2017 Newsletter Rose Tree Woods Swim Club
423 Candlewood Road Broomall, PA 19008
www.rosetreewoods.org T: 610-356-4183
Opening Day Saturday, May 27th
Memorial Day Weekend: May 27th – May 29th 11:00 am – 8:30 pm Preseason: Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 16 Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 8:30 pm Season: Saturday June 17-Monday, September 4 Saturday – Thursday 11 am – 8:30 pm Friday 11 am – 9:30 pm Labor Day pool closes at 7:00 pm
Poolside with President Charlie Vanderslice:
Hello RTW family!
Welcome! All of us at Rose Tree Woods Swim Club are excited to see all of our summer family once again and we want to extend a warm RTW welcome to all of our new family members joining us this year. I hope you are excited as we are.
It has been a busy offseason for us and we remain committed to maintaining and improving our club. We completed a few “behind the scenes” projects inside our Pump house and the main building but also some that are around the club. Overall, your pools & grounds held up very well during the winter months and we’ve walked through often during the offseason to make sure all was ok and we addressed anything that needed attention. With that, RTW is ready for you to enjoy another great summer!
There are a few exciting updates I especially want to share with you. To begin, let me introduce you to the MainLine Culinary Academy who will be operating the RTW Grille!
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Page 2 of 10 We are excited to have them with us and of their plans in providing a big menu complete with weekly and nightly specials. Along with catering experience for the Eagles and Phillies, they bring ~30 years culinary experience to our Club. Please join me in welcoming them to RTW!
Our second exciting update is RTW’s new Head Dive Coach so let me be the first to introduce you to Kayla Murray! Kayla grew up diving and competing in Delco league and then moved on to various Dive Coaching roles. She is now the Head Dive Coach at Marple Newtown High School where some of our RTW divers compete during the winter. We are exciting to welcome Kayla.
We will be posting our Socials calendar on the blue Socials board, Facebook page, and the RTW website with upcoming events for Adult and Youth Socials, Membership Appreciation Day events, and all our other Special events. We strive to fill the summer season with as much fun and excitement as we can possibly can. I invite you to view our Socials calendar for more information as the season draws near and please “like us” on Facebook and visit our Facebook page, where you will be able to view new events, special events, and other announcements as they are posted. If you have an idea for a Social event just let us know, we are always open for new ideas and events to host.
Our Swim & Dive teams are also preparing for another competitive and fun filled season under our Head Coaches and all of their assistant coaches. Let me be the first to say let’s Go RTW!!! As we noted in previous years, there are many sports available to our children these days but there is no other team sport, as there is with Swimming and Diving, composed of children in such a broad range in age, 5 to 18 year olds, boys and girls, competing together, cheering each other on (loudly!), learning valuable life-saving skills, having fun, making new friends and long lasting memories. I invite you to encourage your children, whether experienced or novice, to join the team or mini team (pre-team). It truly is a wonderful experience that begins with the first practice and ends with an awesome banquet!
Congratulations go out to Danielle Kardasis and her family whose lucky ticket was drawn on Labor Day as the winner of the 2017 Free Dues raffle. Danielle and her family will be enjoying the 2017 season completely dues free! Our raffle is back again this year where YOU can win 100% free membership dues for the 2018 season with your lucky ticket….that’s not a typo...WIN 100% FREE DUES for the 2018 season! Tickets will be available again throughout the season at the front office and around the club during special events with the winning ticket selected on September 4, 2017 by a random RTW Family member. You do not need to be present to win…do you want to receive that phone call? Good luck to all!
Finally, on a personal note, I am excited for another great summer at RTW and looking forward in seeing all of our summer friends once again as we enjoy our time in the sun. I look forward to seeing you at the pool. Welcome to the 2017 season! Go RTW!!
Charlie Vanderslice
Page 3 of 10 Snack Bar
Rose Tree Woods Swim Club looks forward to a new and exciting season at the Snack Bar. The snack bar has had many upgrades in the past year. First and foremost please join us in welcoming our newest vendor, Marilyn Benedict of Main Line Culinary Academy, new to the RTW family but not new to the food world. Marilyn and her team will be leading our Snack Bar through the summer of 2017! Marilyn’s goal is to provide an awesome menu in a clean and organized kitchen delivered by her friendly staff. Rose Tree Woods encourages members to meet and welcome Marilyn and Main Line Culinary who will offer a variety of great meals, daily specials, snacks, and drinks sure to make you want to come back for more. Socials
Greetings to all members from the Socials Committee! We have a fun and exciting season planned with special surprises for every one of all ages. The following events are planned for the summer of 2017. So save the dates! See upcoming events sections for dates. Adult Social - TBD Constant Contact Emails
To enhance communication, a request from our members, Rose Tree Woods is using the email program Constant Contact. This communication is the easiest way to reach the entire membership in a fairly simple way. Keeping you informed of the activities of the pool will help you plan and participate in the activities geared toward your family. Remember that the RTW website is another resource we use to keep our membership informed.
Membership Information
Please make sure your membership account is always up to date with your current email address and all family members’ information. If you need assistance please email us at [email protected].
Membership to the swim club is limited to qualified family members living in the same house. Staff members or the Membership Committee may request proof of residency of any member.
More Membership News
Membership Card Scanning
Please remember that RTW rules and policies state that each member must stop at the front office and have their membership card scanned and picture verified before entering the pool. This must be done every time you enter the swim club. All family members and guests must stay by the office window during this process. All members, no matter their age, must have a membership card. Only the person issued the membership card can use the card to enter the swim club.
Page 4 of 10 New members will need to have their pictures taken in order to receive their membership cards. Also, remember that the membership cards issued are lifetime cards so please hang on to them from year to year. If you lose them, no worries, just stop by the front office and it can be replaced for a $5.00 fee.
Babysitters : A babysitter membership card is available at the office for $125 for the season. This person can only be at the pool with the child/children he/she is babysitting.
Guest Fees
Pre-season - $5 per person, $10 weekends Regular season - $10 per person After 5 PM any day - $5 per person
Guest pass cards are sold at the office for $50 and are good for 7 uses. Passes must be used in the season purchased. Guest passes may only be purchased by a member. Guests may only use the pool while the sponsoring member is present.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] or please stop at the front office and we will be happy to help you. Raffle Drawing for Annual Dues
Remember to purchase your tickets for Annual Membership Dues. The cost is $10.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the front office. The drawing will take place on Labor Day. You do not need to be present. General Membership Meetings
There will be two General Membership meetings this summer. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. The first is Sunday, July 16th at 5 PM after Member Appreciation Day. The second is Sunday, August 27th at 2pm. Board of Director Nominations will be accepted at the August meeting. If an election is necessary, voting will end Sunday, September 3rd at 8:30 pm.
Swim & Dive Team News
Swim Team Tryouts/Evaluations
The Swim Coaches are holding tryouts/evaluations for the Swim Team, including Mini Team (Pre-Team), on Saturday, May 27th from 2-4pm and also during the 1st week of practice between Tuesday, May 30th – Friday, June 2nd from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM at the RTW lap pool. All swimmers 8 & Under must be able to confidently and safely swim 2 laps of the pool, tread water for one minute, and float on his/her back. (S)he should be able to swim a form of freestyle. All swimmers 9 & Over must be able to swim at least 2 laps of freestyle and 2 laps of backstroke to be on the Swim Team.
Page 5 of 10 The Dive Coach will be holding Tryouts/Evaluations for the Dive Team during the 1st week of practice at RTW between Tuesday, May 30th - Friday, June 2nd 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm. All divers must pass the deep water test in the current season, have the ability to go underwater without holding nose and fall in head first off the diving board.
All new members to the team and all pre-team from last season are required to attend one of the tryout/evaluation sessions.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 30th for Returning Families. Thursday, June 1st is the last day to register and order personalized caps, and Wednesday, June 14 for New Families.
No child will be permitted to participate at Practice or in Meets until his/her registration is complete. Only one registration fee ($70) is required for a child participating on both the swim and dive teams.
Swim & Dive Meets and Activities Schedule:
Please refer to the calendar on our website. www.rosetreewoods.org/swimdive and click on the Team Unify Button for news and updates! Swim & Dive Team Pre-Season Practice Schedule:
Swim Team and Mini Team (Pre-Team)
11 years old and older – Days: M-F - May 30th thru June 20th – 4pm-5pm
10 years old and under – Days: M-F - May 30th thru June 20th – 5pm-5:45pm
8 years old and under & Mini Team– Days: M-F - May 30th thru June 20th – 5:45pm-6:15pm
Notes: • All pre-season practices will be held in the Lap pool • Tryouts /Evaluations will be held during pre-season practice at the following dates/times: 5/30- 6/2 5:00p - 5:45p
More Swim & Dive Team News
Regular Season Practices Beginning Wednesday, June 21
Swim Team and Mini Team (Pre-Team)
13 years old & older & 11-12 Varsity – Days: M-F – 8am - 9:30am
11-12 JV & 9-10 Varsity – Days: M-F – 9:30am - 10:30am
9-10 JV & 8 & under Varsity – Days: M-F – 10:30am - 11:30am
8 & Under JV & Mini Team – Days: M-F – 10am - 11am @ T-Pool
Prior to the start of morning practices, practice group assignments will be posted on the Swim & Dive Team bulletin board located at the entrance of the pool. Group assignments are subject to change during the season at the Coaches’ discretion.
Page 6 of 10 D ive Team Pre-Season Practices
All Ages – Days: M-F - May 30th thru June 20th – 5:15pm-6:15pm
Notes: Tryouts will be held during pre-season practice at the following dates/times: 5/30 – 6/2 5:15pm – 6:15pm Dive Team Regular Season Practices Beginning Wednesday, June 21
13 years old & Older – Days: M-F – 10am – 11am
12 years old & Under – Days: M-F – 11am – 12pm Although practice groups are broken up by age, a diver can attend whichever session fits best for his/her schedule. Swim Lessons
The Swim Team Coaches are offering private and semi-private swim lessons. Parents must form their own semi- private group of 2 children. Lessons are held Monday through Thursday (rain day Friday). There is a lesson signup book at the front office and payment must be made at time of the reservation. The cost is $80 for private and $40 per child for semi-private for 4 half-hour lessons, and will be held through June & July. This schedule may be expanded to additional weeks depending on demand for swim lessons. Two lanes in the lap pool will be reserved during lessons.
More Important RTW News
RTW Tube Nights
RTW Tube nights are every Tuesday and Friday nights 6pm – 8pm only. RTW policy is that only opened bottom floats / tubes are allowed. You must be able to place legs though the float / tube. Only baby floats / tubes for children under the age of 6 y/o are allowed in baby pool area.
Tubes can be rented at the Golf Shack
Page 7 of 10 Have your Party at RTW!
Rose Tree Woods members may rent tables and an awning for small daytime parties. The pool may also be rented for after hour’s parties. For information and to make a reservation, please see the front office or a pool manager. No Smoking on Rose Tree Woods property
Thank You Please respect your lifeguards!
They learn skills they hope they never have to use. They sweat and they burn, literally. They save lives and often don’t even get a thank-you. The job of lifeguard is tougher than most people think. Please respect the lifeguards and their
authority around the pool this swim season! They are on the job to keep you safe! ROSE TREE WOODS SWIM CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS
Members and Guests 1. Members are entitled to admission to the Club when all financial obligations have been met.
Page 8 of 10 2. Club members will be admitted only with their membership cards, which are nontransferable. If their card is lost a $5 replacement card fee will be charged. 3. An adult or babysitter must accompany all children under the age of 10 at all times. 4. An adult or babysitter must always accompany children that are ages 10 through 12 unless they have passed our water safety test. 5. After 7:00 PM any children under 12 or not yet entering the seventh grade must be accompanied by an adult or babysitter, or leave the pool grounds. An adult is someone at least eighteen years or older. 6. Guests are permitted only when accompanied and registered by a Club member. When the Club member leaves, the guest must also leave. Any club member bringing anyone into the Club without paying a guest fee could have their membership revoked. 7. Guests are responsible for following all of the same rules and regulations as members. 8. Guest fees are to be paid upon entry and are set by the Board. Rain passes will be issued if inclement weather closes the Club before 2:00 PM. These passes will follow usual guest restrictions. 9. Babysitters are not considered family members, but can be included in your membership for an additional fee. The baby sitter must accompany at least one person in the family of a member to use the facilities.
Pools and Grounds 1. The Club hours are listed in the Newsletter, on the website, and on the bulletin board. The standard hours may be altered by the manager or for social or team activities. 2. No one is to enter the T- pool, lap pool or baby pool without a lifeguard on the stand. 3. The lap pool is for continuous swimming or lap walking. Enter from the ends. More than one person may use the same lane. At the manager's discretion, the lap pool may be used for general swimming. The lap pool will close early when there are home swim meets. 4. The starting blocks at the lap pool are to be used only under the direct supervision of the swim coaches. 5. The T-pool may be cleared for part of every hour for an adult swim. 6. Children in diapers (not trained) must wear a disposable swim diaper AND a bathing suit at all times, in and out of the water. All diaper changing must be performed in the restroom for the health and safety of all members. We recommend and encourage frequent diaper changes. 7. The baby pool is for children six years of age and under. They must be supervised by an adult at all times. 8. The water safety test, renewed annually, is required for children under the age of thirteen before they will be allowed to use the deep water area of the T-pool or the lap pool or the water slide,. The Deep Water Test will be a two-part test. 1. Two laps of lap pool without a break between laps (with only a touch of the wall when doing laps and not a rest). 2. Treading water for one minute. Start treading water no more than 30 seconds after completion of 2nd lap. Any child who has not successfully completed the water safety test must be accompanied by an adult in the T-pool or the lap pool. Upon successful completion of the water safety test, children will be given badges, which they must wear on their swim suits at all times. Replacement badges will be available at a fee of $1.00. 9. Guests and members will be permitted to use the water slide if they are at least 48 inches tall or have passed the water safety test. Only Coast Guard approved life vests will be allowed for use as flotation devices. An adult must accompany any child wearing an approved life vest in the water at all times. Swimmies and comparable devices will not be allowed. All other equipment such as beach balls, water spray devices, etc. must be approved by the manager before being used at the Club. 10. Any unauthorized individual found on Club grounds during unauthorized time periods will be considered a trespasser and will be prosecuted. Membership privileges will be revoked. 11. Eating is only permitted in the snack stand dining area. Drinks are permitted outside the dining area when in covered, non-glass containers. 12. Do not hang anything from the supports of any awnings erected on pool property. 13. Adults and children may not hang, lean or swing from the supports of any awnings erected on pool property.
Page 9 of 10 Health and Safety 1. All health and safety rules must be observed as posted. 2. Maximum speed limit in the parking lot is 5 M.P.H. 3. Parking and fire zone restrictions are to be obeyed at all times. 4. Individuals with open wounds; sores or skin infections will not be permitted into the water without a doctor's note. 5. Paging of members is for Emergency Only. 6. The following are prohibited at Rose Tree Woods: Running, pushing, wrestling, bothersome ball playing Use of glass containers, including baby food bottles and jars Animals Loitering, playing, or smoking in the locker rooms. or loitering at the front desk area Illegal substances Gambling Abusive language Smoking on pool property Skateboards and scooters Wearing cut-offs, sweats, etc. in the pools Alcoholic beverages during normal operating hours Unauthorized use of dumpsters or unauthorized dumping on pool grounds Spitting or nose blowing in the pools
Enforcement of Rules 1. The Club managers and lifeguards are authorized to enforce these rules and regulations. Members who violate these rules are subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the manager on duty, including possible short-term expulsion. 2. Any conduct which does not meet with the ethical standards of the Club shall be referred to the Rules and Regulations Committee for appropriate action. 3. The Rules and Regulation Committee shall have the authority to issue suspensions for infractions of these rules, except where the penalties are already set. 4. These rules may be supplemented or revised at any time. Such changes will be posted on the bulletin board. 5. Repeated infractions of the rules by a minor will result in a written letter to the guardians of the minor. 6. The necessity of a third written letter of rule violation will result in removal of all pool privileges for the remainder of the season.
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