Barclay Downs Swim and Racquet Club
Pool Facilities Update
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Barclay Downs Operational Updates & Phase 2 Guidelines
We are excited to open the pool on Saturday, May 30 and appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we move through this new environment together. We all have an interest in making the Club a success, especially this summer, and it will take every member’s participation. Please read carefully below and speak to your children about following these important guidelines for the well-being of our membership:
  • Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
  • Based on Governor Cooper’s Executive Order, the pool shall be restricted to 45 swimmers in the main pool at any one time and 4 in the baby pool at any one time.
  • The Board has elected to establish “Reservation Blocks” throughout each day and limit usage to 80 Members per block.
  • Monday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m, 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m., 6 -8:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3-5:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
  • Advance reservations are required for usage. Sign up for pool blocks via SignUpGenius. This link will also be posted on the homepage of bdswimclub.com.
  • Adult swim only available Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. (no reservation required).
  • Time between blocks is reserved for cleaning and sanitizing. All members must leave the pool facility on or before the scheduled closing time per block.
  • A member family may only sign up for 1 block per day; additional blocks may be used on a space available basis.
  • No guests until further notice. Family members and caregivers only.
  • No pool parties until further notice.
  • Chairs are spaced out. Physical distancing for non-family members is required. 
  • Parents are responsible for enforcing physical distancing for their children; please remember that the age at which a child can be in the facility unattended is 10 years old.
  • Each member must check-in at the registration desk prior to accessing the pool area. 
  • Please be mindful of other members wishing to use the facility and cancel your reservation as soon as you realize you will not be able to come during your block.
  • The Snack Bar will open on Saturday, June 6 (pre-packaged food only: candy, soft drinks, ice cream, chips) and accept credit card purchases only until further notice.Additional communication about establishing credit is forthcoming.

View the Club's complete guidelines. These will also be posted on our website's homepage. Please note that all of this is fluid and we may adjust after the first two weeks .

We have posted all COVID-19 updates on our website , and we will keep you informed as we adapt our operations. We look forward to providing a safe, healthy and fun environment for all to enjoy this summer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us . Thank you for your cooperation!
New Member Outreach
Want to help welcome our new members in a meaningful way? We are looking for members interested in connecting with new member families to help them get the most out of their membership. Please contact Kursten Callahan if you want to get involved. Thanks for giving our new members a warm welcome!
Swim Team Season
W e are finalizing Barclay Downs’ approach to the 2020 swim season and look forward to sharing more details in early June. Thank you for your patience. Please contact Sally Lindsay and Molly Kelly with any questions in the interim.
Tennis Summer Camps
We are still planning on tennis and swim summer camps at Barclay Downs. Our team has created contingency plans for all different scenarios. At least for the weeks of June 8 and June 15, tennis camp will not have swimming or lunch. Camp will run 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Also, we have firm caps on numbers of kids allowed at tennis camp. Please register for your desired weeks, and do not pay until the Monday morning of your camp week.
 
Ladies Camp - Our schedule will be Mon-Thurs, 6-8 p.m. for the following weeks and will have limited space available:
 
June 22-25 - Teams 3 and 4. Level of play is 3.0-3.5.
 
July 13-16 - Teams 4 and 5. Level of play is 2.5-3.0.
 
Aug 3-6 - Teams 1 and 2. Level of play is 4.0 and above.
 
Email if you would like to sign up.

Questions about anything tennis? Get in touch with our tennis director, John Williams .
Thank You and Stay Healthy
Thank you again for all your patience as we work through these difficult times. The Board and Pool Management Company AquaTech are committed to providing a fun and safe experience this summer. We will need everyone’s cooperation and support in managing this process. We will keep you apprised of any changes as we move through the coming weeks. Be safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.