Aquatic Rules

— POOL RULES —

1. Hours of operation are set by management. Swimmers are asked to use caution at all times when utilizing the pool area. Any incident should be reported to a lifeguard immediately.

2. The Lap Pool has designated times for lap swim only and free swim determined by management.

3. Children using flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of six must be closely supervised by an accompanying adult.

4. Children who are not bathroom dependent must wear a designated swim diaper. The Club reserves the right to ask that a child be removed from the water if not wearing a swim diaper.

5. Proper bathing suits are required for swimming. No cut-off shorts or thong bikinis allowed.

6. Please shower before entering the pool.

7. No diving in any area of the pool.

8. No running and jumping off the side of the pool. Members should not throw other members or children into the pool from the pool deck.

9. No glass containers of any kind permitted on the pool deck.

10. No food or drink allowed in the pool.

11. Temporary shade structures are limited to outdoor personal umbrellas. No tents, canopy or other similar personal shade structures will be permitted on the pool deck.

12. Persons with skin disorders may

Swim Stroke Clinics

Rebekah is the instructor for clinics that focus on learning various strokes. Time is to be determined.

be denied use of the pool.

13. No pets allowed within the pool deck area. Exceptions will only be made for service animals.

14. No rafts or inflatables are permitted without approval from management.

15. No running, horseplay or water guns are permitted within the pool deck area.

16. No balls will be permitted in the pools.

17. Non-aquatic toys are not permitted in the pool. Diving rings and other pool specific toys are permitted.

18. Kickboards are for use as swimming aids and/or swimming instruction; no standing, sitting or horse play allowed.

19. The pool furniture is not to be removed from its location on the pool deck.

20. Members are not permitted to bring in outside coolers larger than 12” x 12” x 12” without prior management approval. No outside alcohol is permitted. Staff reserves the right to inspect coolers and take possession of any alcohol being brought into the facility.

21. Refrain from talking to lifeguards while they are on the stands.

22. Lifeguards’ instructions must be obeyed at all times by members and guests for maximum safety. Failure to follow rules will result in being required to leave.

23. Management may reserve portions of the pool deck for member or club-sponsored parties or events.

24. No outside decorations will be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, streamers, balloons or confetti.

— SLIDE RULES —

1. Swimmers must stay clear of the catch pool and slide exit area. Do not reach into the slide from the deck area.

2. Riders must exit the catch pool immediately by use of stairs. No diving from the slide into the catch pool.

3. Children less than 48 inches tall who are unable to swim may only use the slide with a parent.

4. Parents may assist their child out of the water in the catch pool if necessary, but they cannot stand in front of the slide to catch their child. Parents may wait at the steps if needed.

5. Only one person at a time is permitted to go down the slide, excluding a parent and small child as described above.

6. Please walk up the steps and make sure the catch pool is empty before going down the slide.

7. Riders must go down on their back, feet first.

8. No flotation devices of any kind are permitted on the slide, including those in bathing suits.

9. No goggles, sunglasses, hats, or any object that may fall off into the water is permitted on the slide.

10. Lifeguard instructions must be obeyed at all times by members and guests for maximum safety.

— AQUATIC — WEATHER POLICY

For the safety of members, the Club follows American Red Cross guidelines for thunder and lightning. From the time staff hears thunder or sees lightning, the pool will be cleared for 30 minutes. In the case of lightning, the pool deck must be cleared due to the danger of lightning strikes.

In the case of consistent inclement weather, the manager will make the decision to close the pool for 2-hour increments to accommodate the ever-changing weather patterns. If the weather improves, then the pool will reopen. Pool closing and/or opening times will be placed on the Golf Hut window, concierge desk and Facebook.

Rain passes will be issued in the case of inclement weather if the guest signed in less than one hour prior to closing time. The check-in attendant on duty will issue the rain pass to applicable guests. No cash refunds will be given.

Air quality: Management reserves the right to close the pools at any time due to poor air quality. If the air quality index reaches 170 or higher, the pools will be closed due to the health and safety of residents and staff.

— SLIDE RULES —

1. Extended exposure to hot water or vapors may be detrimental to the health of elderly persons and persons with heart conditions, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure.

2. People with skin, ear, genital or other body infections, open sores, or wounds should not use the hot tub due to the possibility of spreading infection.

3. Do not ingest water by mouth as this can cause infection and illness. Parents are to warn children not to allow water in their mouths.

4. The heat of the hot tub water speeds up the effects of alcohol and can cause sleepiness, dizziness, and unconsciousness.

Horseplay, splashing, swimming, and diving are not permitted in the spas

A fun – and safe – summer on our water slide

One of the most popular features of the Club at Town Center is our 98-foot water slide. We know you cannot wait to use it this summer!

Tuesdays, Beginner: Learn the fundamentals of freestyle and backstroke, while learning helpful tips to enjoy lap swimming as a great exercise and leisure activity.

Wednesdays, Intermediate: Perfect your freestyle and backstroke technique while learning breaststroke, proper breathing techniques, and flip turns to improve your overall lap swimming experience.

Thursdays, Advanced: Improve your speed with various stroke drills, while perfecting your freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke technique. Learn the fundamentals of butterfly, as well as diving techniques.

But before you and your kiddos take off down this exhilarating ride it is important to understand the slide rules. Why? Because the TCTC water slide is THE most expensive amenity to insure and with that comes regulations that are taken directly from Nevada law and the slide manufacturer. These rules are in place to make the slide safer and to protect the Association’s liability should an accident happen.

One of the most important rules is that children under 48 inches tall must ride with an adult. The reason for this is that younger people often don’t have enough body strength to control both their and the child’s bodies, which could result in an injury as they go down the slide. It could also cause disorientation that could lead to potential drowning in the catch pool.

For the same reason, children under 48 inches tall should not ride alone as their small bodies could be thrown around in the slide with the speed and force of the water.

While most slide users do follow these rules, a few in the past have tried bargaining with lifeguards to convince them to bend these rules. This summer, any belittling or attempts to intimidate our lifeguards will result in the offender losing the right to use the facility - in serious cases for the remainder of the summer.

Rules & Regulations Tips

This time of year, you may be thinking about installing some protection from the hot summer sun in your yard. Here is some guidance from the Association’s Aesthetic Guidelines (section 6.3), which was revised recently:

Patio Covers, Pergolas and Arbors

• Patio covers are attached to the home, pergolas are detached, and arbors are detached from the home and smaller in size. Solid roofs are allowed if properly engineered. No corrugated materials are allowed (metal, fiberglass or plastic).

• Proposed shade structures must be designed and plans prepared by an AGC approved residential designer or architect and may also be prepared by a contractor licensed in the State of Nevada.

• Homes visible from public areas as well as the golf courses will be reviewed for how the structure appears from offsite.

• Construction details, color and material shall reflect the architectural style of the home. Height should be in proportion to the home.

• Fixed and roll-out awnings and roller shades must be approved by the AGC. A straight valance is required.

• Temporary shade structures are prohibited per CC&Rs Article IV, Section 45.

• Color and material samples must accompany all AGC submittals for review and approval. Structures should match or serve to enhance the existing home colors and surrounding landscape. Matching the trim or body color is encouraged. Bright white is prohibited.

• All patio cover or pergola posts must be a minimum of 6”x6” (I Beam style Posts that achieve a minimum outer dimension of 6”x6” are also acceptable).

• A picture of the area showing the color of the home and where the trellis is proposed to be installed must be submitted in order for the AGC to determine the suitability of the proposed color.

• Louvered or retractable trellis lattices may be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis. The lattices must be electronically controlled and maintained in an operational status.

For more information, go to www.somersett.org/p/AestheticGuidelines

Accounting Portal

You can check your account balance, update your contact information, and more through Somersett’s accounting portal: somersett.vmsclientonline.com

How to access the portal: Your username is your account number OR your email of record. If you don’t know your password, click on the Forgot Password link and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, email soa@somersett.org and we will be happy to help you.

Compliance Information

To report a non-compliance, please email soa@somersett.org or call 775-787-4500. While we do investigate and document each complaint received, we cannot disclose the status of anyone’s account. Should a homeowner not respond to or correct a violation, he or she will be summoned to a hearing and could be suspended from the Club and assessed fines. The Association has a policy not to enter a property unless it is bank owned, and then only to repair front-yard landscaping.

Somersett Owners Association 2023 Meeting Schedule

Any changes to the meeting dates will be updated online on the SOA Board & Committees Meeting Calendar at www.somersett. org. Executive sessions and Aesthetic Guidelines Committee meetings are not open to residents other than those who are on the agenda. Communications, Facilities, Events, West Park Garden, Finance, and Ad Hoc CC&R committee meetings as well as meetings of the Board of Directors are open to all owners and are held at The Club at Town Center. They are also open to members via Zoom.

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