Early Bird Lap Swimming

Early Bird Lap Swimming is available to members only. During swim-team season (6/13 to end of July), early birds can access the pool on M-F before 7:30AM and on Sat/Sun before 10AM. After 7/28, early birds can use the pool on M-F before 10AM. There will be several weekend mornings throughout the summer when the lifeguards will have an in-service before 10AM, which takes priority over early-bird lap swimming.

• No lifeguards are on duty during Early Bird hours; you are swimming at your own risk.
• Members must bring their own equipment; no kickboards etc. will be available.
• Lap swimming is available to adults only (18+) with the following exceptions: a parent can bring a child, and teens aged 15-18 can petition the Pool Manager to be allowed.
• All members must complete an early-bird waiver and give it to the Pool Manager/lifeguard in Snack Shack or drop it in the mailbox at 393 Key West Drive (Charlottesville 22911).
• Once you complete a form, you will be contacted with instructions for accessing the pool itself.
• The gate into the parking lot will be closed during these hours; early birds need to park outside the gate.

The Key West Club strongly advises participants never to swim alone; find a buddy to be with you while swimming. We also strongly advise participants to bring a cell phone in case of emergency; the Snack Shack is locked during early-bird hours, and that means the phone is not available.