[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Gloucester 3-14-1988 by Ord. No. O-88-09. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Gloucester Township Municipal Pool Ordinance."
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the definitions or meanings hereinafter indicated. All words, terms and phrases shall have their general accepted and common meaning unless otherwise provided or indicated by usage in the context of this chapter.
MEMBERSHIP - LIMITED
That class of membership (family or single) permitting use of the pool and facilities during operating hours only on weekdays (Mondays through and including Fridays), excluding Saturdays and Sundays, during the limited membership operating season.
MEMBERSHIP - REGULAR
That class of membership (family or single) permitting use of the pool and facilities during operating hours every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday, during regular membership operating season.
OPERATING SEASON
That period of time between the opening day and closing day during which Gloucester Township Municipal Pool will be in operation for the use of members.
[Amended 3-11-2002 by Ord. No. O-02-06]
A. 
Limited membership operating season commences the Monday following the close of Gloucester Township schools and terminates on the Tuesday following Labor Day.
B. 
Regular membership operating season commences on the day after the Gloucester Township public elementary and middle schools close. The season terminates on the Tuesday following Labor Day.
OPERATING HOURS
Hours of the day during which the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool will be in operation for the use of members.
A. 
Membership in the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool shall be restricted to residents of Gloucester Township, and the Township reserves the right to require satisfactory proof of residency at the time of registration or at any other time during the term of membership.
[Amended 10-26-1992 by Ord. No. O-92-53]
B. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 64A-3B, which restricted the number of members, as amended 4-11-1988 by Ord. N o. O-88-18, was repealed 12-23-1991 by Ord. No. O-91-61-A.
C. 
All memberships in the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool shall be annual memberships requiring yearly registration, and payment of fees shall be valid only during the operating season in and for the year issued.
D. 
The Township reserves the right to deny, limit, revoke or suspend membership for good and just cause, including violation of rules and regulations or any provision of this chapter.
[Amended 12-23-1991 by Ord. No. O-91-61-A]
[Amended 10-26-1992 by Ord. No. O-92-53]
Membership fees shall be paid to the Township of Gloucester at the time of registration at the Gloucester Township Municipal Building in accordance with the following schedule:
A. 
Regular membership.
(1) 
Family (restricted to six family members): $175.
(a) 
For families exceeding six in number, not including children under three years of age, there will be an additional charge of $30 per person.
(2) 
Single (one person): $100.
B. 
Limited membership.
(1) 
Family (restricted to six family members): $100.
(a) 
For families exceeding six in number, not including children under three years of age, there will be an additional charge of $25 per person.
(2) 
Single (one person): $75.
C. 
Guests.
(1) 
Family membership guests.
(a) 
Family membership guest (over three years of age) per visit: $7 per person.
(b) 
Daily number of family membership guests is limited to no more than four persons.
(2) 
Single membership guest.
(a) 
Single membership guest (over three years of age) per visit: $7 per person.
(b) 
Daily number of single membership guests is limited to no more than two persons.
[Amended 12-23-1991 by Ord. No. O-91-61-A]
All requests for refund of membership fees shall be made in writing and submitted to the Office of the Recreation Department on or before the 4th of July. No refund will be made if the request for refund is not timely submitted. Those requesting refunds will encounter a short delay before actual refund payment can be made.
A. 
Registration for membership in the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool will be conducted by the Recreation Department of the Township and held in the Municipal Building of the Township of Gloucester. The Recreation Department will post on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and publish in the official newspaper notice of the time and day as well as fees for membership registration, at least 10 days in advance of the date of registration.
B. 
Registration for membership in the Gloucester Township Pool must be done in person by any family member for a family membership or by the individual for a single membership.
[Amended 12-23-1991 by Ord. No. O-91-61-A]
C. 
Anyone registering for membership in the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian whose signature must appear on the membership registration form.
D. 
Any willful or deliberate misrepresentation of any information (including family size) required on the registration form will result in revocation of membership without refund.
E. 
All membership fees as herein provided shall be paid at the time of registration, and a copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool will be distributed to each registrant at the time of registration.
A. 
Guests shall be permitted in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this chapter and all applicable rules and regulations.
B. 
The number of guests shall be limited. The daily limit for a family membership shall be four guests. The daily limit for single membership shall be two guests. All guests must be accompanied by a member in order to enter and utilize the pool facilities.
C. 
Payment of a guest fee shall entitle the guest to utilize the pool facilities only for that day. So long as the required daily fees are paid, there is no limitation on the number of times a guest may visit and utilize the pool facilities.
D. 
Guest fees shall be paid at the pool site.
E. 
Members shall be responsible for the behavior of his, her or their guests and observance of the rules and regulations by said guests.
[Amended 3-11-2002 by Ord. No. O-02-06]
A. 
Except in the case of an unforeseen problem or emergency, the Gloucester Township Municipal Pool will open full time for the use of all members, commencing the day after the Gloucester Township public elementary and middle schools close. All members (regular as well as limited members) will be able to attend and utilize pool facilities the Monday after the close of the Gloucester Township schools. The Municipal Pool will close for the year the Tuesday following Labor Day.
B. 
During the operating season the Gloucester Township Pool will be open Mondays through Fridays from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
C. 
The pool will be closed during inclement weather or in the case of an emergency. However, it is possible that the pool may be closed for only a few hours and then reopened. If the weather is questionable, information regarding the pool may be obtained by calling the pool directly at 228-0487.
D. 
There is a parking area provided for use of the members and guests. All vehicles entering the parking area must do so slowly and with great caution, being careful and mindful that there may be children in the parking lot area and driveways. All vehicles must park in the designated parking spaces between the lines provided. All bicycles must be left outside the fence area and secured. The Township will not be responsible for any theft of or damage to any vehicles or bicycles.
E. 
After operating hours on Saturdays and Sundays during the operating season, the pool may be reserved for use by nonprofit Township organizations for a single occasion at a fee of $100 plus expenses for as many lifeguards as may be needed.
A. 
General rules.
(1) 
Pool personnel cannot check valuables or store them in an area for you. The Township, it agents and employees are not responsible for lost or stolen articles. We do have a lost and found in the pool office.
(2) 
Any willful property damage will be charged to the member who performed or caused the damage or vandalism.
(3) 
No persons other than pool members, their guests and pool employees are permitted within the fenced-in pool grounds.
(4) 
No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted in the pool or pool area. Picnic areas are reserved for these activities, so please use the picnic tables. Also, please keep the picnic tables open for these purposes. Do not leave towels, clothing, etc., in these areas or remain at one table for your entire visit. Smoking is permitted in the picnic areas.
(5) 
Alcohol in any form is strictly prohibited on Township property (driveways, building, pool, tennis courts, etc.).
(6) 
Food can be purchased at the snack bar or brought in from home.
(7) 
No glass bottles, containers, etc., shall be permitted on the premises.
(8) 
Cooking is not permitted inside or outside the pool area.
(9) 
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted entrance to the pool area or facilities.
B. 
Use of pool
(1) 
All members are required to have picture I.D. (photo membership cards) in order to use the pool. Notice of the time and date of picture taking will be posted/handed out at time of registration.
(2) 
Photo membership cards will be issued to all pool members. Said cards must be left at the desk upon entering the pool area and will be returned upon leaving.
(3) 
Children who are still using diapers may not use pool.
(4) 
Diving in and from the shallow end of the pool is prohibited.
(5) 
Running, pushing or fighting as well as undue disturbance or disorderly conduct is prohibited.
(6) 
Distracting or loitering near the lifeguards while on duty is prohibited.
(7) 
Flotation devices (large) are prohibited in the pool. When in doubt, check with the lifeguard or manager on duty.
(8) 
All ball-playing in the pool or pool area is prohibited.
(9) 
Wearing cut-offs or street clothes in the pool is prohibited.
(10) 
Spitting and noseblowing are not permitted in the pool.
(11) 
All members and guests with severe colds, open cuts, bandages, blisters, excessive sunburn, inflamed eyes, or nasal or ear discharges are not permitted in the pool.
(12) 
Profanity is not permitted and will not be tolerated.
(13) 
Use of the baby pool is limited to children under eight years of age. All children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Diapers are not allowed in baby pool.
C. 
Diving area.
(1) 
All flotation devices are prohibited in diving area.
(2) 
Only one person is permitted on the diving board at a time.
(3) 
Pushing or shoving-off the board is prohibited.
(4) 
Any adult or child who, in the lifeguard's or manager's opinion, should not be in the deep end (12 feet) will be asked to leave said area.
D. 
Tennis and basketball courts.
(1) 
The tennis and basketball courts located at the Municipal Pool are Township owned and can be used by the general public during the following hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Non-pool members may use these facilities as well as members.
(2) 
Unless no one is waiting, playing tennis and basketball will be limited to 45 minutes.
(3) 
Sneaks must be worn on the courts. Shoes, sandals, bare feet and black sole shoes are not permitted.
(4) 
Skateboards and bicycles are not permitted on the courts.
(5) 
All equipment such as racquets, tennis balls, basketballs, etc., must be provided by the users.
A. 
The lifeguard or manager on duty has complete authority to discipline any member or guest abusing his or her pool privileges or violating the rules and regulations.
B. 
Except in the case of a flagrant or serious violation, it shall be the policy that a minor infraction of the rules and regulations will usually result in a verbal reprimand and warning; the second minor infraction will usually result in a penalty of spending 15 minutes on the bench; and the third minor infraction will usually result in a penalty of spending 30 minutes on the bench.
C. 
More serious, flagrant or repeated infractions may result in suspension for the day. Continued disciplinary actions or problems may result in suspension or expulsion for the remainder of the season.
D. 
Only the pool manager may recommend suspension of a single family member or single member. A meeting with the family, pool manager and Director of Recreation will be held, and suspension or expulsion can only be issued by the Director of Recreation.
All rules will be posted at the pool. Additional copies of all rules and regulations are available at the pool and the Office of the Department of Recreation.