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1. What is the guest pass policy and how do I use my guest passes?

Each household will receive ten complimentary guest visits for the pool season. These complimentary visits will be placed on a household account and will be tracked within the Bram Life Pass database; physical complimentary passes will not be issued. Residents must inform the entrance guard of the number of guests accompanying them upon entering the facility, at which point the guard will debit your household account. There will be a maximum of four guests admitted at any time per eligible user household. Additional single visit guest passes can be purchased at the guard station for $5.00 by check only. Multiple guest passes can be purchased at the Brambleton Management Office: 10 guest passes for $40.00. All guest passes are valid for that season only; no refunds for unused passes. Cash or checks are accepted at the Brambleton Management Office.

2. At what age can my child go by themselves to the pool?

At age 12 children may come to the pool by themselves. Please note also that children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person at least sixteen 16 years of age or older while in the pool area.

3. Do I need to register for a Bram Life Pass?

Brambleton’s Bram Life Pass system and database allows for the creation of a “Pass for Life” issued to all single-family (attached and detached) and Residences condo owners and their families. If you are a single-family or Residences condo owner, have not changed your address since the end of the 2009 Swim Season, and currently have passes created in 2007 or later, you have a “Pass for Life” and do not need to register this year. Who needs to register for a Bram Life Pass this year? If you are new to Brambleton, do not have passes, did not register for a pass in 2007 or later, or are a single-family or Residences tenant named on a lease, you need to register for your passes this year. Passes created before the Bram Life Pass rebranding are still active and do not need to be updated unless your information has changed. There is a $5 per pass fee for residents who have lost, misplaced or discarded their valid passes. OWNER ID REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Children who age up into a new age bracket (2-11, 12-15, 16 and over) will also need to have new passes made. If your household registered in 2007 or later, and are not tenants named on a lease, a new registration form will not be required for an updated pass to be issued.

4. Who is eligible to register for Bram Life Passes?

A. Eligible Members shall be any Owner(s) of record who is in Good Standing with the Association who resides in a single-family detached or attached Lot, within the Association (or their designated tenants) or any Owner(s) of record who resides in a Multifamily Lot or condominium unit who is entitled to use of the recreational facilities in accordance with Article 6, Section 6.2(a) (3) of the Declaration for Brambleton Community Association. 1.their spouses; 2.children under the age of twenty-three (23) who are living at home, attending school on a full-time basis or serving in the military; 3.any children, under the age of twenty-three (23), residing in the home of a parent on a part-time basis due to custodial arrangements, and 4.up to two additional adults who reside at the address and can show proof of residency. B. Lessee of Record (renters) of a home in Brambleton Community Association, as long as the lease is a minimum term of six (6) months, and their immediate family. C. The Board of Directors may suspend pool privileges in accordance with Article 12, Section 12.1 of the Declaration. D. Eligible Members who lease their unit may transfer their rights to use of the Recreational Facilities by notifying the Association, in writing, using the form attached as Exhibit A, of the names of those tenants living in the unit who are entitled to use the recreational facilities. A non-resident Member who leases his/her unit is not entitled to use of these pool facilities if this privilege has been transferred to the tenant. E. Guests under age 21 must be escorted by an eligible pool user with a valid facilities pass who is sixteen years of age or older. Guests will not be admitted to the pool without such escort. One guest age 21 and older may be admitted to the pool without an escort by displaying a valid Bram Life Pass (pool pass) and guest pass from an adult Member of the household. All guests must register with the pool manager prior to entering the pool. The conduct of guests is the responsibility of the escort or the pool user who has invited them to the pool. F. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, establish rules with respect to guest privileges, including the number of guests that may be admitted and fees, if any, for such guests. There will be a maximum of four guests admitted at any time per eligible user household.

5. Can I obtain a pass for my nanny, au pair, or babysitter?

A one-season Nanny Pass is available for purchase to those residents who wish to give their daycare provider access to the pool facilities for the purpose of bringing their children to the pool. Adequate proof of employment must be provided at the time of application for such a pass. The cost for the pass is $50. There is a limit of one pass per household. Homeowners may exchange the pass for another if the daycare provider changes during the summer. Cost of exchange is $5.00.

6. Why is proper pool attire required at the BCA pools?

Similarly to showering, wearing a proper and dedicated swimsuit or attire reduces the risk of bringing waterborne illnesses and contaminants into the pool. Cotton and some other materials can hold detergents, germs, and bacteria which can be released into the water. This can cause a swimmer to get ill and affect water chemistry and clarity.    

Cotton also:

• Tends to absorb water and pool chemicals, requiring the use of more disinfectant;
• Becomes heavier when wet which can weigh down swimmers;
• Becomes tight-fitting to the body which can increase the risk of underwater entrapment;
• Breaks down fibers in the water which can clog the filter system;
• Color-dyed cotton can release dyes into the water, causing poor water clarity and chemistry balance.

7. Can I bring food to the pool?

Yes, food and beverages will be permitted, however you may only eat in specified eating areas. The chewing of gum is not permitted in the pool area or pool buildings. No glass containers are allowed on the pool deck area. No alcohol is allowed at the pool during pool hours.