MEMBERSHIP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| How do I apply for membership to the Pool?
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Download the application from the Potomac Woods Swim
Club website. Fill out the application and submit to the address
listed with a $50 deposit. |
| When will I hear if I will be extended a membership? |
Membership openings are determined by the number of current members
that resign or go in active for the summer. This process takes place
during the March thru May timeframe. Therefore, membership status
for the wait listed applications are not usually known until early
May timeframe. |
| How is the wait list managed? |
The wait list is managed by the date of the application received.
First on the list by date order will be first contacted for openings
as we move down the waiting list. Openings only occur as current
members resign. |
| What are the chances that I will be extended a membership if I
am on the wait list? |
The earlier you send your application in the better chance you
have. Historically, we have had 30-40 openings each season. |
| What is a Bond Member? |
A Bond Member is a full charter member that uses the pool annually
and is guaranteed a membership each year. |
| What is a Summer/Temporary Member? |
A summer or temporary membership has to apply each year for membership
and is subject to the wait list each year. This membership does
not require the Bond payment. However the membership fee is higher
than the annual dues of the Charter Member. Summer/ Temporary memberships
availability is based on current members placing their membership
on hold which is very limited. Wait list applicants for Full Charter
memberships take priority over Summer membership applications. |
| How much money do I have to send in to be on the wait list? |
You only need to send in a $50 deposit to hold your name on the
wait list. |
| When will I know if I will get a membership offered? |
We usually won’t know status of applications until very
close to the start of the pool season. The process is cumbersome.
As members resign, we offer memberships in order on the list and
this takes time. You may get offered a membership after the pool
season begins. We keep working the list until all openings are filled. |
| Do you have to pay the Bond and the Annual Dues at the same time? |
Yes. However, if special arrangements are needed, you may contact
the Pool Treasurer. |
| Can I drop off the membership application at the pool in or person? |
No. Please send via mail to ensure the membership applications
are received in a central location. |
| If I resign my membership, how long does it take to receive my
bond payment back? |
It can take up to 8-9 months to receive your bond payment upon
resignation. Resignations are listed in the order they are received
and processed once a new membership is sold in its place. |
