INTRODUCTION

Mon-Thu 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Fri, Sat & Holidays8 a.m. – Midnight

CLUB STAFF

2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

COMMITTEE CHAIRS and Members

ANNUAL FEES

1. A proposed Budget is published and mailed to members prior to the Annual Budget Meeting in December.
2. Annual fees are billed soon after the budget is approved by the general membership. They are due before May 11th. Annual fees consist of Association common charges, capital improvement fees, and Roton Point Club fees. Any fees not received by the due date are considered delinquent.
3. A late charge of 1% per month will be assessed on any delinquent fees on the first business day subsequent to the Due Date for the fees, and each month thereafter until paid.
4. Each owner must update and sign a Membership Profile each year before entry is allowed. A current Profile is forwarded with the annual billing and must be returned with your payments. Any Membership Profile changes during the year should be reported to the Association.
5. The mortgage is payable to Ridgefield Bank and due on October 10^th.
6. An Association member with delinquent fees will be denied access to the facilities.
7. The Association has the right to foreclose on any unit with delinquent fees in accordance with the State condominium laws. Proceeds from the sale of such unit will first be used to pay all delinquent fees and attorney fees, then applied to the capital budget.
8. No unit can be licensed if there are any delinquent annual fees.
9. Senior unit owners who license to non-seniors must pay club fees to Roton Point Association.
10. Vehicle identification stickers are provided at the main gate to members whose accounts are current starting the first weekend the gate is attended in May. (Membership Profiles may also be updated at that time.) Copies of car registrations must be submitted with the Membership Profiles, unless they have already been submitted in prior year.

MEMBER CHARGES

1. The club charge system includes the snack bar, club activities, youth activities, tennis & RPA merchandise, as well as tennis lessons and guest pass
2. Billing is done on a monthly basis. Members should receive a copy of all charges when the transaction occurs. Copies of the tickets will NOT be mailed with your statement. Members may request a copy at a minimal charge. All charge tickets need to be signed by the unit owner or licensee at the time of the sale.
3. Owners/licensees have 30 days from the monthly statement mailing date to dispute charges by calling the RPA administrative office, ext 21. After 30 days, all charges will be considered correct as billed and will not be adjusted.

CAREGIVERS

• All regular caregivers must be registered with the club office; upon presentation of a picture ID, they will be issued an admittance card. This card must be presented when entering the facility.
• A caregiver is not considered a guest and is not permitted to use the facilities as a member or guest does. A caregiver cannot use the tennis courts or pool unless actively supervising a member’s child/children.
• A caregiver is not allowed on the premises when not working. Once duties have ended, the caregiver must leave the club premises promptly.
• Caregivers are not allowed to bring guests or sign for guests on behalf of members.
• There will be a $100 charge per family.

GUESTS

REGISTRATION

• All guests must be registered at the gate by the member/host. Members must be on the grounds while the guest is present. All guests will be billed to the owner on a monthly basis.

• No individual (except as described below) may be a guest more than 5 times weekdays and 5 times weekend days or holidays (maximum 10 days per year).

• Immediate family members (grandparents, parents, adult children over 23 and their spouses and grandchildren of club members) may be guests up to 10 weekend/holiday days and 10 weekdays when accompanied by the family member. Immediate family does not include sisters or brothers of members or their children. Members are requested to register these potential guests on the annual Membership Profile submitted to the Association by each member prior to the start of the season. Normal per visit guest fees will apply.
• Tennis guests are required to pay guest fees with the exception of team matches and member/guest tournaments.

FOURTH OF JULY (and/ or Fireworks Night)

• Members who wish to bring more than 20 guests at one time must get approval from the General Manager a minimum of one week in advance and pay the appropriate fees, including but not limited to a manager and maintenance person(s) as deemed necessary.
• The above rule is in effect all year long.
• Monday through Thursday evening, guest fees for parties with over 20 guests are $8.00 per adult, $4.00 per child
• Parties with 20 guests or more are NOT allowed on Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
• All groups are subject to RPA rules and regulations.
• The sponsoring member is responsible for setup, cleanup, and any damage and subsequent costs.
• The member must be present during the entire event.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES & ELIGIBILITY

1. Two individuals married to one another and their dependents 22 years of age and under.

1. One individual or two individuals living together as a family residing in the same household. (The dependents of the pair may be included so long as the dependents reside exclusively with the pair and are 22 years of age or younger.) Parents sharing custody of their children have the burden, on request, to show that the child’s principal residence is with the member-parent.

1. The age of the dependents living with the family may be waived, at the sole discretion of the Membership Committee, in the following cases:

1. One individual 23 years of age or over, who owns a whole unit and has no dependents or other family members as defined in A (above), may license one half of the unit to one other individual only, as defined in Section B (no dependents or children).

1. Members who wish to sell their unit may request a list of prospective buyers from the Business Office.
2. Units will not be sold without a Resale Certificate from the Association (Connecticut State Law). The certificate will be issued to the buyer to disclose any outstanding delinquent fees; it also discloses budget data on RPA, RPC, outstanding mortgages, real estate taxes, etc. Please note a buyer must be accepted for membership in order to buy a unit.
3. An administrative fee of $100 will be charged for each resale.
4. It is the unit owner’s responsibility to submit any requests or waivers to the office on behalf of their renters.

LICENSING

1. Unit owners seeking to license can request the required Licensing Forms from the Business Office. Prospective member’s names will be posted on the owners only side of the website for a 10 day review period.
2. Licensing Fees are $880 full unit and $440 half unit. This fee plus the $420 full unit and $260 half unit administrative/operations fee must be submitted by the owner before license approval.
3. Restrictions – Owners may license only in conformity with the Membership Guidelines. Licensees must be reported to RPA and approved by the Membership Committee each year before being admitted. A unit may be licensed only once in any given calendar year. Owners relinquish their membership privileges during the term of the license (May 1 to November 30).
4. Licensing Deadline for owners is April 30. All paperwork must be completed and received in P.O. Box 116, Rowayton, CT, by April 30 or brought in person to the business office no later than 5 p.m. on April 30^th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Owners annual fees must be paid in full before the licensee can use the facilities or sign up for any programs.
   Unit owners will be responsible for any unpaid charges made by licensees if not paid by December 10 of that year.

OVERVIEW

• Please remember that children under age 10 are not to be left unsupervised on the grounds.
• Parents are responsible at all times for the safety and conduct of their children and guests.
• Children must always be accompanied by an adult in the boat storage areas.

• Dogs are not allowed on the property at any time.
• Radios/music players should be kept low and turned down upon request, or used with headphones.

GENERAL GROUNDS RULES

DRIVING

• Be considerate of our Rowayton neighbors when driving to Roton Point.
• Maintain 5-mph speed limit inside the gate.
• Keep vehicles on the roadways; they are not permitted on the grassy area of the Grove, the boat storage area, or the west jetty breakwater.

PARKING

• Park all vehicles, including motorcycles, in the designated parking spaces.
• Parking is not permitted in the Grove or approach lane to the launch ramp (except for prompt loading and unloading).
• Vehicles must not block fire lanes and boat access areas.

VEHICLES

• All personal vehicles of unit owners must be registered with the Association on the Membership Profile form.
• Each vehicle must have an identification sticker affixed to the inside windshield on the upper left Drivers side.

BICYCLES, SCOOTERS & SKATEBOARDS

• Bicycles must be parked in the bike rack opposite the summer office or behind the tennis hut.
• Bicycles are NOT allowed in the Grove.
• Rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and bicycles may be used for entering and leaving Roton Point only. All other use is prohibited on the premises.

GATE

• Check in with the attendant at the gate upon entering the Club.
• Register all guests at the gate. The member/host must be on the grounds while the guest is present.
• Keep your gate cards secure. Members are issued a gate card for each personal vehicle registered on the Membership Profile. The first two cards are free, additional and replacement cards are $10 each.

GAMES

• Ball playing is allowed on the basketball court and on the grassy area alongside the entrance drive and bathhouse.
• Throwing balls or frisbees is prohibited in the Grove, the hotel, the bathhouse or on the waterfront.

BATHHOUSE

• The Bathhouse is open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. It is open only on weekends between May 1 and Memorial Day and between Labor Day and October 1.
• Members must padlock their lockers by July 1. After that date, RPA will put locks on and charge the unit owner.
• Note to parents: Please make sure your children don’t leave the showers or faucets running and don’t run in the hallways or play in the bathhouse lockers or hallways.

FISHING

• Fishing is allowed off the west side of the west breakwater.
• Fishing is not allowed off the east breakwater (center jetty) or off the wooden docking pier.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

SCHEDULING

• Reservations are accepted only for events before Memorial Day weekend and after Labor Day weekend.

RESERVATIONS and FEES

• To reserve the hotel, submit a completed reservations form to the Business Office, along with the appropriate fees. This will be reviewed by the Operations Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting and either approved, rejected or referred to the Board of Directors for action.
• The fee to rent the hotel is $1,000. A $1,000 reservation fee is required with the request form and will be returned if the request is denied. Request forms without the reservation fee will not be considered. If approved, an additional $1,000 security deposit will be required, immediately. Roton Point staff labor fees are in addition to the fee to rent the hotel. Licensees must be in good standing for one year before they can reserve the hotel.
• Any damage done to the premises will be deducted from the security deposit and the balance returned after the event. If damages exceed the security deposit, the member shall be responsible for immediate payment. If, in the judgment of the General Manager, an increase in staff is required, additional fees may be charged.

RESTRICTIONS

• Maximum group size is 200 people for an event including RPA members. Events inside the building are limited to 125 people. Any event over 75 people will require security through the Norwalk Police Department, which will be coordinated by the General Manager.

• Any member who has obtained an approved reservation is required to meet with the General Manager for instructions on use of the facilities.

• Usage is limited to the hotel porch, kitchen (kitchen use is restricted to a licensed caterer), main room, and the grove area close to the porch including the gazebo. It does not include the use of the beach, pool, boat storage and launching areas, or the tennis courts.

• All groups are subject to RPA rules and regulations.

• The sponsoring member is responsible for set up, clean up, and any damage and subsequent costs.

• The member must be present during the entire event.

VEHICLES – You may stop your car in the Grove only long enough to load/unload. No parking allowed.

GAZEBO – The Gazebo may be reserved only on the day of use, not a day ahead of time. To reserve the Gazebo, place a card on the banister post listing name, unit number and the hours to be reserved. If you want it for the afternoon, please indicate that, so someone else can reserve it for the evening. The maximum number in the Gazebo at any time is 26 adults. If you are NOT attending a club-sponsored dance, you may NOT reserve the gazebo for the evening.

GRILLS – RPA grills may not be reserved prior to actual use by leaving personal articles on the grill. Private grills must be located at least 30 feet from the Hotel, the Gazebo or the Bathhouse. Deposit ashes in the aluminum “Ashes” barrels.

HOTEL – Grills are not allowed on the hotel porch. Club events take precedence over picnickers on the porch. No rollerblades or ball playing on the porch. Members are not permitted to use the hotel kitchen unless running a Club sponsored event.

TABLES –  To reserve a table, place a card indicating name, unit number and the hours you will use it so members may use it at other times during the day. On Saturdays/ Sundays/ holidays, only one table per unit may be reserved. Tables are not to be used strictly as serving tables. Do not leave personal effects on a table unless you are using it.

SAILING & BOATING AREA

BOAT STORAGE

• Any club member may keep a small sailboat, or rowboat, or kayak at Roton Point free of charge. Powerboats are not allowed. Boats and kayaks must be assigned a spot by the berthing chairman and properly identified with RPSA I.D. stickers pasted on the stern.

• A full description of the boat must be entered on the unit owner’s survey sheet each year.

• All boats and kayaks must be seaworthy, clean, and ready to sail during summer months. Berths and sail boxes must be kept orderly. Members who do not comply with this code will be given (1) a verbal and written warning, (2) $50 fine, (3) loss of berthing privilege, (4) loss of membership privileges.

• Boats and kayaks and gear must be properly secured to withstand storms. Owners are responsible for damage caused by their boats. All tie-downs, (stakes, etc.) must be even with or below ground level. Stakes above ground level will be removed.

• A limited number of sailboats may be stored on the Hotel porch beginning the first Sunday in November and must be removed by the first Sunday after April 15. You must sign up for the limited space on the first Sunday in November; please contact the commodore.

• If a unit owner licenses their unit, they need to remove their boat or make it the responsibility of the renter to maintain. Renters must remove boat or kayaks at the end of the rental term.

• If a unit owner sells their unit and owns a boat, the boat must be removed from club property.

BAY

• Use of powerboats in the swimming or sailing bay is restricted to RPSA powerboats only.

• Sailing is not allowed in the Swimming Bay.

• Diving off the breakwater, swimming, drifting on sailboards without sails or playing is not allowed in the Sailing Bay/beach.

• Throwing of rocks, sand or other objects into the bay is not allowed.

• Fishing can be done off the west side of the west breakwater only. Fishing is not allowed off the east breakwater (the center jetty) or off the wooden docks.

• The floating docks in the Sailing Bay are for RPSA activities only. Powerboats other than RPSA boats are not allowed to use the docks.

• Picking up or dropping off of people or goods by boat is prohibited. The pier gate to the docks is locked except during RPSA usage.

• Boats should not be left unattended on the beach or in the launch area. Please be considerate of other boaters. Leave the beach, ramp and access routes open for others to launch and retrieve their boats.

• Clean and repair your boat only in the staging area at the top of the beach or at your assigned berth. The pier is for temporary docking only.
• Children should not be left unattended near the launching area. Parents and caregivers should instruct them never to touch the power winch and never to run in the launch area. Boats are retrieved by a steel cable which presents a serious hazard for tripping or for injury without proper use.

• A limited number of RPA launch dollies can be used by members for launching, retrieving and transporting boats and kayaks to and from berths.
• Boats and/or kayaks should not be left on RPSA dollies. Dollies must be returned to designated areas near the winch or in the boat storage area immediately after use.
• Do not leave dollies on the beach or launch ramp or blocking boat access routes.
• Private dollies should be marked with the owner’s name and not be used without the owner’s permission.

• Boat trailers and abandoned boats may not be left on the grounds.
• Boats can be stored on trailers in the assigned berth provided they do not interfere with boat access to the waterfront or vehicular traffic.
• Abandoned and un-seaworthy boats and trailers will be subject to disposal at the owners’ expense.

HOURS

ADULT SWIM (June 15 – Labor Day)

LAPS

• Two lanes are reserved for lap swimming during open swim. Please keep these lanes clear for lap swimmers only.

PARTIES

• Parties may not be held in the pool area.
• If you plan a gathering of 7 or more people at the club and wish to use the pool, you must notify the General Manager two weeks in advance.

• Listen to and obey lifeguards at all times
• Enter pool only when lifeguard is on duty
• Shower before entering the pool
• Use RPA kickboards for laps only
• Dive only in diving well and at deep end of pool
• Wear appropriate swimming attire
• Make sure that your children (under age 10) are accompanied by an adult in the main pool area
• Make sure that your children are accompanied by an adult in the kiddie pool area
• Use aqua-diapers at all times for children who are not potty trained

• Run on pool deck
• Engage in horseplay in the pool or on the pool deck
• Use flotation devices in the pool area

• Bring food or glass containers in to the pool area
• Dive off starting blocks
• Change diapers in or around the pool area

• Swimmers may be tested by the lifeguard to show their swimming ability before being allowed in deep water.

• Children who have not passed the swimming test must be supervised by parent/adult when in or near the water.

• Please note: there will be no beach swimming on days that the Norwalk Public Beaches are closed due to pollution or contamination of the waters.

• Comply with all lifeguard instructions
• Limit conversations with lifeguards on duty to first aid and emergencies
• Swim out no further than the end of the small breakwater
• Leave the water at first sign of approaching lightning or thunder
• Wear appropriate swimming attire
• Swim in full view of the lifeguards on duty at posted times. Swimming at other times is at your own risk.
• Remove food or papers from picnic tables when done; all trash must be placed in the trash containers. (No need to feed or tempt the seagulls!)

• Swim in the sailing bay
• Swim or dive off the breakwater
• Use flotation devices on the beach
• Enter the First Aid Room (it’s for Lifeguards only)
• Climb or use the lifeguard chairs
• Bring glass objects on or near the beach (except eyeglasses, binoculars, etc.)
• Change diapers on picnic tables. Diapers must be deposited in trash containers or taken home

• Horseplay on beach, floats, breakwaters and playground is not allowed. Throwing of objects such as sand, shells and rocks is strictly prohibited and subject to penalty
• Children on the breakwaters who have not passed a swimming test must be accompanied by parent/adult
• Children may not walk on the wooden dock/pier unless accompanied by an adult
• Children are not allowed in the boat launching/winch area while the facilities are in operation. They should be instructed never to touch the power winch and never to run in the launch area. Boats are retrieved by a steel cable which presents a serious trip hazard (see Sailing & Boating Area Rules).

CLUB PROGRAMS

SAILING (RPSA)

JUNIOR SAILING

• Open to children of members ages 8-18. Students learn sailboat handling skills, water safety, boat rigging and basic racing strategy aboard Lasers, Optimists and Blue Jays.
• We offer morning classes for novice sailors and afternoon classes for experienced sailors. Classes are coordinated with the swim team and tennis clinics so juniors can participate in all three activities.

• Sailboat races both formal and informal will be held throughout the season. Announcements will be made by email or on the website. Any members desiring to crew can usually find a position at the Skipper’s Meeting.
• Monohull races are held every Friday night beginning promptly at 6:15 p.m., starting June 24^th.

• A limited number of Sunfish, kayaks and catamarans are available for member recreational sailing when the waterfront assistant is on duty, which is Friday afternoons 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Flattop and catamaran rides will be offered depending on conditions. If rides are to be offered, a banner is hung off the Roton Point dock advertising availability.

SWIM TEAM

• As a member of the Fairfield County Swimming League (FCSL), the Roton Point Swim Team is a competitive program for children age 7-17. Emphasis is on swimming and diving skills, team spirit and fun.
• Team members must be able to swim one lap unassisted and participate in a full practice.
• Swim Team practice is held Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Diving Team practice is held Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• NOTE: During away Swim Meets away, no charging is allowed at other clubs.

Club Tournaments & Social Events

• Friday Evening Mixers
• Junior Mixer

• Women’s Member-Guest Tournament
• Men’s Member-Guest Tournament
• Junior Member-Guest Tournament
• Mixed Member-Guest Tournament

• Men’s & Women’s Singles Tournament
• Men’s & Women’s Doubles Tournament
• Mixed Doubles Tournament
• Davis Cup Tournament
• Century Tournament
• Junior-Senior Tournament
• Junior Tournament

TOURNAMENT RULES

• All participants must be available for play on both weekend days of scheduled tournaments.
• All participants of Club Championship tournaments must be available to play Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend.
• Players under 16 who have demonstrated sufficient playing ability and maturity may be eligible to play in the Club Championship tournaments if they receive permission from the Tennis Director. Any member who does qualify to play in these Club Championships is also eligible to play in the junior tournaments.

• Reservations may be made up to 2 days in advance of play. At least one player must check in at the Tennis Shop prior to play. Play time is 1.5 hours.
• Children (ages 10 to 17) playing with an adult may not be bumped.

• If the Reserved Courts are unplayable, the Tennis Director will, at his discretion, designate alternate Reserved Courts.

• The tennis staff will maintain the sign-up sheet in the pro shop. The sign-up must include the names of all intended players by the time the group goes on the court.

• Members who do not show up for a reserved court may lose their rights to reserve courts in the future (or for the remainder of the summer).

• Members must check in at the tennis shop prior to play. The court will be forfeited if players are not there for play within 10 minutes of the scheduled time.

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT

• Any person observing a dress code violation should report it to the Tennis Staff on duty at the time.
• If a player is notified he/she is improperly dressed prior to play, he/she may not go onto the court until the infraction is corrected.
• If play has begun before a dress code infraction is observed, the Tennis Staff will inform the player of the violation at the earliest opportunity; will request that it not occur again; and will supply a copy of the Dress Code/Enforcement Policy. The player will be allowed to finish the match unless the violation is due to improper footwear that could cause damage the court.
• The General Manager will be notified of all infractions.
• Any further dress code violations by the individual will result in a formal notice from the General Manager and a loss of tennis privileges.

• Wait until the point is over before entering the court area.
• Keep talking to a minimum while in the area of the tennis courts.
• When finished playing, leave courts with a minimum disruption to the surrounding courts.
• The use of obscene language and inappropriate gestures or behaviors will not be tolerated and appropriate action will be determined and taken by the Tennis Director and Tennis Staff.
• All children around the tennis area must behave appropriately at all times.
• Children not playing tennis are not allowed on the courts at any time.
• Carriages, strollers and infant seats are not permitted on the tennis courts.

Social events are planned and run throughout the summer by member volunteers. If you’d like to help, or have ideas for the social calendar, please call the Social Committee Chair (Kari Murray, 655-6477) or the Club Manager.

YOUTH

• Summer Office: EMT Response Kit
• Lifeguard Station: Advanced First Aid Kit
• Tennis Building: Advanced First Aid Kit
• Summer Office: Basic First Aid Kit
• Snack Bar: Basic First Aid Kit
• Youth Camp Locker: Basic First Aid Kit
• Junior Sailing Room: Basic First Aid Kit