Hours & Rules
The pool season will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, May 28, 2011 and close at 6:00 PM on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011.
Pool hours* Before the closing of Montgomery County Public Schools (May 28 through June 16) are:
Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (except opening day, May 28, opening @ noon)
Memorial Day (May 30th) 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pool hours* After the closing of Montgomery County Public Schools (June 17 through August 28) are:
Sunday through Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM* - 10:00 PM
July 4th 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
*pool opens at 12:30 PM on home swim meet dates
*Special Morning Swim Hours run 6:00 – 7:30 AM MWF from Wednesday June 15 through Friday August 12.
Pool hours after opening of MCPS (August 29 – September 5) are:
Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Labor Day (September 5th) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closing time for 2011 pool season) – clean-up party to follow
The pool will be closed to general swimming activities during special events, swim team home meets and the awards banquets. The diving well will be closed during diving team home meets.
POOL RULES
Each member is expected to know and obey all the rules. Parents should advise their children of the rules and insist that they obey the instructions of the pool staff. Failure to comply may result in suspension of pool and club privileges.
- The pool staff is in charge and is to be obeyed at all times.
- No one is permitted to enter the pool enclosure unless lifeguards are on duty.
- Residents of the community who are not pool members and have not been members the previous two years, may visit occasionally as guests (up to 3 times per season) and are encouraged to join the Club.
- Each family member is required to sign in at the desk each time they use the pool. Pictures of each member are required in the membership book. Please verify and update the membership page for your family.
- Absolutely no children ten (10) years of age or under will be admitted to the pool enclosure unless accompanied and supervised by an adult member or guest or youth member at least 14 years of age.
- Children under 12 years of age, in order to enjoy unrestricted use of the pool, will be required to pass a basic test and receive a bracelet.
- Children under 14 years of age may not use the pool after 7 PM unless accompanied by an adult member or adult guest or youth member of his/her own family at least 16 years of age.
- Children under 3 years of age are not permitted in the main pool unless they are wearing waterproof diapers. Children 6 years and under may use the wading pool only when accompanied by a responsible member or guest who remains inside the wading pool enclosure.
- Health Department regulations require that all persons take a shower before using the pool. A bather leaving the enclosure or using the toilet facilities must take another shower before returning.
- No running is permitted at any time inside the pool enclosure.
- The use of balls, snorkels, face masks, and water toys and equipment is dependent upon the discretion of the lifeguards and pool manager. Under no circumstances will the use of such toys and equipment be permitted when the pool is crowded or when such use constitutes a hazard or nuisance to other pool users.
- Flotation devices of any type (i.e. water wings, etc.) are prohibited in the main pool.
- Fifteen minutes of each hour will be reserved for a rest and adult swim period. All children under the age of 16 must vacate the swimming and diving areas. Children 6 years and under may continue to use the wading pool during this period. This period may be waived at the discretion of the pool manager.
- A swim (lap) lane will be marked and maintained for lap swimming at the discretion of the staff. Persons not swimming laps shall remain in other pool areas. Swimmers should enter only from the end of the lane and swim counter-clockwise near the lane markers and pass in the middle.
- No prolonged underwater swimming or deadman’s float is permitted.
- Swimmers whose hair is shoulder length or longer, when wet, are required to either wear a cap or secure their hair with a rubber band when in the pool.
- Food, candy, gum, drinks, alcoholic beverages, loose paper, or glass (except eye-glasses) are NOT to be brought into the bathhouse or onto the pool deck. All food and beverages must be consumed in the picnic area. Footwear is prohibited in the pool enclosure except during swim and diving meets, other special events, or when authorized by the pool manager.
- Any person having a communicable disease, skin disorder, inflammation, cuts, bandages, etc., may not use the pool.
- Members 12 years of age or younger are not allowed to reserve furniture by placing clothing or other articles thereon.
- All injuries occurring on club property must be reported immediately to the pool manager.
- No one except the pool staff is permitted in the office enclosure unless there is an emergency, nor is socializing with the staff at the check-in desk permitted.
- Children riding to the pool on bicycles should park and lock their bikes in the bike racks. Bikes are not permitted to be parked anywhere else. It is strongly recommended that bikes be registered with the Montgomery County Police Department.
- Private parties at OFP must be pre-approved by the Social Chairperson(s). To make arrangements, contact Mary Beth May at 301.468.2174 or by email (marybethmay@chicagogsb.edu). You will need to download and complete the Private Party Reservation Form. A reservation fee of $15 is required when a party time slot is requested. The fee will help offset the cost of the parties to OFP. Of course, members are also responsible for guest fees ($5 per person) for non-members.
- No smoking is permitted within the fenced area.
- OFP is not responsible for loss of or damage to personal property brought onto OFP property, whether by members, guests or other persons.