Westwood Pool
Facility
Swimmers of all ages enjoy Westwood's Olympic-sized pool, which includes a diving well and a child's wading pool. The main pool is heated in the Spring and Fall. The pool area provides both shaded and unshaded areas, to accommodate members who want varying amounts of sun exposure. The Westwood swim team, for boys and girls from ages 5 to 18, competes in the Dominion Country Club Swim League. The certified pool staff provides swim lessons during the season. Members enjoy a variety of club events and parties, as well as activities for the children, including raft nights, movie nights, and weekly penny dives. The pool snack bar offers menu items, drinks and treats for all tastes. Lockers are available in the pool house on a first come, first served basis. Locker keys are available at the registration desk if desired.
Services
Swim Lessons - Westwood's pool is managed by World Pool Service which offers group swim lessons on weekday mornings, prior to the pool opening. World Pool Service offers two-week sessions, with the first day being a screening day, followed by eight instructional days, and the final day as a rain make-up day, if needed, or a fun/safety day. Classes are Monday–Friday, 30 minutes a day. Each participant receives an individual evaluation at the end of the two-week session.
Members may also sign up for private, individual lessons at the pool registration desk. Instructors call registrants to schedule lessons.
Swim lessons are not given when it is raining. To check weather conditions at the pool and for information on swim lesson cost, call 703-938-9492.
Swim Team - The Westwood Whirlwinds swim team participates in weekly swim meets with other teams in the Dominion Country Club League, providing lots of chances for everyone to swim, race, improve times and meet new friends. Involvement with the team is fun for both the kids and the parents! Kids enhance their ability to swim and perhaps more importantly, learn about teamwork, striving for a goal, and being a good friend. Parents meet new people at the Club and support a healthy alternative to "watching TV all summer!" Swim team members may participate in great social activities, including Friday Spirit Events, Raft Nights, and the ever popular annual summer trip to Kings Dominion amusement park.
Daily swim team practice is not mandatory, nor is the weekly swim meet. Kids progress at their own pace and most find they start to push themselves to beat their times. The Westwood swim team is about having fun in the water and a wonderful summer experience.
Pool Hours
May 21 & 22: 12:00pm – 6:00pm Weekend Family Swimming
May 23-27: Pool Closed
May 28 to June 17: 1:00pm – 7:00pm weekdays | 10:00am – 7:00pm weekends
June 18 to Sept 5: 10:00am – 8:00pm every day
Sept 6-9: Pool Closed
Sept 10, 11, 17, 18: 12:00pm – 6:00pm Weekend Family Swimming
Pool Rules
The following regulations have been established for the protection of the Club, its members and guests, and to assure safe, sanitary operation of the pool facilities in compliance with the Fairfax County Pool Ordinance.
Parents are requested to read these rules to their children and to instruct them to observe the rules, as well as the instructions of the Pool Manager who is instructed by the Chairman of the Pool Committee to report all major infractions thereof for appropriate action. Disciplinary action may be taken against any violator of the general pool, health, or safety rules.
General Pool Rules
1. All members and their guests using pool facilities must register at the pool reception desk before entering. Guest fees apply.
2. Any person who uses or attempts to use pool facilities at any time other than when they are officially open and under the supervision of the Pool Manager and/or his/her staff shall be subject to disciplinary action as stated in the Bylaws.
3. All members, their children and guests, shall use the pool and pool facilities at their own risk. The Club WILL NOT be responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property or for articles checked with the Pool Manager or his/her assistants or registrars or articles placed in lockers.
4. Property damage to the Club, incurred or caused by a member, one of their family members, or their guest shall constitute an obligation to the Club by that member.
5. Abusive or profane language or breach of peace will not be tolerated on the premises.
6. No food or beverages from outside sources are to be brought into or consumed in the pool area.
7. Snack bar food is allowed in the concrete area adjacent to the food service area, on the upper deck, and in the grassy areas on the upper and lower decks only. Food is not allowed on the deck area around the pool.
8. There is NO SMOKING other than in the designated grassy areas of the upper deck.
9. The Pool Manager is required to assure that the Pool capacity, as set forth in the Fairfax County Ordinance, is complied with at all times.
10. Lifeguards are in full charge of the pool area and have authority covering the conduct of all members and guests.
11. At his/her discretion, the Pool Manager shall order the closing of the pool due to inclement weather conditions.
12. Loitering in the bathhouse is prohibited. (Please limit showers to 15 minutes)
13. Only lifeguards and management personnel are permitted in office areas.
14. Only bathing suits are permitted in the swimming pool (absolutely no cut-off shorts, tennis attire, or street clothes).
15. Radios and similar devices should be played at moderate volumes so as not to disturb others at the pool.
16. Rafts, inner tubes, and similar items shall be prohibited from the pool except on designated raft nights.
17. A rest period shall be called for 15 minutes of each hour, and all children under the age of 15 shall be required to leave the pool and remove themselves from the vicinity of the pool edge until the rest period has been declared terminated by the Pool Manager or his/her staff.
For more information on swim lesson costs, and other general information on the Westwood Pool, please call 703-938-9492.