Pool rules
Parents and children alike look forward to spending long summer days lying by the poolside and splashing in the water.  Below are some highlights from the Island Creek Pool Rules to help your family enjoy a safe and wonderful pool season. 

Fairfax County regulations state that: "Lifeguards shall not be subject to duties that would distract their attention from the proper observation of patrons in the pool area or that would prevent immediate assistance to patrons in distress."  Therefore, residents and pool guests are not to give Lifeguards directions or orders, as these would interfere with their duties. Residents should contact Cindy Wade, our on-site manager, with any questions. 

Children
1.     Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an adult person age 16 years or older to be admitted to the pool area. This individual must be a qualified member or guest of the pool and the lifeguard may challenge the qualifications of the individual. LIFEGUARDS ARE PROHIBITED FROM SERVING AS THE ADULT SUPERVISOR.
2.     Children ages 12 to 15 years may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied by an adult provided that they pass a swimming test administered by pool lifeguards or that they present a swimming certification from the American Red Cross that will be kept on file by the pool guards on behalf of the Island Creek Community Association. The swimming test will consist of the following: 

• Swim one entire length of the pool, from one side to the other and back again.
• Tread water for two minutes without touching the wall.

3.     Children must be retested every pool season until age 16. They must be accompanied by a parent during the swim test.
4.     The lifeguard administering the swim test will note on the child’s pool badge that he/she may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied by a parent.
5.     The same swim test will be administered by the lifeguard to children who are less than 12 years of age who wish to swim in water above their shoulders.
6.     No child may use the main pool and be in a life preserver or water wings unless accompanied by an adult who is physically in the water with the child. This requirement may be waived if the child passes a swim test given by the lifeguards.
7.     Children over five years of age are not permitted to use the wading pool.
8.     Children using the wading pool must be supervised at all times by their accompanying parent/guardian who must remain adjacent to the wading pool area. There is no lifeguard on duty in this area. Only seven (7) children are permitted by Virginia State Law in the wading pool at one time.
9.     Children in diapers (including disposable diapers) must wear protective rubber pants over the diapers. PARENTS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF CLOSING THE POOL AND CLEANING UP AFTER ACCIDENTS BY THEIR CHILDREN.
10.     During the evening hours, 5:00 p.m. to closing, an adult must accompany all children under 16 years of age.

General Rules of Enforcement
1.     Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing the rules of the Island Creek Community Association pool. All members and guests are required to abide by these rules. Parents are responsible for instructing their child or children to observe all rules and obey the instructions of the pool manager and the lifeguards. Parents are ultimately responsible for the conduct of their children and guests at the pool
2.     Non-compliance with the rules of the pool may result in the suspension of pool privileges
3.     The lifeguard has the authority to suspend an individual’s pool privileges for the day for any infraction of these rules. Subsequent action may be taken by the Board, which may revoke an individual’s pool privileges for any length of time, including the remainder of the swimming season, and assess monetary charges if appropriate.