Rules are in place to keep our members and staff safe. Lifeguards are the authority on the beach and must be obeyed in order to keep all beachgoers from harm.
Water Safety Rules
-NO rocking the docks
-Keep the docks level
-Only lifeguard approved toys allowed on docks. (ie. small ball)
-NO pushing each other off the docks
-NO diving off the 8 foot dock
-DO NOT swim or go under the docks
-NO holding each other under water
-NO throwing sand
-DO NOT swim outside the marked off swimming area
-NO jumping onto each other
-DO NOT go farther than you can stand with a floating device (children and adults)
-DO NOT hang on the ropes
-NO wrestling or rough housing in the water
-Members who are parked outside the swimming area on a boat must park at the beach docks before being able to use the beach. There is NO swimming in from, or out to, a boat.
-Swimmers must be able to swim to the docks by themselves (cannot have any help by another swimmer)
- Children have to take a dock test before being allowed to go to the docks
- Test for 8 foot dock– Freestyle to dock (no doggie paddle), kicks on their back, float on back and
tread for 30 to 45 seconds. - Test for 15 foot dock – Freestyle to dock, backstroke, float on back and trend for 30 to 45 seconds.
Beach Rules
-DO NOT touch the rock wall
-All powered boats must park at the beach docks
-Fishing equipment is NOT ALLOWED on the beach
-Swim lanes are for swim lessons only unless otherwise posted
-NO digging past the sand (no dirt should be showing)
-NO standing on the wall in the pavilion
-NO playing with the shower
-NO changing diapers on the beach (must use bathroom)
-Only guards at the lifeguard table
-NO smoking on the beach
-NO glass bottles
-Coolers will be checked for glass and alcohol upon entering beach
-NO alcohol. Patrons deemed “under the influence” will be asked to leave the premises immediately.
-NO water balloons
-Please carry out your garbage
-Children 12 and under are not allowed on beach unsupervised. They must be accompanied by an adult.
-It will be considered trespassing if you are on the beach after hours and can result in membership being revoked.
Kayaking Safety Rules
-Kayaks and paddle boards must park at the far end of the beach nearest the dam
-All kayakers leaving from the beach MUST wear a lifejacket
-Lifeguards are not responsible to supervise kayakers. It is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility.
-No Kayaking in swim area.
Pavilion
-The pavilion is open to all beach goers and cannot be reserved.
Guests
-Guests must be signed in at the gate upon entering beach
-No person who is eligible for UGLPOA membership may be a guest of a member.
-Sharing of membership is strictly prohibited and may result in confiscation of identification tags and
revocation of membership.
