Dedicated swim lane for lap swimmers 1-8pm Tues-Fri

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We’ve had a few folks inquire about having lap swim. So, Tuesdays thru Fridays (1-8pm) we will have one unimpeded lane dedicated to lap swimmers.

ALL PLEASE NOTE: Lap swimmers take priority in this lane, so parents of little ones please be aware of lap swimmers that are entering the pool to use the lane.

If there are no lap swimmers using it, children and families can use it for free/recreational swim. But please completely vacate the lane if/when a lap swimmer is using it.

Also, please make sure your older children do not hang on the lane rope. If you see any pool patron hanging on the lane rope, politely remind them not to hang on the rope. Let’s protect our investment together. It is acceptable for little kids learning how to swim to hold onto the lane rope.

Thank you and I hope our lap swimmers can make use of it.

VGCA Pool entrance changes beginning July 1, 2020

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EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020

Reservations are no longer required BUT the following will be required.

Before entering the VGCA pool area, you must see a lifeguard on duty and do the following:

  • Show your 2020 VGCA POOL MEMBER bracelet.
  • Provide your street address and name.
  • Answer the following questions to the best of your ability:

Do you have any of the following?

  1. A fever (100.4 or higher) OR a sense of a fever, now or within the past 24 hours?
  2. Shortness of breath or cough?
  3. Chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or other flu-like symptoms?
  4. Are you ill or caring for someone who is ill?
  5. In the past 2 weeks have you been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or have you or a household member visited a high risk area where COVID-19 is spreading?

Based on the above, the lifeguard on duty will determine if you can enter the pool area. 

Any concerns or questions about these procedures must be directed to the VGCA Pool Manager, Donnie Woodruff.  The lifeguards cannot answer questions about Phase 3 protocols.

Thank you.

Tuesday is the last day pool reservations will be required

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With Phase 3 starting on Wednesday July 1st, Tuesday is our last day that requires reservations.

Please remember, a VGCA Rec Membership and an online reservation is required to enter the pool.

Also, please be neighborly and give others a chance to reserve a time slot for the Shallow End Swim Lanes and the Baby Pool. My suggestion is not to book multiple time slots for the same day ahead of time (only choose one). If you are up at the pool and want to extend you time slot and the next 2 hour window is available, book it on your phone at that time. It’s quite easy.

I plan to post the reservation slots for this coming week sometime this evening…probably after 9pm.

Phase 3 starts Wednesday, July 1

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NOTE: Phase 3 starts July 1st.

The Governor has released Phase 3 Guidelines and swimming pool relevant can be found beginning on page 20 located here. We will continue to follow all local and State orders with regards to operating our pool and will consider all recommendations on pool operations provided by the CDC. We worked closely with our pool inspector for the Peninsula Health Department as we opened and put measures in place to stay within the requirements/limitations for Phase 2. Here are the changes/requirements for the VGCA Pool when Phase 3 starts on July 1st:

  • Pool patrons should clean chairs and tables before and after use. Disinfectant solution is located on the ledge on the clubhouse exterior and paper towels are located in the restrooms.
  • Patrons must answer the following truthfully and to the best of their ability prior to being allowed in the pool area:Do you have any of the following?
    • A fever (100.4 or higher) OR a sense of a fever, now or within the past 24 hours.
    • Shortness of breath or cough.
    • Chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or other flu-like symptoms
    • Are you ill or caring for someone who is ill?
    • In the past 2 weeks have you been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or have you or a household member visited a high risk area where COVID-19 is spreading?
  • No longer require an online registration.
  • Patrons not in the same household must maintain 10ft of physical distancing on deck as well as in the pool.
  • A maximum of 106 people are allowed in the pool (75% of our 142 swimmer capacity).
  • Free swim is allowed with 10ft of physical distancing.
  • Temporary swim lanes in shallow end are no longer required.
  • Floats, pool toys, etc… are allowed based on established VGCA pool rules.
  • Diving board and the deep end can be used as normal based on established VGCA pool rules. While waiting to dive, a physical distance of 10ft per diver (not in the same household) must be maintained which is marked by an X on the concrete.
  • Seating and physical distancing for pool patrons (not in the same household) will stay at 10ft.
  • 10ft of physical distancing should be done on pool deck AND in the pool.
  • A few more tables and chairs will be put out.
  • Cleaning/disinfecting all high touch points every two hours is required. This includes but is not limited to railings, gates, door knobs, bathroom touch points, and furniture.
  • Patrons that do not follow the mandates of Phase 3 will be asked to leave and upon the 2nd infraction will be referred to the VGCA Board for further action which could lead to revoking of pool privileges.
  • Patrons are not required to wear face coverings/masks while on deck but it is encouraged. Patrons must not wear face coverings/masks while in the pool.
  • Lifeguards and other pool volunteers are required to wear masks while on deck in customer facing situations. Lifeguards are not required to wear masks while in the lifeguard stand.
  • Only one person in a bathroom at at time.
  • Hand sanitizer stations have been provided. Please use one pump per sanitizing.
  • Showers are required before entering the pool.
  • CDC designed signage with regards to COVID-19 has been posted.

As things continue to change in Virginia, the VGCA Board will review and make the appropriate decisions on restrictions/practices we have in place.

Please consider becoming a member and for those already a member…ENJOY our pool and continue to be safe!

Pool will be open on Tuesdays and next week’s reservation slots will be online tonight

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We are pleased to announce we have enough lifeguards and are able to be open 1-8pm Tuesday thru Sunday (as normal).

Please remember, a VGCA Rec Membership and an online reservation is required to enter the pool.

Also, please be neighborly and give others a chance to reserve a time slot for the Shallow End Swim Lanes and the Baby Pool. My suggestion is not to book multiple time slots for the same day ahead of time (only choose one). If you are up at the pool and want to extend you time slot and the next 2 hour window is available, book it on your phone at that time. It’s quite easy.

I plan to post the reservation slots for this coming week sometime this evening…probably after 9pm.

Changes to the pool so we can meet Phase 2 mandates

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Must be a member and have registered for a time slot online in order to enter.
COVID19 signage as well as hand sanitizer stations.
One person at a time in the restrooms. Parents should accompany children.
Temporary shallow end lane lines to assist with social distancing requirements.
10 ft of social distancing required in pool area.
Less furniture and 10ft sections are closed off for social distancing.

Pool reservation system is online

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The pool reservation system is online. Please think about your fellow neighbor and don’t sign up for all slots that are available. Key things to be aware of for each time slot:

  • 1 slot for a family/pod in the baby pool
  • 5 slots/lanes for a family/pod in the shallow end.
  • 15 individual slots per 2 hours for the diving board, but remember it is one person at a time and only 3 people can be in line.

Older kids/teenagers should consider signing up for diving board and leave the shallow lane lines available to families and younger/beginner swimmers.

Click here to reserve your spot(s) for the week of June 15th.