March 3, 2026

Rules for Use

• Admission and use of the pool and tennis courts is limited to members who are currently up to date with all Association dues.
• Each member must carry and present upon request their membership card with the current year sticker when entering and/or using the Association facilities.
• Pool employees, lifeguards and CLST Board of Directors members are responsible for the enforcement of all necessary rules including the following and are instructed to suspend pool privileges for any violations.

Pool

1. The pool shall be used only during scheduled hours, except by proper permission obtained from the Board of Directors. The pool shall not be used under any circumstances when staff are not present, during rain and thunderstorms, or when air temperature falls below 68 degrees (as reported by the National Weather Service).
2. A child must be 14 years of age to be admitted to the pool area unattended by an adult. An adult is defined as being at least 18 years of age.
3. Children under the age of 14 are only allowed in the roped shallow area of the large pool unless:
   1. They are in close physical presence of an adult
   2. They have a swim tag showing they can swim the length of the pool.
   3. Regardless of these conditions, it is the sole discretion of the lifeguard(s) on duty to determine whether the swimming ability of any child under the age of 14 is sufficient to be swimming in water above the level of the pectoral muscles.
   4. Children who obtain a swim tag are exempt from this rule. (See rule #4).
4. Children between the ages of 10 and 14 with parental permission may be admitted without an adult if they obtain a swim tag. To get a swim tag, the child is given a swim test by the lifeguards. Part of the test is being able to swim the entire length of the large pool down and back. Swim tags are issued for one swim season for any child passing the swim test.
5. Swim tags must be made visible to the lifeguards.

Explanation:

• People under 18 cannot bring a guest.
• Children under 14 cannot come to the pool without their parent, except: If they are 10 or older and pass the guard’s swim test, they may come without their parent.

6. A shower is required before entering the spa, large pool or wading pool.
7. The wading pool is for the enjoyment of preschool and non-swimming children only. The wading pool is not supervised by the lifeguard(s) during pool operations. Any child who uses the wading pool is to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who shall be at all times prepared to enter the wading pool in the event the child experiences any difficulty in the water. The Colby Lake Swim and Tennis Association will not be responsible for parental negligence in this respect.
8. Those with infections, open sores, or wearing bandages shall not be allowed in the pools. This rule is enforced at the discretion of the lifeguard(s) on duty.
9. Disposable and cloth diapers are not allowed in the pool.
   1. Disposable diapers frequently disintegrate and the plastic material damages pool filtering equipment, and disposable diapers leak.
   2. Once fecal material is discovered the pool is required to be closed, and shocked with large amounts of chlorine and needs to remain closed for 24 hours.
   3. Diaper wearers must use disposable swim diapers available at your local retail stores.
10. All running about the pool or horseplay is strictly forbidden. All playing in the pool is at the discretion of the lifeguard(s) on duty.
11. Facemasks, snorkels, or other swimming devices are only permitted during adult swim.
12. Swim goggles are permitted.
13. Only Coast Guard approved lifejackets are allowed as floatation devices. No other floating devices are allowed (this includes arm band floaters).
14. No diving is permitted.
15. ABSOLUTELY No one under the age of 5 is allowed to use the spa.
16. Glass containers of any kind are not permitted including beverage, suntan or food containers anywhere in the pool area.
17. It is the responsibility of all individuals to dispose of their food and beverage containers in the trash cans located around the pool.
18. The large pool and wading pool will be cleared of children for 15-minute rest periods every hour at 45 minutes past the hour. Lifeguards and other adults will have the use of the pools during the rest periods. Children ages 2 years and under along with their parents may be allowed in the pool during the 15 minute rest period.
19. No animals or pets are allowed in the pool enclosure, tennis courts or common areas of the association property.
20. Alcoholic beverages, gum, or any kind of tobacco products are not permitted to be consumed on the pool property at any time.
21. No unattended children under the age of 5 will be permitted in the shower rooms.
22. All swimmers must wear bathing suits. No cut-offs are allowed in the pool.
23. Adults have the priority of chairs, chaise lounges, and spa/hot tub.
24. The hours of operation shall be posted, and the Board of Directors and staff have the right to change the hours of operation due to weather or pool conditions. Changes will be posted.
25. Guests: an adult (18 or older) member of the Association must accompany all guests. Each member household is allowed 4 guests at any one time, unless waived by the lifeguards or Board of Directors.
26. All persons using the pool and/or tennis courts are required to obey the instructions of the lifeguards and pool rules. Disobedience will not be tolerated. Penalties will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may result in suspensions of pool and tennis privileges. Adult members are deemed responsible for the conduct of their children.
27. Suggestions are welcome: Please contact the Board via e-mail admin@colbylakepool.com or at the business office: Colby Lake Swim and Tennis Club Business Office, P.O. Box 25902, Woodbury, MN 55125.

Tennis Courts

1. All persons are asked to be courteous to those waiting to use the courts.
2. When other parties are waiting, playtime is limited to one hour.
3. You may signal your intention to be the next playing party by placing your racket on the fence.
4. Report any accidents to the lifeguards on duty at once.
5. No other activities other than tennis are allowed on the courts.
6. Make sure the tennis court gate is closed and locked when you leave the tennis courts.

Other Pool Property

1. Bicycles, skateboards, and other vehicles other than cars need to be parked by the bicycle racks on the side of the pool by the tennis courts. Do not leave items in the way of the walkways and gate.
2. Absolutely no playing in the parking lot at any time. This includes bicycling, skateboarding, scooters, or roller blades.
3. Loitering on or around the pool property after hours will be reported to the Woodbury Police Department and is subject to discipline.

Remember, all Association Members are owners of the pool facility. Treat it as if it were part of your home. Take care of it and we can enjoy it for years to come!