The guideline for children - of all ages – is to remain out of the pool unless they are specifically attending their practice. Further, the coaches are not able to manage, observe, or control siblings who become too active inside the fenced pool area. Nor is it their job.

Most HOAs and swim teams do not allow ANYONE inside their fenced area during practice times for the above reasons. The liability of an accidental drowning or major injury is too great for all of us. In most swim team situations, parents are relegated to bringing their own chairs and sitting ‘behind’ the fence. The possibility is always looming that Marlin practice spectators will no longer have access to the pool deck during practices as there are plenty of areas for the parents to congregate outside of the fence during their child’s practice times. We are fortunate to have this comfortable situation.

In addition to safety is the subject of vandalism. In the past, we have been plagued with minor vandalism during practice sessions. Remember that as a resident of the MNW neighborhood, the clubhouse, pool, and grounds area are YOURS. Please instruct your children to have respect for this facility that belongs to all of us. 

In order for us to continue to allow parents and siblings in the fenced area during practice, we are asking for your cooperation. The basic rules include but are not limited to: 

• Children should not be unsupervised or left to the supervision of siblings.

• No one should be in the pool, close to the edge, or playing on the pool ladders.

• No climbing fences or swinging on gates

• No running, ball playing, or horseplay inside pool gates.

• No running inside the pool fenced area.

• No playing or running on the grassy hill areas around the pool deck.

• All bikes belong at the bike rack provided.
• No children are allowed inside the clubhouse or weight room.

• No defacing of property of any kind. This includes playground and bathroom areas.

• Keep bathrooms neat and tidy – placing paper towels in trash after use, etc. 

• Upon leaving the pool, tidy up the pool area: i.e., pick up all trash, put all tables back in their proper place, replace chairs neatly next to tables, etc. Last practice observers and swimmers should close umbrellas for safe storage during the night.

The only area for observing parents and children inside the pool fence are behind the rope and around the provided tables. If your children want to play chase, play ball, climb or run you may take them to the playground.  Remember, you are always welcome to join your child at the playground during their sibling's practice.  Any child who cannot follow the above rules will be asked to leave.