Waynewood Recreation Association

The WRA needs you!

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:07:16 +0000

Dear WRA member:

It’s that time of year again when you are asked to dig deep to give time to your neighborhood community by volunteering for the WRA. The WRA organizes a number of great activities throughout the year, but these cannot happen without the help of our members. The WRA is a member run organization, meaning that volunteers are the only way to make these events a success. We have a great group of foIks who volunteer 80% of the time and they are getting burned out. Please help them by volunteering to oversee one of the following activities:

Fourth of July
Adult Pool Party
Halloween Parade
Holiday Caroling

Or if you aren’t in a position to oversee a whole event, consider giving a little time (we’re talking 1-2 hours) for the following events:

End of School Year Party
Fourth of July
Screen on the Green movie nights
Adult Pool Party
Thursday Night Dinners

By volunteering for the WRA, you get to be a part of the events that will be a big part of our children’s memories of growing up in this wonderful community and neighborhood. Please consider giving a little of yourself and your time for these great events. If you are one of those people who attend these events year after year and always intend to volunteer, this is the year to get involved! Sign up for volunteer opportunities email, for the latest information.

Thank you so much to all the volunteers who’ve given so selflessly over the years. And, thank you to our neighbors new and old who will be part of future events!

Please contact Kay Allen at gro.cerdoowenyawnull@stnevelaiceps for more information about how to be involved!

Sincerely,
Kay Allen
Special Events Coordinator

Pool Operating Hours

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:35:23 +0000

Normal pool operating hours for the 2011 season are:
May 28 – June 21
12:00 Noon – 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Holidays

June 22 – Sept. 5
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Holidays
12:00 Noon – 9:00 p.m. Sundays

Certain activities (swim team practice, swim lessons, etc.) may take place outside of normal operating hours; however, the pool is not open to the membership during these times. Also, certain sections of the facility may be closed to members due to special events (swim meets, special events, etc.).

If weather, staff availability, and budget permit, the WRA board may elect to keep the pool open for one or two additional weekends in September. If the pool will be open, the website will be updated with the information, signs will be posted in the pool house, and the sign at the corner of Dalebrook Drive and Waynewood Boulevard will show the dates and hours.

New Deadline: Pay Annual Dues by April 1st

bortel — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:40:13 +0000

Beginning in 2012, annual dues will be due on April 1st of each year. Historically, annual dues were due the first Sunday in May. In May 2011, the Board of Directors changed the date to allow for more time to finalize changes in membership prior to the pool opening. In addition, changing the date provides operating income at an earlier date to help cover all the costs associated with getting the pool ready to open as well as other normal grounds and facility maintenance.

Committees of the WRA

bortel — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:30:54 +0000

The WRA Board of Directors has created three new Committees to help in reviewing current membership policy and procedures, updating the long range plan, creating a mid-term plan and conducting a financial asset and policy review. Visit the Board section for more information.

Committees of the WRA

bortel — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:18:37 +0000

The WRA Board of Directors (BOD) has created three new Committees to help the BOD in reviewing current membership policy and procedures, updating the long range plan, creating a mid-term plan and conducting a financial asset and policy review. Below is detailed information about each committee and a point of contact for each committee should you have any questions, concerns or comments.

Membership Policy Review Committee
POC: gro.cerdoowenyawnull@tnediserp
The Committee consists of the President, Membership Chair, Membership Manager and two members of the WRA. The Committee is tasked with the following:

Review current Membership policy as written in the Members Handbook to ensure that they are in compliance with the by-laws and the Articles of Incorporation. Draft new language for the Members’ Handbook incorporating all changes being recommended by the Committee.
Review by-laws to determine if any changes need to be made to bring the by-laws up to date with changes in membership process, i.e. creation of the Membership Manager position. If necessary, draft new language to add to the by-laws and specify what language, if any, needs to be deleted.
Review the current “unwritten” process by which memberships are bought, sold and leased to determine what can be done to make the process more efficient. Draft a Membership Procedural Handbook that includes all policies and procedures not included in the Member Handbook to be used by the current and future Membership Manager and Membership Chair to ensure consistency and continuity on how memberships are processed.

Mid Term Planning and Budgeting Committee
POC: gro.cerdoowenyawnull@tnediserpeciv
The Committee consists of the Vice President, Treasurer, Tennis, and two WRA members. The Vice President will include the Pool, Grounds, Special Events, and Membership as appropriate to ensure that comprehensive ideas and objectives are included in the planning. The Committee is tasked with the following:

Review the current Long Range Plan (LRP) and update the projected growth and developments into 2018.
Review the depreciation schedule and update the current funding strategy to maintain and replace the current assets.
Solicit input from the membership and draft proposals for mid-term (2013-2018) developments consistent with the LRP. Include funding strategies that are proactive, transparent, and deliberate.

Financial Asset and Policies Review Committee
POC: gro.cerdoowenyawnull@rerusaert
The Committee consists of the Treasurer, Pool, Grounds, Business Manager and three WRA members. The Committee is tasked with the following:

Review the current insurance policy to determine the adequacy of WRA coverage. Include a historical review of incidents on WRA property to determine the precedence of potential liabilities. Provide a recommendation to the board to decrease, increase or sustain the current insurance policy with suggestions to mitigate potential liabilities.
Review the current depreciation schedule to determine components that may be vulnerable to catastrophic failure. A catastrophic failure is further defined as a failed component, greater than $100k to replace, which would result in a pool closure for more than a week. Provide recommendations to the board to decrease, increase or sustain the Capital Reserves relative to the likelihood and potential costs of a catastrophic failure.
Review the last three years of expenditures, approved by the board (< $5k) and membership (>$5k), to establish benchmarks for purchase approvals. Provide recommendations to the board to decrease, increase, or sustain the current $5k threshold to approve expenditures. If the committee recommends changing the $5k threshold, include proposed changes to by-laws, handbook, and operating procedures as appropriate.

WRA General Membership Meeting: Feb 13, 2012

bortel — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:32:32 +0000

The WRA will hold its semi-annual general membership meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Waynewood Elementary School cafeteria. The WRA Board of Directors will present the proposed 2012 Operating and Capital Budget to the WRA membership for approval. Notice of the meeting, a copy of the proposed budget and a proxy will be mailed to members at the end of January.

WRA elects members to its Board of Directors

bortel — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:29:36 +0000

Elections for open positions on the Board of Directors took place at the annual General Membership Meeting. This meeting was held on September 26, 2011, at 8pm in the Waynewood Elementary School cafeteria.

Janet Schwalb, Joshe Raetz and Gina Boling were elected to the Board. Janet has served four years as the Secretary, was elected for another three year term, and will be serving as President. Gina Boling was elected to the Board to fill the remaining two years of Tanya Stamos’s term, and will be serving as the Pool Chair. Joshe Raetz was elected to the Board for a three-year term and will be serving as Treasurer. Visit the Contact page for a complete list of Directors and their email addresses.

Little Dolphins Frequently Asked Questions

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 23:12:55 +0000

What is the Little Dolphins Program?
It is a developmental swim program that is part of the larger Waynewood Dolphins Swim Team. Our Coaches take beginning swimmers who can propel themselves the length of a 25M pool and teach them legal swim strokes starting with Freestyle and Backstroke. They play games, use kickboards, meet friends and have fun.

When Do Little Dolphins Practice?
Starting after FCPS ends, Little Dolphins meet from 12:00-12:30 every weekday in the lap pool.

Is There an Age Requirement?
No, but most Little Dolphins are between the ages of 4 and 8

How Do I know if my Swimmer is Ready for Little Dolphins?
For safety purposes, Little Dolphins have to be able to swim the length of the WW lap pool. They do not have to swim it in any defined stroke as long as they can make it to the other side (e.g. Dog Paddle, underwater swimming, and various other entertaining combinations all work). At the first practice, swimmers will be asked to swim the length of the lap pool any way they know how. The purpose of this is not to intimidate the children, but rather to determine that the children can get themselves to the side of the pool when a coach is not nearby. The ability to listen and follow instructions from the coaches is also a very helpful skill.

Are Coaches in the Water during Little Dolphins practice?
Yes. There is usually one Coach or helper in each lane. They may get out of the pool to give instruction, get equipment or demonstrate a skill.

Are the children divided by skill level?
As the season progresses and the Coaches get to know the children’s abilities and needs, they may loosely group them by skill.

Are Little Dolphins members of the Swim Team?
Yes, they can participate in potluck dinners, pep rallies, games, movie days, end of season party, etc. just like any other member of the team.

Do Little Dolphins need Team Suits?
They are not required. Some Little Dolphins like to wear them, but plenty wear other swim suits. Sometimes (if you’re lucky!) older Dolphins may have a hand-me-down to pass your way.

Can Little Dolphins participate in Swim Meets? Do they have to?
Little Dolphins have their own mini-meet as the culmination of their season. It is a very special meet with timers, awards, but no disqualifications. It is meant to be a positive experience all the way around. They do not have to participate. If your child is ready to participate in Time Trials or meets, they may be ready to move up to the 8&Under age group (See below).

Do Little Dolphins get a trophy at the end of the Season?
Of course.

Why do Little Dolphins Parents have to volunteer at meets if their children don’t participate in them?
This is an excellent question. The costs of participating in Swim Team are kept low because they are subsidized by the money we make from concessions at swim meets. It costs only $95 for a Little Dolphin to participate in a half hour swim session 5 days a week for more than 5 weeks. That’s less than $20 per week – a pretty good deal. So, you volunteer not just to support the meet, you support your children’s practices too by helping to pay our coaches. As a side benefit, your child sees you spending your valuable time supporting their activity showing them that they are valuable. By the way, you can volunteer in positions other than concessions (e.g. timing, set-up/take down, etc.).

What is the difference between Little Dolphins & 8 Under Groups?
Below is a comparison chart of Little Dolphins and 8 & Under groups. If you are on the fence about which group your child belongs in, we encourage you to observe the 8 & Under group which meets every day from 5:30 – 6p.m. until school ends.

	Little Dolphins	8 & Under
Practice Duration	30 minutes	45 min. after school ends
Practice Distances	25 M swims with rest breaks	25 M swims and some longer distances with fewer rests
Strokes Worked on	Mostly Freestyle and Backstroke with diving and other skills	Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, with diving and other skills. Butterfly as the season progresses
Time Trials and Weekly Meets	No	Yes
Culminating Event	Little Dolphins Mini-meet	Waynewood Invitational on OR Division 6 Individual Championships

What are the answers to the questions I haven’t asked?
I don’t know, but I think you should ask them.

Who should I ask?
Little Dolphins Point of Contact: Tammy Mannarino ( ten.knilhtraenull@onirannamt) or Team Reps: Elda Dona, Laura Wainwright and Kirk Jenne

Register online for the 2011 Season

bortel — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:47:37 +0000

Register your Little Dolphin and your Age Group Swimmers online this year, with the convenience to pay by credit card as well as cash or check. Our new Register Online page has more information.

Easter Egg Hunt

bortel — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:54:27 +0000

The neighborhood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt generally takes place on a Saturday afternoon before Easter. It is held at the playground by the pool. It is a very fun event with three different egg hunts (by age group), crafts, cupcake decorating, face painting, and more.