Rules & Regulations

Rules and Regulations:

The Trident Club is a private, non-profit, member-owned corporation that serves the recreational needs of its members and guests. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, including showing the proper respect to the staff and regard for the safety and convenience of all persons using Club facilities. Members will be held responsible for any damages caused by themselves, their families, and their guests. The following rules and regulations have been established by the Board of Directors and will be strictly enforced for the benefit of all members.

During the season, Trident may share pictures of members and guests on Trident’s social media accounts for the purposes of promoting the Club, unless specifically requested otherwise. No names will be associated with the images.

                             TRIDENT SWIM CLUB POOL RULES: 

  1. Members and guests must register at the desk upon entering the Club (State Regulation). 
  2. All persons using the Club facilities do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. The Club, directors of said club and/or Management do not assume responsibility for any accident, injury, loss, or damage to personal property or any other loss incurred in connection with such use. 
  3. The entire facilities of the Club are under the direct supervision of the Board of Directors, Manager(s), and Lifeguards. They have the authority/duty to evict anyone from the pool for the day after a fair warning of misconduct. Repeated offenses may subject the offender to suspension of Club privileges as determined by the Board of Directors and the Club bylaws.
  4. The lifeguards are present to maintain the safety of members both in and out of the pool for the protection of members and not to serve as babysitters. Excessive loitering at their stations including the office area is prohibited.
  5. Members shall direct all problems, including injuries, to the Pool Manager or to any Lifeguards on duty. 
  6. The entire property of the Club, including the parking lot, is deemed as a TOBACCO-FREE AREA. This includes any tobacco product, vaping, e-cigarettes, or medical marijuana.
  7. The Head Lifeguard or Manager on Duty reserves the right to close the Club without Notice due to inclement weather, health, or safety concerns.
  8. NO DIVING INTO THE MAIN POOL on the shallow side of the rope. DIVING WILL BE ALLOWED OFF THE BLOCKS DURING SUPERVISED SWIM TEAM EVENTS/PRACTICES. THIS IS THE ONLY EXCEPTION.
  9. No one will be permitted in the pool unless the Lifeguards are on duty and on the deck. 
  10. Running, pushing, wrestling, or other activities causing undue disturbance are prohibited in the Club. 
  11. No glass containers of any kind are allowed in the pool area, this includes the grass area.
  12. Food and drink are not allowed in any of the pools at any time, this includes the immediate surrounding edge of the pool perimeter.
  13. All party rentals must be registered with pool management and in adherence to the appropriate Rental Agreement. Host members are responsible for cleaning up their party area. 
  14. The grills are available to members for use during pool hours. Trident does not provide charcoal, or lighter fluid at any time. A $25 fee will be assessed to those members who leave the grills dirty. Grills are not to be used on the pool deck. 
  15. Writing on pool property (graffiti) or defacing any pool property will not be tolerated. Violators will face disciplinary action including possible eviction from the club.
  16. IT IS EVERY MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THE CLUB CLEAN. All trash, refuse, and recycling shall be placed in the appropriate containers provided by the Club. Gum chewing is discouraged within the pool grounds. 
  17. Swimmers must wear proper swimming attire in the pool, no street clothing. 
  18. Spitting, spouting of water, or similar unhygienic action is prohibited.
  19. The consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons over the age of 21 is permitted only in a discreet and responsible manner and in designated areas. Alcoholic beverages may be held and consumed on the grass portions of the property. Alcoholic beverages must remain 10 feet from the edge of the actual pool and are not allowed in the pool itself. Discreet use includes covering the container with an insulator (koozie) or using a plastic cup. Members and guests using the Club’s facilities are subject to removal from the premises if they engage in unsafe behavior or behavior that disturbs the use of the facilities by other members or guests. Any violation of state or local law applicable to the use or consumption of alcohol on the premises may result in suspension or loss of membership or guest privileges. In keeping with other rules of the Club, NO GLASS CONTAINERS MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO THE GROUNDS AT ANY TIME.
  20. No tennis balls, or any type of non-pool toy related, are allowed in the pool at any time. 
  21. All bicycles shall be parked in designated areas. No scooters, in-line skates, or skateboards shall be used in the pool area or in the clubhouse. 
  22. No pets of any kind will be permitted on Club property. 
  23. The following special rules must be observed in the DIVING WELL: 

                                     TRIDENT POOL RULES:

  1. Swimming in the diving well is only allowed with the approval of the Lifeguard and only when no one is using the diving board.
  2. Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time including the diving board step.
  3. Do not hang from the edge of the diving board or dive/jump to the side of the diving board. You must jump straight forward, not towards the side walls.
  4. No excessive springing on the diving board. 
  5. A diver must wait until the previous person has cleared the water and is at the steps
  6. Game playing in the diving well is allowed only at the bottom of the hour, unless a lifeguard permits otherwise.

                             Special Rules applying to Children: 

  1. AN ADULT or an Approved Babysitter MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12. Children 12 and up may enter the Club alone after proving their ability to obtain a blue band. Parents, even if not at the pool, always assume responsibility for the child’s behavior at the pool. IF CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 12 HAVE BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, THE POOL MANAGER MAY SUSPEND THEIR ABILITY TO ENTER WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
  2. The Lifeguards will exercise general supervision over the shallow 2 ft. section of the pool, but they are not responsible for anyone in the 2 ft. pool area. An adult or approved babysitter must be physically present on the immediate deck area or in the water to supervise the NON-SWIMMER.
  3. Everyone (including guests) under the age of 16 must comply with the Club’s Color Band policy.
  4. Children under the age of 3 may wear lifejackets, water wings, or other flotation aids if under close supervision by an adult or approved babysitter within arm’s reach while in the water. All other flotation aids such as inner tubes, rafts, and air mattresses will not be permitted. 
  5. An “Adult Swim” will be called for the last 10 minutes of every hour wherein children under the age of 18 must clear the pool. The “Adult Swim” times will be 1:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:50 pm.
  6. The designated “lap lane” will be removed by 1 pm each day unless requested and approved by management on duty. 
  7. Children, who are not toilet trained, must wear leak-proof swim diapers or other leak-proof undergarments. The FECAL policy posted on the bulletin board must be followed.

                                          Guest Policy:

Guest Policies and Fees :
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  1. The intent of the guest policy is to allow members to invite guests on an occasional basis and prevent nonmembers from circumventing the normal membership procedures. 
  2. Members shall accompany their guests at all times and shall be responsible for all their actions. 
  3. The Club reserves the right to restrict the number of guests permitted to enter the club and to change the guest policy.
  4. Any person living within a fifteen-mile radius of the club may only enter as a guest a total of five times during any one season. 
  5. All guests must register at the office and pay the current fee(s).

TRIDENT SWIM CLUB BAND TEST RULES:

 The Club has established a Color Band System to enable instant identification of swimming qualifications of children under 13 years of age. It has been proven to be an effective measure to help ensure the safety of our children while they are at the Club. 

The Club supplies colored bands at no charge according to the following rules:

  1. NON-SWIMMER (No Band) – Any child who has not qualified for a swim band must be accompanied by an adult or approved babysitter. While the child is in the pool, the adult or Approved Babysitter must be physically present on the immediate deck area or in the water to supervise the NON-SWIMMER. This includes the 2ft. section of the pool.
  2. NOVICE (yellow band) – Any child who can swim one lap of the pool (25 yards) in 1 minute or less and tread water for one minute will be allowed to use the pool without being accompanied by an adult. He/She will only be permitted to use the shallow area of the main pool except when under the direct supervision of a parent, adult, or Approved Babysitter. 
  3. SWIMMER (blue band) – Any child who can swim two laps of the pool (50 yards), in 2 minutes or less, tread water for two minutes, and jump or dive from the diving board will be permitted to use any area of the pool without being accompanied by an adult.
  4. APPROVED BABYSITTERS -To qualify as an Approved Babysitter, a person must be at least 14 years old, must be qualified to assist the child in a water emergency and must take responsibility for the child. If the Manager or Lifeguards determine that the babysitter is not providing adequate supervision, this privilege can be revoked for cause at any time. It is the responsibility of the adult or Approved Babysitter to supervise any NON-SWIMMER or NOVICE, as defined above when that child is in restricted areas.

REMEMBER THAT LIFEGUARDS ARE HERE FOR THE SAFETY OF PATRONS – NOT TO SERVE AS BABYSITTERS.

The Pool Manager, or appointed Lifeguard, will have the final decision as to the qualifications and classification of any child. The Pool Manager or Lifeguard can require any person to take a rest period if they judge it to be necessary. Anyone above the age of 12 may also be restricted from certain areas of the pool by the Manager or his/her representative if he/she feels the swimmer lacks the ability to continue safely. 

 

Revised 2024 

Trident Swim Club – 

1060 Flexer Ave, Allentown Pa. 18103 

Phone: (610) 432-5971