7.1.2020 Update

POOL OPENING—JULY 3*

* The pool will open on July 3 if Virginia moves into Phase III on July 1 as planned. If the move to Phase III is delayed, the pool opening will be delayed.

We are excited to open the pool!!! However, the Virginia Phase III Guidelines make pool usage more restrictive than a normal summer.

To remain in compliance with the Virginia Safer at Home: Phase III Guidelines, in addition to our normal pool rules, the Association has incorporated the following rules on capacity, social distancing and cleaning.

To comply with state and county regulations, we ask that you familiarize yourself with these COVID-19 related rules in addition to our normal Pool Rules.

The Association will continue to monitor State and County guidance and will adjust these rules as necessary.

Pool Management, Lifeguards, HOA staff, and FRRA Board members retain the right to ask anyone to leave who is not following these rules.  Pool users not following the rules may lose their pool access privileges. 

It is important that these rules are followed to ensure the safety of all so that the pool can remain open.

Documents containing these Special Rules, our normal Pool Rules, and the Covid-19 Questionnaire are available on our Documents Page under COVID-19 Documents.

1. THE POOL FACILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED COVID-19 FREE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

2. Operating Hours. The pool facility will be open for general admission according to the following schedule:

Sunday-Thursday (11 am to 8:00 pm)

11 am to 12:30 pm

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Friday & Saturday (11 am to 8:30 pm)

11 am to 12:30 pm

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

3. Pool Entry. No entry to the pool facility will be permitted without a valid FRRA Identification Card that includes a 2020 sticker.

4. Pool entry shall be through the main pool entrance. Pool exit shall be through the emergency gate to the side of the pool entrance.

5. COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire. All pool users shall complete, sign, and submit a screening questionnaire and acknowledgment upon entry to the pool facility. One questionnaire can be completed for all members of a household entering the pool facility. A parent or legal guardian shall complete and sign a screening questionnaire and acknowledgement for any minor using the pool facility without their parent or legal guardian.

6. Pool Facility Capacity. No more than 100 pool users shall be admitted to the pool during any scheduled window.

7. Guests. No guests will be permitted in the pool facility.

8. Personal Property, Pool Lost and Found. The Association is not responsible for loss of or damage to personal property of individuals when using the pool facility. Pool users will take all personal property with them when they leave the pool facility. Any property left in the pool facility will be disposed of at the end of each cleaning window.

9. Physical Distancing. Physical distancing of 10’ is required on the pool deck between pool users not of the same household.

10. Masks. Pool users must wear a mask when entering and exiting the pool facility. Masks may be removed when pool users are actively swimming or are at least 10 feet away from other pool users not of the same household.

11. Use of Showers. Pool users are encouraged to shower before coming to the pool to limit touch points.

12. Use of Restrooms. Pool users are encouraged to use the restroom at home to limit touch points.

13. Pool Furniture. Common pool furniture will not be available for use due to sanitation requirements. Pool users may bring their own chairs and place on the 10 foot markings.

14. Pool Toys. No toys are allowed except lap-swimming approved equipment.

15. Food. No food is allowed.

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT JULY 3 OPENING:

2020 DECALS. 

Two 2020 Decals were distributed to each unit in good standing in the April pool mailer. Additional decals have not yet been distributed due to the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. During the first week that the pool is open (from July 3 through July 9), pool users will be admitted to the pool facility if at least one pool pass with the same address has a 2020 decal - for example, if household has five passes but only two passes have 2020 decals, all users from the household will be admitted to the pool even though three passes have 2019 decals. However, a pass bearing a 2020 decal must be shown to the desk attendant upon entry for all household members. 

Starting on July 10, ALL pool passes must have a 2020 decal or the pool user will NOT be admitted to the pool!

Additional decals can be obtained from Cardinal Management's office by appointment. Cardinal's office is located at 3704 Golf Trail Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033. (703) 591-1818. Please note that Cardinal's office will be closed on Friday, July 3.

SAFETY FEATURES.

Plexiglass. The Association will be installing plexiglass at the desk in the pool building lobby area. Unfortunately, the plexiglass will not be installed yet for our July 3 opening. An additional barrier to maintain social distancing will be in place until the plexiglass is installed.

Restrooms & Showers. The Association will be closing off one toilet stall and one shower stall in each restroom to facilitate social distancing requirements. While the restrooms will be open, the Association encourages you to use the restrooms and showers at home to limit touch points. The restrooms will be stocked with soap and hand sanitizer for pool users.

COVID-19 Questionnaire. All pool users (or household group of users) will be required to submit a COVID-19 questionnaire on every day they use the pool. You will not be admitted to the pool without turning in the questionnaire. The questionnaire will be available on the Documents page of this website. The Association encourages pool users to print out the questionnaire before coming to the pool, however, copies will be available at the pool. 

Water Fountain. The water fountain will be available for pool users but in order to minimize touch points, we suggest that you bring bottled water to stay hydrated.

Fairfax County:                                   https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/

Fairfax County Health Department:    https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus

Fairfax  County Public Schools:          https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update

Virginia:                                               https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/

Virginia Health Department:                https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/

Virginia Governor:                               https://www.governor.virginia.gov/

CDC:                                                    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Inova:                                                   https://www.inova.org/patient-and-visitor-information/covid-19-advisory