The Darley Times
Spring 2025
The birds are starting to chirp, the days are getting longer, that must mean Summer Swim season will soon be here!
We look forward to soon seeing all our friends back at Darley Swim club. Opening day is Sat May 24, 2025.
Last year our new Filter pump/motor kept our pool water crystal clear, while being more energy efficient at the same time. This year we look to get ahead on additional maintenance items.
Dues/Expenses: (Pay by May 1st)
Your Board continues to strive to keep dues as low as possible, and have held dues increases to the bare minimum the last several years. We have done extensive comparisons to pools in our surrounding area and even with our increase to dues based on the factors below, our membership dues structure is still very competitive to others. Since 2021 the State of Delaware has been increasing the minimum wage each year, with another big increase of 13.2% this year to finish at $15/hour. We strive to maintain an excellent well certified Guard Staff which constitutes a large part of our yearly budget. The increased wages coupled with the continued cost increases in chlorine, chemicals, insurance, and power have forced us to raise our dues this year.
Our central location, spacious 18 acre property offering sun, shade, modern bath-house, two pools, large pavilion, grills, and other amenities continue to make Darley Swim Club a truly great value. The best way to keep our costs low is to increase our membership. Please talk to your friends and neighbors about joining our pool this year. It is a true win-win, they get a great summer at the pool, and it helps keep our cost down.To contain costs we will be Emailing the Dues statement this year. Please make sure we have your current email address.
PayPal is available on our website to pay your dues. Please Note: There is an additional charge of $20 to pay with PayPal.There is no additional fee when paying by cash or check.
Reminders/Key Dates:
- Spring Cleanup/Maintenance EVERY Weekend in April (except Easter Sunday), noon to five each Sat/Sun (baring weather). We need your help to get the Club ready for another season.
- Dues Pay dues by May 1st, 2025 to avoid late fee. Any dues paid after May 1st will be accessed a $40 late fee
- Opening Day Sat May 24th, 2025.
- Closing Day Mon Sept 1st, 2025 (Labor Day).
- Pool Hours Will be posted at the Pool & on our Website. http://www.darleyswimclub.com
Maintenance Fee: While many pools do not reduce or refund maintenance fees, we continue to allow members to defray the $125 maintenance cost by helping at least 4 hours on one or more of the April Maintenance days (each Sat/Sunday) at the pool. Please include the date(s) you helped on your dues statement. For those that are unable to help, please add the $125 maintenance fee to your dues payment. NOTE: the maintenance fee is in addition to your dues.
Your Board is all volunteers, and we can’t get the club ready without help from the membership.
Swim Team: Our swim team will again be combining with the Green Acres swim team to form the Mighty Narwhals! A good time was had last year as a combined team, and we look forward to another fun season in 2025.