General use rules

Safety is LBC’s number one priority. It is important to keep in mind that we are a lake facility which means dark water, docks and boating activity. These rules are designed to help us operate from the safest position as possible. We ask your cooperation in making sure that children you bring to the club understand the rules and the necessity of following instructions from the lifeguards. We hope that in reading through the rules, you will agree that they help the club run in the safest manner possible.

  1. Members must sign in and give their names to the gate staff before entering the club.

  2. Children under the age of TEN (10) must be accompanied and actively supervised by an adult or a responsible baby sitter.

  3. Running & Games involving thrown objects are not permitted in the club –  especially not on the docks.

  4. Only lifeguards are allowed in: guard chairs, towers, guardhouse, and front gatehouse.

  5. Private and Club property is the responsibility of each member and guests. LBC has no responsibility for private property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

  6. All listening & viewing devices (I-pods, CDs, radio, TV) are permitted ONLY with the use of headphones.

  7. Pets are not permitted at the club.

  8. Smoking (including vaporizers) is not permitted at the club.

  9. Weapons, firearms (including toys), or firecrackers are not permitted at the club.

  10. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at the club.

  11. Members’ boats can moor on the north dock for 2-hour increments.  Sign in @ the front gate is required.

  12. Small shade umbrellas are allowed.  However, no stakes are permitted in the grass.

  13. No Parking on Laurelcrest Lane – both sides. Parking on the lane could result in a ticket or a tow.

Rules of Water

Personal flotation devices are not permitted. Per the American Red Cross: “These devices can suddenly shift position, lose are or slip out from underneath the child, putting the child at risk for drowning. They may also falsely increase a child’s sense of confidence, causing them to venture into water that is too deep.”

  1. Swim testing is mandatory for members and guests under 12 years old; since safety is our first consideration we ask for your cooperation and understanding regarding swim tests.

    1. A strong swimming stroke, strength, competence, and confidence will determine if a swimmer has passed the swim tests

    2. Each year some very young children want to move on to other areas of the club – Dog paddling is not an adequate standard to permit children beyond the Beach or Second areas of the club

    3. Lifeguards may ask a child to re-swim any test, at any time, if they question the child’s swimming ability and competence.

  2. Designated swim areas/ Different swim tests:

    1. The Beach Area is for non-swimmers or those who have not yet passed a swimming test and must be accompanied by an adult.  

    2. The 1’s Area (between the first and second ropes) is for persons who have jumped in (head submerged), tread water for 30seconds, and swim one lap with a strong stroke. Witnessed and approved by a lifeguard. See lifeguards for requirements for passing “1’s” swim test (e.g. no dog paddling, American stroke with side breathing, etc…). Those who have not passed their “1’s” must be accompanied by an adult in a one-to-one ratio.

    3. The 3’s Area (from the second rope to the dock end, plus the diving area) is for persons who have jumped in (head submerged), tread water for 30seconds, and completed a three-lap test (one length has to be crawl stroke. Witnessed and approved by a lifeguard. See lifeguards for requirements for passing “3’s” swim test.

    4. The tallest tower AKA TOP

      1. You must have accomplished your 3’s swim test and be over the age of 9 or be 12 years old to go off top.

      2. Only four (4) people are permitted on the top of the tower at one time

      3. Only one person is allowed on the ladder at a time

      4. Make certain that the water below is clear before going off.

      5. One person is allowed to jump off the tower at a time.

      6. Those who climb either tower are expected to go off it. Don’t climb up until you are ready to go off.  If you climb down from either ladder you will be “beached” for up to one hour.

  3. Diving is only permitted from the diving boards and diving tower.  

    1. All persons using the diving boards and/or tower are required to dive or jump straight off and swim directly back to the ladders.

    2. Only one person at a time is permitted on the diving boards, slide – including their ladders.

  4. A long blast on a whistle by a lifeguard means “emergency.” When a whistle blows long, all persons are required to evacuate the swimming and diving areas and go directly to the beach or lawn.

Guests

Members are fully responsible for their guest’s conduct and treatment of private/club property.

  1. All guests must sign in at the gate house, as well as sign a waiver.

  2. All guests must be accompanied by their host member for the entire time they are at the club.

  3. Special arrangements may be made for unaccompanied, out-of-town house guests by contacting the business manager by email.

  4. Guest children under age 12 must pass the club approved swim test to swim at the club.

  5. The maximum number of accompanied guests per household membership allowed per visit is 10. A household must be represented by at least one adult member.

  6. Requests to accompany greater than 10 guests per household membership requires permission by the LBC Manager at least 24 hours in advance.

  7. Sons and daughters of members who have established residence outside the boundary area are recognized as guests and must be accompanied by their host member.

BEACHING POLICY

If any of the above rules are broken, or if, in the reasonable belief of on-duty staff, a member or guest is likely to be a nuisance to others or a danger to themselves or others, the staff is authorized to take such action as they reasonably believe is necessary to maintain a safe and family friendly environment. The first step taken by on-duty staff will be to inform the person of the rules and how best to comply. If repeated violations occur the staff will result to our “beaching” model. See below-

  1. First Beaching: One hour no water/beach access.

  2. Second Beaching: One day no access to the LBC facility.

  3. Third Beaching: Banned from the LBC for one week, plus a call home.

  4. Forth Beaching: Two week ban from the club, plus a parent meeting and has to be accompanied at the facility for one week.

  5. Fifth and Final Beaching: Banned from the LBC facility for the rest of the summer.

Please reach out to the gm@laurelhurstbeachcub.com with any questions and concerns. This is all to ensure the safety of the club and its members.