Welcome to the 2020 Season!

Pool announcements, weather closings, event closings

 Check this page to see the latest updates, information and pool status. 

Sign Up June 29- July 5

To access the sign up, simply click on the sign up.  Please be sure to add the quantity in the drop down menu, not in the comments so we can get an accurate count.  We would like to continue to increase our capacity, but can only do so if the sign up is accurate.

By signing up, you are agreeing to the attached pool rules for 2020.  Keep in mind there are WEEKLY updates to these rules, so please review them weekly.. 
Please consider signing up for a Sign-Up Genius account to easily adjust sign ups.

Due to the July 4th holiday, there will be 2 separate sign-ups for this week…
  • Monday, 6/29-Thursday, 7/2 – 2 regular and 1 “extra” allowed
  • Friday, 7/3-Sunday, 7/5 – 1 holiday and 1 “extra” allowed
  • "Extra" sign ups permitted within the 3 hour window prior to a time slot up but ending 1 hour prior to the session. Please indicate in the comment section if you are signing up for an "extra" sign up. 
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Monday,  June 29 -Thursday, July 2
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Friday,  July 3 - Sunday, July 5
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Announcement June 26, 2020

Five Oaks Member,
Once again the sign-up link will be posted on the website Saturday at 3 o'clock. In addition at 3 it will be emailed and posted on Facebook.
Due to the July 4th holiday, there will be 2 separate sign-ups for this week…
  • Monday, 6/29-Thursday, 7/2 – 2 regular and 1 “extra” allowed
  • Friday, 7/3-Sunday, 7/5 – 1 holiday and 1 “extra” allowed
One other big change for this week is the following…
  • “Extra” sign-ups will now be cut off 1 hour before the time block starts!!
    • Please DO NOT sign up for an “extra” time block more than 3 hours before the start of a time block or less than 1 hour before the start of a time block.
In order to keep this process fair for all members and to also ensure that we are following the Health Department guidelines, please follow the guidelines below.
Thank you… and Happy 4th!!

Monday, 6/29- Sunday, 7/5
  • 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm
SIGN-UPS:
  • There are 160 total signups available in each open swim time block for this week.
  • Monday, 6/29-Thursday, 7/2
    • Each bond is allowed 2 regular sign-ups from Monday-Thursday.
      • The sign-ups must be on 2 different days.
    • Each bond is allowed 1 “extra” sign-up from Monday-Thursday.
  • Friday, 7/3-Sunday, 7/5
    • Each bond is allowed 1 holiday sign-up from Friday-Sunday.
    • Each bond is allowed 1 “extra” sign-up from Friday-Sunday.
  • Anyone who is exceeding the allowed number of regular/holiday sign-ups will have their sign-ups deleted.
  • Anyone who is exceeding the allowed number of “extra” sign-ups or who is signing up for an “extra” sign-up outside the allotted time frame, will have their sign-ups deleted.
  • “Extra” sign ups start 3 hours before a time block starts and are cut off 1 hour before the time block starts…
    • 10:00am-1:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 7:00am-9:00am
    • 1:30pm-4:30pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 10:30am-12:30pm
    • 5:00pm-8:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 2:00pm-4:00pm
      • PLEASE INDICATE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION IF YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR AN “EXTRA” SIGN-UP!
      • Extra sign-ups can be back to back with one of your regular sign-ups, BUT YOU MUST LEAVE THE POOL GROUNDS BETWEEN THE TIME BLOCKS.
  • Guests are still not allowed at this time, except for babysitters in the place of a parent.
  • If you have a babysitter bringing your kids to the pool, please include them in the number of people you are signing up for.
  • Due to health department guidelines, members are not allowed to enter unless their name is on the list for that session.
    • This means that…
      • Children cannot come with other members if they are not signed up under their own family name/bond #.
      • Members cannot swap sign-ups with each other.
      • Families cannot use spots they are not using to bring other members from other families who are not signed up.
  • If your plans change and you cannot make a time that you signed up for or if you have less people coming to the pool than you signed up for, please delete/change your sign-up so that the openings can be used by other members.
    • You must be signed into your Sign-Up Genius account to delete/change sign-ups.
MASKS:
  • Everyone (age 5 and up) must have masks on when entering the office. The masks must be properly covering both your mouth and nose. If you do not have a mask on or are not wearing it properly, you are not allowed to enter! Masks must also be worn and properly covering your mouth and nose when ordering at the snack bar and when entering and while inside the bathrooms.
SOCIAL DISTANCING IS EXPECTED:
  • Members are expected to follow social distancing guidelines while on pool grounds, including while they are in the water.
  • You are responsible for making sure that your children are also social distancing throughout the pool grounds – this includes in the pool, in the grass, in line for the slide/diving board, etc.

Announcement June 24, 2020 

A few Reminders/Clarifications about the sign-up…
  • If anyone has questions regarding the sign-up system, please contact the Board at fiveoakspool@gmail.com. 
    • Do not call the pool with any questions regarding the sign up.  
    • If you do call the pool, you will be directed to email the Board at fiveoakspool@gmail.com.  
  • The limited number of sign-ups are counted by bond number, not by person. 
    • This means that if a family sends their child with another member, the attendance of their child at the pool counts as one of their family’s spots.
  • Guests are still not allowed at this time (except for a babysitter instead of a parent).  
    • We will inform the membership if this changes.
  • “Extra” sign-ups cut off 30 minutes before the start of session.  
    • If you sign up within 30 minutes of the start of a session, you will be turned away.
  • Each bond is limited to 5 total slots this week.  
    • This includes the 3 allowed regular sign-ups plus the 2 allowed “extra” sign-ups.
    • No bond or individual is permitted to exceed the limit of coming to the pool 5 times this week.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Weekly Update June 21, 2020

Five Oaks Members,

Just a few Pool Reminders:

1. Non-toilet trained children must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants when in pool or on deck. All children under the age of 3, toilet trained or not, must wear plastic pants while in the pool. Swim diapers ($1) and reusable rubber pants ($5) are available for sale in the front office.

2. No glass or alcohol is permitted on pool grounds.

3. Pool IDS:
  • All members must scan their pool ID to enter their pool ID to enter the pool.  Members will not be admitted if they do not have their ID.  Replacement cards are $5 each.
  • Members are required to add or update their photos to their account prior to their first visit to the pool each season.  If you need directions, they are available at http://www.fiveoaksswimclub.org/members.html  Members with outdated photos will not be admitted.

4. Sign-ups:
If your plans change and you cannot make a time that you signed up for or if you have less people coming to the pool than you signed up for, please delete/change your sign-up so that the openings can be used by other members.  You must be signed into your Sign-Up Genius account to delete/change sign-ups.

Sign-Up Week of June 22-June 28

To access the sign up, simply click on the sign up. Three slots per bond this week with two additional "extra" sign ups permitted within the 3 hour window prior to a time slot up but ending at 30 minutes prior to the session. Please be sure to add the quantity in the drop down menu, not in the comments so we can get an accurate count.  We would like to continue to increase our capacity, but can only do so if the sign up is accurate.
By signing up, you are agreeing to the attached pool rules for 2020.  Keep in mind there are WEEKLY updates to these rules, so please review them weekly.. 
Please consider signing up for a Sign-Up Genius account to easily adjust sign ups.
Sign up is live at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2020
Sign Up!

Announcement, June 20:  Closing

The pool is currently closed due to inclement weather and storms.  The pool grounds are soaked!  We will re-open for the 5:00 session. Stay tuned.  Thanks!

Announcement June 18, 2020

Five Oaks Member,

The sign up will be emailed, posted on the website, and posted on facebook Saturday at 3:00.
 Monday, 6/22- Sunday, 6/28
  • 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm

NEW INFORMATION

SIGN-UPS:
  • There are 160 total signups available in each open swim time block for this week.
  • Each bond is allowed 3 regular sign-ups for this week.
    • The sign ups must be on 3 different days.
    • Anyone who is exceeding the 3 regular sign-ups will have their sign-ups deleted.
  • Each bond is allowed 2 “extra” sign-ups for this week.
    • “Extra” sign ups start 3 hours before a time block starts and are cut off 30 minutes before the time block starts…
      • 10:00am-1:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 7:00am-9:30am
      • 1:30pm-4:30pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 10:30am-1:00pm
      • 5:00pm-8:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 2:00pm-4:30pm
    • PLEASE INDICATE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION IF YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR AN “EXTRA” SIGN-UP! 
    • Anyone who is exceeding the 2 “extra” sign-ups or who is signing up for “extra” sign-ups outside the allotted time frame, will have their sign-ups deleted.
    • Extra sign-ups can be back to back with one of your regular sign-ups, BUT YOU MUST LEAVE THE POOL GROUNDS BETWEEN THE TIME BLOCKS.

POOL BALLS:
  • Pool balls are now being allowed in the pool. 
    • This is on a trial basis and will be at the discretion of the pool staff – if they feel that it is getting in the way of social distancing, it will not be allowed. 
    • Please bring your own equipment, no sharing is allowed and please do not leave items on the side of the pool.
  • PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHILE PLAYING CATCH IN THE POOL!

BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL:
  • The basketball and volleyball courts are open. 
    • Social distancing must still be maintained, and equipment may not be shared. 
  • PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE SOCIALLY DISTANCING WHILE THEY ARE ON THE COURTS!

PLAYGROUND:
  • At this point, we are NOT opening the playground. 
    • Safely disinfecting the playground equipment in its entirety is extremely time consuming and we do not want to close for a longer period between sessions.

PLEASE REMEMBER

MASKS:
  • All members, ages 5 and older, are required to wear masks in:
    • the office
    • the bathroom
    • the snack bar

SOCIAL DISTANCING IS EXPECTED:
  • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE YOUR CHILDREN ARE DISTANCING IN THE POOL, GRASS AND IN LINE FOR THE SLIDE AND DIVING BOARD!!
  •  Members (who belong to different families) will be expected to follow social distancing guidelines while on pool grounds, including while they are in the water.

SIGN-UP GUIDELINES:
  • It is essential that members enter the correct number of people attending in the “Quantity” field.  DO NOT ENTER THE QUANTITY IN THE “COMMENTS” SECTION.  If you come to the pool with more people than you indicated on the sign up, it is likely that your group will be turned away.
  • If you have a babysitter bringing your kids to the pool, please include them in the number of people you are signing up for.
  • If your plans change and you cannot make a time that you signed up for or if you have less people coming to the pool than you signed up for, please delete/change your sign-up so that the openings can be used by other members.  You must be signed into your Sign-Up Genius account to delete/change sign-ups.

Announcement June 14, 2020

EXTRA SIGN-UPS:
For this week, June 15 - June 21, members may sign up for 2 "extra" time slots for time blocks that are not at capacity.  This allows members to potentially have 4 opportunities to visit the pool.  However, members must follow the following timeline to be fair to all members:
  • Extra sign ups start 3 hours before a time block starts and are cut off 30 minutes before the time block starts…
    • 10:00am-1:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 7:00am-9:30am
    • 1:30pm-4:30pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 10:30am-1:00pm
    • 5:00pm-8:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 2:00pm-4:30pm
  • The sign-ups need to close 30 minutes before the start time so that the staff can be prepared with the list.  Please do not place our staff in a position to turn you away due to a late sign up.

BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL:
We will be reopening the basketball and volleyball court this week.  Social distancing must still be maintained and equipment may not be shared. 

PLAYGROUND:
At this point, we are NOT opening the playground.  Safely disinfecting the playground equipment in its entirety is extremely time consuming and we do not want to close for a longer period of time between sessions.

Sign Up Week of June 15-June 21

To access the sign up, simply click on the desired sign up. Please be sure to add the quantity in the drop down menu, not in the comments so we can get an accurate count.  We would like to continue to increase our capacity, but can only do so if the sign up is accurate.
Please consider signing up for a Sign-Up Genius account to easily adjust sign ups.
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Sign up is live at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020
Sign Up!

Umbrella Use - Please read

Hello Members,

We are asking that members do not adjust the umbrellas.  Often, staff must put the umbrellas down due to wind.  Even if it does not seem to be windy, sudden wind gusts can cause the umbrellas to break or fly out of the stand and cause injury.  It is a safety issue.  We have already lost several umbrellas this summer and will not be purchasing any new ones.  We are trying to preserve the existing umbrellas and save money for the pool for other needed items. 

Thank you in advance.

Announcement, June 12, 2020

Five Oaks Member,

Week of 6/15-6/21
The sign-up will be posted Saturday at 3 o'clock on the Five Oaks website, on the Five Oaks Facebook page, and will be sent via email.
We wanted to thank our wonderful members for adapting to and following the Five Oak's new rules and procedures.  We appreciate your partnership in making this summer enjoyable and safe for all! 

A few quick reminders to ensure continued compliance with CDC and Baltimore County guidelines:

MASKS:
All members, ages 5 and older, are required to wear masks in:
  • the office
  • the bathroom
  • the snack bar
SOCIAL DISTANCING IS EXPECTED:
  • Members (who belong to different families) will be expected to follow social distancing guidelines while on pool grounds, including while they are in the water.
  • Parents are expected to ensure that their children are following social distancing guidelines while on pool grounds, including while they are in the water.
As we hopefully move toward increasing our capacity and allowing more opportunities for members to enjoy the pool, we can only do so if we have an accurate number on the sign up and appropriate social distancing is occurring.

NEW INFORMATION:
  • Unfortunately, we cannot continue to offer lap swim only sign-up times. 
    • We have had additional costs due to COVID-19 preparation and sanitation measures and the pool is also not bringing in money for guest fees, so we need to limit costs whenever possible.  
    • Currently, it is not a financially responsible decision to open the pool and pay staff for so few people.
    • As the summer progresses, we will re-evaluate this decision and will update you if there is any change in this decision. 
  • To help our lap swimmers, one additional lap lane has been added to the open swim time block.
    • There will now be a total of 3 lap lanes available throughout the day.
CLARIFICATIONS FOR SIGN-UPS:
  • It is essential that members enter the correct number of people attending in the “Quantity” field.  DO NOT ENTER THE QUANTITY IN THE “COMMENTS” SECTION.  If you come to the pool with more people than you indicated on the sign up, it is likely that your group will be turned away.
  • If you have a babysitter bringing your kids to the pool, please include them in the number of people you are signing up for.
  • If your plans change and you cannot make a time that you signed up for or if you have less people coming to the pool than you signed up for, please delete/change your sign-up so that the openings can be used by other members.  You must be signed into your Sign-Up Genius account to delete/change sign-ups.
  • The limited sign-ups are for each bond, not each individual.  Each bond is allowed 2 sign-ups for the week. 
  • Please do not sign up other members from other bonds under your personal sign-up.  If you plan to have other non-family members come with you to the pool, please have them sign up under their own bond sign-up.  If they cannot sign-up under their own sign-up, please book another sign-up for the same time and type their name into the alternate name spot.  As a reminder, we currently are not allowing any guests.  Members can bring children of other members of pool.
  • Extra sign-ups can be back to back with one of your 2 allowed sign-ups, BUT YOU MUST LEAVE THE POOL GROUNDS BETWEEN THE TIME BLOCKS.  There will be no exceptions!  Everyone must leave the pool grounds so that the staff can properly sanitize.
SCHEDULE:
Monday, 6/15- Sunday, 6/21
  • 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm
“EXTRA” SIGN-UPS:
  • We will continue to allow “extra” sign-ups above and beyond the 2 sign up limit for those time blocks that have not been filled up.
    • Extra sign ups start 3 hours before a time block starts and are cut off 30 minutes before the time block starts…
      • 10:00am-1:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 7:00am-9:30am
      • 1:30pm-4:30pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 10:30am-1:00pm
      • 5:00pm-8:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 2:00pm-4:30pm
    • Please follow these timelines so that it is fair for everyone.
    • The sign-ups need to close 30 minutes before the start time so that the staff can be prepared with the list.
  • Extra sign-ups can be back to back with one of your 2 allowed sign-ups, BUT YOU MUST LEAVE THE POOL GROUNDS BETWEEN THE TIME BLOCKS.

Announcement, June 8, 2020

Five Oaks Members,

Thank you to all the members who have expressed their appreciation to the staff and board for having the pool up and running.  We are very appreciative for your support.

ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS or PROBLEMS ...please contact the board at fiveoakspool@gmail.com
We ask that you do not approach the staff or pool manager.

Replacement ID cards cost $5.00 each.

Swim diapers and rubber pants are required for children who are not completely potty trained.

If you are not coming to the pool for one of the time blocks that you signed up for, please remove your name.  You must be logged into Sign-Up Genius to do this.  This will be extremely helpful in the coming weeks as "extra" sign-ups are allowed and it will help ensure that our membership is getting full use out of the pool while we must operate at a limited capacity.  Thank you!

Sign Up Week of June 8-June 14

To access the sign up, simply click on the desired sign up. Please be sure to add the quantity in the drop down menu, not in the comments so we can get an accurate count.
Pool Use Week of June 8-14
Lap Swimming Week of June 8-14
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Announcement, June 5, 2020

The new sign-up genius will be available on the website, on Facebook, and via email Saturday, June 6 at 3 PM.

UPDATED RULES STARTING June 8

  • Each bond is allowed 2 “open swim” sign-ups for this week (not lap swim time blocks).
  • The sign ups must be on 2 different days.
  • There are 125 total signups available in each open swim time block.
  • No guests allowed
    • The one exception to this is a babysitter who is bringing the kids in place of the parents.
      • There will be a $5.00 babysitter fee for each time block.
      • Please go over the new supplemental rules with babysitters so that they are aware of the changes.
  • Members under 16 no longer need to be with a parent
    • However, the following age rule still applies:
      • All children under the age of 12 or who have not completed the sixth grade must be accompanied by an adult or responsible member, who is at least 14 years of age or has completed the 8th grade.
    • Parents, please go over the new supplemental rules with your children so that they are aware of the changes.

OPEN SWIM SIGN-UP SCHEDULE
Monday, 6/8- Sunday, 6/14

  • 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm
 “EXTRA” SIGN-UPS

  • This week we will allow “extra” sign-ups above and beyond the 2 sign up limit for those time blocks that have not been filled up.
  • Extra sign ups start 3 hours before a time block starts and are cut off 30 minutes before the time block starts…
    • 10:00am-1:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 7:00am-9:30am
    • 1:30pm-4:30pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 10:30am-1:00pm
    • 5:00pm-8:00pm – extra sign-ups are allowed from 2:00pm-4:30pm
  • Please follow these timelines so that it is fair for everyone.
  • The sign-ups need to close 30 minutes before the start time so that the staff can be prepared with the list.
LAP SWIM SIGN-UP SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION
  • 2 Lap swimming time blocks have been added for this week
    • Tuesday, 6/8 & Thursday, 6/10
      • 8:30pm-9:30pm
  • 1 Lap Swimming Sign Up is allowed per bond for the week.
  • There will be 8 available spots per lap swim time blocks.
  • If available, “extra” lap swimming sign-ups are allowed from 5:30pm-8:00pm.

Announcement, June 1, 2020

Five Oaks Members,

We will open the pool this Wednesday, June 3. 
Currently, pools are allowed to open at 25% capacity so we are allowing 100 people plus staff.  For this initial week, we are limiting sign up to one slot per BONDHOLDER to allow all of our members to attend during this initial time.   We are asking members to sign up for time slots using the SignUp Genius link that was sent via email.  If you did not receive it yet, the sign up can be accessed here.
Please read the supplemental rules for more information.  Thank you in advance for your understanding. 


The hours available are:

Wednesday, June 3 - Friday, June 5: 
  • 2:30-5:00
  • 5:30-8:00


Saturday, June 6 & Sunday,  June 7:
  • 8:30-11:00
  • 11:30-2:00
  • 2:30-5:00
  • 5:30-8:00
 Additionally, all members received via email supplementary rules and procedures due to the impact of Covid 19.  Please read over the supplemental rules prior to your first visit to the pool.  You can also locate the rules below.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Congratulations to our 2019 Raffle Winners

Reserved Umbrellas for Holidays - Didovicher Family
6 free guest passes - Kesner-Fultz Family
Reserved Parking Space - Ecker family
Free 2020 Dues - Barones Family

Summer 2020 Reminders

Invoices for Summer 2020 were emailed in early February.  If you have not received your invoice, please check your spam folder.  If you did not receive your invoice, send an email to fiveoaksmembership@gmail.com and fiveoakstreasurer@gmail.com

We will be invoicing dues this year using QuickBooks.  There is an online pay option called “Free Bank Transfer”.  It is imperative that we have your correct email address for this option to work. 

A friendly reminder...

In accordance with the By-Laws :

Dues shall be payable by March 1st.  Dues received and postmarked after March 15th shall be assessed a $100.00 late fee.  Bondholders not remitting dues by this date will be sent a warning letter via mail that if these dues are not received, postmarked by March 31st, the membership bond will be revoked.

If you wish to resign from the pool you must do so in writing no later than February 15th.  Any resignations not postmarked by February 15th will be subject to a fifty percent (50%) forfeiture of the bond.  The address to send in resignations is:

Five Oaks Swimming Pool
P.O. Box 9316
Baltimore, MD 21228
Attn: Treasurer and Membership Chair

IMPORTANT POOL ID INFORMATION

Every member is required to have an ID when entering the pool.

Both new and existing members should add or update their photos to their account.  Please follow the instructions below to update your account for the year.

1. Upload a photo to your account.  Below are steps to uploading a photo:

Go to www.cudasolution.com

via phone

  *   log into your account
  *   select name of the person in your family who needs a photo
  *   choose "select a file"
  *   either choose photo or take a picture
  *   illustrated instructions https://www.cudasolution.com/marketing/emailPhoto.htm

via computer

  *   log into your account
  *   select name of person in family
  *   choose "select a file"
  *   choose a photo from your library

2. If you are a new member, you can obtain your ID during regular pool hours at the front desk after you upload your photo.