Pool Rules

General Rules

 

1. Each member must sign-in at the gatewatch check-in desk
2. Children under 14 are not permitted in the club without a parent or guardian
3. Guest  passes are required for non-members entering the facility whether or  not they go swimming, except infants less than one year of age
4. Park  bikes either outside in the bike rack or walk bikes and carry scooters  and skateboards to and from the bike rack near the men’s restroom
5. No pets are permitted in the pool facility
6. No radios permitted without earphones
7. Pillows are for use on lounge chairs only. Please return them to the rack near the entrance when done using them
8. Proper swim attire is required in the pool. Long hair must be tied back in a ponytail, braid, or swim cap
9. Swimmers provide their own towels
10. Cabana  Club is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please leave your  valuables at home. Check the lost and found regularly.
11. No  sports balls (basket, soccer, volleyball, tennis, etc.) are permitted  in the pool facility. Beach balls and Nerf style balls are permitted.   Out of courtesy to our neighbors (and our fence) no hitting or kicking  balls or other toys against the fence
12. No Smoking anywhere on the premises of Westgate Cabana Club. This includes no smoking within 15 feet of the front entrance.

Food and Parties

 

1. Absolutely  no glass, ceramic, or other breakable items are allowed within the  facility AT ANY TIME. Beverages must be transferred to other containers  prior to entering the facility. Glass on the premises is a violation of  the California Pool Health & Safety Code as broken glass can cause  serious injury to bare feet.
2. No chewing gum is allowed
3. Alcohol is permitted, but is not allowed on the pool deck (picnic areas and lawn only)
4. Use the recycling container for aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Proceeds from recycling benefit the swim team
5. Food  should be eaten away from the pool deck, either on the grass, benches,  or picnic tables. Please clean up after yourselves and your children
6. No sunflower seeds or shelled snacks as these can clog up the pool filters
7. The  covered patio with the tables near the entrance is available for pool  party rental. Members must not set up and occupy areas on and in front  of the stairs to the covered patio. Ample space must be maintained for  entering and exiting this area.
8. If you have rented the party area for the second shift, please do not  arrive early to set up. Out of courtesy give the other party time to  finish and clean up
9. Picnic tables elsewhere in the facility and BBQs are on a first-come first-serve basis
10. ​For the safety of our guests we do not allow piñatas.

Gatewatch

1. Gatewatch is mandatory for all membership types except Teen.
2. Family Membership  requires three gate shifts while all others require two.
3. The general  responsibility for gatewatch duty is to verify membership of entering  members with the membership binder and to receive payment for guest passes.
4. It is also the responsibility of members performing gatewatch duty to assist the Lifeguard or families in the event of an emergency.  
5. More details on specific gatewatch duties may be found at the gatewatch desk. 
6. Upon completing your shifts, email the Gatewatch Coordinator and request your $90 deposit be returned. Deadline to request a refund  is October 31st. Please note that gatewatch refunds are not automatically issued, you must request it.
7.  For more information on gatewatch duties, how to request a refund or how to sign up for  gatewatch, please visit our website. 

San Jose Ordinance and Conditional Permit Requirements

1. The Westgate Cabana Club is subject to the rules and regulations of our  Conditional Use Operating Permit, which restrict us from parking in the  surrounding neighborhood. 
2. Our permit can be revoked if neighbors report  cars parked in front of or adjacent to homes. 
3. Please note that on Maroel  Drive, the street directly next to the Club, parking is only permitted  along the section of curb directly adjacent to our fence, as the  property line to the corner at Norwich Way is a restricted zone. Please use Baker School parking lots or street parking adjacent to school. 
4. Also, please note that the curb in front of the pool on Bucknall Rd. is for loading and unloading only. 
5. Please do not park in the loading or red  zone. 
6. As a member you are responsible for ensuring that your guests  also abide by these parking rules. 
7. You will receive a warning if you park in a restricted area and your license plate number will be  recorded. After that you are at risk of losing your membership  privileges. 
8. Please visit our website for more information on parking and  to view the Parking Map. 

Lifeguards

 

1. The Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing these rules and maintaining safety at the pool
2. Members or Guests are not permitted in the lifeguard’s chair
3. No Lifeguard is on duty for the Wading Pool - Parents are responsible for their children
4. No one is allowed in the pool during Open Swim unless a Lifeguard is present or “No Lifeguard on Duty” is posted
5. Lifeguards  will call adult swim at 45 minutes after each hour. At this time the  Lifeguard will leave the Lifeguard post and fulfill other duties. No one  under 18 years old is permitted in the pool during adult swim, with the  exception of infants and toddlers (6 months to 3 years) who may be held  by an adult. Teens over the age of 14 may swim laps during adult swim  with Lifeguard’s permission.

Safety

 

1. Never swim alone
2. No running or rough play on the pool deck
3. No diving or back-flips from the shallow end or from the side of the pool
4. No jumping or diving into the pool with masks or fins or onto floating devices
5. Children under 14 are not permitted in the club without a parent or guardian
6. If  you not sure of your child’s swimming ability, we encourage you to have  him tested by the lifeguard(s) on duty. Note that this test can only be  done during the 15 minutes of adult swim time so the lifeguards are not  distracted from watching other swimmers. Often a child who is not a  strong swimmer tries to jump into a ring or use a kick board at the deep  end and can hurt himself because the swim aid bounces or the child  can’t hang on. To swim in the deep end, a child should be able to swim  the length of the pool.
7. Water guns and blasters are permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard
8. Parents  must be in the water at all times with children wearing artificial  swimming supports (arm bands, vests, or any swim assistance tool). Other  artificial swimming devices, including tubes, rafts, fins, and large  inflatable water toys, are permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard.

Health and Hygiene

1. As a courtesy to others, please shower before entering the pool
2. Please  apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before entering the pool to  minimize residues dissolving into the water, which greatly affects water  clarity and chlorine levels
3. Often  pool closure is due to contamination resulting from a child’s "poop in  the pool" accident. In order to prevent such accidents, please encourage  your child to use the bathroom frequently. Contamination is a serious  and preventable disruption. It adds unnecessary expenses to pool  operations since the pool must be shocked with chemicals and the pump  must run continuously overnight for approximately 12 hours or as  prescribed by the formulas dictated by the Santa Clara County Dept. of  Environmental Health. The pool is closed to all swimmers during this  period.
4. Please  have children use the restroom before entering the pool and remind them  to use the restroom frequently. Parents need to monitor the bathroom  needs and health of their children to minimize pool closures due to  bodily discharges into the pool. For health and safety reasons, infants  less than 6 months old are not allowed in the pool or wading pool.
5. No  one with an open wound or who is suspected of having an infection,  cold, skin eruptions, sores, or any other contagious disease will be  permitted to swim. Parents should monitor children for signs of these  conditions.
6. No one with currently active diarrhea or who have had active diarrhea within 14 days will be permitted to swim.

Wading Pool Rules

 

1. Adults must be present at all times with their children in the Wading Pool as there is No Lifeguard on Duty for this pool
2. No children over the age of 5 are allowed in wading pool
3. A swim diaper is required for children 3 and under, which includes a  waterproof (i.e. plastic/vinyl) swim diaper over a disposable or cloth  swim diaper.
4. Please remind children to use the bathroom frequently to prevent  accidents. No jumping or diving into the wading pool with masks or fins  or onto floating devices.

Cabana Kids Corner

 

1. The toys in this area are designed for children 5 years and under.  Due to their size and creativity, children older than 5 may damage  these toys, so we ask that you supervise older children in this area.  The exception is the larger play structure, which may be used by  children of all ages.
2. For safety reasons, please do not allow children to climb on top of the play structure
3. Adult supervision is recommended at all times in this area

Board of Directors

1. The Westgate Cabana Club is run by a group of dedicated volunteers.
2. There are 8 Board of Director positions elected by members each September for the upcoming year. Each  person can serve up to three years.
3. Board of Directors may appoint  committee members as needed to support other activities at the pool.
4. In exchange for their service, Board Members receive a free membership and a  discount on swim lessons, parties, and guest pass punch cards.