For communication to residents about the 2020 pool season at Bretton Ridge.
In order to comply with the state’s Board of Health restrictions for safe pool operation, and under the guidance of the Health Inspector and legal representative, we will be starting the pool season with the following rules. Please take a moment to read through them.
Please also keep in mind that we will be scrutinized for patron compliance SEVERAL times over the course of the summer. If we do not follow Health Department rules, we will be shut down. In order to have a pool season at all, we must operate under strict rules until told otherwise. We appreciate everyone’s patience and compliance with this new set of regulations.
OPENING DAY – The earliest the 2020 pool season will begin (weather and pool systems permitting) will be Friday, May 29, 2020.
SOCIAL DISTANCE – individuals and groups MUST be spaced with six feet between them. Families and households may sit together in small clusters, but 6 feet apart from other families. *Patrons must stay 6 feet from anyone not in your family/household. *This is a health department restriction, which needs to be followed at all times when possible!
MASKS – Guests are not required to wear a mask in the pool but are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering when on the pool deck, entering buildings, or interacting near other pool guests.
CHAIRS – a limited number of pool chairs be provided and spaced on the deck. Please do not move chairs until further notice. Guests may bring their own chairs and blankets to set up on the grass. Cleaning supplies will be available at the gate for guests to sanitize chairs. Chairs will be cleaned every two hours, as directed by the Health Department.
TOYS and EQUIPMENT – NO community swim equipment will be available for public use this is including: pool noodles, toys, goggles, masks, floats, balls etc. Please plan to bring your own – and don’t share with those outside your family to avoid cross-contamination!
BATHROOMS – will be available and cleaned throughout the day (every 2 hours as directed by the Board of Health). Hand sanitizer and soap will be available. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own sanitizer.
PAVILION & PLAYGROUND – are closed to all guests and parties until further notice.
NUMBERS OF RESIDENTS – to maintain adequate social distance on the pool deck, 50 guests will be allowed at the pool at one time. Pool guests are expected to vacate the pool deck and restrooms for cleaning every two hours. Guests will be expected to rotate on two hour shifts as other guests wait to use the pool. If no guests are waiting at the beginning of a shift, current guests may stay. 50 guest rotations of two hours during busy pool days is to be expected. *This number is subject to change.
GUESTS – at this time, no outside guests will be allowed. Caregivers (babysitters) that already have direct contact with a family are the only guests allowed.
FOOD AND TRASH – carry in, carry out – leave no trace. You are responsible for taking home what you bring to the pool, including trash, drink containers, and wrappers. Guests may deposit trash in the dumpster in the parking lot when exiting the pool/park.
UNATTENDED CHILDREN – parents must be responsible for their own children and maintain social distancing at the pool, therefore no children under the age of 13 will be allowed at the pool without a parent.
POOL HOURS – Pool hours and rotations for the 2020 season will be as follows until otherwise amended:
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Monday – Friday |
Saturday and Sunday |
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Shift 1 |
11:00 am – 11:45 am + 15 min rest period |
Shift 1 |
10:00 am – 10:45 am +15 minute rest period |
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12:00 pm – 12:45 pm + 15 min rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
11:00 am – 11:45 am + 15 min rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
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Shift 2 |
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm + 15 minute rest period |
Shift 2 |
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm + 15 minute rest period |
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm + 15 minute rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm + 15 min rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
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Shift 3 |
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm + 15 minute rest period |
Shift 3 |
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm + 15 minute rest period |
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4:00 pm – 4:45 pm + 15 minute rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm + 15 min rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – ADULT SWIM ONLY |
Shift 4 |
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm + 15 minute rest period |
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Shift 4 |
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm + 15 minute rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm + 15 min rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. *THERE IS NO ADULT SWIM ON SAT. OR SUN.* |
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7:00 pm – 7:45 pm + 15 min rest period |
Shift 5 |
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm + 15 minute rest period |
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Shift 5 |
8:00 – 8:45 pm – closing & cleaning |
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm + 15 min rest period Patrons must leave the pool deck and bathrooms for cleaning and crowd rotation as needed. |
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Shift 6 |
8:00 – 8:45 pm – closing & cleaning |
Normal pool rules regarding; running, roughhousing, diving boards, baby pool, glass, smoking, etc. are still applicable. See posted sign at the gate.
WAIVER OF UNDERSTANDING – before residents will be given a pool pass for the 2020 season, they must read and understand the rules of operation for this season and sign a liability waiver. They must also sign that they have read and understand the rules, and that violation of the rules could result in the loss of pass and access to the pool for the season. Waivers and passes will be available at the pool gate starting Friday May 29th.
It is important for all swimmers and guests to understand that these operating rules are in compliance with how the State of Ohio and the Board of Health will be inspecting our facility. They will be looking for our ability to follow these rules and monitor guests, or they will shut our facility down. It is important for every adult and child visiting the pool to understand and follow these rules.
Please note! Failure to follow these rules could result in the loss of access to the pool facilities at Bretton Ridge (without refund) for the remainder of the 2020 season.