Woodley Recreation Association
May 29, 2021

Woodley Pool Opening Updates and Clarifications

Dear Shareholders and Members.

As expected, we have received a number of questions about our opening processes and policies. Please see further information below.

Pool Hours
While Fairfax County Public Schools are still in session this spring, the pool will open at 1 pm on school days.  For your reference, please see below the pools hours for each day until the last day of school on June 11:

Saturday, May 29, 11 am to 9 pm.
Sunday, May 30, 12 pm to 8 pm.
Monday, May 31, 11 am to 9 pm.
Tuesday, June 1 through Thursday, June 3, 1 pm to 8 pm.
Friday, June 4, 1 pm to 9 pm.
Saturday, June 5, 11 am to 9 pm.
Sunday, June 6, 12 pm to 8 pm.
Monday, June 7 through Thursday, June 10, 1 pm to 8 pm.
Friday, June 11, 1 pm to 9 pm.

After June 11, regular summer hours commence:

Mondays through Saturdays, 11 am to 9 pm
Sundays, 12 pm to 9 pm.

When FCPS returns to school in August, the hours for school days will be 3 pm to 8 pm.

I'm New, Where Are My Cards?

If you are new to Woodley Pool, welcome!  If you have already purchased your membership, your membership cards will be at the front desk (each family member gets a card). The lifeguards at the desk will ask to take a picture of each member of your family.  You only have to do this once.

If you have any issues, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Mask Policy

To clarify the Pool's mask wearing policy, we will adhere strictly to what the State mandates and suggests, which is to say, there is no requirement or mandate to wear a mask. The State recommends that unvaccinated people who cannot maintain social distancing wear a mask, but it’s not required.  We strongly suggest that unvaccinated individuals wear masks when entering and exiting the property, in the bathhouses and shed, and when they cannot maintain proper social distancing.

Further, just like last year, if you feel ill, please stay home.

Raft and Squirt Gun Nights

We have been asked a number of questions about Raft and Squirt Gun Nights.

Please be advised that raft and squirt gun nights remain discontinued until further notice. We will reconsider later in the season.

 Sunday Hot Dogs and Sundaes Return!

We are thrilled to announce the return of Sunday Hot Dogs and Sundaes!  Remember that proceeds support the Woodley Warrior Swim and Dive Teams.

On most Sunday nights (weather permitting), Swim and Dive volunteers will serve:
Hot dogs from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Sundaes from 6:30 - 7:30 pm

(An assortment of drinks, chips, and deserts will also be available with the hot dogs.)

 Woodley Warriors Swim & Dive

Woodley Warriors are excited to be kicking off their 65^th year of competitive swimming and diving for youths ages 5-18. As a member of the Woodley swim team, your child will learn to swim all four competitive strokes and compete in weekly swim meets. Dive team members learn to dive safely off the board and will learn the appropriate dives for their age level. And we are excited to welcome back our Mini Warriors developmental program, which provides a bridge between basic swim lessons and competitive training. 

Please visit our team website for more information regarding this year's registration cost, schedule of events, practice times, and program details. 

 Registration and Membership Information

Thanks to all those who are already registered for the 2021 season! We are no longer accepting non-shareholder memberships.  Only Shareholders may continue to purchase memberships.  If you are not a Shareholder, you may register to be placed on our waitlist.

Shareholders may log in to access the Membership Management System and register for the season. Use your login and password from last year.  A recovery link is on the login page for forgotten passwords. DO NOT create a new account.  

• Update Contact Information: Click on the Profile Tab and update all of your information, especially emails and phone numbers.  
• Changing Household Members on Your Membership: If you are changing individuals on your membership, do not type over the name of an existing person in your profile.  Instead, go to the My Account tab and then select Add Family Member. To remove a member from your account, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.

Guest Passes: Guest passes may be available once the pool opens for $5 per person per day. Guest pass availability and usage may be limited depending on pandemic restrictions.

Woodley Recreation Association
May 2021

Opening Day May 29th @ 11:00 AM!

The pools are filled, the grass is mowed and the tables and chairs are being set up! We are almost ready for opening day on May 29th! So find your swim suit, beach towels, and membership cards so you are ready to dive in!
• Questions about our opening plans? Check our Announcements page on the website.
• Looking for social events and opening hours? Check out the home page and pool calendar.
• Ready for the kids to join our Swim/Dive teams? Check out the Woodley Warriors website.

Woodley Warriors Swim & Dive

Registration is OPEN for Woodley Warriors Swim & Dive Team! Practices for competition swim and dive start on June 1st! Mini Warriors practice starts on June 16th.

Woodley Warriors Swim and Dive Kick Off Meeting May 26, 2021 @ 7pm.

The NVSL (Northern Virginia Swimming League) is moving forward with plans for a regular 2021 season. The NVSL recognizes the situation with COVID is fluid and are closely monitoring the state and local health guidelines that govern youth sports. These guidelines will help determine the type of season we are able to have.
That said, the Woodley Warriors are excited to be kicking off their 65th year of competitive swimming and diving for youths ages 5-18. As a member of the Woodley swim team, your child will learn to swim all four competitive strokes and compete in weekly swim meets. Dive team members learn to dive safely off the board and will learn the appropriate dives for their age level. And we are excited to welcome back our Mini Warriors developmental program, which provides a bridge between basic swim lessons and competitive training.

Please visit our team website for more information regarding this year's registration cost, schedule of events, practice times, and program details

Updated Operating Procedures

As you may have seen, the CDC has released new guidance on the wearing of masks by those who are vaccinated, and the Governor of Virginia has released new guidance that will become effective on Friday, May 28th. Below is an updated description of COVID-related operating procedures for the pool this summer. At this time, we do not expect any further updates from the State or County. In general, as we did last year, we will adhere strictly to CDC guidance, and State and County guidance.

• There will be no capacity restrictions on the pool, other than the ordinary capacity limitation imposed by the County as part of our operating permit.
• There will be no requirement to reserve space or slots.
• Regarding the wearing of masks, per the Governor's order and CDC guidance, masks are no longer necessary for members who have been vaccinated. Nevertheless, we strongly encourage continued use of masks when entering and exiting the grounds, in the bathhouses, and in the shed, as well as any time that proper social distance cannot be maintained. Please be courteous to your neighbor.
• There will no longer be health screening procedures at the front desk.
• All of the Pool's furniture will be placed out on the grounds for use by the membership. We will not continue the use of the green/red card indicators we used last year. There will be cleaning wipes available for those who wish to wipe down their tables and chairs prior to use. Also, as a reminder, you are always welcome to bring your own chairs for use on the lawn.
• Members will be able to use guest passes.
• The grills will be available for use by members, as will the member-designated fridge in the shed.
• The Pavilion will be available for rental under the normal rates and processes, beginning on Tuesday, June 1st. More information will be posted on the website about Pavilion rentals.
• The pool will keep two lanes for lap swimmers Monday through Friday from 11 am to 12 pm, and for the last hour the pool is open. There will be one lane for lap swimmers at all other times. Lanes cannot be reserved in advance.

Shareholder Memberships

As a reminder, our bylaws stipulate that Shareholders are obligated to purchase a membership each or, in lieu of purchasing a membership, they may pay an inactive fee to maintain their share in good standing. In turn, shareholders are guaranteed a membership each season at Woodley. Because of this, the Board must manage memberships to account for undecided Shareholders who may yet decide to purchase a membership. In order to accurately monitor our membership numbers for 2021, we ask that Shareholders decide as soon as possible whether they will purchase a season membership or pay the inactive fee, but in any case, by no later than July 1st. In order to cast your vote at the annual Shareholder meeting in August, your account must be in good standing.

Membership numbers are strong so far this year, and Shareholders who decide late to pay an inactive fee may deprive the Pool from accepting a new member because the slot had to be left open. Please help us manage our membership by making this decision as soon as possible.

 Registration Information

Thanks to all those who are already registered for the 2021 season. While we are still accepting non-shareholder and new memberships, we are closely monitoring our membership numbers this year. Register today to ensure your spot at Woodley is secure!

Log in to access the Membership Management System and register for the season. Use your login and password from last year. A recovery link is on the login page for forgotten passwords. DO NOT create a new account.

• Update Contact Information: Click on the Profile Tab and update all of your information, especially emails and phone numbers.
• Changing Household Members on Your Membership: If you are changing individuals on your membership, do not type over the name of an existing person in your profile. Instead, go to the My Account tab and then select Add Family Member. To remove a member from your account, please EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.
• Guest Passes: Guest passes may be available once the pool opens for $5 per person per day. Guest pass availability and usage may be limited depending on pandemic restrictions.

Swim Lessons

We are coordinating with Atlantic Pools, our pool management company for our lifeguards to offer individual (1-1) swim lessons for our youngest Woodley members. Swim lesson opportunities will be offered during select hours during the day and evening. Arrangements will be made directly with the lifeguard and member once the pool is open. Information will be posted on our bulletin board by the front desk.

Opportunities will be available for swim lessons while the pool is open, except that no swim lessons may occur after 3 pm on weekends (including Fridays) or holidays.

Lap Swimming & Adult Swim

Our lap lane(s) will be available for members of all ages to utilize for lap swimming. Swimmers in the lap lane must be swimming laps independently.

• Weekdays (Monday - Friday) we will have 2 lap lanes available from 11am - 12pm and during the last hour of the day.
• Weekends and holidays we will have 1 one lap lane available all day.

As we have done in previous years, the last 15 minutes of each hour will be a "break" for the all children under 15 to exit the pool and offer adult swim in the pool, lap lanes, and diving area.

Woodley Amenities 

• Vending Machines, Ice Machine, Grills and a Refrigerator/Freezer will be available.
• Popsicles and Ice Cream will be sold at the front desk.
• Ping Pong and Foosball will be available and paddles and balls will be at the front desk.
• Hand sanitizer stations available on the premises.
• NEW Surface disinfecting wipes available for member use.

Online Account Options

We are adding options to household online accounts to purchase guest passes and add funds to your account for purchases. This will allow you purchase guest passes in advance of visiting the pool to expedite your check in process and add funds to your account for your child (and yourself!) to use to purchase popsicles and ice cream at the front desk in order keep cash transactions to a minimum. 

Guest Passes

1. Log into your account
2. In the left column, under My Account, click Buy Guest Passes
3. Proceed with credit card transaction

Fund Account

1. Log into your account
2. In top navigation row, click Fund Account

Proceed with credit card transaction

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Our mailing address is:
7421 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22042

Woodley Recreation Association
April 2021

2021 Covid Precautions and Restrictions: What To Expect This Summer

Woodley plans to open on time Memorial Day Weekend, and while we anticipate and hope for a more "normal" summer, we will, as always, comply with all State and County directives with respect to Covid-19 protocols.  We will continue to monitor directives applicable to the pool, and will communicate with members as conditions change.  Please understand that these conditions continue to evolve, and we may adjust accordingly at any point. 

Please see below for a list of restrictions and conditions we currently anticipate operating under, largely based on the Phase 3 guidance that was applicable at the end of last season, and still applicable today.

• We will require members/guests to wear masks upon entry, exit, and when in the bathhouse.
• Staff will wear masks while at the desk.
• Masks are not required (nor recommended) when swimming. In other outdoor areas, some may choose to wear masks if they are more comfortable or unable to maintain appropriate social distancing. 
• We have notifications/signs about recommended social distancing, but that is up to each household to enforce accordingly in consideration of your social circles.
• We will provide options for members to clean/disinfect their own areas if desired.
• Members will undergo health screening at the front desk upon entry (in the form of questions as per last year).
• We will remind members to stay home if sick or exposed, in our regular communications and signage. 
• Currently, the State limits pool to 75% of their normal capacity; accordingly, we will monitor our overall numbers during our busy days.  We will adjust this number as directives allow.
• While we plan to allow guests this summer, we do reserve the right to limit guests, especially on our busiest days, to ensure that our members have the opportunity to access the facility.
• We are tentatively planning to have a number of social events, observing social distancing guidelines.  More info will follow.
• We plan to open the grills to use by members.
• We plan to put out all of the pool's furniture for use by members.

Atlantic Pools is hiring lifeguards for summer 2021 for Woodley Pool. Learn more at http://www.atlanticpoolservice.net. 

Summer Season 2021

Dear Woodley Members, 

We are excited to continue our planning for Summer 2021, and we hope this email finds you well. The WRA Board is making preparations for Summer 2021, including updating our membership structure to offer memberships that are based on household size. While the structure is changing, several of the discounts, including early bird and senior discounts are still available. The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, including Woodley, however the Board has worked diligently to contain costs. The Board’s goal is to keep our membership rates at a reasonable level and still keep pace with rising costs of operating a community pool. Our new membership structure and prices are listed below for returning members to review in advance. Memberships will be available for purchase on our website, www.woodleypool.org, on February 1st for returning and new members. If you need assistance logging into your account, or if you have any other questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Membership Notes:

• Early bird discounts will still be available through April 30th; $50 off for Shareholders and $25 off for non-shareholders. The prices listed are base prices, without these discounts. 

• Senior memberships (both shareholder and non-shareholder) reflect a 15% discount.
• Senior memberships are still available for households with at least one member over 65 by June 1st. 
• Membership options are available for households with up to 8 members. If you have a larger household, please contact our Membership Chair PRIOR to purchasing a membership by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
• ALL household members, including children of all ages and caregivers, count towards your membership number.
• The Membership you choose is valid for the entire season, so please choose accordingly. 
• Share (aka Bond) price remains at $350. 

Shareholder Information 

• Shareholders must choose a membership or pay the Inactive Fee by no later than July 1st, in order to remain in good standing and cast a vote at the annual shareholder meeting. 
• Shareholders must be in good standing to purchase at Shareholder rates. If your account is not active due to an outstanding Inactive Fee from 2020, you will need to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to bring your account up to date. Notifications were sent to those members not in good standing in December. 
• Shareholder prices reflect a 15% discount from non-shareholder rates. 
• Shareholder memberships now include five (5) guest passes.

Shareholder Inactive fee remains at $160; due if you are a shareholder but do not intend to purchase a membership this summer. 

Household Memberships

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July 3, 2020

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June 25, 2020

Refund Deadline Reminder 
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS AND MEMBERS:

We want to thank everyone who has purchased a membership this year. We understand that many of you purchased memberships as a way to support the pool in a year where the pool will take a financial loss, and we greatly appreciate that. As we said back in April, Woodley has one of the most generous refund policies of any pool in our area, and we encouraged everyone to buy in light of that policy. As we move through the Summer, we continue to take steps to reopen under Virginia's reopening guidelines, and provide greater value for your membership.

In the spirit of transparency, we want to remind you that Woodley's refund policy requires that members requesting refunds must do so by the 11th day of the swim season for those who purchased prior to opening day. For those who purchased a membership after the pool opened, they may request a refund by the 11th day of their membership.

The pool opened on June 15th; therefore, for those who purchased prior to opening day, refund requests must be received before midnight tonight, no exceptions. For shareholders, you may request to pay the inactive fee in lieu of maintaining your membership for this season. For those considering requesting a refund, we hope that you will consider keeping your membership as a way to support the pool and our community during these difficult times.

Thank you again for your support of Woodley Pool.

If you have any questions, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Board