Briarmeadow Pool Information 2026

Dear Homeowners,

Over the past few years, the HOA has been diligently working to find a more efficient solution for providing owners with access to the pool and clubhouse. We are pleased to announce that the new key fob system is now in place, offering a convenient and secure way for you to enjoy these amenities. The Briarmeadow pool is now only accessible using a key fob. This applies to both Swim at Your Own Risk (SAYOR) hours as well as when lifeguards are on duty. We will no longer use the sign-in book, since scanning your fob will act as your electronic sign-in. We did this for a number of reasons: 

1. To restrict pool access to only residents of Briarmeadow and their guests,

2. To ensure that residents with access to our shared amenities have accounts in good standing with the HOA and are current on annual dues,

3. To enable us to track use and access electronically and remotely, 

4. To reduce the cost to the neighborhood of staffing lifeguards during non-peak hours, 

5. To eliminate the need to close the pool if lifeguards are unavailable, and

6. To make it easier to manage access to the pool and clubhouse for rentals.

KEY FOBS:

• Dual Access: The same fob will grant you access to both the pool and the clubhouse. For clubhouse rentals, your fob will be pre-programmed for the day of your event and will automatically deactivate at the end of your rental period.

• Eligibility: Please note that in order to purchase a fob, your HOA dues must be current. If an account is delinquent, access to the fob will be automatically disabled for both the pool and clubhouse.

• Fob Limit & Cost: Each household is eligible to purchase up to two fobs. The cost is $25.00 per fob. Payment must be made by check or money order. 

• Fob Distribution: To obtain a pool key fob, please complete and submit the Key Fob Registration Form and the Fob Agreement and Terms of Use form and submit them either:

1. By email to Emily.Sanchez@genesiscommunity.com, or

2. By mail to their office:
   Genesis Community Management
   9700 Richmond Ave, Suite 160
   Houston, TX 77042

You may also visit the Genesis office Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to drop off the completed forms and payment. Once they confirm your account is current, you will be able to receive your key fob during your visit.

• Replacement Fobs: If a fob is lost or stolen, there will be a $25 replacement fee.

*NEW POOL HOURS:

SAYOR HOURS: As of May 1, 2025, the Briarmeadow pool will be open year-round for SAYOR access. The pool is available for SAYOR 7 days a week, from 5am - 11pm, except for Tuesdays. Tuesdays are our designated cleaning days and the pool will only be open from 1pm-11pm. 

SWIM TEAM PRACTICE: Please note, there are specific times that the swim team will have the pool fully or partially reserved.  Those times are as follows: 

MAY: During the month of May, the pool will be closed to SAYOR access Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7pm for swim team practice.

JUNE: During the month of June, pool will be available for SAYOR access, but the swim team will have 4 lanes and both sets of stairs on the west side of the pool reserved for practice Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7pm. The stairs on the northeast side of the pool (closest to the men’s restrooms) and the deep end will still be available for SAYOR swim during this time.

LIFEGUARDS: As an added safety measure, we will continue to staff lifeguards during peak-use hours during the summer swim season. The lifeguard schedule is included in the table below for your reference.

MAY
*Pool is closed M-Th from 4:30-7pm for swim team practice SAYOR SWIM OPEN HOURS LIFEGUARD ON-DUTY HOURS

Monday:     5am-4:30pm, 7-11pm None

Tuesday: *Pool is closed for cleaning until 1pm on   1pm*-4:30pm, 7-11pm None

Wednesday:     5am-4:30pm, 7-11pm None

Thursday:     5am-4:30pm, 7-11pm None

Friday:     5am-11pm 3pm-8pm

Saturday:     5am-11pm         10am-8pm

Sunday:     5am-11pm 10am-6pm

*Memorial Day: 5am-11pm *10am-8pm    

JUNE
Monday: *Pool is closed for cleaning until 1pm on Tuesdays 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Tuesday: 1pm*-11pm 3pm-6pm

Wednesday 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Thursday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Friday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Saturday: 5am-11pm 10am-8pm

Sunday: 5am-11pm 10am-6pm

JULY
Monday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Tuesday: *Pool is closed for cleaning until 1pm on Tuesdays 1pm*-11pm 3pm-6pm

Wednesday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Thursday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Friday: 5am-11pm 3pm-8pm

Saturday: 5am-11pm 10am-8pm

Sunday: 5am-11pm 10am-6pm 

AUGUST
Monday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Tuesday: *Pool is closed for cleaning until 1pm on Tuesdays 1pm*-11pm 3pm-6pm

Wednesday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Thursday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Friday: 5am-11pm 3pm-6pm

Saturday: 5am-11pm 10am-8pm

Sunday: 5am-11pm 10am-6pm

SEPTEMBER
Monday: 5am-11pm None

Tuesday: *Pool is closed for cleaning until 1pm on Tuesdays 1pm*-11pm None

Wednesday: 5am-11pm None

Thursday: 5am-11pm None

Friday: 5am-11pm 3pm-8pm

Saturday: 5am-11pm 10am-8pm

Sunday: 5am-11pm 10am-6pm

*Labor Day: 5am-11pm *10am-8pm

POOL PARTIES

If you would like to have a pool party, please submit your request by clicking here to request a pool party. Pool party information is as follows: 

COST

• 1-15 guests, no additional lifeguards required; 

• 16-40 guests, 1 additional lifeguard required; 

• 41-65 guests, 2 additional lifeguards required, etc. (This is subject to resident attendance numbers)

• There is a two (2) hour minimum for all parties. The number of patrons attending the party will include ALL patrons within the pool facility, swimmers and non-swimmers included. 

• Parties are not allowed after 11:00PM.

• The hourly rate for the lifeguards is $30.00 per hour per lifeguard.

• All parties are subject to a $35.00 (non-refundable) Sweetwater Pools administrative processing fee. 

• Pool parties can not be booked on holiday weekends.

Please Note: Due to the new SAYOR policy, we are no longer able to accomodate private pool parties. If you would like a private space for your event, please click here for Clubhouse Rentals.

Briarmeadow Stingrays Swim Team

Stingray families -

Welcome to the 2026 Briarmeadow WildeWest Stingrays Swim Team! We are excited to get everyone back in the water! The first practice is this Tuesday, May 5th. We are still accepting registrations at www.BriarmeadowSwim.com using password Stingrays26. 

The team is open to all neighborhood swimmers in Kindergarten through Grade 12.  The 2026 season runs from May 5th-June 26th. Practices are held most Monday-Thursday evenings. See the practice schedule below. Meets are held on Monday and Thursday evenings in June, followed by a championship week and a party at the end of June. Swimmers should be water safe to participate in practices and must be able to swim one length of the pool independently to participate in meets.

Practice Schedule

The practice schedule for the season is as follows:

6u Group I: 5:00-5:30

6u Group II: 5:30-6:00

7/8's: 5:15 – 6:00

9&up: 6:00-6:45

For Parents of 6&under Swimmers

Once again, we have a large number of little swimmers. For safety reasons, all 6&under practices are held in the shallow lane nearest the wall. To avoid overcrowding the lane, we will offer two practice times for the 6&unders. The 5pm practice (Group I) is better suited for new Stingrays with little to no swim experience. If your swimmer was on the team last year and/or has had previous swim lessons, please bring them to the 5:30pm practice (Group II). If you are not sure about your swimmer's abilities, feel free to reach out. We try to be as flexible as possible. There will also be opportunities to move between practice groups as the coaches work with your swimmers. 

A few housekeeping items

• If you have not yet paid your registration fees, please click here to pay via PayPal or credit card, submit your Zelle payment to StingraysHouston@gmail.com or bring your check with you to the first practice.

• Please bring a completed copy of the liability waiver with you to the first practice. The waiver can be found on the website here or attached to this email.  

• A full season calendar is attached. You will receive weekly updates with any adjustments as needed. A live calendar can also be found on the home page (scroll to the bottom) of the team website: www.BriarmeadowSwim.com.

• We will use GroupMe to communicate last minute weather cancellations and other time sensitive information. If you were on the team last year, we will be using the same chat. If you are new to the team, Click here to join the group. 

Pool Access
During Swim Team Pool Hours, designated as 4:45-7pm on practice dates in May, only registered swim team members may access the pool. There is no “Swim At Your Own Risk” access or lifeguards on duty during these hours. Beginning June 1st, the first four lanes of the pool are reserved for the Swim Team from 4:45-7pm on practice days. An email communication regarding Swim Team pool use should be going out to all neighborhood homeowners from Genesis shortly.

Sponsorships
We are in need of Stingray Team Sponsors!  We are a 501c3 non-profit corporation and your sponsorship is tax deductible.  If your family, your business or a business you frequent is interested in sponsoring the team, please click here or print a copy of the attached sponsor form for them. All sponsorships must be submitted and paid by May 29th to be included on the team banner.

Volunteers
All families are required to fill two volunteer spots throughout the summer. Parents are needed to serve as timers and in other capacities at swim meets. There will also be an occasional need for volunteers during practices. Sign-ups will be distributed as they are available. 

Volunteers are also needed to assist in coordinating the team. Please email me for details if you might be able to help. 

Go Stingrays!!!

Jennifer Hensley