We are more than halfway through the pool season, the swim and dive teams are nearing the end of their season and the lazy days of summer are in full swing! This is what summers are made of. We hope everyone is enjoying the pool this summer - we especially enjoy seeing some of you “working from home” poolside! Here are a few things to keep in mind for the next few weeks...
read moreAs we head into the holiday weekend, we have some exciting announcements to share with the membership.
First, KGRC’s annual Independence Day celebration will return this Sunday, July 4th. The party will begin at noon and go until 3, with games beginning at 12:30! We are especially looking forward to bringing back raft races and the cannonball contest!! Contest winners will receive a ticket for one free Snack Shack item. All children will receive a ticket at check in for a popsicle treat at the Snack Shack, and cotton candy is BACK! After the party ends the pool will remain open until 9:00.
read moreThis is what we all wait for… school’s out, summer is here, it’s pool time all the time!
KGRC is prepared and ready for you!
This week marks the beginning of our regular summer hours at the pool:
Open Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00pm every day
Early Morning Lap Swim: Monday - Thursday, 6:30-7:30 am
(We are adding Tuesday and Thursday beginning 6/22)
The baby pool is available for families to use during swim/dive practices in the mornings.
It was so nice to see all the happy faces at the pool opening weekend! It certainly was a great weekend to be swimming. Sadly, the weather won’t be as warm for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but the pool will still be open for fun!* On Monday, the pool will be open with "weekend" hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (plus lap swim for the early risers, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.).
As predicted, we are making more changes to the KGRC Covid-mitigation protocols. The Governor of Virginia has lifted nearly all such restrictions. Taking the latest federal, state, and local guidelines into consideration, the Board made the following changes....
read moreThank you all for your continued patience, understanding and, most importantly, flexibility as we change and update some of the club rules.
As the Governor of Virginia and the state and local health departments are following new CDC guidelines, the rules at KGRC for masks have also changed
read moreOpening Day is less than one week away, and we are so excited to see our Kent Gardens family. With a year of the pandemic under our belts and some easing of restrictions on the horizon, it looks like the 2021 season will be a fun and almost “normal” swim season. Safety is still top priority, so please be sure to read through this entire email and see our updated guidelines on the website.
read moreAs recently announced, KGRC is restarting our tradition of holding a Member Work Day to help spruce up the Club and grounds as we enter the final stretch before Opening Day. Please sign-up to join us this Saturday, May 8th to reconnect with old pool friends, meet new ones, and help complete small projects around your Club.
read moreWe are just 3 weeks away from Opening Day at KGRC! With the weather (sometimes) getting warmer, we are all looking forward to getting back to the pool and into the water. The Facilities crew was hard at work getting a new pump installed and making the pool pump room more efficient over the winter. The pool is now full and clean and ready for action!
read moreWe are sending one last reminder because we have a lengthy waiting list of potential members who are excited to hear whether they will secure a membership for this summer.
read moreThe membership renewal period for the 2021 season is almost over!
As a reminder, dues for the 2021 season are due by this Thursday, April 15.
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