CHARLOTTE, NC – - Charlotte Swim Club Management, a leader in aquatics management services, has recently updated its corporate name to Swim Club Management Group, Inc. to reflect its expansion into multiple markets in the southeast, including Asheville, NC, and Richmond, VA.

Swim Club Management Group has launched a new corporate website at www.SwimClubManagement.com and multiple regional websites, including swimclubasheville.com and swimclubrichmond.com.

” With our expanded footprint across the Carolinas it made sense to adjust our name to something that better reflects the markets we serve.  While our name may be changing, the reliability, the personal touch, and the responsiveness that our clients have come to expect from us, and that has contributed greatly to our success, will not change.” said Brian Sheehan, President & CEO of Swim Club Management Group.  “In a relatively short period of time, we have established ourselves as the leading swim club management company, not just in the Charlotte metro area but throughout the southeast.  We plan to continue to build upon that reputation.”

Swim Club Management Group provides a host of services critical to the operation of commercial pools, such as lifeguard management, pool maintenance, repairs and renovations, outdoor furniture, safety equipment and swimming lessons.

With over 600 lifeguards just in the Charlotte market, the human resources division of Swim Club Management Group has launched a series of regional recruitment and employee communication web sites for lifeguards and pool managers:  lifeguardcharlotte.com,   lifeguardasheville.com and lifeguardrichmond.com.
About Swim Club Management Group, Inc.

Since its founding in 2002, Swim Club Management Group has established itself as a leader in the aquatics management industry.  Currently providing services in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, Swim Club Management Group provides a host of services critical to the operation of commercial pools, such as lifeguard management, pool maintenance, repairs and renovations, outdoor furniture, safety equipment and swimming lessons.  For more information, visit www.SwimClubManagement.com.

10% Saving for new or restrapped furniture if ordered by March 1. 

In order the guarantee that your furniture is delivered in time for Opening Day you will need to place your order before March 1^st.  SCMG has an extensive list of furniture available.  We can match umbrellas and chairs to the pieces you have existing.  We can also re-strap furniture to make it look new again!

We are offering a 10% discount on any furniture purchased before March 1, 2012.  All of our furniture comes with a 2 year warranty.  Below are some standard prices (prices can vary depending on your specific type of furniture):

Lounge Chairs:              $155.00

Chairs:                               $78.00

Tables:                              $169.00

Umbrellas:                       $195.00 – $350.00 depending on the type

Umbrella Bases:             $35.00 – $85.00 depending on type

Re-strap of Lounge Chairs:                                                              $55.00 per

Complete Refurbish (straps and paint) of a Lounge Chair:      $85.00 per

Re-strap of Dining Chairs:                                                                $35.00 per

Complete Refurbish (straps and paint) of a Dining Chair:        $55.00 per

We have spoken with many of you over the past few months about your status relative to the new American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for swimming pools.  The Act requires compliance by March 15, 2012 or by the time your pool opens for the 2012 season.

The ADA does exempt Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) from being compliant as long as the pool is only used by Homeowners and their direct guests.  There are some actions that cause a Homeowners’ Association to lose their exemption status.  Below are some of the most common examples:

• The Homeowners’ Association sells pool memberships to people outside the HOA.
• The Homeowners’ Association sells day passes to non-members, unaccompanied by a member.
• The HOA Swim Team allows non-HOA members to join the team (especially common for swim teams needing the 15-18 year old spots filled).
• The HOA Swim Team hosts swim meets against teams that are required to be ADA compliant at their pool.  If an HOA invites into their pool facility an organization that must comply with ADA standards at their pool then the HOA must now comply with ADA to accommodate them.  HOAs should be mindful of this when hosting swim meets.
• The HOA rents the pool to non-HOA members and/ or organizations (daycares, churches, etc).

If your HOA is not engaging in the activities above then you are probably exempt from the ADA standards at your pool.

Private Clubs are also exempt, but they need to meet the definition of a Private Club.  Below is the criteria typically used by the Department of Justice and the Courts to determine if a Club is Private (all 5 criteria must be met):

1. Members exercise a high degree of control over club operations.
2. The membership selection process is highly selective.
3. Substantial membership fees are charged.
4. The entity is operated on a nonprofit basis.
5. The club was not founded specifically to avoid compliance with Federal civil rights laws.

We would be happy to discuss the specifics with you for your community or Club.  Please feel free to contact us with additional questions.