Rockland Park HOA Rules

• Annual fees are not optional and due April 1 of every year. 
• A “Member” is defined in the Articles of Association of the RPHOA.  
• Members must present their membership card to gain entrance to the park and facility.  
• Members accessing the RPHOA amenities must carry their membership card at all times and present it for inspection upon request of the RPHOA staff. 
• Membership cards are not transferable. 
• Lending your membership card to another person is prohibited and will result in a temporary suspension of membership privileges as determined by RPHOA. 
• Members with unpaid fees as of May 15 will be denied access to the RPHOA facility and park. 

• If you are the registered owner of the property, bring a copy of your Certificate of Title to the office along with a piece of Government issued photo ID. The Certificate of Title can also be received by way of mail/email. Certificate of Titles are not kept on file at the RPHOA and any that are mailed/emailed will be shredded after being reviewed.  

• Members must reside in the Rockland Park home to be eligible for a membership card. All members must provide proof of residency in order to obtain a card. 
• Renters (entire house) – the homeowner may transfer their privileges to the renters. Owners or renters (not both) may have park/facility access. If the owners wish to transfer their privileges to the renters, a Transfer of Privileges form must be completed and returned to RPHOA office. If owners would like communication from the RPHOA (invoices, AGM notices, etc.) sent to a different address, please inform the RPHOA office. 
• Renters (secondary suite(s)) – residents in one (1) suite of the home may have access to the RPHOA park/facility. If additional suite(s) in the home would like access to the RPHOA park/facility, the homeowner may purchase access for renters in the additional suite(s).   
• Unmarried children, boarders, and nannies who are 21 years of age or older will be issued cards when they supply proof that they live at that address by way of a piece of Government issued photo ID with the current Rockland Park address on it.  
• Each household can be issued up to five (5) membership cards for family members living in the household by default. Requests for additional cards, beyond the allotted five (5), must be approved by RPHOA management.
• Children under 12 will not be issued cards and are only allowed to use the facilities when accompanied by an adult. 
• Parents/Guardians must complete a Children’s Waiver Form and present a birth certificate for any children aged 12 to 16 to receive membership card.  
• Membership cards remain the property of the RPHOA. RPHOA will seize cards and suspend access if the holder of the card breaches the rules. 

• Residents eligible for membership cannot be signed in as guests. 
• Adult members are permitted up to five (5) guests per household (fees apply).  
• Members’ children 12 to 16 years of age, entering the HOA without an adult, are permitted up to two (2) guests per household, per day.  

• Households are permitted a maximum of five (5) guests per day. For example, if a youth brings two (2) guests, the household is then permitted to bring up to three (3) other guests, for a total of five (5) for the household for the day.   
• Once children/infants are mobile they are counted as a guest 

• Adult members may sign in up to 20 guests using a Park Guest List form (fees apply). Park Guest lists are eligible for park use only. The Park Guest List form must be submitted to the office seven (7) days prior to event for approval and payment. Members are permitted to submit one (1) Park Guest List per day per household up to a maximum of three (3) per year. Guest lists are approved on a first come, first serve basis. RPHOA accepts a maximum of five (5) lists per day. 
• Members are responsible for the actions of their Family Members, guests, and their Family Members’ guests, including their compliance with these Rules and Regulations. 
• Guests will not be admitted to the park until the Member has entered the facility. 
• Members must be present in the park/facility at all times with their guests. 

• The RPHOA does not provide supervision. Guardians are responsible for their children all times. Use of the RPHOA park, amenities, and facility is at your own risk. 
• To maintain a safe and respectful environment for all residents, guests, and staff, the RPHOA reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals who appear to be intoxicated. 
• Bicycles, liquor, glass objects, pets, and open fires are not permitted in the park. 
• Smoking, vaping, and any kind of drug use is not permitted in the building and park. 
• Scooters, rollerblades, roller-skates, and skateboards are only permitted in the designated area.  
• Foul language, rambunctious and unsafe behavior will not be tolerated. 
• Motorized remote control driven planes, vehicles, and such (e.g. drones) are not permitted on RPHOA property without expressed permission from RPHOA management.  
• Anyone found damaging or vandalizing RPHOA property may be required to make full restitution to the RPHOA. 

Max bather load for the hot tub is 16.

• Maximum length of time in the hot tub should not exceed five (5) minutes for children under the age of eight (8).
• Adult usage should not exceed ten (10) minutes and total daily usage should not exceed 25 minutes.
• Children under 14 must be directly supervised by an adult 18 or older. Persons should not swim alone.
• Persons must take a shower using soap prior to entering the hot tub.
• Persons must wash their hands using soap after using the washroom or changing diapers.
• An emergency phone is available inside the lower-level vestibule of the Lodge.
• All children under the age of three or individuals who are incontinent must wear protective, water-resistant swim diaper and waterproof pool pants.
• The hot tub temperature is set for 39^O
• Persons who are intoxicated will not be allowed to use the hot tub.
• No jumping or diving in the hot tub.
• Toys and buoyant objects are not permitted in the hot tub.
• Food and beverage consumption is not permitted in the hot tub.
• Glass is not allowed on the pool and hot tub deck.
• Street footwear must not be worn in wet traffic areas.
• People in the following categories should not use the hot tub: coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and severe lung, liver and kidney conditions, and epilepsy; pre and post-natal women, users of antihistamines, tranquilizers, blood pressure medications or anticoagulants; individuals who are older than 65 should employ extreme caution.
• Do not use hot tub if:
  • You have been told not to by a doctor
  • You have diarrhea
  • You have had diarrhea in the past two (2) weeks

Note:  Youth ages 12 – 13 visiting the facility unaccompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age during hot tub operation hours will be given a red wrist and unable to use the hot tub.  Youth ages 14 -17 will be given a yellow wristband and permitted to use the hot tub if they are not bringing in guests under the age of 14 years.

Rockland Park HOA (RPHOA) Oasis Pool Rules and Regulations

The pool, hot tub, and pool deck are restricted for use by members in good standing of the RPHOA (singularly, a “Resident” and collectively, the “Residents”) and invited non-resident guests, who are at any time accompanied by a Resident in accordance with the RPHOA Code of Conduct and these Pool Rules and Regulations.

Lifeguards are an important feature of safety but are not intended to replace the close supervision of children by parents, guardians, or caregivers.  Children under the age of 12 must be actively supervised by parents or caregivers at all times. 

Use of the Rockland Park Homeowners Association Pool is at your own risk and all residents and their authorized guests using the amenities thereby hold the RPHOA, Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, and its general partner Carma Ltd., and their respective directors, officers, managers, trustees, agents, employees, and volunteers harmless in the event of an injury, loss, or death.

One long, loud whistle blast means all persons must clear the pool immediately.

Use caution around the pool areas at all times.

Maximum Bather Load:  100

The lifeguard always has complete authority at the pool. Lifeguards have the right to regulate lap lane use, equipment use, the number of people in the pool, and the behavior of these people, in the lifeguard’s sole and unfettered discretion.

GENERAL RULES

• Pool users shall obey all posted pool rules at all times, which are subject to change. The RPHOA and its staff have the authority and obligation to enforce the pool rules and supervise the general conduct of pool users. The RPHOA, or its staff, may require persons who violate the pool rules, or who engage in inappropriate conduct in the pool area, to immediately leave the premises where the amenities are located and may have their privileges suspended or revoked.
• Any Resident who by his/her conduct and/or demeanor interferes with the use and enjoyment of the amenities by other Residents, or interferes with the orderly maintenance, safety and operation of the amenities, may have their access to use of the amenities suspended or revoked.
• All persons must take a shower using soap prior to entering the pool.
• Street shoes are not permitted in wet traffic areas or pool deck.
• All persons must wash their hands with soap after using the washroom or changing diapers.  
• Persons who are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, in the sole and absolute discretion of the staff and lifeguards, will not be allowed to use the pool.
• All children under the age of three or individuals who are incontinent must wear protective, water-resistant swim diaper and waterproof pool pants. Both items are available for purchase at the concession, if needed.
• Individuals with a history of diarrhea within the last 2 weeks are not permitted to use the pool and hot tub.
• Lifejackets in various sizes are provided by the facility at no cost for public use at any time.
• The RPOHA offers a variety of toys and float boards available for use by pool visitors. Outside pool toys are not permitted including but not limited to fins, mermaid tails, flippers, water guns, water balloons, fun noodles, or other pool toys.  Snorkels are permitted for lane swims only.
• Furniture is to be used only as designed – no stacking, standing on, building or playing with the furniture will be permitted. Furniture shall not be placed in the pool.
• Only RPHOA approved lifejackets, flutter boards, or other floatation devices are permitted.
• Sitting or standing on the flutter boards or other floatation devices and equipment is not permitted.
• No running, pushing or horseplay is allowed in the pool areas.
• Spitting, blowing noses, spouting water or discharging bodily wastes into the pool is strictly prohibited.
• Diving is not permitted in the pool.
• No bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, hoverboards, etc. are allowed in the pool areas at any time.
• Persons with communicable diseases, skin irritations, or open sores are not permitted in the pool.
• Appropriate family-friendly swim attire is required.
• Food and beverages may be enjoyed in designated areas only and in approved containers. No glass of any kind is permitted. Liquor is not permitted under any circumstances. Food, candy, gum, and beverages are not permitted at any time within the pool and must remain away from the water’s edge.
• Strollers must be parked in the designated area and are not permitted on the pool deck.
• Persons must enter the pool feet first. Diving, back flips, front flips, back dives, backward facing jumps, and spinning are not allowed from the pool edge. 
• During lane swims, a maximum of six persons is permitted per lane.
• Noise must be kept at respectful levels, and noise content appropriate for a community setting and befitting of the surroundings and atmosphere of the amenities.
• No animals are permitted on any portion of the premises.
• Personal speakers and audio devices are not permitted on the pool deck.
• Residents must not employ or engage another individual for lessons, instruction, or other programming whether paid or unpaid. Residents interested in organizing regular classes or activities should contact the RPHOA management team to inquire about starting a club or group.
• For the safety of all patrons and staff, the pool will be closed when weather conditions create an unsafe environment. These conditions include, but are not limited to: thunder or lightning, extreme winds or rains, Air Quality Index (AQI) readings above 7, any other weather-related circumstances deemed hazardous. The pool will remain closed until conditions improve and it is safe to resume operations.
• Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by a parent/guardian who is at least 18 years of age. Maximum of three (3) children per parent/guardian. Any person who brings a child to the pool is responsible for the child’s conduct and safety while on the premises. Dependent on the age and swim test result for a child, the following rules apply:
• Children ages 7 – 11 years who can demonstrate comfort in the water by completing the RPHOA swim test are able to swim in the water without being accompanied by a parent/guardian and will be given a GREEN wrist band. The parent/guardian must however, remain on the pool deck. 
• Children ages 7 – 11 years who are not successful in completing the swim test must be supervised in the water no further then arm’s reach by a parent/guardian who is at least 18 years of age and will be given a RED They are required to wear a PFD if they wish to enter deep water. Deep water is defined as water that is above chest depth on a person.
• All children ages six and under will be given a RED wrist band and must be supervised in the water no further than arm’s reach by a parent/guardian who is at least 18 years of age.
• Member’s youth ages 12 -17 may be in facility and pool unsupervised, however; they will be given a YELLOW wristband until successfully completing the RPHOA swim test. Youth ages 12 – 17 are not permitted to bring Guests into the pool and will be issued a BLUE wristband, along with their guest.

     Note:  Adults with limited swimming ability are also encouraged to participate in the swim test.

• Please do not use the pool if:
• You have been told not to by a regional health authority or doctor.
• You feel dizziness, fatigue, headache, or nausea. If these symptoms appear, please leave the pool immediately and find assistance.
• Please notify the lifeguard of:
• Any injury sustained while using the RPHOA amenities.
• Any contamination or fouling of the water.

The RPHOA and its staff have the right to refuse service, suspend or revoke access privileges to any Resident or guest who is not following the rules, who are unreasonably rowdy, or who are disturbing the use and enjoyment of others, including staff and volunteers. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the RPHOA and its staff have the right to suspend or revoke access privileges to any Resident, guest or invitee at any time and for any length of time if they determine, in their sole and absolute discretion, that it is necessary and appropriate to do so under the circumstances.

POOL GUEST POLICY

Residents eligible for membership cannot be signed in as guests.

• Each household will be issued a complimentary non-transferable 10-punch pass for guests to use the pool, each pool operating season. Once the household has used all 10 punches, they may purchase single use guest entry at a rate of $5 + gst/person or an additional 10-punch pass for $45 + gst.  A maximum of 5 guests per household are permitted to visit on a single day.
• Members’ children 12 to 17 years of age, entering the RPHOA without an adult, are not permitted to bring guests into the pool or hot tub.
• Members are responsible for the actions of their Family Members, guests, and their Family Members’ guests, including their compliance with ALL RPHOA Rules and Regulations. Guests failing to adhere to the RPHOA rules and regulations will be asked to vacate the premises.
• Guests will not be admitted to the premises until the Member has entered the facility.
• Once children/infants are walking they are counted as a guest and enforcement of this rule is at the sole discretion of the RPHOA team.
• Members must be present in the park/facility at all times with their guests.

The rules set forth herein are subject to change from time to time, without notice, at the discretion of the RPHOA.

• Clothing is required in locker areas/no nudity in shared spaces.  
• Remain clothed unless in a private change cubicle or bathroom stall.  
• Be mindful of how much time you occupy stalls/showers, others may be waiting to use them.  
• All lockers are for day use only. Be sure to lock-up and do not leave items in the change stalls. RPHOA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
• Use of cell phones and camera enabled devises is strictly prohibited in the change room. 
• No food, beverages, or glass items are permitted in the change rooms.  

• No one is permitted on the ice when resurfacing is in progress. 
• Hockey sticks and pucks are only permitted on the Hockey Rink, not the Leisure Rink.   
• Helmets are highly recommended for anyone using any ice surface. 
• No person shall dispose of any debris, including but not limited to rocks, trash, sticks and ice chunks onto the ice.

• Pickleball courts are to be used for pickleball only.  
• Soft-soled court shoes are to be used. 
• Chairs and other hard objects are not permitted on the courts. 
• The courts are available on a first come, first serve basis. 
• The courts are available by reservation at RocklandPark-connect.com. Walk-ins are also available if the courts are not reserved. Use of the courts is to be restricted to 30-minute periods during busy times, except if a formal instruction program is scheduled by the RPHOA. 
• Proper pickleball etiquette should prevail to resolve disputes. 

• Jumping, sitting, or leaning on the pickleball nets is not permitted.  
• In all matters, whether or not specifically covered herein, courtesy and common sense shall prevail.  

• All equipment must be returned prior to closing. 
• Any equipment that is damaged or unsafe should be returned to the main office immediately. 

• Amenity rentals in the park (e.g. Cabanas, hockey rink, etc.) may only be rented by residents (fees apply). 
• Room rentals in the Lodge are available to residents and non-residents (fees apply). Residents will receive discounted pricing.  
• Facility and amenity rental policies are available on RocklandPark-connect.com.  

• Residents and non-residents may register in RPHOA programs. Residents will receive discounted pricing and priority registration.  
• Program policies are available on RocklandPark-connect.com.  

Please review the Rockland Park Homeowners Association RPHOA Code of Conduct to ensure the best experience for all members.