Pool Entry

More details about pool entry will be made available prior to the opening of the 2023 pool season. However, please note that the following restrictions to pool entry based on age will be followed regardless of how well a child can swim.

• Children, aged 5 and under, must be accompanied by an adult, aged 18 or older.
• Children, aged 6 through 10, must be accompanied by a responsible person, aged 14 or older.

In addition to these two age restrictions, children who CANNOT swim MUST be accompanied by an adult, IN the water, WITHIN arms reach at all times. Floaties, lifejackets, or other flotation devices ARE NOT sufficient alone.

Pool Guests

Non-resident pool guests are permitted to use the Cheshire Forest pool with the following restrictions.

1. All non-resident guests must be accompanied by a Cheshire Forest resident AT ALL TIMES.
2. Adult residents may bring up to 5 guests at one time.
3. Young teen residents, aged 11-15 years, may bring only 1 guest at a time.
4. Teen residents, aged 16 – 17 years, may bring up to 2 guests at one time.

Semi-Private Pool Parties

Semi-private pool parties are those which are held during normal pool operating hours. Due to space limitations during operating hours, semi-private parties must be limited to no more than 30 guests. These parties must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance with the management company, United Property Associates, as additional staffing (lifeguards) will be required.
In addition, semi-private parties will not be permitted in conjunction with community social events (e.g.
pizza by the pool, teen night, etc). Cheshire Forest HOA events will have scheduling priority.

Pricing for semi-private pool parties:

• Refundable Security Deposit: $100
• $35 for two hours, (cost for one additional lifeguard), includes 11 – 20 guests
• $70 for two hours (cost for two additional lifeguards), includes 21 – 30 guests

Private Pool Parties

Private pool parties are those which are held after normal pool operating hours, from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm and must be scheduled for two hours. These parties also must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance with the management company, United Property Associates, and be staffed by a minimum of two lifeguards. Checks are payable to Cheshire Forest HOA.

Pricing for private pool parties:

• Refundable Security Deposit: $100 (separate check)
• Pool fee: $40
• Lifeguard fees: $50 per guard

A completed Pool Reservation Agreement and the rental fee must be returned to the the Cheshire Forest
property manager at least three weeks prior to the event for pool reservation. This Pool Reservation Agreement can be obtained from the the HOA manager. Please contact the property manager at 757-502-4805 or marsement@unitedpropertyassociates.com

Please note, if the clubhouse is rented (by a separate rental agreement) in conjunction with any pool party, NO WET CLOTHES will be permitted in the clubhouse at any time or for any reason.

Swim Lessons

Cheshire Forest’s Pool Management Company, AAA Pools, can offer group swim lessons.  Please contact AAA Pools at 757-499-5852 for rates and scheduling.

Flying Fish Swim Team

Cheshire Forest is proud to support our own swim team, the Cheshire Forest Flying Fish! There may be occasional days or evenings when the pool is reserved for neighborhood swim team activities. Notice of these closures will always be posted in advance. For information on joining the swim team, please contact the Swim Team Committee chairperson, Courtney Von Tersch (757) 635-3761, swimcheshire@gmail.com. In addition, more information is available about our amazing swim team at www.swimflyingfish.com.
Come out and support our impressive neighborhood swimmers. FEAR THE FISH!

Liability

All persons using the pool do so at their own risk. The Homeowners Association (HOA) assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury, or for any loss or damage to personal property. Individuals using the pool area agree not to hold the HOA liable for any actions of whatever nature occurring within the pool area. All residents shall be responsible for the actions of their children and guests.

Pool Area Rules

1. The pool is for the use of all Cheshire Forest residents and their guests. Your annual Homeowners Association fees help to cover the cost of our pool; therefore, all residents must be current with all fees and dues before use of the pool is authorized.
2. All persons shall obey the pool rules and regulations as well as obey all instructions of the lifeguards. No person shall use the pool/pool area unless it is officially open and a lifeguard is on duty. Lifeguards shall have the authority to ask pool goers participating in offensive behavior to leave the pool area.
3. Swim Test: A swim test may be required for any individual who does not appear confident in the water. Lifeguards will administer the test, one on one. Test will include swimming a distance equal to max width of the deep-water swimming area, jumping into the water and treading water for one minute, and exiting pool independently.
4. Admission shall be refused to all persons having open wounds, contagious eye infections, or other communicable disease. In addition, all pool goers are asked to refrain from coming to the pool until they have been fever free for a minimum of 24 hours and/or have observed the CDC’s current recommendations for quarantine with regard to Covid 19.
5. All children in the wading pool MUST be supervised by an adult within the wading pool fenced area. There is NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY IN THE WADING POOL AREA.   
6. The pool may be closed at any time by the on-duty lifeguard or pool manager in case of inclement weather, breakdown of equipment or operational malfunctions.
7. As stated above, children who CANNOT swim MUST be accompanied by an adult in proper swim attire, IN the water, WITHIN arms reach at all times. Floaties, lifejackets, or other flotation devices ARE NOT sufficient alone.
8. Disposable swim diapers must be worn by children who are not completely potty-trained. Cloth diapers or training pants ARE NOT sufficient.
9. The following are NOT permitted in the pool or pool area:
   a. Glass containers and breakable objects
   b. Chewing gum
   c. Tobacco Products
   d. Intoxicated persons
   e. Pets
   f. Hard-soled shoes
10. iPods, MP-3 players, and other music devices are permitted with ear buds or headphones only. No speakers will be permitted with the exception of use by the lifeguard in the Happy Hut. However, during private pool parties/events, speakers may be permitted. All music on speaker will be appropriate in content as well as volume.
11. All persons must stay clear of lifeguard stations. No loitering will be permitted the at the Happy Hut (check-in area) or at the active lifeguard stand.
12. There will be NO diving into the water from the poolside permitted . Feet first entries only.
13. No running, pushing, dunking, rough play, diving, fighting, or profane language (NO CURSING) or arguing with the lifeguards will be permitted in the pool or pool area. Standing or sitting on another’s shoulders is not permitted at any time.
14. All trash must be removed upon leaving pool area and put in the proper containers. Recycling containers are also available.
15. The use of kick-boards, tubes, balls, rafts, etc. will be at the discretion of the lifeguards based on the size and character of the crowd. The lifeguards will regulate all play and other equipment.

Suspension of Pool Privileges

Lifeguards will have the authority to ask a person breaking a pool rule to sit out of the pool for a period of time (5 – 15) at his/her discretion. However, if a person, persists in committing one or more infractions of pool rules and fails to obey the lifeguards, the lifeguard will have the authority to ask that person to leave the pool area until the following day.

The Homeowners Association Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the lifeguard, may suspend individual pool privileges. The lifeguard will prepare a written report stating the person’s name as well as the date, time, restriction, and rule violation. This will be provided to the Pool Committee Chair no later than close of business on the day the offense occurred. The Pool Committee Chair will review and inform the Board of Directors, via email, of recommended suspension no later than the following day of the offense. The following penalties could be applied:

• 1st offense – 1 day suspension
• 2nd offense – 5 days’ suspension
• 3rd offense- Suspension for the remainder of the pool season

Appeals of suspension of privileges may be made in writing to the Board of Directors, via email, addressed to the President with a “cc” to all members of the Board. The Board of Directors will have 5 days to review and respond.

Concerns and Suggestions

Questions or concerns about the pool should be communicated to the on-site pool manager, pool committee members, or Association Manager. Contact information is provided at the top of this page.