Rec Bylaws, rules and regulations

Rec Bylaws

The Diamond A Recreation Association Bylaws were last amended in December 2024, and are available for download here:

2024-12 Diamond A Recreation Association (DARA) Bylaws.pdf

Rec rules and regulations

Pool and pool area

1. THE GATE MUST REMAIN CLOSED AND LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. It is a violation of the Rec's insurance to prop or leave the gate open.

2. Pool hours are 6:30am to 10:00pm. A security alarm arms and sounds from 10:00pm to 6:30am.

3. A MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT WITH GUESTS AT ALL TIMES. This applies to all Rec facilities and the Rec fields/courts. Each household is allowed up to 6 guests in the pool area.

4. NO PETS are allowed in the pool area (inside the gate or in the Rec building) except service animals. A "service animal" is defined by the ADA as "a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability." Pets providing emotional support, comfort, companionship, or well-being are not recognized as service animals under ADA regulations. Per California Health & Safety Codes 113903 and 114259.

5. THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. Members and their guests swim at their own risk. Neither the Association Board nor members of the Diamond "A" Recreation Association (DARA) accept responsibility for loss, injury or accidents that may occur in the pool area or on the premises.

6. Children should not be in the pool area without adult supervision. Anyone under 14 years old of age must be supervised by someone 18 years old or older in the Pool area.

7. Proper swim attire is required at all times.

8. Children in diapers must wear waterproof pants. Do not leave dirty diapers in the pool bathroom, pool trash cans, or in the pool area.

9. Diving, running, jumping, pushing, skating, and/or horseplay of any kind is not permitted in the pool area.

10. Please shower prior to entering the pool to remove suntan lotion, oils, etc. Such substances will cause staining of the pool tiles and filter problems.

11. Glass of any kind (including beverage containers) should NOT be brought into the pool area. If any broken glass gets into the pool, the pool must be emptied to remove it. This is a very costly process.

12. Please use headphones when listening to your radio so that all guests may either enjoy their own music or the quiet of the neighborhood.

13. Each household is allowed 6 guests in the pool area and collectively no more than 10 people, including you and your household, are allowed without first making a reservation by contacting the Rec Rental Chairperson on the DARA board.

14. The pool area furniture is DARA property and should not be removed.

• • Return furniture to the original placement

  • Close the umbrellas so that they do not blow over or get damaged by wind

  • Pick up any garbage
    Note: Plastics and wrappers (especially popsicle wrappers) can clog the pool filters and cause significant damage

  • Put away all pool toys

    1. Do not leave any floaties, toys, towels, or similar on the pool deck

    2. Close the toy chest and secure the top lid

  • Lock bathroom doors, check that the lights are turned off as well

  • Remove all personal items from outdoor fridge when you leave

  • Take all of your personal belongings with you
    
    

Dog Rules & Etiquette

All dogs must be accompanied by a Rec member when taking advantage of the Rec Area field. Members must adhere to the following requirements:

1. Dogs are allowed on the Rec fields. Dogs are not allowed in the pool area or inside the Rec. This is a County Health Department ordiance (see above). Dogs are also not allowed on the Tennis & Pickleball Courts at any time.

2. Dog owners must always control their dogs and are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for their dog, for other dogs, and for other people (especially children).

3. All dogs off-leash must always be under their owner’s control, in sight of their owner, trained to be responsive to their owner’s voice commands, and wearing a collar.

4. Owner must always carry leash(es) for any dog off-leash.

5. Do not bring your dog if s/he is known to be aggressive to other dogs or to people.

6. If your dog becomes aggressive, leash (if necessary), and remove from other dogs.

7. Always pick up after your dog; leaving messes isn't just unsightly, it's unsanitary.  Poop bags are provided, and a waste can is next to the fence; so, be prepared to scoop, bag, and dispose of this waste.

8. There are tennis balls available in the large tree; please return them to that spot when you are done. Members may bring your own dog toys, such as tennis balls or frisbees, but please make sure that no other dogs will be competing for them.

9. If your dog needs to be on leash, remember that any dog may become aggressive when approached by other dogs who are running free. Dog owners for both free-running and leashed dogs should observe caution in these situations.

10. All dogs visiting the Rec must be up to date on vaccinations.

11. Dogs in heat should be left home. Do not bring a dog in heat to the Rec as her presence can create fights and distractions for the other dogs.

12. Small children can be easily knocked over by overly rambunctious dogs, so take care if there are members with children on the fields.

13. Always ask the dog owner if you (or your child) can pet their dog.
    
    

Bocce Court

AN ADULT MUST SUPERVISE all children under the age of 14 on the bocce court. Return all equipment to the storage locker when your play is finished. The Court is for playing bocce ball. There should be no horseplay or running on court surface.

Tennis and Pickleball courts

The Rec utilizes a court reservation system (see "Tennis reservations"). In order to provide access to the DARA courts for the largest number of players, especially during peak demand times, we ask that all players follow these guidelines:

1. AT LEAST ONE DARA MEMBER MUST BE A PLAYER ON THE COURTS AT ALL TIMES. Only members and up to 6 guests per household are allowed to use the courts.

• If no one is waiting for a court then, of course, you are welcome to play as long as you like or until a court is once again reserved

• Be a good sport and be considerate of your fellow players

• On the courts, players should wear appropriate attire (no shirtless players please) and suitable shoes

• Make sure the gates are locked when you leave the courts

• Make sure to take all personal items with you when you leave

2.  No individual may hold or use a court when others wish to play and no other court is available.

3.  If all courts are in use, please yield the court after 90 minutes of play to anyone who is waiting for a court. You should finish your current game and wave the players waiting on.

4. If all courts are in use, new players arriving may inquire of the current players when a court will be available. New players should wait until a break in play to inquire and then remain quietly by the court until it is available. If you leave after inquiring, you may not return and expect the court to be available.

Cleaning and closing The Rec facilities

Inside

• Clean and wipe off counter tops, tables and appliances.  Supplies are under the sink. 

• Sweep up spills on the floor. Mops and brooms are in the trash can area.

• Empty refrigerator(s) ovens of any items you brought.

• Fold up chairs and tables, return any that were removed from storage back to storage.

• Dump trash into garbage cans and reline wastebaskets

• Make sure stove/oven and heaters are off.  Lights too!

• Lower blinds and lock doors and windows

Bathrooms

• Empty trash cans into outside cans, and re-line wastebaskets

• Wipe down floors and counters if they are wet

• Replace toilet paper as needed

• Turn lights off and lock doors (the button is on the inside of the door handle)

Pool Deck

• Clean up and sweep

• Hose down any sticky areas-sweeping to drain or lawn areas

• Return all outdoor furniture to original positions

• Lower umbrellas

• Remove any signs posted along the road

• Properly dispose of trash

• Put recycling and trash into the appropriate cans

• Empty and re-line cans near tennis courts (if used); trash cans can be left half full

• Remove any garbage/recycling items that do not fit into the DARA containers

• Make sure all lights are off

Revised: 2023-06