9 SUSSEX ROAD
The community's recreational complex at 9 Sussex Road includes a heated, in-ground swimming pool, two tennis courts, basketball court, playground and parking lot. These facilities are open only to University Gardens residents and their guests. Residents who wish to use the pool or tennis courts must join the Pool & Tennis Club. Usage of all facilities is subject to public health regulations and limitations.
RULES: UGPOA has adopted these rules governing the use of the facilities. All persons using the facilities must obey these rules at all times. Failure to obey the rules may result in denial of admission or expulsion from the facilities. UGPOA reserves the right to waive or change the rules without prior notice.
AUTHORIZED PERSONS: The Pool Director, Lifeguards and UGPOA Board members are the only persons authorized to manage the facilities. Users of the facilities shall follow their lawful directives at all times.
VERIFICATION: UGPOA reserves the right to demand documentation of the residence and identity of any person entering the facilities and may deny entry to any person who fails to provide satisfactory documentation in UGPOA’s sole judgment.
ALCOHOL/SMOKING: Consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited in the facilities.
PETS - except service animals - are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
SANITATION: All persons using the facilities shall promptly dispose of their used cans, wrappers, newspapers, etc. and shall maintain the cleanliness of the facilities at all times.
DISTURBANCES: Running, playing ball, skate boarding, loud noises, causing disturbances, etc. are prohibited throughout the facilities.
POOL & TENNIS CLUB RULES
CLUB: The University Gardens Pool & Tennis Club is a private club, owned and operated by the University Gardens Property Owners Association, Inc. (UGPOA). Only members of the Club and their guests may use the Club’s facilities. The facilities may only be used during announced hours of operation, but may be closed at those times without prior notice due to weather, maintenance, safety or other problems. The Club reserves the right to deny entry due to over-crowding and may deny entry to guests at times when over-crowding is expected.
CLUB FACILITIES: The fenced-in pool enclosure and the tennis courts.
MEMBERS: Only residents of properties in University Gardens who have fully paid their UGPOA annual charges and membership dues and any other amount due to UGPOA are eligible to become members of the Club upon payment of the Club Charge by personal check or Quick Pay. The Club Charge per household is $350.
GUESTS: Each member household may invite two guests to be admitted with them into the pool facility without charge on non-holiday weekdays. RESIDENTS OF UNIVERSITY GARDENS CANNOT BE ADMITTED AS GUESTS. No more than four (4) guests per household may be admitted without prior permission of the Pool Director. The usual guest fee is $10 per person above age 12, $5 for ages 12 and under and free for toddlers ages 2 and under. The guest fee is doubled at parties where food is provided.
RETURNED CHECKS: Membership in the Club shall be suspended if any check is dishonored by the bank and shall only be restored upon payment of the amount owed plus a $25 administrative fee.
POOL RULES
1. CAPACITY OF POOL: 105. Admission may be denied if the pool approaches capacity.
2. DATES OF OPERATION (2024):
3. HOURS: 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. daily
4. HYGIENE: All persons must shower in the clubhouse prior to entering the pool. Children in diapers must wear fitted plastic pants over their diapers or use special water-wear. Persons with open sores or other unhygienic conditions may be forbidden to enter the pool.
5. EATING/DRINKING: No food or drink may be taken into the pool. Food and drink may be consumed in the lawn/deck and dining areas, provided that cleanliness is maintained.
6. LIFEGUARDS: Lifeguards may not act as babysitters, nor engage in lengthy conversations while on duty.
7. CHILDREN: No child age 12 or under may enter the pool area unless supervised by an adult. No child under age 18 may enter the deep portion of the pool unless adequate swimming skills have been demonstrated to a lifeguard.
TENNIS RULES
1. PERMITTED PLAYERS: Tennis courts may only be used by members and guests.
2. SWEEPING COURTS: Courts must be swept upon conclusion of each session.
3. DATES/HOURS OF OPERATION: May – November, 9 am - dusk
4. TIME PER SESSION: Singles: 60 Minutes Doubles: 90 Minutes
5. LIMIT OF PLAY: Persons who have used the courts for a session may have an additional session only if a court is vacant, but must yield at the end of the session if any other member wishes to play at that time.
6. ATTIRE/FOOTWARE: Shirts must be worn at all times. All players must use smooth, solid tennis shoes. Basketball shoes and ribbed shoes are prohibited.
7. CONDUCT: Only players are permitted on the tennis courts. Children under 12 may not enter the tennis area unless they are playing or are accompanied by an adult. Spectators must sit quietly on the benches.
8. EATING/DRINKING: Consumption of small drinks and snacks is permitted on the benches.