The Great Island Indoor Swimming Pool is 24' x 40'.
The Spa is 6' 10" x 12' 4".
NOTE: Great Island residents can also use the outdoor pool at the Stonebridge Club.
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Pool Operations
Resident volunteers sample water four times a day and record the findings into a book. This form of record keeping is required by the Plymouth Board of Health and the State of MA.
Massachusetts State requirements are that State Rules regarding pool and spa operations are to be posted in the pool and spa area in order for us to operate. They are currently posted. Again, State rules are posted only because we are required to do so in order to operate the facility.
Great Island rules for the pool are posted directly over the sign in sheets at the pool. THESE RULES PREVAIL OVER THE STATE RULES.
Great Island
Indoor Pool / Fitness Rules Regulations
The Board of Directors will not require that all persons be medically cleared in order to use the new indoor pool and/or fitness center. In place of medical documentation, all residents will be required to complete the attached Resident Informed Consent Release and Waiver Agreement. This waiver pertains to the use of all amenities.
This form must be read and signed by each resident and returned to Audrey Davis, Lifestyle Director. Failure to return this form will result in the restriction of resident use of the Clubhouse and its amenities as authorized by the Board of Directors.
Note: Signed forms may be left in the return tray located at the front desk of the Clubhouse. Blank forms are also available at this location if additional ones are needed.
A. Resident – any lawful occupant of Great Island.
B. Guest – a person 19 years or over, visiting or temporarily residing
with a resident.
C. Child and children – a person and persons under the age of 19.
D. Adult – a resident 19 years or older.
E. Fitness building – includes the pool, whirlpool, fitness center,
changing facilities, showers and all Great Island property adjacent
thereto.
The Pool / Fitness Building will be open from 6:30 AM to 9:15 PM. To
ensure a sanitary and safe water environment, chemicals are used and
conditions are tested and documented on a regular basis. If unacceptable
conditions occur, management reserves the right to close the pool at any
time to preserve the health and well-being of members, guests and children
until the conditions are acceptable. In addition, the pool area may be
closed from time to time for pool maintenance, testing, repairs, or
inspections. During these times, no one will be allowed in the pool.
The pool will be used for three types of Swim: Family swim, Lap swim and
Adult swim. Times have been established as follows:
Family Swim 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lap Swim 6:30 am to 8:30 am
7:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Adult Swim all other times the pool is open
The pool may be reserved for classes during Adult Swim designated times during
which time the pool shall not be available for general use. Classes may not be
scheduled during the times allotted for Family Swim and Lap Swim. Classes
shall be scheduled and attended by Residents only.
Persons of any age in diapers are not allowed in the pool.
When entering or leaving the pool area, it is essential that the door be
securely closed behind you. If you are the last person to leave the pool area,
it is essential that both doors as well as the locker room doors be securely
closed and locked.
Children and Guests in diapers and those who are not toilet trained are not
permitted in the pool at any time, however they are permitted in the deck areas of
the pool under Adult supervision, as long as they do not disturb residents and
guests.
Children must be supervised by an Adult at all times. Children and Guests,
ages 4-18, may swim only during Family swim hours (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm).
Children and Guests of age must be accompanied at all times by a
Resident.
Pool Pals, swim diapers, training pants, etc, are not permitted in the
pool. There can be no exceptions to this rule.
Diaper changing is prohibited from any pool area other than in a changing room.
Children and Guests (19 or over) may swim during Lap Swim or Adult Swim
provided they comply with all rules and regulations.
Food is not allowed in the Fitness Center or Pool area. Water and nonalcoholic
beverages are permitted provided they are in plastic nonbreakable
containers. No glass of any type is permitted in these areas. No
alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Fitness Center or Pool area.
Swimsuits are required. Cut-off jeans or other forms of street clothes are
not permitted in the water. Street footwear is not permitted around the pool
area other than the changing rooms. No footwear is permitted in the water.
WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY AT ANY TIME. POOL USERS
PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. Life buoys and "shepherd's crooks" are
available at poolside for emergency use only. The Homeowners
Association and the Board of Directors do not assume responsibility for any
accident or injury in the Fitness Building.
No diving or Jumping is permitted in the pool. Spouting water or other unsanitary
actions in the pool is not permitted. Throwing foreign objects or debris in the pool
is not permitted. Use handrails and stairway to enter and exit the pool.
Floats, inner tubes, beach balls, or other recreational water toys are
prohibited. Only noodles are allowed. Children in the pool, under the
direct supervision of an Adult, may wear inflatable arm devices as a
precautionary safety measure. Specific exemptions may be granted for
participants of water aerobic programs and workout swimmers. If medical
conditions warrant, exemptions may also be granted when the need is
certified in writing by medical authority, approved by management and filed
with the Life Style Director.
Good conduct is essential in the pool areas. Running, pushing, wrestling, rough
play, cannon balling, depth charging, ball playing, abusive or profane language,
and/or causing disturbances are not permitted. Any action constituting a
reasonable danger to the safety of others is prohibited. Residents are
responsible for their acts and the acts of their guests. No person shall use a pool
or the Fitness Center so as to endanger their health and well being or that of
another user. Running on the pool deck, loud noise, horseplay, or
interference with the general use and enjoyment of the pool is prohibited. At
no time may children use the pools in the absence of an Adult. The supervising
Adult is responsible for the conduct and safety of the Child (Children) while in the
pool area. Any damage to Homeowners Association property will be charged to
the resident who is responsible for the damage, or to the resident whose guest is
responsible for the damage. Management and representatives of the
Association reserve the right to ask someone to leave the pool area.
If lightning is observed in the local area, residents and guests should
vacate the pool until and adjacent deck areas until a safe environment is
restored.
Lane dividers, if available, are used as a safety measure to separate lap
swimmers from other pool users, to properly guide the lap swimmer, and to
preclude injury from interference outside the lanes. Disturbing the lane
markers in any way is not permitted. Unless a group activity has been
authorized, a minimum of two lanes will be separated by floating dividers
and used for lap swimming. Lap lanes are not to be used for walking, or
other non-swim activity. When both lanes are occupied, lanes will be
shared, and individuals will swim to the right. If lap lanes are fully
occupied, and individuals are waiting to swim, time of use will be limited to
45 minutes.
If a lap swimmer arrives at the pool and a lane divider is not in place in the
pool, it is the responsibility of the lap swimmer to put the lane divider in its
place in the pool. Upon leaving the pool, the lap swimmer may leave the
lane divider in its place in the pool. If a lane divider is in the pool and no
one is swimming laps, then the other pool users may remove the lane
divider from the pool and put it away in its proper storage place if desired.
All Members must sign-in and sign-out on the sheet provided. This is
mandated by the Department of Public Health. Everyone should be
prepared to show identification, if necessary. Any Guests
accompanying a Resident must also be signed in and signed out by the
Member and identified as a "guest of the Resident. Guests may remain
in the pool and Fitness Building for only so long as the resident remains
with them. Unaccompanied guests are not permitted to use the pools. A
maximum of four guests are permitted to accompany a resident at any
time.
No person shall enter the Fitness Center if suffering from diarrhea, vomiting, skin
lesions, inflamed eyes, nasal or ear discharge, throat infection, infectious
diseases or communicable diseases. Persons with open sores or bandages are
not permitted to use the pools. Spitting and blowing one's nose in the pool is
prohibited. No person with a communicable disease is allowed to use the
pool or whirlpool.
Lockers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Personal items should
not be left unattended or unsecured in the locker rooms, as safekeeping is the
responsibility of the user. The Homeowners Association and the Board of
Directors shall assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of any items left
in the lockers and locker rooms. Locker rooms, bathrooms and showers are
available for both women and men.
Lockers are for daily use only. Residents may bring a lock to secure a locker
while that resident is using the pool area. The lock must be removed by the
Resident along with all personal items when the Resident's use of the pool
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has concluded for the day. The Homeowners Association reserves the right
to remove a lock by any means and the contents of the locker if a lock is left
on a locker for more than 24 hours after a Resident is done using the pool.
The Homeowners Association and Board of Directors shall assume no
responsibility for the loss or damage of any items left in the lockers and the lock
itself. After use of the bathroom, it is essential that all surfaces (vanity, etc)
are wiped dry. The bathroom doors must be closed at all times. Residents
and guests are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear when entering the
bathroom, locker rooms and shower facilities.
Seating and tables may be held while people are swimming. When leaving
the pool area, personal articles such as towels should be taken with you. The
tables and chairs should be placed back where they were found and should
never be taken outside of the pool area.
All accidents involving injury to a person (s), or damage to property, shall
be immediately reported to the Association and/or the Life Style Director.
IN ADDITION TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
THE USE OF THE POOL, THE FOLLOWING RULES AND
REGULATIONS APPLY TO THE USE OF THE WHIRLPOOL
SAFETY/LIABILITY
WARNING - NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY AT ANY TIME. WHIRLPOOL
USERS PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The Homeowners Association and the Board of Directors do not assume
responsibility for any accident or injury in these areas.
USAGE
Children and Guests under the age of nineteen (19) are not allowed in or near
the spa. Persons of any age in diapers are not allowed in the whirlpool.
While the time limit for use of the spa may vary from one member to
another, 15 minutes is generally considered to be sufficient for muscle
relaxation and general enjoyment. When exiting the spa, do so very slowly,
using the steps and handrails.
Individuals with hypertension, heart conditions, or those on medication for
any reason should not use the whirlpool without first consulting with a
physician. Please consult a doctor before using if you have high blood
pressure, a heart condition, diabetes, are pregnant, are on medication or
are immune compromised.
IN ADDITION TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
THE USE OF THE POOL WHERE APPLICABLE, THE FOLLOWING
RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY TO THE USE OF THE FITNESS
CENTER USAGE
Only residents and guests over 19 years may enter and use the Fitness Center
at their own risk.
When others are waiting to use equipment, use of cardio equipment is limited to
thirty (30) minutes per person. Do not drop or bang weights. Residents and
guests must wipe down equipment after use and use the sanitizing spray in the
Fitness Center.
Proper attire is required (shirt, shoes). Street shoes are not permitted. At no time
is swimming attire considered proper dress for the Fitness Center.
Individual personal trainers or fitness instructors are not allowed into the
Fitness Center room as a Guest or otherwise. Contracted personal trainers
and fitness instructors will be available through a professional, licensed,
and screened fitness organization. No personal training other than by
approved trainers is allowed in the Fitness Center or Overlook Clubhouse
and Community Center general-purpose rooms. You may not train another
person in the Fitness Center.
All persons must medically cleared in writing by a licensed medical
professional PRIOR beginning using any Overlook Clubhouse
Community Center Fitness Building activities, classes, or prior to using
equipment. Medical documentation must be presented to the Life Style
Director stating you are in good physical condition to participate in any
activity (or a portion there of). Medical documentation will remain on file for
future reference as needed. To ensure medical privacy, no
medical diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis information is necessary to be
on the medical clearance form.
All residents will be required to be trained and certified in the use of
personal equipment i.e.: treadmills, bikes, workstations before using such
equipment.
No exercise equipment (balls, bands, tubes, weights, etc.) may be removed
from the Fitness Center room at anytime. All equipment used must be
returned to the area in which it originally belongs.
Management reserves the right to change the rules for
the Fitness Building from time to time at their own
discretion
