In light of Montgomery County’s tentative plans to begin Phase 2 the week of June 15, 2020, the Pool Committee has asked the Council to approve the following recommended list of rules for the pool for this summer.

These rules were unanimously passed at the May 21 Pool Committee meeting in consultation with American Pool, and follows the interim pool guidance produced by Montgomery County HHS Licensure & Regulatory program (attached).

2020 Town of Somerset Pool Recommendations:

  • Everyone must use hand sanitizer upon entering the pool building.
  • Remove and store all furniture (chairs, tables, benches, etc.).
  • Remove and store all kickboards, pull buoys, and noodles.
  • No “lost and found.” All items will be removed and discarded at the end of each day.
  • Allow residents to bring their own chair or towel to sit on, but require that they take with them when leaving the pool enclosure.
  • If the Town allows 50 or more people in the pool enclosure, then recommend marking off designated places where chairs/towels for sitting will be allowed.
  • No food or drink allowed at all with the exception of water in a covered container, and no grill use.
  • Anyone over age 2 must wear a face mask up until entering the pool.
  • Swimmers in odd lanes start/end, enter/exit at the deep end and people in even lanes do so at the shallow end to the best of their abilities.
  • Lap swimmers must reserve lanes/times though the new Member Splash software. Lap swimmers are allowed to reserve up to three times per week for up to one hour each time. If all slots are not filled on the day of, then it is first come, first serve and not counted in one’s three allotted times. Will still need to be done via the Member Splash software. Lap swimming only, in the traditional three lanes in the deep end, strictly one person per lane.
  • Reserve deep end for water aerobics and two lap lanes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  • No guests.
  • Pool hours be expanded to open at 8:30 AM each day once Swim Team season ends.
  • Pool be reserved for the Swim Team from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM and from 5:00 PM –

6:00 PM (may be revisited later).

  • Raise the minimum age to be at the pool unattended to 12. “Attended” stays as defined currently (14 or older responsible party). Caregivers accompanying minors will require their own pool tag.
  • Swim lessons are not allowed under current state guidelines; when swim lessons are permitted, they shall not be allowed in the three traditional lanes in the deep end.
  • A waiver and release of claims must be signed by all residents who wish to use the pool prior to activation of their account (residents under 18 years must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian).