Hey, WGRA!

Spring has arrived and that means we’re just a few short months away from another fun summer at the Wellington Green Recreation Association pool! Thank YOU for being a part of our pool family.

The WGRA Pool is slated to open on Saturday, May 28 (Memorial Day weekend). We have another fun summer planned with the return of the WGRA Gators Swim Team, pool games, and food trucks. Read below for more important information.

Annual Membership Meeting

Don’t forget that the annual membership meeting is this Sunday, March 26 at 5:30pm at the pool, 105 Bridgeport Drive (rain or shine). We will be asking members to vote on amendments to by-laws and voting on a new board member. Missed the memo on the by-laws? Please click here to access previous communication.  We will meet near the main gate to the pool. Questions? Contact wgrachat@gmail.com.

Memberships

Memberships for the 2023 season went on sale on the afternoon of Sunday, March 26 for all 2022 returning members, 2022 wait-listers, neighborhood residents, and swim team families. For all others, registration opens on April 9. To apply, visit our website, WGRA.org on Sunday.

VIP Early Bird Registration (March 26 – April 16) 
Open to all 2022 returning members and waitlisters, neighborhood residents, and swim team families. Save $30 off your membership rate and secure your spot at the WGRA pool for the 2023 season. Your application and payment must be received by April 16. 

Early Bird Registration (April 9 – April 16)
Open to all new or lapsed members for the 2023 season. Save $30 off your membership rate and secure your spot at the WGRA pool for the 2023 season. Your application and payment must be received by April 16. 

Open Registration (April 17 – August 30)
No early bird discount applies. Sign up early to secure your spot for the 2023 season. 

The WGRA Gators Swim Team

Burton and Robyn Lee are back to help lead the Gators swim team! The Gators swim team kick off meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at the pool. Come out and meet our head coach who many already know and love, Carter Hefty, and get all the info you need for the swim season. Dry land practices start in May. Meets are posted on our website. Questions? Contact WGRAGators@gmail.com. 

We’re Hiring: Lifeguards

Do you or someone you know have a passion for serving others? Interested in a fun summer job keeping our members safe while soaking up the sun? If so, please consider applying to be a lifeguard at the WGRA Pool. Applications are being accepted through April 30. WGRA will compensate payment for lifeguard certification if needed.  Full and part time positions available. Pay is commensurate with experience. 

Sponsorships + Volunteer Opportunities

The WGRA Pool is actively raising funds to improve and renovate our pool, deck, and pool area. If you or your business are interested in becoming a pool sponsor, please contact WGRAchat@gmail.com or fill out our Sponsorship Form for the best exposure under the sun! Additionally, if you’d like to help out as a volunteer at the pool, please send us an email and we will follow up with more ways to get involved.

A big shout out to our 2023 Pavilion Sponsor, Chase Poston of CB Caine Realtors! Chase not only a good friend of the WGRA, but a neighbor who knows the area well and would love to help you with your real estate needs. (Watson, his faithful pup, agrees!) Thank you for stepping up and proudly supporting the WGRA, Chase!

WGRA Athletic Field

WGRA is proud to partner with the Eastside YMCA in 2023. Look out for more games and action on our athletic field! The field will remain available for member and neighbor use when not being rented. Thank you for your support as WGRA continues to build up our recreation operation for the betterment of our community.

Thank you!

Thank you for being a part of our pool community. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun summer experience for our members and their guests. Don’t forget to follow WGRA on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest happenings. And if you need to contact WGRA, please email WGRAchat@gmail.com.

See you at the pool!

Sincerely,

The WGRA Board

Questions? Contact wgrachat@gmail.com.

Pool Hours*

2023 Pool Season begins Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Monday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Tuesday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Wednesday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Thursday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

*Hours for Paid Extended Hours Memberships are 6AM-10PM daily. Please see details about Extended Hours Memberships, and the WGRA Calendar for scheduled events and closures.

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Please note that the swim team uses the pool during their season (which ends in July) Mondays — Thursdays from 8:30am -9:30am (10 and under) and 9:30am-10:30am (11 and up) and Mondays — Wednesday evenings from 4:45pm-5:50pm (Microgators, M & W only), 6:00pm-6:45pm (10 and under) and 6:45pm-7:30pm (11 and up) and Microgators on Saturdays from 10am-11:15am through mid-July .

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