2023 Pool Season reminders
The 2023 Pool season is almost here!
Opening Day: Saturday May 27, 2023 Hours: 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. daily, weather permitting
This email contains important information about the upcoming season – please read thoroughly.
Safety Break Policy
First and most important – effective immediately and until further notice – ALL swimmers must get out of the pool during safety breaks this season. We know that some adults enjoy their “adult swim” time, but case law has ruled that it is age discrimination and public and community pools are subject to liability. We are also required to give lifeguards safety break each hour. The PCA board is consulting with our attorney to fully vet the issue and all possible options to see if there is a better option we have not considered, but for now, we will err on the side of caution (and adopt the same policy that all other Chicagoland Pool Management properties have also opted into).
THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE for any pool guest who gives life guards a hard time about this policy. Residents can contact the board but you cannot make the life guard’s jobs harder. Any guest who refuses to cooperate will be banned from the pool for the remainder of the season.
Swim Lessons
Pool staff will continue to offer swim lessons this year. To view a full list of options and to register, visit Chicagoland Pool Management: Swim Lesson Registration (chicagoland-pmg.com)
Water Aerobics
Beginning June 12, 2023
Monday – Friday
Time: 9 am – 10 am
Place: Prestbury Pool
Cost: $3.00 per person per class
Please see the pool attendant for information
Walk-ins are welcome!
Be considerate
In years past, we’ve had complaints about a few nagging issues that come up every season. First, please do not “reserve” chairs you or your party are not using. Second – if you opt to use aerosol sunscreen at the pool – please apply it away from other guests. Residents with respiratory issues are impacted by aerosol use.
Resident Identity Cards:
We will again this year be using the handheld scanner that will recognize the barcode on your identity Cards. Identity Cards are REQUIRED for each visit to the pool for anyone over the age of five (5). This rule will be strictly enforced.
The pool amenity is for the enjoyment of residents, family and guests and is only possible by funding from the monthly assessment paid by each homeowner. Please note, that residents or their guests will not be permitted access to the pool if they owe more than one (1) months assessment. Owners on agreed payment plans will be permitted provided they are adhering to the payment schedule.
If you received a temporary card without your picture on it or require a new card, please see Nicki in the PCA office between the hours of 8:30 A.M and 2:30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday or the second Tuesday of the month 11:30am – 6:00pm.
It is very important that we have an emergency contact number for your household. Please contact Nicki at 630-466-1576 to verify we have a correct and current number for you.
Family Use:
The pool amenity is for the enjoyment of residents and their family. The definition of family is as normally used: children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Residents must come to the pool and check-in their family members, but do not have to stay at the pool with them. Residents are always responsible for the actions of the family members and guests.
Children who have now reached the age of 11 must be issued a new Identity pass.
Guest Use:
We have implemented a separate green colored Guest Pass that we would like Prestbury residents to use when bringing guests to the pool. Each household will have four free passes entered on the card, and when those passes are used, residents can refill their Guest Pass by contacting Nicki in the PCA office. The cost for additional guest passes is $3.00 per guest use for however many guests uses you would like added to your card. There is no limit as to how many guest uses you can add to your card.
We are hoping that having the Guest Pass will help our residents so that they won’t need to bring money to the pool. Guest Passes and refills can be obtained by contacting Nicki in the PCA office at 630-466-1576.
Residents must accompany non-family guest at all times when at the pool. Residents are always responsible for the actions of the family members and guests.
Pool Parties:
If you wish to have a party at the pool, a form must be completed in the PCA office at least a week prior to the party. We ask that parties be held Monday through Friday between the hours of 4:00 P.M and 7:00 P.M. If there are 10 or more guests, there will be an additional hourly charge for an extra lifeguard. Guest fees also apply.
Activities:
Notices regarding swim lessons, water aerobics and special events will be posted on the bulletin board at the entrance to the pool area, the Prestbury Newsletter and on the Prestbury website.