French Creek Village Recreation Facilities

General Information

In order to have access to the French Creek Village (FCV) recreation facilities, you must first be a member of the French Creek Village Home Owner Association (FCVHOA). Anyone can become a member of the FCVHOA, you don't need to be a FCV resident. French Creek village offers several membership programs that are available for those individuals and families that are resident and non-resident to FCV. Contact French Creek Membership if you would like to have access to the recreation facilities. Inquiries for membership can addressed to any board member.

Tennis Courts and Swimming Pool

The tennis courts of FCV are open year round to any dues paying member. A dues paying member may share the use of the tennis court with a non-resident guest whenever weather permits. Children under 9 are required to be accompanied by an adult. Skateboards, bicycles, skates, and other play toys required to have contact with the court's surface are prohibited. Proper tennis playing equipment and uniforms including rubber sole tennis type shoes are required. A key is required for access.

The swimming pool generally opens on Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. Access to the pool during swim season requires paid membership to the FCVHOA.

Official French Creek Village Recreation Facility Rules

FRENCH CREEK VILLAGE RECREATION FACILITIES

Rules and regulations.

Every household will be required to sign a Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk form prior to being provided access to the poll and recreation facilities.

POOL RULES
1. Everyone must sign-in AND present their FCV Recreation Facility Membership Card upon entry to the pool facility.
2. NO ONE under the age of (8) years old will be allowed inside the fenced pool area UNLESS accompanied by a parent or designated guardian (14) years or older.
3. The pool/tennis court recreation facilities are reserved for the use of paid members as set forth by the FCVHOA Board of Directors.
4. Running, loud and obscene language and disorderly conduct will not be permitted. The lifeguards on duty along with the pool committee members will monitor this. If anyone has to be reprimanded for any of the listed rules, there is a 3-step infraction process to be followed. Lifeguards have the authority to make such decisions.
5. No open or running sores, Band-Aids or bandages will be allowed in the pool.
6. No cut-offs allowed in the pool. In the case of infants, disposable diapers with rubber pants over them should be worn. Infants in diapers are restricted to the baby pool ONLY.
7. Glass containers ARE NOT permitted inside the pool or tennis court fences.
8. Animals, except for Seeing Eye dogs, are NOT permitted with the pool or tennis areas.
9. No objects will be allowed to be thrown in the pool area, with the only exception being air inflated beach balls. Tennis balls are not allowed in the pool area.
10. Adults, age 21 and over are allowed alcoholic beverages in the pool area. Lifeguards HAVE the authority to evict any person that may be, in their opinion, intoxicated.
11. Lifeguards are not allowed to socialize while on duty. This includes conversing, talking on the phone or playing games.
12. Chewing gum is prohibited inside the pool area. Food, candy and drinks are prohibited in the pool itself.
13. No bikes, skateboards or skates are allowed inside the pool or tennis court areas. All bikes must be placed in a bike rack behind the tennis courts. Do not park bikes at the front gate.
14, 15 and 16. (These paragraphs address rules for the diving board. Currently French Creek Village does not have a diving board.)
17. No rafts or inner tubes allowed in the pool.
18 and 19. (These paragraphs address rules for the diving board. Currently French Creek Village does not have a diving board.)
20. No hanging on the lane lines or buoys.
21. Pool must be cleared for storms at the discretion of lifeguards and will be closed completely for electrical storms.
22. There will be a 10-minute swim break at 50 minutes after the hour. Only swimmers 18 years and older may remain in the pool during this time period.
23. Only lifeguards and pool committee members are allowed in the guard office, pump house and storage shed.
24. One lane line will be provided and will be for lap swimming.
25. Baby Pool is restricted for children 5 years of age and younger. An adult or designated guardian 14 years or older must closely supervise these children.
26. FCV pool members may bring guests who live outside the FCV subdivision into the recreational facilities. Each guest will be charged a fee of $1.00 per person per day. Overnight houseguests and family members from outside of FCV are exempt from paying a fee. NOTE: If bringing a large number of guests, call in advance so there will be adequate lifeguard coverage.
27. Any FCV residents who DO NOT hold a recreational facilities membership ARE NOT allowed use of these facilities even when accompanied by a member.
28. All members must have on file at the pool office, family member names, address, telephone numbers and emergency contact information.
29. Battery powered radios, CD players, etc. are allowed. Volume and content must not be disruptive to other swimmers. FCVHOA is not responsible for any damage or loss of any personal items brought to the facilities.
30. Street parking is discouraged, if possible. There is parking provided near the front entrance and behind the tennis courts. Parking is permitted on paved area only.