police the 

grounds and lock the facilities per the check list of instructions provided at the 

clubhouse. The pool sitter is responsible for leaving the Club premises in the 

same condition as he received it, ready for the resumption of normal pool 

activities the next morning. This rule will be strictly enforced by the Board of 

Directors. 

14. The Pool Director shall report to the President (Board of Directors) if, in their 

judgment, the Club premises have not been left in a condition consistent with 

above rules. The Board of Directors shall, after consideration of arguments, take 

appropriate actions in cases of failure to comply with above rules such as loss of 

pool sitting privileges, loss of guest privileges, a fine in an amount specified by 

the Board of Directors, and specified in Section IX, or expulsion. 

15. The pool sitting list shall be drawn up in alphabetical order. When openings 

appear during the summer, new members shall have the first opportunity to fill 

vacancies. 

16. Members of the Board of Directors shall have first choice of pool sitting dates or 

may opt to not pool sit. 

17. All Pool Sitting parties should not start prior to 7:45 PM. 

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D. KIDDIE POOL 




1. Use of the kiddie pool will be limited to children 7 years of age and under. 

2. Children must be accompanied and watched by a parent or a responsible 

person designated by the parent at all times while in the kiddie pool area. 

3. Only rubber or unbreakable plastic toys will be allowed in the kiddie pool area. 

4. Children who are not toilet trained MUST wear rubber pants AND specially 

designed swimwear. 

5. Parents are requested to remove all sand from children before entering the 

kiddie pool, as sand is harmful to the filter system. 

6. Towels or any other objects are not to be hung on the wire fence enclosing the 

kiddie pool. 

7. Parents should make sure that their children do not play with the filter basket 

and keep the lid closed. Parents should remove any toys that wind up in the 

filter basket. 

E. POOL SITTING 

Pool Sitting is a procedure whereby designated members remain on Club premises 

during evening hours to discourage any attempts at evening vandalism. Each 

member will be responsible approximately once every two years for one evening of 

pool sitting. 

In order to make pool-sitting assignment as pleasurable as possible, some relaxing of 

pool and ground rules have been made. The following delineates the responsibilities 

of the assigned members and those rules, which will be relaxed during the pool 

sitting period. 

1. The member specified in the pool sitting assignment list is responsible, 

regardless of weather, for being at the pool from 7:45 PM to 11:30 PM on the 

evening assigned. 

2. The pool sitter shall report to the Pool Director or in their absence, the senior 

lifeguard at 7:45 PM for briefing. 

3. The assigned member must arrange for a substitute member if not able to be 

present and post the substitute’s name on the chart provided at the pool. The 

name of the substitute must be provided to the Membership committee at least 

7 days prior to the actual pool sitting evening. Only adult members may be 

substitutes. If a pool sitter fails to perform the duty, the pool sitter may be 

assessed up to an amount specified by the Board of Directors and specified in 

Section IX at the discretion of the Board of Directors. 

4. The pool sitter shall be charged for specific breakage and other damage to 

property caused by himself or his guests during his pool sitting. If the services of 

a club or other employee are required to clean up the next day, the member 

shall be so notified and charged the hourly wage for such services. 

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II. GROUND RULES 

A. GENERAL 




1. No pets are allowed on Club property. 

2. Motor vehicle use is limited to the road and parking area only. Off-road vehicle 

use is not allowed. 

3. Driveway speed shall not exceed 5 miles per hour. Always be alert for children. 

4. Parking is permitted in the designated parking lot only. The circle at the 

clubhouse shall be used for dropping off and picking up passengers only. 

5. Members are responsible for leaving their picnic tables and area, locker rooms, 

and all other facilities clean. 

6. Before leaving the premises, members are to return lawn chairs to the area 

designated for that purpose. 

7. Picnic tables must not be reserved for extended periods prior to or following 

actual picnicking, if crowded conditions prevail. 

8. Fires must be confined to grills. Hot coals must be disposed of in the containers 

provided for this purpose. No fire pit or any other type of open burning allowed 

on the grounds of the Club at any time. 

9. No fireworks are permitted on the grounds of the Club. 

10. No child under the age of 12 shall be permitted on the club premises unless 

accompanied by a parent or a responsible person designated by the parent that 

is at least 15 years old. 

11. Taking into consideration the proximity of neighbors, no live or excessively loud 

entertainments, (e.g. Djs, Open Mic, Karaoke) is allowed at the Club at any 

time; other than at Club sponsored social events. Bands will not be permitted to 

play at any time including Club sponsored events. Violators will be subject to a 

fine up to $250 as determined by the Board of Directors. 

III. POOL RULES 

A. GENERAL 

The pool will operate under a varied schedule from Memorial Day until 

Glastonbury Public Schools are dismissed for the summer. Hours are: 

Memorial Day Weekend, Sat-Sun-Mon 10 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

Weekdays, May 27th - June 16 th 3 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

Wednesdays Only (May 28th - June 11th) 2 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

Weekdays, June 17th - August 1st 1 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

Weekdays, August 4th - Labor Day 12 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

Weekends, Memorial Day - Labor Day 10 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. 

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PLEASE NOTE: 




• On weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., the pool is used for lessons 

and swim team practice. After the swim team has completed its season (early 

August), open swim will begin at noon. Please check postings at the club for any 

changes. 

• Lanes will be setup for 1 and 1/2 hours during the period 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on 

weekday evenings from June 18 th through August 1st for swim team practice. 

During this time the diving area and at least 2 lanes will be available to the 

membership for open swim. See the bulletin board for the swim team practice 

schedules. 

• From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 2 lanes will be open for adult lap swim. 

• The pool will be closed during home swim meets. 4pm-8pm July 1st, July 10 th , 

July 15 th . The pool will also be closed most of Aug. 2 nd for championships. 

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the members to supervise their children 

and guests while in the “kiddie” pool area. The “kiddie” pool may be used for 

those under age 7 with supervision any time after 9 a.m. 

NO LIFEGUARDS ARE ASSIGNED TO THIS AREA. 

• At the discretion of the Pool Director, or guard on duty, the diving area may be 

used for “open swim”. 

The pool may be used during the time it is unguarded from 7:45 p.m. to 11:00 

p.m., provided that no member under 16 years of age will be allowed in the pool 

area unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any guest using the pool 

during said period must be accompanied by a representative of the member 

family who is at least 18 years old. The adult MUST be in the pool area, not in 

the picnic area or on the tennis courts. 

1. The Pool Director may designate special hours for special events as the 

occasion demands. The pool shall not be used when it is declared unusable by 

the Pool Facilities Chairperson, or the Pool Director. 

2. Members should become familiar with the specific pool rules posted in the area. 

(The pool area is defined as the fenced-in area enclosing the pool.) 

3. Running is prohibited in the pool area. 

4. All paraphernalia, such as face masks, fins, snorkels, rafts, and floating objects 

are not allowed in the pool other than at the specific approval of the Pool 

Director or person designated next-in-charge. 

5. Disorderly conduct is strictly prohibited in the pool area. Violators are subject to 

the provisions of conduct stated in the Rules & By-laws of the Club. 

6. Sitting on lifeguard stands is prohibited. 

7. Physical games are not allowed in the pool area unless authorized by the Pool 

Director or their staff. 

8. No child under age 12 shall be permitted in the pool area unless accompanied 

by a parent or a responsible person designated by the parent that is at least 15 

years old. Exceptions to this rule will be defined by the Pool Director. 

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9. Only non-breakable containers are allowed in the pool area. No “food” is to be 

consumed in the pool area except during approved social events or pool sitting. 

10. No smoking is permitted in the buildings. For the safety of members and their 

guests, all cigarettes, cigars, and pipes must be extinguished in the receptacles 

provided for that purpose. 

11. Before entering the pool, all persons must soap shower. Parents are requested 

to ensure that shower usage by their children be restricted to reasonable 

lengths and frequency. 

12. No swimming is allowed when completely alone in the pool area. 

13. When the pool area is closed and the gate is locked, no one other than those 

authorized (i.e. those doing maintenance, guards doing their work) are allowed 

in the pool area. Anyone not abiding by this rule will be subject to a fine and/or 

disciplinary action. 

B. SWIMMING 

1. Children unable to swim will not be permitted in the main pool at any time unless 

taking swimming lessons or unless accompanied by a parent or parentauthorized 

guardian. 

2. General swimming in the diving area is prohibited unless approved by the Pool 

Director or guard on duty. 

3. All non-toilet trained swimmers MUST wear rubber pants AND a specially 

designed “swim diaper”. NO cloth or disposable diapers are allowed in either the 

main or kiddie pool. 

For your convenience, rubber pants are available to purchase in the guard 

office. 

4. Diving is prohibited from the sides and shallow end of the pool designated by 

pool markings. 

5. When using the slide, only seated or feet first positions which permit visibility of 

the water at the end of the slide are permitted. 

6. Admission to the pool shall be refused to anyone with obvious infections and 

bandages. 

C. DIVING 

1. Children will not be allowed in the diving area of the pool unless able to swim 

the width of the pool as verified by the Pool Director or lifeguard on duty. 

2. Only one person is allowed on a diving board, including its ladder, at one time. 

3. Persons using the diving board must jump or dive in a direction forward of the 

diving board only. 

4. Dive only when the diving area is clear. 

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