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POOL RULES 2026 

Scheduled Opening Saturday, May 23, 2026 

Scheduled Closing Sunday, September 7, 2026 

These rules and regulations are intended to ensure the safety and protection of each resident of Sunrise Bay.  The goal is to maximize your enjoyment and relaxation while using the pool and facilities. 

Homeowners/Residents are responsible to ensure that they accompany their guests and that everyone knows and obeys the rules. 

To help control costs and save the community money, lifeguards will be on duty on weekends only through Friday, June 26. Beginning Saturday, June 27, a lifeguard will be on duty daily through the close of the pool season on Labor Day, September 7.

Please note the following rules regarding children at the pool:

• Children are permitted at the pool only when a lifeguard is on duty.
• Weekend and Holiday Hours: Children are permitted from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday (beginning June 27): Children are permitted from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• When no lifeguard is on duty, children are not permitted in the pool area.
• No children are permitted in the pool after 5:00 p.m.

As many of you know, Sunrise Bay is a 55+ community. While some residents have expressed concerns about allowing children at the pool, many homeowners enjoy having their grandchildren visit and share time with them. The Board believes the current policy provides a reasonable balance while maintaining safety through lifeguard supervision.

A reminder that the Buddy System remains in effect:

• Monday through Friday when no lifeguard is on duty.
• Daily after the pool closes at 5:00 p.m. and remains open until 7:00 p.m.

1. The pool area is a NON-SMOKING Facility.  
    
2. No running, diving, or jumping into the pool. 
    
3. Pool area admittance will be allowed only to residents and their guests who must sign in at the entrance.  Homeowners must accompany and sign in their guests and are held responsible for their actions.  Children are not to be left unattended. 
    
4. Any person(s) showing evidence of skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharge, or any communicable disease shall be refused admission.  Persons with open wounds, open blisters, cuts, or bandages shall be refused admission to the pool.  Individuals under the influence of alcohol or other impairing substances shall be removed from the pool area or denied admission. 
    
5. Proper fitting bathing attire must be worn in the pool; no “cut-off jeans” or street clothes are permitted.  Children who are not toilet trained must wear leak-proof swim wear. 
    
6. Persons using the pool shall not engage in any unsafe activities or any conduct affecting the safety and comfort of others, including running, horseplay, pushing, spitting, or jumping, diving and cannon balling into the pool.  Violators are subject to immediate removal from the pool area. 
    
7. “Swimmies” are permitted.  An adult must be in the water immediately adjacent to any child who uses “Swimmies”.   
    
8. Rafts, tubes, and other inflatables may not be used in the pool without proper adult supervision.  They will be prohibited during periods of moderate to heavy pool usage.  
    
9. Lounges and tables are available on a first-come, first served basis with absolutely no saving.  
    
10. Pets are not permitted in the pool area except for service dogs.  Pets cannot be chained inside or outside of the pool area. 
     
11. Food and drinks are permitted.  NO GLASS receptacles of any kind or breakable products that may cause injury if dropped onto the pool deck shall be permitted. All garbage must be disposed of in the proper receptacles.  
     
12. Loud noise, boisterous conduct, or obscene language or behavior is not permitted.  Volume on entertainment devices and telephones must be kept to a reasonable level; headsets are encouraged.  No resident or guest may create a disturbance that affects the use and enjoyment of the pool area by others.  Verbal or physical abuse of pool staff, lifeguards, Board Members, management agent staff or service personnel will not be tolerated andmay result in losing pool privileges.  
     
13. Swimming is prohibited when a storm or lightning is imminent or present.  All persons must exit the pool area when requested. 
     
14. Life preservers, lifesaving hooks, and other safety equipment are not to be used for play and shall only be used in the case of an emergency. 
     
15. Members who remain after 5:00 pm MUST have access cards to exit the area via the Clubhouse. There must always be at least two people (Buddy System) after 5:00 pm.  No one is allowed in the pool area after 7:00 pm.  
     
16. The pool control valves, or other equipment shall not be tampered with, adjusted, or changed. 
     
17. Clothing, bathing suits, towels or other items are not to be left overnight in the pool area.  
     
18. No access to Cabana/storage area other than by authorized staff or Trustee.  
     
19. No bicycles or scooters are allowed poolside. Please use the rack inside the gate.