Please feel free to email our Head Lifeguard, Abbi, if you haven’t received an email today – Asorenson@suddenvalley.com. asorensen@suddenvalley.com
*Swimming Lessons Signup Form – We have partnered with the Whatcom County YMCA to provide swim lessons. You can register on their website by following the link. YMCA Swim Lessons, call the Rec Center front desk for more details.
We are sad to announce that the two outdoor seasonal pools, the Main Pool and Quiet Pool, will not open for the 2020 season due to COVID-19.
We are re-opening facilities according to Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start” phased approached plan. Whatcom County is within Phase 2 of the plan, which allows for a maximum of 5 persons to congregate outside of a household.
It was our hope to re-open the Pools at the start of Phase 3, however on July 28th WA State indefinitely suspended county’s progression into subsequent Phases. The outdoor seasonal pools are typically open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
On the same day WA State also reduced the maximum number of persons allowed to congregate outside of a household from 50 to 10.
We continue to evaluate the viability of re-opening of the Community Center. However, under new WA State released guidelines for their Safe Start Plan the maximum capacity of Fitness Centers in Phase 3 will be reduced to 25%, and all indoor recreational centers are prohibited from re-opening.
Under current requirements and for the health, safety, and welfare of our Community we will not re-open the Community Center with such limitations. We plan to re-open the gym when the health restrictions allow for more people to be served.
Our Parks, Trails, Marina, and Golf Course remain open to our Membership with social distancing and mask requirements in place. We encourage our Members to get outside and take advantage of this beautiful summertime weather we all look forward to every year.
We will continue to provide frequent updates. We thank our Membership for their understanding and willingness to protect one another by following WA State requirements.
The Recreation Department is excited to share our new Facebook page! To find out info about the Community Center, Pools, Clubs, Classes, Parks, Trails, events and more check us out at: https://www.facebook.com/Sudden-Valley-Recreation-112804636851009/
Have you forgotten something at the pool or Community Center over the summer? We have a large lost and found pile with items like swim floats, towels, goggles, swim suits, etc. Please pick up any of your missing items here at the Community Center ASAP. We will be donating all left items on September 20th.
Main Pool Late Season Swim Schedule Starts Today
The Main Pool Late Season Swim Schedule has started TODAY. Please see the schedule for available swim opportunities. The Quiet Pool remains open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There are also swimming opportunities at AM Beach Park and the Marina. The last day for both pools is on Labor Day, Monday September 2nd. Thank you.
For questions, please contact the Recreation Department at 360-366-8450 or recfrontdesk@suddenvalley.com.
The weather is improving and we will be able to re-open the pools today starting at 12:30 p.m. See you later today! Thank you.
The Bite of Sudden Valley event, taking place on August 10th, 2019, includes free swimming at MARINA PARK. There are swim floats located in Lake Whatcom at Marina Park, and there is no charge to swim at this location as well as AM and PM beaches. Swimming at the Main Pool and Quiet Pool is included in monthly dues for members, and requires an Access Card. Pool passes can be purchased for non-members; price dependent on user. For more information, contact Recreation Manager at recmgr@suddenvalley.com or visit the Recreation Department webpage at https://suddenvalley.com/recreation/.
The Recreation Department is excited to announce the pools are opening this Saturday! The pool season this year will run from May 25th, 2019 to September 2nd, 2019.
The Quiet Pool will be open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Members with Access Cards can access this pool through the Library parking lot at 10 Barn View Court.
For the Main Pool, we will have an early season schedule, mid-season schedule, and late season schedule; due to lifeguard availability. However, we will have extended pool hours for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, 2019.
Please remember that members need their SVCA Access Card to access the pools. If you have not gotten your card or forgotten to pick it up, Recreation staff can assist you at the Community Center.
Thank you!
The Recreation Department is excited to announce the Main Pool and Quiet Pool will be opening this Saturday! Due to lifeguard availability, we will have an early season swim schedule from May 25th to June 23rd. Please remember to bring your Access Card with you when checking in for the Main Pool at the Community Center.
The Quiet Pool will be open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Members must have an Access Card to access the Quiet Pool, located next to the Adult Center at 8 Barn View Court.
Please remember that EVERYONE needs to have an Injury Waiver on file in order to use the pools. If you will be bringing guests, yours or others children, including grandchildren, we need one Injury Waiver per individual. All minors need to have an Injury Waiver signed by their Legal Guardian. The Injury Waiver form is available at the Recreation Front Desk or HERE.
For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at recadmin@suddenvalley.com. Thank you.
At the Thursday, February 22nd, Board of Directors meeting, members of the Sudden Valley Strong community group presented the Board President with a petition calling for a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the membership.
The Sudden Valley Strong group recommends a 5 year special assessment of no more than $11/month per developed lot and no more than $8/month per undeveloped lot to pay for the two pools, the Gym and Recreation Center, parks and trails. The measure also would make these amenities available to all SVCA owners at no additional cost.
Per SVCA Bylaws Article ll Section 2, a petition supported by 10% of the membership compels the Association to call an SGM. The signatures with the submitted petition were vetted on Friday February 23rd. Of the 382 submitted signatures, 13 were disqualified leaving 369 valid signatures which is 55 greater than the required 314 minimum number. A preliminary date of April 21st was discussed as the tentative election date.
Additional information will be provided through the Views, SVCA Web Site, and direct mailing. A special meeting of the Board has been scheduled for Thursday March 1st where members can attend or watch on live streaming.
