Update regarding SOC Pool and the COVID-19 virus:
The SOC pool
board met in a telephone conference Monday evening to discuss the situation of COVID -19 and how it may affect the upcoming pool season. We
realize as the weather warms and the season approaches; you are probably
wondering what our plans are. Obviously, the situation is changing
rapidly, as are the CDC, state, and county guidelines. The
board will be constantly reevaluating the situation, but as of today, this is
our plan:
- We
plan to open, May 23, Memorial Day weekend. We will only do
so if the CDC, state and county governments agree that it is safe to do
so.
- Due
to all the uncertainty, we have cancelled the May 2 date in order to get
the early bird discount. So, whether you pay today, on the day we open,
or after we open, all memberships will include the discount.
- We
realize that we may have to open later than planned. If this happens, we have
discussed also staying open slightly later in the season (as weather
permits). For an abbreviated season, all memberships will be
prorated. If you paid for the whole season, and we only open
for 75% of it, 25% of your payment will be returned by check at the end of
the season.
- Worst
case scenario, if we are unable to open at all, everyone that has already
paid will receive a full refund, including any PayPal fees.
- We will send out new emails and update this website as circumstances and plans change.
Under the circumstances, we realize you and your
children may need the pool more than ever this season. If allowed
by Fairfax County to open and operate, be assured that the pool board is
working to make sure the pool is ready. Mark Gibson, our social director, is actively planning
the many parties and events, including hiring a mariachi band for Mexican
Night. Our operations coordinators, Amy Brown and Peter Poczatek,
are setting up the various inspections we need to open.
Carlos Salas, our VP in charge of hiring lifeguards, will soon be sending
out an email on how to apply to be part of our team. Since
current CDC recommendations are to avoid group gatherings for the next 8 weeks,
we have cancelled the Membership Appreciation party scheduled for May 2 and
hope to reschedule it later in the season.
Contact any of our board of directors with questions or concerns about this plan.
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About SOC Pool
The SOC pool offers not only a fantastic place for summer exercise and relaxation, it is a gathering place for neighbors and friends throughout the summer months. If you are new to the neighborhood, I’d like to strongly encourage you to join us.
Our summer calendar is filled with a wide variety of fun events with something for everyone. (Events and dates may change)
- Golf Outing Fundraiser (est. April)
- Member Appreciation Party (Saturday May 2, 5-7:30pm)
- Opening Day Cookout: Grills available, BYOB (Saturday, May 23, noon to close)
- Wine & Cheese (June 6)
- Community Day (Friday June 12, 2-5pm)
- Ping Pong Tournament Grill & Chill (June 20)
- Cardboard Boat Regatta (tbd)
- Beer & Pretzels (July 11, afternoon)
- Mexican Dinner (July 25, evening)
- Teen Night (tbd)
- Chili Cook-off (August 15, evening)
- BBQ & Blues (Labor Day Weekend)
We have made many exciting improvements to the pool this year.
- We are getting a new, high-quality outdoor ping-pong table
- Eagle Scout John Williams built us beautiful wood storage cubbies for swimmers to stash their bags in
- We sealed and re-striped the parking lot
- We plan to install a water fountain/water bottle filler onto the bath house
- We are extending pool hours to 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
