Jones Valley Recreation Association Pool Rules & Regulations

DURING SWIM TEAM/LITTLE WAVES & DIVE TEAM

  • There will be no lifeguards on duty, the Coaches are there for the teams safety.
  • This time is for the team to practice and little waves to have lessons.
  • Junior Pool is not supervised during this time, Please watch your children for their safety.

General Rules

  • Everyone must check in with the lifeguard at the desk upon arrival. Check in at  each visit.
  • Guests must be checked in with a member. All guests must be accompanied by a current Jones Valley member. 
  • There is a $5 guest fee for each in-town guest (huntsville city limits)
  • Out of town guests must also be checked in with a Jones Valley member but are not charged.
  •  There is also no charge for the following categories of guests: 
    • non-swimming visitors who are wearing street clothes
    • full-time babysitters (16 years or older, who are employed as full time daycare  providers by a member family).
    • children or grandchildren under 18 who are accompanied by the parent or grandparent member.
  • Members are responsible for the actions of their guests.
  • Please pick up any food or drink wrappers and place them in the trash immediately after consuming.
  • Profanity will not be tolerated on Club property.
  • No smoking or vaping within the pool grounds or tennis courts.
  • All babies/toddlers who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers.
  • Bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc., should be left outside of the pool area and are not allowed on deck.
  • Please check the lost and found regularly located by the snack shack
  • Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited.

Safety Rules

  • Lifeguard orders must and shall be always obeyed.
  • Please do not have an involved conversation with a guard on stand.
  • Smoking and glass are not allowed on the pool deck.
  • No running on the deck.
  • Use the water slide 1 person at a time, sliding down on your bottom. Make sure the swimmer is to the side before the next swimmer slides down.
  • No sitting, standing or climbing on pool rails or lane ropes.
  • There will be a 10-minute rest break for children under the age of 16 before every hour. No one under the age of 16 will be allowed in the pool at this time.
  • No swimming in the diving well area when diving boards are in use.
  • When diving, swim to the closest side of the pool to exit water immediately.
  • No diving toward pool sides; jump straight off of the boards.
  • No child over the age of 6 should be in the baby pool at any time.
  • No lifeguards are on duty in the baby pool and splash pad area; adult supervision required by parent or guardian of the swimmer using the pool/pad.
  • If lightning is in the area the pool will be closed for 30 minutes from the last lightning sighting.