Pool

Pool Hours

Whittington’s two pools are open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The pools generally open for the season in May, and close in September.

Pool Gate Access

• Any member’s right to use the amenities may be revoked for delinquency, or for violation of the amenity rules or any Association rules. Members whose access has been revoked will have their access card deactivated.

• Members of the Association who are in good standing are entitled to receive 1 electronic access card for entering the pool at no charge.  One additional access card may be acquired by paying a fee, for a total of 2 access cards per home.

• If your electronic access card is not working, do not throw away or destroy the access card.  Instead, please Contact HMS. You may be able to exchange the non-working access card for a new access card.

• If any electronic access card is lost and needs to be replaced, then a replacement access card may be acquired by paying a fee. If the lost access card is later found, you may be able to return it to HMS and have the replacement fee refunded.

• Upon moving out of the Association, Members must return all electronic access cards to HMS. If an access card is not returned to HMS, then the Member leaving the Association may be charged a fee of $25.00 for each unreturned access card.

• To request an access card, download the Electronic Access Card Agreement form from HMS.

Pool Rules & Regulations

1. Absolutely no glass and/or breakable containers within the fenced-in pool area.

2. No alcohol in the pool or pool area.

3. Smoking is not allowed within the deck area of the pool.

4. No diving, running, boisterous or rough play will be allowed.

5. Abusive or foul language will not be permitted.

6. No music allowed; only music devices with headphones are allowed.

7. No grilling allowed.

8. Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers under swimsuits. Regular diapers are not allowed inside the pool. Do not dispose of diapers in the pool area; this is unsanitary. If a child has an accident in the pool, the health department requires a pool closing of a minimum of 24 hours. Accidents resulting from failure to abide by this rule could result in suspension of pool usage.

9. There is an inherent risk of serious injury in swimming unsupervised when lacking essential swimming skills and capabilities. Therefore, as a precautionary safety measure, an adult over the age of 18 must accompany children under 12.

10. Persons with open cuts, wounds, sores or blisters may not use the pool.

11. No food or drinks are to be taken into the pool or within five (5) feet of the pool.

12. Do not leave trash or debris in the pool deck area. Trash receptacles are provided.

13. Parents, please instruct your children not to buzz anyone into the pool for safety reasons.

14. Guests may only use the pool if they are accompanied by an authorized owner/resident. Homeowners may not bring in or allow in owners who are delinquent homeowners. Pool privileges will be suspended to anyone escorting and/or allowing a delinquent homeowner into the pool area.

15. Pets and animals are not permitted in the fenced area of the pool.

16. Only customary and appropriate swimsuits are permitted for use in the pool.

17. The Board of Directors and Management have full authority for rule violation enforcement.

Violation of these Rules & Regulations may result in suspension of pool privileges and/or the imposition of other legal sanctions. Please leave the pool area neat and clean when you depart the area. Residents and their guests are responsible for properly disposing of all their trash and personal belongings. Please keep restrooms tidy and clean. Vandalism costs you as a homeowner. Please report any misuse or needed repairs to Management.