2024 Kenholm Pool Welcome Pack and Rules

Welcome to the Kenholm Pool! Thanks for your support. We’ve got a great 2024
season ahead!
Facilities
Main pool: 3ft at shallow end & 9ft at the deep end; lifeguard on duty
Kiddie pool: Large wading pool that is fenced in to keep your little ones safe.
Lounge chairs, upright chairs & picnic tables in both sunny & shady areas
BBQ grill: Use the gas grill free of charge and then enjoy your picnic at the pool.
Refrigerator & freezer: Water and freezer pops are typically for sale during the busy
weeks of the season for a small charge. Members are welcome to keep drinks/foods
cool in the refrigerator during your visit. We ask that you please help to keep the
refrigerator tidy and clean. Please be sure to empty your belongings at the end of your
visit each day.
Don’t Forget to Sign In
Each time you visit the pool, please sign the members’ book on the table outside the
office and be sure to note any guests that have accompanied your party. This is
important for complying with the terms of our insurance policy. Additionally, starting
in 2023 the pool will provide members with a Member Identification tag (one per
family) that can be picked up at any time during pool hours. Please be prepared to
show your ID upon request.
Child Supervision and Parent Responsibility
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied at all times by an adult. The
lifeguard on duty is responsible for enforcing all safety rules. If your child is over 10 and
you plan on allowing him/her to attend the pool without parent supervision, please be
sure that your child understands the importance of adhering to important safety rules
and warnings from the lifeguard. The misbehavior of a child who has received 2
warnings will result in parent contact and potential suspension of the child’s privileges
of coming to the pool without parent supervision.

Adult Swim

Children will be asked to clear the pool for adult swim time for the first 15 minutes of
every even hour(12:00, 2:00. 4:00, 6:00). If no adults are present that would like to
utilize adult swim time, the lifeguard may use this time as a break period.

Babysitters are part of the family at Kenholm Pool

Fed up with other pools requiring your babysitter to join as a member to take your
children to the pool? At Kenholm Pool, you can include a named babysitter on your
family membership form and they will be able to visit the pool when accompanying
your children.
Guests Welcome!
Guests are welcome to visit the pool when accompanied by an adult member. Each
membership includes 5 free guest visits worth $20! Be sure to sign all guests in on the
members’ book near the pool office and we will bill you at the end of the season for all
guest visits over your 5 free visits. These will be charged at $4 per guest per visit.
Children under 12 may not bring a guest without an adult member present at the pool.
Parties
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your summer party? Book the Kenholm Pool for a 3
hour party for up to 40 guests and you can use the pools, BBQ, fridge, picnic tables and
other facilities. Note: Parties are held during normal pool opening hours, so all facilities
will be shared with our members. The cost is $150 and is for members only. Email
kenholmpool@gmail.com for more information or to book.
Bad Weather
The pool must close if there is thunder or lightning, and will remain closed for 30
minutes after the last incidence of either one. We will do our best to keep you
informed of any sudden closure by posting it on our Facebook group and on our
website.
Please Do Your Bit to Help
Kenholm Pool is a member association run by a team of volunteers. Please do your bit
to help and consider joining one of our committees, including: Maintenance &
Grounds, Finance, Membership/Fundraising/Social or come along to help at one of our
clean-up days or fundraising events. Check the pool calendar on the website for more
information.
Get Connected to Kenholm Pool
Join our Facebook group by clicking here to keep up-to-date on pool news & events.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Kenholm-Pool/100068018414296/
Find us on Instagram as well: kenholm_pool
Visit our website & check out our Events Calendar by clicking here
www.kenholmpool.com
Email us anytime at: kenholmpool@gmail.com

Kenholm Pool Rules 2024

1. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

2. The lifeguard on duty will be responsible for safety and decisions not covered in
rules listed below. All persons must obey the instructions of the lifeguards and
the KPA Board of Directors.

3. Parents of children over 10 years old who allow their child to come to the pool
without adult supervision are responsible for their child’s: understanding of
rules, adhering to pool policies, respecting lifeguard authority and warnings for
misbehavior. 2 or more warnings may result in a parent phone call or loss of
child’s privilege to attend pool without adult supervision. Only children 12 an
older may bring a guest without parent supervision.

4. All members must sign in upon arrival to the pool and log in guests.

5. Appropriate bathing attire must be worn by all swimmers. Children who are not
fully potty trained must wear swim diapers in both the wading pool and the
main pool.

6. Life vests, arm floats, and aqua joggers are allowed only with proper supervision
by a responsible adult.

7. Running, rough play and personal conduct that endangers the safety of self and
others in any part of the establishment are prohibited.

8. Blocking entrances or exit to stairs or ladders is prohibited.

9. Small flotation devices are allowed at the discretion of the management or the
lifeguard on duty. Large flotation devices or hard plastic toys are prohibited.

10. Squirt guns and other squirting devices are not permitted.

11. Guests must not engage in any unnecessary conversations with the lifeguards on
duty.

12. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the pools and locker rooms. Glass
containers and bottles are prohibited in all areas. Eating is permitted on the
grass areas or picnic tables only. Members are responsible for picking up their
refuse for themselves and their family members and disposing of it properly in
the provided receptacles.

13. No smoking inside the pool complex.

14. Running, playing ball, etc., is only allowed on the grass. Throwing balls on the
roof of the bath house building is prohibited. Appropriate soft beach/aquatic
balls will be allowed in the pool at the discretion of the management or the
lifeguards on duty.

15. Pollution of the swimming pools such as discharge of bodily fluids and excretions
is prohibited. No person having skin lesions, sore or inflamed eyes, mouth, nose
or ear discharges, or who is known to be a carrier of the microorganisms of any
communicable disease shall use any swimming pool.

16. Stationary diving is allowed at the deep end of the main pool at the discretion of
the lifeguard on duty. Running jumps, dives, flips, twists, backflips and back dives
are prohibited. Diving is not permitted in the shallow end of the main pool.

17. Swimmers must be capable of passing the ‘deep end test’ by swimming the
length of the pool and treading water for 1.5 minutes to be permitted to swim at
the deep end of the main pool and may be asked to take the test by the
lifeguard.

18. Swimmers are not permitted to hang on the ropes.

19. Only children aged 7 years or younger may enter the wading pool area and must
be accompanied at all times by a parent or a responsible guardian aged 15 years
or older.
20. The gate to the wading pool area is to be kept closed at all times.

21. Soft floating devices and toys of a reasonable size are permitted in the wading
pool only.

22. All injuries occurring on the pool premises must be reported immediately to the
lifeguard.

23. Portable electronic devices shall be kept out of reach of swimmers in the pool.

24. In the event of a thunderstorm, the New York State Health Department
regulations require the pools and pool decks to be cleared for 30 minutes from
the last thunder occurrence. No person(s) can be standing in water that pools or
collects on pool grounds. Other directions may be given by the lifeguards or
management as appropriate.

25. Pets will not be permitted on the pool grounds.

26. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or any other substance impairing
judgment or ability will be prohibited from entering the pool or locker room area
and may be asked to leave the pool complex.