PADDLE CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD
RULES
2025 Season
In order to maintain a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for Paddle Club (PC) members, the following rules are promulgated by the Board of Directors and are self-enforced and enforced by the Lifeguard when on-duty.
1. Swim or use your own boat/board at your own risk from Dawn to Dusk every day (Members will have open access and are strongly advised to swim or use their own boats with at least one other person) Signed Waiver Required.
2. A Lifeguard will be on-duty during posted hours.
3. The lifeguard has complete authority to do what is necessary to protect and maintain the safety of the members, including the enforcement of the established rules.
4. In the event of an emergency, the lifeguard will clear the water of swimmers and waders.
5. Parents or Guardians of children or guests will maintain full responsibility of any and all children and guests while on site or in the water. Parents or Guardians must be in attendance at all times with children.
6. Members shall sign-in and check-in with the lifeguard upon arrival.
7. Members may bring guests for a fee of $3.00 per guest, per visit. (The purchase of guest coupons before hand is encouraged)
8. Guests must always be accompanied by the PCS member who brought them. Members are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
9. All members and guests shall wear bathing suits, including children. Infants must wear swim diapers.
10. Diapers shall not be changed on the beach.
11. Bathing suits, soiled clothing, or pots, pans, dishes, and flat ware shall not be rinsed/washed in the Pond.
12. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at the Paddle Club of Springfield at ANY time.
13. Swimming is restricted to the area that extends the width of the beach and distance to the rear of the raft, but not behind the raft. Swimming beyond the designated area is done at the swimmer’s risk.
14. Swimmers are prohibited from diving or jumping off the back of the dock/raft and from swimming under the dock/raft. When diving or jumping, always use caution and avoid other swimmers.
15. Tubes and other floating devices are permitted if they do not create a problem or hazard for other members and guests as determined by the Lifeguard.
16. Rough play as determined by the Lifeguard is not permitted. LIFEGUARD has final authority.
17. Ball play must be confined to the parking lot, except for tossing in the water, if permission is granted by the lifeguard.
18. Use the trash and recycling cans provided to dispose of trash and recyclables OR better yet, consider the take home your own trash and recyclables for disposal.
19. No smoking on the beach or in the bathrooms.
20. Picnic tables are available, first-come, first-served, unless otherwise notified.
21. Non-swimming children must be accompanied in the water by an adult or the child(ren) MUST wear a life jacket.
22. PCS boats and those in the Club's care are available for the enjoyment of the members when the lifeguard is on duty. Boat use is limited to 30 minutes per session.
23. Fishing is not permitted from the beach for obvious safety concerns. Fishing from boats is permitted outside of designated swimming areas. Our tradition has been to catch and release the fish.
24. Boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats shall be secured and locked during non-life guarded hours. Request access for use from Lifeguard as desired.
25. Life preservers must be worn by children and non-swimmers at all times while on boats launched from the club beach. Non-swimmers under the age of 18 may use a boat when accompanied adult. Children under the age of 10 may not use a boat or paddle board unaccompanied by an adult.
26. Private boats may be brought to the Pond along the path by the east side of the beach. To prevent invasive weeds from destroying our pond, please make sure that all boats are CLEANED before launching. The hulls MUST be washed with a solution of water/bleach and any vegetation MUST be removed by the owner/operator
27. Parties may be permitted - more than 6 guests constitute a party. Notifying the Club President of the intent to have a party is required five (5) days in advance of the party. The cost of each guest is $3.00. The cost of a lifeguard during the hours of the party and guest fees shall be paid prior to the approved event. Prior Planning for a party is essential for the well-being of the participants as well as for the members.
28. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ANY REFUNDS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN “Administrative Fee” OF $50.00. Paddle Club of Springfield assumes no responsibility for Acts of God, including weather, water quality etc. Therefore the above will be considered outside the Paddle Club of Springfield control or purview and will not trigger as reason or rationale for membership refunds. ALL credit/debit card disputes will be subject to the $50.00 “Administrative Fee”.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*The Paddle Club of Springfield assumes no responsibility for the well-being and safety of any persons or belongings stored, parked or at Paddle Club of Springfield for any length of time.
*The City of Springfield Police Department has been informed that no one is permitted on the property from dusk to dawn.