Maple Lawn Homeowners Association, Inc. Rules for Use of the Pool

Please complete the form below to agree to the rules for use of the pool. Completion is required before access to the pool can be granted through AmenityLInc.

Adopted 05/02/2024.

All Maple Lawn Homeowners Association, Inc, (“HOA”) residents, as well as their guests and anyone under the HOA resident’s or guest’s care or supervision (collectively, “Pool Patrons”) shall obey the Rules for Pool Use (“Rules”) while at the Maple Lawn Pool Facility and surrounding areas (“Pool Facility”). The Rules have been implemented for the safety and enjoyment of all Pool Patrons, and include rules mandated by the Maryland Health Department.

1. All Pool Patrons use the Pool Facilities at their own risk. The HOA assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury, in connection with such use or for any loss or damage to persons or property.
2. Access to and use of the Pool Facility by any person is subject to these Rules. The HOA reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or eject from, the Pool Facility any persons failing to comply with any health and safety regulations or these Rules.
3. Pool Patrons at the Pool Facility without approved access will be asked to leave. If an HOA resident assists anyone to gain access to the Pool Facility in violation of the Rules or any provision of the HOA’s governing documents, the HOA may remove the persons from the Pool Facility and may suspend or revoke that HOA resident’s pool privileges following notice and an opportunity to be heard.
4. Only the HOA’s agents, including without limitation lifeguards, may check if a Pool Patron has properly signed in and/or attained access to the Pool Facility. All concerns in this regard should be directed only to the HOA’s agents.
   1. To attain access to the Pool Facility, HOA residents are required to register an account on the American Pool App and upload a profile picture to their account clearly depicting their face. The HOA’s agents are authorized to deny access to anyone without a proper
      profile picture uploaded to their account.
   2. Pool Patrons leaving the Pool Facility for any period of time shall check back in with the lifeguards upon returning to the Pool Facility.
5. Pool passes are issued to all HOA residents and the members of their immediate household who live at the same address. Every household within the HOA is provided 10 complimentary single-use guest passes. Guest admittance is recorded at the pool entrance and every person, regardless of age, counts as a Pool Patron. HOA residents may buy additional single-use guest passes for $5 each, and no refunds.
6. HOA residents must accompany their guests at all times during which any such guest is at the Pool Facility. HOA residents with pool privileges do not count against guest totals.
7. Pool Patrons under the age of 11 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian of such Pool Patron and responsible for such Pool Patron’s health and safety. No single Pool Patron shall be permitted to authorize the access of more than five Pool Patrons under the age of 11 at any one time without additional Pool Patrons whom are capable and responsible for such Pool Patrons under the age of 11. HOA residents are solely responsible for inquiring and determining whether any of their guests are not water safe, or otherwise able to swim and tread water. Please see the HOA’s Pool And Community Center User Agreement and the Rental Rules and Contract for further information.
8. HOA residents may purchase no more than 1 “childcare provider”/”nanny pass” (“Childcare Pass”) per Living Unit owned. One Childcare Pass may be purchased for $30 and a Childcare Pass shall only authorize access to the Pool Facility for 1 person at a time. Childcare Passes are valid and reusable for the entire pool season.
9.  An HOA resident may not use more than 10 guest passes per day, however, an HOA resident may use up to 20 guest passes at once while renting a party space at the Pool Facility. This limitation is subject to additional rules regarding parties at the Pool Facility and rental of a party space as further stated in these Rules.
10. Renting the Cabana/Snack Room: Rental of a cabana, pavilion and/or snack room (“Party Space(s)”) is on a first come-first served basis and may only be rented by an HOA resident directly. There is a 2-hour maximum time limit for the rental period of any Party Space. All guests authorized to access the Pool Facility by an HOA resident’s rental of a Party Space must leave the Pool Facility and Party Spaces within 30 minutes after the rental period has ended. Rental and use of the snack room or pavilion does not include access to the Pool Facility. An HOA resident who rents a Party Space must adequately supervise all of their guests at all times. Please see the HOA’s Pool And Community Center User Agreement and the Rental Rules and Contract for further information.
11. No person is permitted to use the Pool Facility unless a lifeguard is on duty.
12. Pool Facility hours will be posted. Please note: There are occasions when the Pool Facility must be closed and all Pool Patrons must leave the Pool Facility. For instance, as required by the Health Department of the State of Maryland, the Pool Facility may be closed at any time due to weather (rain, thunder, lightning, etc.), pool pump or associated equipment failure, operational defects, contaminated water, high water temperature (chemicals cannot react properly), and during inspections conducted by a Howard County official. The Pool Facility may also be closed for the Maple Lawn Swim Team (with Board approval), or other unavoidable causes as necessary.
13. Any Pool Patron who, in the sole discretion of an lifeguard, is determined to be incapable of protecting their own health and safety in the water, must be supervised by a Pool Patron who is capable and responsible for providing for the health and safety of such incapable Pool Patron.
14. HOA residents age 11 and older may access the Pool Facility unaccompanied; provided, however that such Pool Patron actually lives in a Living Unit and is registered on the American Pool App. HOA residents 11 and older may also accompany one Pool Patron age 10 and younger; provided, however, it shall be the sole discretion of a lifeguard to determine whether such HOA resident is incapable of providing for the health and safety of any Pool Patron age 10 and younger.
15. Release and or discharge of any bodily fluids which may constitute a bio-contaminant or safety hazard into or while in the water is strictly prohibited and shall subject the Pool Patron to immediate removal. Any Pool Patron incapable of operating lavatory facilities or that is incontinent shall not be permitted to enter the water unless wearing properly fitting diapers, commonly known as “swim diapers” or “swim pants”, that are designed to contain fecal matter while swimming. Each violation will result in a 14-day suspension.
16. For safety reasons, the Kiddie Pool is limited to Pool Patrons age 6 and younger. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE KIDDIE POOL IS NOT MONITORED BY THE LIFEGUARDS.
17. No running, boisterous or rough play is permitted in the Pool Facility, including, in dressing rooms, restrooms/shower rooms or the pool deck area.
18. At the sole discretion of the lifeguards, Pool Patrons wishing to swim in the deep end of the pool may be required to demonstrate that they are capable of protecting their own health and safety in the water before being permitted to do so.
19. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the Pool Facility.
20. No person may enter or use the Pool Facility while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
21. Glass bottles or other hazardous objects are not permitted within the Pool Facility or restrooms.
22. All animals, with the exception of service animals, are prohibited within the Pool Facility.
23. Diving is not permitted.
24. No gum chewing on the pool deck or in the pool.
25. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in the Community Center, the Pool Facility, and surrounding grounds.
26. Radios and CD players may be played only with earphones or at a volume that does not disturb others.
27. Floats or inflatables other than noodles, pre-swimmer safety devices, accessibility devices, or small inflatable balls/toys are not allowed in the pool.
28. Chairs provided by the HOA may not be reserved for persons who leave the Pool Facility or who are expected to arrive later. Chairs may not be placed in the pool.
29. Persons having or reasonably suspected to have any considerable area of exposed subepidermal tissue, cuts, or known or recognizable contagious or communicable diseases, cough, cold, open sore, blister, bandaged wound, fever, inflammation of the eyes, nasal or ear discharges shall not be allowed to enter the pool.
30. Spitting, urinating, blowing of the nose, spouting of water or depositing foreign matter in the pool is strictly prohibited.
31. Lap lanes are for lap swimming only.
32. There will be a 10-minute adult swim.
33. The basketball apparatus must be used safely. “Dunking” is not permitted. Only HOA provided balls may be used. At their sole discretion, lifeguards may remove balls from use based on the behavior of the Pool Patrons. Ignoring lifeguard warnings will result in immediate expulsion. Be respectful of others and don’t monopolize the equipment.
34. Proper respect and cooperation are due the lifeguards. Lifeguards have the authority to enforce the rules and may discipline Pool Patrons for misbehavior by setting a period of time that the Pool Patron must stay out of the pool. Lifeguards may also demand that a Pool Patron leave the Pool Facility if the rules are not being followed and may report the incident to HOA Management resulting in the potential pool/community center privileges being revoked following notice and an opportunity to be heard. If a Pool Patron refuses to leave the Pool Facility, the lifeguards and the HOA reserve the right to call the police to escort the Pool Patron from the Pool Facility.
35. Lifeguards, at their discretion, may stop games, activities, and participation by Pool Patrons for infractions, unsafe play, bullying, taunting, or other actions that can result in injury or distress to any Pool Patron.
36. The Guard Shack is off limits to everyone other than the lifeguards.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

All Pool Patrons are hereby advised that entering any portion of the Pool Facility is a potentially hazardous activity which could cause serious injury or death. Pool Patrons shall not enter the Pool Facility except in accordance with all Rules. Pool Patrons assume all risks associated with use of the Pool Facilities including, but not limited to, personal injury, drowning, and death.

Pool Patrons are solely responsible for any injuries they may suffer as a result of their use of the Pool Facility. The HOA and its Board of Directors disclaim all liability for any occurrence, accident, or injury related with Pool Patrons’ use of the Pool Facility, unless such loss, injury, or damage is proven to have resulted from and been proximately caused by the direct gross negligence of the Maple Lawn Homeowners Association, Inc., its Board of Directors, its Managing Agent, or a duly authorized agent acting on the HOA’s behalf in relation to the operation, care, or maintenance of such facilities.

The costs to repair all property damage or other expenses arising from the violation of these Rules by a Pool Patron, including but not limited to damage to the building, recreational facilities, or other Community Areas or equipment will be assessed to the HOA resident responsible for such violation or responsible for the Pool Patron who committed such violation.

Exhibit A

MAPLE LAWN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER USER AGREEMENT

I hereby certify that I have received, read, and agree to comply with all provisions of the current Maple Lawn Homeowners Association, Inc. “Rules for Use of the Pool” as they may be amended from time to time by the Board of Directors.

I understand and acknowledge that my use of the Pool Facility is a potentially hazardous activity which could cause serious injury or death. I agree not to enter the Pool or the Pool Facility, or allow my guests or those under my supervision to do so, unless I am/they are in accordance with all provisions of the Rules, or unless I am/they are under the appropriate supervision of a person capable of providing for my/their health and safety in the water. I assume all risks and am solely responsible for any injuries I may suffer, or that a person under my supervision may suffer, as result of my/their use of the Pool Facilities.

I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Maple Lawn Homeowners Association, Inc., its Board of Directors, its Managing Agent, and any duly authorized agent acting on the HOA’s behalf, from any and all claims of any nature arising from my use of the Pool Facility and Community Center and its related facilities, as well as from such use by any Pool Patron or other individual under my supervision. Such waiver and obligation of indemnification shall not apply where the loss, injury, or damage is proven to have resulted from and been proximately caused by the direct gross negligence of the Maple lawn Homeowners Association, Inc., its Board of Directors, its Managing Agent, or a duly authorized agent acting on the HOA’s behalf, in the operation, care, or maintenance of such facilities.

I further accept full responsibility for any and all damage to the Pool Facility and Community Center and its related facilities, equipment, furnishings and accessories arising from my violation of the Rules for Use of the Pool, or from such violation by any guest or other individual under my supervision.