PCSA POOL Rules

Updated May 21st, 2025

Pool Entry and Usage

A Valid pool pass and sign-in with the lifeguard (or kiosk) required to enter pool
All residents and their guests using the pool and/or accessing the pool do so at their own risk
Anyone under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 15
Patrons must not distract, interfere, excessively converse, or congregate around lifeguards while on duty
No pets are permitted inside the pool enclosure outside of special events approved by the Association’s board of directors
No glass of any kind permitted in the pool area
The use of profanity and vulgar language is strictly prohibited
No eating or drinking in the pool
No smoking or vaping
No wheeled items other than strollers, medical aids, wagons, and coolers are permitted in the pool enclosure
Residents and guests are prohibited from entering the guard shack or garage area

Health & Safety

No running or diving
Forward-facing jumps only — no flips or backward entries
No roughhousing — includes dunking, pushing, and horseplay
All incontinent individuals must wear swim diapers when in the pool
Proper swimwear must be worn in the pool — no athletic clothes or undergarments
Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices
No dolphin tails, mermaid tails, and monofins
Patrons must show swimming competence if requested from lifeguard
- Individuals who have not demonstrated swimming competency must be supervised by, and remain within arm’s length from, their responsible person while in the pool
Soft toys only. No footballs, basketballs, baseballs, or hard objects to be thrown in the pool area
Floats allowed at lifeguard’s discretion and may be restricted for safety
Pool and deck must be cleared at the first onset of thunder or lightning and remain cleared for 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning
Ten minute swim break required every hour (extended to 15 minutes if heat index exceeds 100℉)
- Everyone must clear the pool

Violation of rules may result in suspension of pool privileges