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Beach Policies and Procedures

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Cedar Lake Club Beach Rules and Regulation



The Beach facilities of the Cedar Lake Club, Inc are operated for the enjoyment, safety, and comfort of all the members of Cedar Lake Club, Inc. To that end, the following rules will be strictly adhered to, as lifeguards are instructed to enforce them rigidly. Members are requested to aquatint themselves, their children, and their guest with these regulations and the necessity for compliance. Violations following warnings will result in suspension of beach privileges; repeated violations will be reported to the Board of Directors for appropriate action. The rules and regulations are as follows:

1.    Swimming is allowed in Beach Area only, and only at times when lifeguards are on duty. The Beach will be open from 12 PM to 8 PM daily (weather permitting) and after the close of local schools in June, until the week of Labor Day.  Lifeguards will also be hired for days in May, June and September according to the weather and lifeguard availability.
2.    Club members and their dependent children have unlimited use of the beach facilities without charge; however, each person using the beach must sign the attendance sheet. Each guest 6 years or older must pay a daily fee. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, guest must be accompanied by the sponsoring member. Persons residing within a 50 mile radius may be guest only 4 times in any given year.
3.    Lifeguards are on duty for your protection. Do not engage them in conversation or otherwise distract them. Swimming lessons will be offered during July. These classes will be based on the Red Cross categories and are free of charge for all members and their children. Watch the bulletin board for sign ups.
4.    Lifeguards are not hired to be baby-sitters! No child under 16 is allowed on the beach without adult supervision. Parents of toddlers who are non swimmers must remain on lower sand area when child is in the water. There is no substitute for adequate supervision. You are your child’s first line of safety.
5.    Clothing shall never be left in the bathhouse.
6.    Additional clothing must be worn over swimwear outside the Beach Area.
7.    No foods are allowed on the beach. The beach includes all sand, grass, and water inside the fence.
8.    No glass containers or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the beach area.
9.    Animals, on or off leashes, are prohibited in the Beach Area.
10.  Flotation devices are not allowed.
11.  Playing tag or ball, throwing sand, pushing from float or docks, running on the beach, or other disorderly behavior is prohibited.
12.  Boats must remain outside the Beach limits. Diving into Beach area from boats is forbidden. Each boat must be registered annually and pay and annual storage fee for each boat.
13.  No fishing in the fenced-in Beach Area.
14.  Members and guest are requested not to pick water lilies or other   seasonal wildflowers.
15.  Refuse containers are located in the bathhouse. Members are urged to use the containers when disposing of papers, cans, smoking materials, etc. Children and guest should be instructed to do likewise.
16.  Radios and other entertainment devices shall be kept at a volume that can be heard no more than 6 feet away.
17.  No motorized vehicles are allowed upon the Beach or in the direct vicinity of the fenced in area. This area must be kept free of vehicles for emergency and maintenance vehicle use.
18.  No diving in water less than 8 feet deep. No entry into water or swimming in the water on the backside of the floating raft.
19.  In case of an emergency, notify a lifeguard or the facility operator. A telephone is located in the bathhouse. Emergency numbers are posted by the phone.
20.  Special circumstances will be taken into consideration. They should be taken to the head lifeguard so they can be taken to the Beach Committee.
21.  Prior approval of the Beach Committee is required for fires on the beach. Any fires must have at least 2 adult members present during any fires.