Aquatic Rules

— POOL RULES —

1. Hours of operation are set by management.

2. Swimmers are asked to use caution at all times when utilizing the pool areas. Any incidents should be reported to a lifeguard or manager immediately.

3. County regulations require swimmers to shower before entering pools.

4. No diving in any area of the pools.

5. No running and jumping off the side of the pools.

6. No throwing people, adults or children, into the pools from the pool deck.

7. No water guns permitted within pool deck areas.

8. No large rafts or inflatables are permitted without approval from management.

9. No balls of any kind are permitted in the pools.

10. Non-aquatic toys are not permitted in the pools.

11. Kickboards are permitted for use as swimming aids and/or swimming instruction.

12. Diving rings and other pool-specific toys are permitted.

13. No pets allowed within pool deck areas. Exceptions will be made for guide animals.

14. No outside decorations will be permitted, including streamers, balloons, and confetti.

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

16. Lap Pool: Lap pool has designated times specific to lap swimming; those hours will be determined by staff. When not in use for lap swim, the pool is used for ‘free swim,’ to accommodate more swimmers and more accessibility for members.

17. Children using flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 6 must be closely supervised by an accompanying adult.

18. Children who are not bathroom dependent must wear designated swim diaper. The club reserves the right to ask a child be removed from the water if not wearing a swim diaper. Proper bathing suits are required for swimming. No cut off shorts or thongs allowed.

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

Food and Drinks at the Pool

20. Members are not permitted to bring in outside coolers larger than 12”x12”x12” without management approval. Management reserves the right to inspect coolers.

21. No glass containers of any kind are permitted on pool deck.

22. No food or drink allowed in the pool or consumed sitting on the side of the pool. Food and drinks must be consumed away from pool or poolside.

Lifeguard Authority

23. Lifeguard’s instructions must be obeyed by members and guests for maximum safety. Failure to follow rules will result in members being required to leave.

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

Management

25. Management may reserve portions of the pool deck for Club sponsored parties and events.

26. Persons with skin disorders may be denied use of the pool.

27. Management may immediately suspend member’s pool privileges for a period up to 30 days for members disrespecting employees, lifeguards, security personnel, including management or violating any of the Rules or Regulations, including disrespect shown to fellow members or their guests, causing a disturbance, displaying or conveying threatening behavior, cursing, abusive conduct, or otherwise displaying behavior that is disruptive to others.

— 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 after use. No diving from side into the catch pool.

3. Children less than 48 inches tall who are unable to swim may only use the slide with a person of an age greater than 15 years old.

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 allowed down the slide, excluding a person of an age greater than 15 years old and one small child as described above.

6. Walk up the steps and make sure the catch pool is empty before beginning slide run.

7. Riders must go down on their back with their 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 permitted on the slide.

— SPA RULES —

1. For the safety of users, the Lower Spa capacity is 15 swimmers at a time.

2. Children under 12 years of age should not use the spa for more than 10 consecutive minutes and must be supervised by an adult.

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

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

5. Parents are to warn children not to ingest water in their mouths as this can cause infection and illness.

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

7. Horse playing, diving, splashing, and swimming are not permitted in the spas.

8. Management reserves the right to close the spa for a longer period of time if additional cleaning is needed.

— 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 a strike.

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 communicated.

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

Ice: Management reserves the right to close the pool at any time due to cold temperatures causing ice on the pool deck. 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.

Rules & Regulations Tips

What are the rules on signs?

According to the Association’s Rules & Regulations: Security System Signs: Homeowners are permitted to post one sign within 3’ of the front entry door or front courtyard gate and one sign within 3’ of a rear entry door. Signs shall be no larger than 1’x1’ and displayed at a height no greater than 56” above the finished grade of the lot. A single sticker no larger than 3”x3” may be displayed in the lower corner of the lowest pane of glass on the interior per window assembly.

Neighborhood Watch Signs: Neighborhoods officially involved with the City of Reno’s program shall use only the signs approved by the program after receiving approval from the AGC regarding quantity and placement on Association common areas.

Beware of Dog Signs: Posting a single “Beware of Dog” sign on or near the front gate to a fenced yard area is permitted. The sign shall be approximately 9”x8” or 72 square inches in size. The top of the sign shall be installed at a height no greater than 56” above the finished grade of the lot. The sign shall be either white with red lettering or red with white lettering.

No Soliciting Signs: Homeowners are permitted to post “No Soliciting” signs near or on the front door or in the front yard near the entrance to the courtyard. Signs shall not exceed 36 square inches whether placed in the ground, on the front door, or in a window near the front door.

Political Signs (ref NRS 116.325): Political signs are defined as signs that express support for or opposition to a candidate, political party or a ballot question in any federal, state or local election or any election of an association. A homeowner may not display a sign larger than 24”x36” or more than one political sign for each candidate, political party or ballot question. Political signs may be displayed starting 90 days before the date of the election and shall be removed within 5 days following the actual election date.

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, address: hours

Monday

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.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Agendas for Board of Directors’ meetings will be posted online at www.somersett.org at least five days prior to the scheduled meeting. Final minutes will be posted once they have been approved at the next scheduled meeting. For a draft copy of minutes, please submit your request to soa@somerett.org. Committee meeting agendas (other than AGC) will be posted on the Meeting Calendar on www.somersett.org when they become available, a few days before the meeting date. Zoom access information is also available on the Meeting Calendar.

2023 Board Election Candidates

There are two positions open on the Board of Directors. Each position is for a two-year term. If you would like to serve on the Board, please stop by the front desk of the Club at Town Center or visit Somersett.org for the Candidate Form, fill it out in its entirety, and return it on or before Friday, Oct. 6, to the SOA office at The Club at Town Center. The completed forms will be reproduced and provided in a mailing to the membership. We also ask that each candidate provide a headshot via email to soa@somersett.org. Candidates will also be asked to participate in a Candidates’ Night forum run by the Communications Committee in late October or early November.

For more information on voting, go to Somersett.org.