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VGCA Pool will be used by CGBD for lap swim/practice Mon-Sat 5:30am-10am

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With COVID-19 restrictions, many indoor pools remain closed which has left the Coast Guard Blue Dolphins (CGBD) with few pools to practice and perform lap swim in. The VGCA Board was contacted by the CGBD and has agreed to rent pool time to the them. They will be using our pool starting on June 15 between 5:30am and 10am Monday thru Saturday. This is not during our normal operating hours and Coach Amy has agreed to move the Village Green Swim Team Boot Camp to later in the morning (10am-1230pm). This will help offset some of the costs for chemicals this pool season. Traffic and noise will be kept to a minimum as they are well aware this is a residential area. We anticipate this agreement to last through the summer.

Update on VGCA pool season

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The VGCA Board worked hard during the past 4 weeks trying to come to an agreement on how to best open the pool and provide a safe and enjoyable pool season for Village Green. We have determined that our best option for opening this season was for the VGCA to self manage the pool.

What does this mean? It means we will need to find certified lifeguards and handle the chemicals and maintenance of the pool and pool pump room on our own. Currently, there is a shortage of certified lifeguards in the Hampton Roads area due to COVID-19 and Emergency Orders 53 and 61. We are doing our best trying to identify and interview available certified lifeguards. Without enough lifeguards or volunteers, we CANNOT open the pool.

What is needed to open?

  • certified lifeguards.
  • pass pool inspection performed by the Health Dept.
  • abide by Governor’s Emergency Orders.
  • volunteers to help with pool preparation (cleaning the deck, remove the cover, filling the pool, and getting the pumps running).
  • volunteers to help with lifeguard interviewing, hiring, and management throughout the season.
  • volunteers to assist with pool maintenance throughout the season.
  • volunteers to help close and cover the pool in the September.

When will the pool open? Assuming we enter into Phase 2 or some modified version of Phase 1 which enables recreational pool usage, we hope to open by June 19th (possibly sooner).

What will be the pool hours? We will try to provide the same operating hours as we have in prior seasons (closed Mon, opened Tues thru Sun 1-8pm). This is all dependent upon our ability to hire enough certified lifeguards. No HRA on Tuesdays and Thursdays this year.

How will social distancing and safety be accomplished? We will follow all local and State orders with regards to operating our pool and will consider all recommendations on pool operations provided by the CDC. Initially and based on CDC guidelines and what might be Virginia Phase 2 guidelines, we intend to:

  • remove all furniture and allow patrons bring their own.
  • remove the diving board.
  • prohibit the use of pool toys, balls and devices that are shared.
  • allow floats for single use only.
  • open the baby pool and allow one family or “pod” at a time.
  • have a maximum of 27 swimmers in the pool at one time.
  • have a maximum of 48 patrons (and 2 lifeguards) in the pool area.
  • allow only one person in a bathroom at at time.
  • provide hand sanitizer stations.
  • require showers before entering the pool.
  • post CDC designed signage with regards to COVID-19.

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

How can you help us with the pool?

  • Volunteer.
  • Find us certified lifeguards and pass their info onto the VGCA board.
  • Become a VGCA pool member.
  • Be supportive to VGCA and our volunteers.
  • Continue to practice social distancing while at the pool or in the park.
  • Volunteer more.
  • Be flexible with us and understand we are all trying to adapt to the “new normal” and self manage the pool for the first time in many years.

Will there be a swim team this year? No, BUT we intend to have a VG Swim Team Boot Camp with Coach Amy. Tentatively, set for June 29 through July 24 Mon-Fri in the morning like swim team practice.

Feedback on the pool season needed

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The VGCA Board is working very hard to make the best decision with regards to the pool and COVID-19.

If you have been or plan to be a pool member, please take this 10 question survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7BJWQQR

Thank you!

2019 pool season has come to a close

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Another pool season came to a close on Monday, Sept 2nd.

Volunteers made this a great season and here are some of their accomplishments:

  • 1800 lbs of pool filter sand was replaced.
  • New door knobs and deadbolts were installed.
  • Clubhouse storage area cleaned up and organized.
  • Pressured washed the entire pool deck.
  • Caulked/sealed the pool deck expansion joints.
  • Coordinated a new pool motor replacement without any impact to pool members.
  • Fixed the diving board two separate times.
  • Implemented a change to pool hours based on feedback from members the year before.
  • Installed removable stairs based on feedback from members.
  • Held Out of School and Back to School pool parties.
  • Annual 4th of July party and the 1st annual VGCA Junior Biathlon was held.

Thank you to all that helped and VGCA is looking forward to another great pool season next year!

Back 2 School Pool Party was a hit!

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VGCA Vice President Amy Nuttall headed up this year’s Back 2 School Pool Party! Hot dogs, chips, and drinks were provided by the Village Green Swim Team and music was done by DJ Connor. 😉 VGCA provided 20 goodie bags with schools supplies and candy for those that attended.

Thank you to all that helped out and to those who made it a great evening!

RESCHEDULED: Back 2 School Pool Party

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VGCA and the Village Green Swim Team are sponsoring a Back 2 School Pool Party!

  • August 30th 5-8pm
  • VGCA Pool Members (free) and their guests ($5 a person).
  • Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be first come first serve basis beginning at 5:45pm.
  • Music and swimming.

Swimming, music, food, and a great time for all!

Village Green Swim Team 2019

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The Village Green Patriots had a great 2019 season that ended Saturday with the 2019 VPSU Championship meet. We had 12 swimmers that competed in 17 events along with a girls 18 and under 200m medley relay.

Ashley Calva swam in the girls 11-12 50 fly and dropped 2.06 seconds and placed 26th with a time of 44.57.

Lindsay Calva, at age 9, swam the girls 9-10 50m breast stroke and dropped 4.09 seconds earning 5th place and 18 points for the team.

Dylan Dennis had time drops in both his events, dropping .43 seconds in his 50m Free, earning 25th place and 2.55 second drop in his 50m giving him a time of 40.29 and earning 16th place and 5 points for the team.

Lexie Dennis joined her brother with more time dropped (1.96 seconds) in 50m breast, resulting in a time of 49.35 time and 27th place.

Zion Goodwin had a good swim and earned the team some points with his 43.43 second 50m breast, placing 18th and grabbing another 3 points for the team.

MK Maciejewski earned 1 st place in 25 Free (18.07) and 25 Breast (24.59). She earned 2 nd place in 25m backstroke with a time of 21.94, breaking the team record for the 3 rd time this season. With 69 points earned, MK tied with Lilly Younica of Governor’s Land, for 1st place overall 7-8 girls.

Kameron Moore, age 5, qualified for 2 events, swimming 6 and under 25m free with at time of 34.73 and 25m back with a time of 40.63.

Flannery Piercy, age 15, swam the Women’s 15-18 50m breast stroke and finished 22nd with a time of 46.35.

Kat Piercy earned 19 th place in her 50m freestyle, with a time of 35.78 seconds, earning 2 more points for the team and dropped 1.53 seconds on 50m breast, finishing 27th with her time of 49.35.

Abby Poole adds to the time drops, dropping 2.27 seconds and earning 16th place adding 5 more points to the team score with her time of 43.79 on the girls 13-14 breast stroke at age 13.

Emma Poole follows her older sister’s lead and dropped 3.43 seconds on her 25m Fly, with a time of 29.13 and gave Village Green 2 more points and earned 19th place.

Giselle Rivera finished up the afternoon swimming alongside Emma and dropped 3.36 seconds in the 25m Fly, and grabbed an additional 3 points for the team, landing in 18th place with her 29.09 finish.

Finishing up the morning session and starting the afternoon, Abby (back), Lindsay (breast), Flannery (fly) and Kat (free) competed in the 200m Medley Relay against 12 other teams and finished with a time of 3:08.91.

Overall it was an exciting day with a lot of personal bests for our athletes. We are sad to see the season end but look forward to another great season in 2020.

Special thank you to our wonderful coaches Amy Lewis and Kelly Owens. You both put in a very long day after a great season and support and care for our athletes 110%. Thank you for all you do!!

Pool hours changing on August 13

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Due to the sun setting earlier and our contract with the pool management company, the pool hours will be changing on August 13.

Pool news for Thurs, June 20th and Fri, June 21st

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The diving board, ladders, and stairs have all been re-installed for your enjoyment and safety. HRA campers will be using the pool with us from 1:30pm-3:30pm on Thursday, 6/20.

We had to reschedule the swim meet once again. It is scheduled for 6pm on Fri, June 21st. The pool will be open for normal swim 1pm-4:45pm on Friday and then closed after that for the meet.

We REALLY could use volunteers to help with the swim meet…no experience necessary. We need help preparing the pool deck, with concessions, and with timing (simple stopwatch operation). If you are able to assist, please arrive between between 4:45pm and 5:15pm on Friday. Thanks in advance!

Pool will be open 1pm-4:45pm on Wed, June 19th

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We had to reschedule our swim meet from Monday due to weather. It is scheduled for 6pm on Wed, June 19th.

Due to the diving board not being installed today, it will not be available for use on Wednesday for the 3.75 hours we are open.

We could use volunteers to help with the swim meet…no experience necessary. We need help preparing the pool deck, with concessions and timing (simple stopwatch operation). If you are able to assist, please arrive between between 4:45pm and 5:15pm. Thanks in advance!