violators in the pools
 

Can anyone tell me why they no longer check i.d.'s in the pools? We saw people smoking, and also commenting that if you see a community watch person come in to jump in the pool so they don't check your id. We've seen numerous people who were obviously under the age of 30 in adult pools, It seems to be out of control.

There is a phone at every residence pool. Call and report to recreation department when infractions observed nothing we can do on this forum, can only support your complaint.

Had my ID checked just two weeks ago.

If there is a problem at a particular pool (there are no problems at mine) then it might help to call the Recreation Department and have them come and check IDs more frequently.

There is a village rec center manager on duty who is responsible for checking IDs. Each rec center oversees about 2-3 pools. You can call the rec center and ask the manager on duty to check the IDs.

Sometimes one has to assume a little responsibility.

I can tell you that we've been checked 4 times in the last month at the Allamanda family pool.

Three times over the winter I saw young people in the sports pools during lap swimming times who appeared way to young to be Village residents. Each time someone called the associated regional recreation center. One time they had rental issued resident ID’s and were allowed to stay. The other two times they had guest ID’s and were told to leave. Apparently, there are homeowners who don’t know the rules and tell their guests it is OK to use the sports pools?

Their called Villagers with an all about me attitude

"they're"...
 

not "their". it's a hobby to educate those who failed grammar or are too old to care. :shocked:

I don’t use the pools but I do bike or walk in different areas of the villages, I see the villages security cars quite often checking the pools, at 83 I’m not sure I can tell how old someone is anymore so I wouldn’t think about complaining about younger people at pool , but I would definitely call to complain if someone was smoking ,but I can’t help thinking that this isn’t a common violation

I can't help I look so young.

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Not unusual for most of the 125,000+, that don’t know rules on pool use. Probably a few minor instances.

Smoking whilst swimming is very difficult.
I had a Dickens of a job keeping cigarettes dry.
Much easier since I changed over to smoking a pipe!:icon_wink:

Putting a paper bag over your head can help for awhile

Even if they have resident IDs, they can't be in those pools unless they're 30 or older. Sports pools are not for under 30, just like the adult pools that aren't sports pools. If you're under 30 you can use the family pools, and that's it - whether you're a visitor or a resident.

Staff
 

Basically every Recreation center in the Villages is short of staff.

I hear that after each village gets all their homes and building lots sold, they're on their own for reporting rules and violations.

So for TV with lots of homes and building lots to sale, the developer goes all out on selling to build up those areas, but once the village is full, any rules, regulations, like checking ID's are relaxed.

They feel their sale program of each village area is over.

I don't know what you mean by the rec centers being short of staff. The pools are monitored by the Village rec centers, each of which has one manager on duty whenever the rec center is open. That is the only employee who checks IDs at the pools. The manager visits 2 or 3 pools periodically during the day and manages the rec center building. That staff level has been the same for at least the past 5 years. No increase or reduction. If you have an issue at a pool, you can call the rec center and the manager will be happy to visit the pool to check IDs.

Do you live in the Villages? If so, you should attend one of the Resident Academy presentations to help you understand how our local Govt. actually works.

Never had the impression that very many outsiders use our pools.

Sometimes they use it by accident. I’ve brought the rules to the attention of a couple of parents, politely and also mentioned where they could use the pool. Never had a negative reaction. The people who have ”attitude” tend to be in their 20’s who feel entitled to use the over 30 pool, eat and leave garbage and play music loudly while there. Then sometimes you have the “travelers” who are not villagers just looking to enjoy the pools they are not paying for. Not often though, we know each other at the pool and pretty soon they feel they are not welcome.

Do you read what you type?

Sounds like a nature film I just watch on Hippo's protecting their water hole in Africa

it's true. when my bro & sis-in-law last visited, it was MY FAULT for telling them to visit the sports pool. once i knew the rule, it was no prob., i thought a guest pass was good for all pools, my bad

Make the call..

Another option.
Have a station at each pool (like the starter shack for golf) where each Villager checks in and shows their I'd to get in the gate. Pool attendant is tasked to see rules are followed and calls for mgr if necessary.
Or,
The clipboard ladies could make random checks at each pool in TV to check id's and call for immediate backup if necessary.
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Special exceptions should be granted based on how the offender(s) look in their Bikini.

Call it the SmokeShow rule.

The old biddies could use a new past time/

Do I really have to call and request a visit by the Recreation Department and have them come and check IDs at the pool. I mean really, isn't that part of their job?? It doesn't take that long to check ID's and as far as only checking the people who are out of the pool and not bothering to check the people in the pool???? Whay gives with that attitude???
There are people who drive in park their car and use the pool and they know it is rare that anyone is checking ID's. So, their having fun at our expense?????

People playing on courts at all recreation centers.
 

Overcrowded courts at rec centers, NEVER see anyone check ID s. This should be done on a regular basis at all venues.

A plastic bag works better. Try it...
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Had my ID checked last week.

I ask this question because I really don’t know the answer. If an “under 30” resident with a resident ID gets “carded” how does the attendant that checks the Village ID know that the person is under 30? Are the ID’s marked differently or do they have to scan the barcode for that info? Do they have a scanner with them when checking ID’s at the adult pools?

Pool checkers were more common 4-5 years ago. If you're in the water they cannot card you...

At every pool in the villages there are signs posted about the rules for that pool. Half the time, people walk right by it and don't even know it is hanging on the wall. Read the rules or go to districtgov.org for information.

Wrong
 

I have been at LaHacienda Recreation center for over three years. We are supposed to have a rec assistant staff of 16, currently we have 10 with no new hires in site. Every day in my work emails are requests from multiple other centers listing all their shiffs that need coverage. Our manager has personally had to work shifts due to being short staffed. There recently was a big meeting with all the big wigs trying to figure out how to attract staff, especially at $10 an hour, the current pay rate, and also address employee retention.
Managers work normally Monday-Friday 8-5 and certainly not all hours the centers are open. They have many responsibilities, checking id's at pools are not their priority. Sadly, the staffing issue is likely to continue for awhile, just as it is in most local businesses as you can confirm by the help wanted signs everywhere.
Again, if you see a specific problem at the pool, use the pool phone and call the center listed and we should be able to respond but the days of a full time pool monitor are over for now. Bob

Especially at the family pools where you see children (and adults) throwing items that are prohibited... Not cool when you or grand kids get hit in the head with a football.
:ohdear::ohdear:

Fm n leave dem
 

" the thrill is gone baby"

Trident patch seen
 

it's just the red cell performing a regular security sweep. The clippettes may get water boarded but a free trip to cuba in in the offing

Villagers get passes for their friends outside of the Villages
 

A lady actually told me at the pool that she lives at Recreation Plantation and her friend who lives in the Villages gets her the pass. She even goes to the dance classes.

Gotta find a
 

hell yeah .the troglodyte song must be playing