2020 Spring & Summer Guide

your guide to Spring & Summer

FAMILY FUN

SPRING & SUMMER 2020

YOUTH, SWIM, & TENNIS PROGRAMS · CLUB EVENTS

The Briar Club is a special place where families focus on fun.

This brochure contains programs and events designed for youth and families to participate in and enjoy together. With swim, tennis, summer camps, and more, there’s something for everyone! You’ll find the schedules and registration information within these pages.

We hope to see you at the Club!

IN THIS ISSUE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

AROUND THE CLUB........................... 4-5 T E N N I S . ................................. ...... 6- 7

Reservations are essential for all Club events and programs.

S W I M LES S O NS...................... ...... 8- 9 S W I M T E A M........................... ...... 10- 11

All registrations should be completed online, except for group and private swim lessons. Please call the Aquatics Office at (713) 622-3667 ext. 2126 to register your child for swim lessons.

CAMPS......................................... 12- 15 GENERAL INFORMATION.............. 16 LI A B I LI TY FO R MS................... ...... 17- 18 CALENDAR................................... 19

STAFF CONTACTS YOUTH

AQUATICS

TENNIS

Gina DePamphilis

Jon Diller

Mike Alcott

Director of Youth

Director of Aquatics

Head Tennis Professional

gina@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

headtennispro@thebriarclub.com

(713) 622-3667 ext. 2133

(713) 622-3667 ext. 2143

(713) 622-3667 ext. 2121

Youth Coordinator

Gloria Villalobos

Briar Shop

youthcoordinator@thebriarclub.com

Aquatics Coordinator

(713) 622-3667 ext. 2126

(713) 622-3667 ext. 2121

(713) 622-3667 ext. 2130

THE BRIAR CLUB

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2603 TIMMONS LANE

briarshop@thebriarclub.com

swim@thebriarclub.com •

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027

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713.622.3667

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W W W.T H E B R I A R C L U B . C O M

hours of operation FA MI LY RESO RT P OOL

Please note: the Family Resort Pool and food & beverage facilities are always closed on Mondays.

BEGINNING MARCH 7, 2020 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SPRING BREAK March 17-22 Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SPRING March 31 - May 17 Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SUMMER May 19 - August 23 Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm FALL August 24 - October 4 Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm October 5-25 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm The last day of the pool season is Sunday, October 25.

ADU LT & CO M PE TI TI O N LAP PO O L

NU RSE RY

Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Monday

Tuesday - Thursday

8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

KI D S CLU B HOLIDAY POOL HOURS

Administrative offices will be closed.

MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 25 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 4TH OF JULY - Saturday, July 4 10:00 am - 9:00 pm LABOR DAY - Monday, September 7 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Monday

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday

8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

TH E H I D E O U T SPRING & FALL

Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday

9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday

P OOL SI D E D I NI NG Breezes Sports Bar and Barracuda Café generally mirror pool hours. During the summer season, Barracuda Café will open at 11:00 am.

Barracuda Café will have buffets available from March 7-29. A limited menu will be available beginning March 31, with the full poolside menu becoming available on May 19.

11:00 am - 6:00 pm SUMMER Starting Thursday, May 21 Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday

9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

As a reminder: If the air temperature is below 70 degrees, the pool may be delayed in opening. Pool hours may vary depending on Club events or maintenance. Any variation in hours will be communicated to the membership.

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TEEN SWIM TEAM COACH MEETINGS

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

Calling all past Barracuda swimmers! We’re looking for coaches to help us lead the Barracudas to victory for another year. Attend one of our informational meetings to learn more about becoming a swim team coach.

The Junior Lifeguard Program will teach children and teens between the ages of 7-14 CPR & First Aid, how to detect and assist distressed swimming victims, and how to make rescues.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Teen Alumni of Barracuda Swim Team

Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm Monday, March 23 at 7:00 pm RSVP by emailing swim@thebriarclub.com.

Ages 7-14 | $50 per person, per session

S E S S I O N 1

JUNE 23-25

S E S S I O N 2

J U LY 1 4 - 1 6

Tues-Thurs

Tues-Thurs

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

RSVP online or swim@thebriarclub.com.

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CLASS Ages 15 & Up | $325 per person

Learn life-saving skills and CPR/AED/First Aid in this blended-learning lifeguarding course by the American Red Cross. Students must be available for all hours of the in-class session to complete the course.

SCHEDULE S E S S I O N 1

APRIL 17-19

SPRINGBOARD DIVING LESSONS

S E S S I O N 2

M AY 1 - 3

Learn and practice the fundamentals of springboard diving and so much more!

Friday Saturday-Sunday Friday Saturday-Sunday

S E S S I O N 3 Friday - Saturday Sunday

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

JUNE 26-28

8:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

RSVP online or swim@thebriarclub.com.

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Ages 6-14 | $115 per month or $30 for a one-time class

SCHEDULE

Mondays starting April 6th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Space is limited. Please email the Aquatics Office at swim@thebriarclub.com to register.

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RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS Ages 10-14 | $90 per person

This American Red Cross course gives future babysitters the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. The course teaches teens how to be good leaders and role models, make good decisions and solve problems, and handle emergencies, injuries & accidents.

DIVE & DINE MOVIE NIGHTS Grab your favorite float and join us for a “dive-in” movie and a buffet dinner! Swim, play games, and then watch a movie on the inflatable big screen at dusk.

D AT E S

SCHEDULE

Friday, June 19 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday, August 7 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tuesday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 24 10:00 am - 3:00 pm RSVP online or swim@thebriarclub.com.

MOTHER’S DAY & FATHER’S DAY The kids aren’t the only ones who will have fun this summer! Gather the family and celebrate moms and dads with two magical celebrations.

M O T H E R ’ S D AY B R U N C H

M AY 1 0

FAT H E R ’ S D AY C O O K O U T

JUNE 21

Seatings begin at 10:30 am RSVP with our Receptionist beginning 30 days prior 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm RSVP online - Dad eats free!

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT Join us on the last Friday of every month for a night full of family fun! Feast on delicious buffet selections, splash in the pool, play games, run around the Briar Lawn, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

D AT E S

April 24 · May 29 · June 26 · July 31 · August 28 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5

junior developmental tennis YOUTH TENNIS SPRING SESSION SCHEDULE January 6 - May 29, 2020 AGES 3-4 Monday - Thursday

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

AGES 5-6 Monday - Thursday

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

AGES 7-9 Monday - Thursday

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

AGES 10+ Monday - Thursday

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

AGES 14-18 JV & V PREP Monday & Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

J U N I O R T EN N IS P R O G R AM

Ages 3 & Up

Keep the kids active this spring by enrolling them in our Junior Developmental Tennis Program!

Children are paired in small groups with one of our USPTA-certified Tennis Pros for 45-, 60-, or 90-minute skill-building lessons. Our group sizes are designed to allow each child to receive meaningful coaching from a Tennis Pro, while having fun along the way!

PRICING Classes are offered in blocks of four weeks. Individual classes can be purchased at an increased rate.

Ages Ages Ages Ages Ages

3-4: 5-6: 7-9: 10+: 14-18:

$80 per child / 4 weeks $90 per child / 4 weeks $90 per child / 4 weeks $120 per child / 4 weeks $120 per child / 4 weeks

R E G I S T R AT I O N Parents can register children online on the Junior Tennis page under the Tennis tab at thebriarclub. com. You may contact the Briar Shop or Mike Alcott, Head Tennis Professional, with any questions.

MEDICAL/LIABILITY RELEASE FORMS A signed Medical/Liability Release Form must be on file for all children. Forms can be found online or in the back of this book, and can be dropped off at the Aquatics or Youth offices or emailed to headtennispro@thebriarclub.com.

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JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM POLICIES TUITION Tuition payment for program lessons will be due upon the first class. Charges will be automatically billed to the Member’s account. Members are financially responsible for each class that the child is signed up for. If a child is unable to attend class for any reason, they may make up the class by scheduling in advance. In case of a rain-out, you will not be charged. Tuition may only be prorated upon entrance of the junior program, not upon withdrawal.

MAKE-UP LESSONS If your child must miss a class for any reason, we are happy to provide a make-up opportunity.

A child can attend any class in their age group Monday-Thursday as a make-up class. To schedule a make-up, contact Mike Alcott at headtennispro@ thebriarclub.com. All scheduled make-up lessons must be completed within the session block being billed.

D R O P- O F F S A N D P I C K- U P S Parents/Guardians must remain on campus for the duration of the lesson. Tennis Pros and Briar Club Staff do not provide aftercare. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the transfer of their children between lessons and other Briar Club programs.

YOUTHsummer TENNIS courts, sports & splash COURTS, SPORTS & SPLASH SUMMER TENNIS SCHEDULE June 2 - August 20, 2020

S UMMER PROGR A MMI N G

Ages 5 & Up

Improve your game and have some serious fun this summer! Our summer programming, Courts, Sports & Splash, is designed to foster a love for tennis and physical activity. Participants of all levels of play will be guided towards actively learning the sport through friendly competition and games.

Soccer, basketball, and other sports activities will be included daily under the covered Sports Court to give the kiddos a break from the summer sun and to further develop other areas of athletic coordination and skill. Each day will conclude with a quick cooldown in the Briar Club pool!

R E G I S T R AT I O N Parents can register children online on the Club Calendar at thebriarclub.com. You may contact the Briar Shop or Mike Alcott, Head Tennis Professional, with any questions.

Each session is held Tuesday-Thursday. Ages 3-4 will attend from 9:00 am - 10:00 am each session, including gap weeks. Ages 5 & up will attend from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Gap weeks for ages 5 & up are abbreviated sessions every fourth week from 9:00 am - 10:30 am.

SCHEDULE W E E K 1 June 2-4 W E E K 2 June 9-11 W E E K 3 June 16-18 G A P W E E K June 23-25 W E E K 4

June 30 - July 2

W E E K 5 July 7-9 W E E K 6 July 14-16 G A P W E E K July 21-23 W E E K 7 July 28-30 W E E K 8 August 4-6 W E E K 9 August 11-13 G A P W E E K August 18-20

PRICING Ages 3-4: $25/day or $60/week Ages 5 & Up: $75/day or $200/week Ages 5 & Up (Gap Weeks): $35/day or $90/week

W E E K 1 0 August 25-27

MEDICAL/LIABILITY RELEASE FORMS A signed Medical/Liability Release Form must be on file for all children. Forms can be found online or in the back of this book, and can be dropped off at the pool gate, Aquatics or Youth offices, or emailed to headtennispro@thebriarclub.com.

9:00 AM Tennis Lesson skills, drills & games

AT T I R E Dress comfortably. This usually includes shorts, t-shirt, socks, and non-marking soled tennis shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.

Bring your swimsuit to take a dip in the pool to cool down after playing hard!

CAMP ACTIVITIES A typical week will include (subject to change):

10:30 AM Snack Break 11:00 AM Sports Session basketball, tennis, soccer, etc.

11:30 AM Swim Session 12:00 PM

Pick-Up in Breezeway

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swim YOUTHlessons TENNIS for everyone!

PRIVAT E S W I M LE SSO NS

All Ages

Private & semi-private lessons are available for all ages and abilities! We believe a positive relationship between student and teacher will promote personal growth, development, and a rewarding swimming experience.

Private lessons are available seven days a week!

To schedule private or semi-private swim lessons, please call the Aquatics Office at (713) 622-3667 ext.

2126 or email swim@thebriarclub.com.

P R I V AT E - O N E P E R S O N

30 minutes $40.00 45 minutes $60.00 60 minutes $80.00

S E M I - P R I V AT E - 2 - 3 P E O P L E , 3 0 M I N .

2 person group 3 person group

$22.50 per person $16.67 per person

C A N C E L L AT I O N P O L I C Y

Cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours in advance at no charge. Parents of children under three (3) years old may cancel 3 hours before the lesson at no charge. All other cancellations will be charged the full fee.

GROU P S WIM LES S ONS

All Ages

GROUP LESSON PRICING

$70 per month | Water Babies, Aqua Tots

Four (4) 30-minute lessons, once per week, per month

$140 per month | Guppies, Seahorses, and Dolphin

Eight (8) 30-minute lessons, twice per week, per month

$175 per month | Lil’ Barracudas Afternoon Sessions Eight (8) 45-minute lessons, twice per week, per month

$75 per week | Lil’ Barracudas Morning Sessions (June) Four (4) 45-minute lessons per week.

Weekly sessions are from June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19

Charges for sessions attended are billed to your Member account at the end of each month.

C A N C E L L AT I O N P O L I C Y

Cancellations must be received one week prior to the start of a session. Otherwise, a cancellation fee of $55 will be incurred. Cancellations made on or after the start date of the session will be charged the full session fee. Sessions will not be pro-rated due to student absence. Credits are only given for weather related or instructor cancellations.

S W I M L E S S O N S PA R T I C I PAT I O N P O L I C Y Due to high demand and limited availability, private and group swim lessons are reserved for Briar Club Members only.

Sponsored guests and reciprocal members may be allowed to attend semi-private lessons with a Member, pending availability.

Please contact the Aquatics Office at (713) 662-3667 ext. 2126 or swim@thebriarclub.com with any questions.

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swim lessons for everyone!

YOUTH TENNIS WATE R B A B I E S 6 -18 M O N T H S

REQUIREMENTS Swimmers must be three (3) years-old and/or have the approval of the Aquatics Department to participate.

CLASS SCHEDULE Saturdays | 10:30 am - 11:00 am Starting in May 2020

CLASS DESCRIPTION This group class for beginning swimmers emphasizes the skills taught in the Guppies class and includes an introduction to freestyle, rolling over onto the back for a breath, and backstroke.

CLASS DESCRIPTION This is an introductory water orientation class with Mom or Dad! You will learn the necessary skills to safely work with your child throughout their early developmental stages of swimming.

AQUA TOTS 1 9 -30 M O N T H S CLASS SCHEDULE Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 10:30 am - 11:00 am Saturdays | 10:00 am - 10:30 am Starting in May 2020 CLASS DESCRIPTION This class is designed to help your toddler polish the basic skills learned in Water Babies. In addition, you will be introduced to more advanced skills to help prepare your toddler for independent instruction.

GUPPIES BE G I N N E R S - 2½-3 YE AR S O LD CLASS SCHEDULE Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Starting in May 2020 REQUIREMENTS Swimmers must have participated in Aqua Tots and/or an evaluation by the Aquatics Department to participate.

CLASS DESCRIPTION This group class is for beginning swimmers who have participated in an Aqua Tot class. Swimmers will be introduced to submersion, kicking, floating, gliding and personal safety. Children must be able to sit independently on the pool step to participate.

SE A H O R S E S BE G I N N E R S - 3 & 4 YE AR S O LD CLASS SCHEDULE Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm | Starting in March 2020

DOLPHINS INT ERMEDIAT E - 4- 5 YEA RS OL D CLASS SCHEDULE Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm | Starting in March 2020 REQUIREMENTS Swimmers must have participated in the Seahorse class to participate.

CLASS DESCRIPTION Once your child has mastered all the skills in the Seahorse class, they will be introduced to side-breathing, breaststroke and diving.

LIL’ BARRAC U DAS A DVANC ED - 4- 6 YEARS OLD CLASS SCHEDULE Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm | Starting in March 2020 REQUIREMENTS Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke independently halfway across the pool to participate.

CLASS DESCRIPTION This is a 45-minute swim team preparation class. During this class, swimmers will practice freestyle, breathing to the side, backstroke, diving, endurance and speed in a fun and positive environment!

Plus... Lil’ Barracudas are invited to participate in all fun Barracuda Swim Team activities in May & June, including home swim meets!

Lil’ Barracudas Home Exhibition Swim Dates: June 2, June 4 and June 18 at 4:00 pm Children will meet near the diving boards of the Family Resort Pool.

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BARRACUDAS SUMMER SWIM TEAM Ages 5-14 | Competitive Swim Team

Your swimmer is invited to join the Barracuda Summer Swim Team! This special Briar Club tradition provides an excellent learning environment for competitive intermediate and advanced swimmers. Our team competes against various private clubs in and around Houston.

PRE-SEASON SWIM TEAM WORKOUTS Ages 5-14 | Barracuda Swim Team Participants

These workouts are designed to provide swimmers with a kick start for the 2020 Barracuda Summer Swim Team. This workout is strongly recommended for all new Members and new Barracuda participants.

Workouts will emphasize stroke development, endurance, and speed in preparation for competitions in a positive team setting.

SCHEDULE Starting Monday, April 6, 2020 PRICING One Day (per week) Two Days (per week) Three Days (per week) Four Days (per week)

$70 per month $100 per month $135 per month $150 per month

Charges are billed to your Member account at the end of April 2020. Workouts are not pro-rated due to swimmer absence.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00 pm - Ages 7 & Under 5:00 pm - Ages 8-10 6:00 pm - Ages 11-14 10

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

“Through the best coaching at all ability levels, every swimmer is given the opportunity to achieve competitive success and to pursue their goals in swimming. The Briar Club Swim Team’s focus is on building team values and a sense of community. The coaching staff creates an environment that nurtures friendship, fun, good sportsmanship, and a love of swimming.”

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N

Swimmer must be able to swim the length of the pool independently in Freestyle and Backstroke.

Swimmers between the ages of 5-10 will swim 25 meters and swimmers between the ages of 11-14 will swim 50 meters. All swimmers will compete in freestyle and backstroke in swim meets. Breaststroke, butterfly and relays are limited events.

For practice schedules, please refer to the 2020 Swim Team Calendar on page 11.

PRICING

SWIM TEAM COST: $300 per child Full amount of Swim Team is billed in May 2020 to the Members’ account and is not pro-rated due to swimmer’s absence. Pricing includes all practices, t-shirt, swim cap, snacks, swim team parties and banquet. Swimsuits are a separate purchase and will be available in the Briar Shop.

2020 swim team calendar APRIL

April 6-30 Pre-season Swim Team Workouts Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

MAY 4-29

AFTERNOON SWIM TEAM PRACTICE BEGINS (MONDAY-THURSDAY) Afternoon Swim Team Practice Schedule Ages 7 & Under 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm Ages 8-10 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm Ages 11 & Up 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm Fridays in May 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Team Activity Day! Practice held for all age groups from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, unless otherwise communicated.

May 6

Mandatory Parent Meeting Volunteer Sign-Ups - Option 1 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm

May 8

Family Fun Swim Team Day! Must bring Mom or Dad in a swimsuit!

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm for all age groups

May 7 Bathing Suit Sale & T-Shirt Pick Up 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

May 12-13 Time Trials for All Age Groups Normal Practice Times

May 14 Bathing Suit Sale & T-Shirt Pick Up 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm May 15

Friday Fun Day with Friends!

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm for all age groups

May 22

No Practice (Friday)

May 27

Mandatory Parent Meeting Volunteer Sign-Ups - Option 2 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm

May 19-20 Time Trials for All Age Groups Normal Practice Times May 25

No Practice (Monday)

May 28 Time Trials for All Age Groups Normal Practice Times

May 29 Splash Bash Swim Team Party!

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm for all swimmers No Practice

JUNE 1-21

MORNING PRACTICE & BRIAR SWIM & TENNIS CAMP BEGIN Morning Swim Team Practice Schedule Ages 7 & Under 9:00 am - 9:50 am Ages 8-10 10:00 am - 10:50 am Ages 11 & Up 11:00 am - 11:50 am Fridays in June 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Team Activity Day! Practice held for all age groups from 9:00 am - 10:00 am, unless otherwise communicated.

June 1 Bathing Suit Sale & T-Shirt Pick Up

8:30 am - 11:30 am June 2 HOME SWIM MEET vs. Houston CC

3:45 pm - Warm Ups

5:00 pm - Swim Meet June 4 HOME SWIM MEET vs. Forest Club

3:45 pm - Warm Ups

5:00 pm - Swim Meet June 5 Team Activity Day

9:00 am - 10:00 am for all age groups June 9 AWAY SWIM MEET at The Houstonian

3:45 pm - Warm Ups

5:00 pm - Swim Meet June 10 Individual Photos (during practice) June 11 Team Photo 10:00 am AWAY SWIM MEET at Lakeside CC

3:45 pm - Warm Ups

5:00 pm - Swim Meet June 12 Team Activity Day

9:00 am - 10:00 am for all age groups June 16 AWAY SWIM MEET at HRC

3:45 pm - Warm Ups

5:00 pm - Swim Meet June 18 HOME SWIM MEET vs. ROCC

3:45 pm - Warm Ups

5:00 pm - Swim Meet June 19 Last Day of Morning Practice

9:00 am - 10:00 am for all age groups Invitational Practice

10:00 am - 11:30 am June 20 Country Club League Invitational

8:00 am - 1:00 pm Location TBA June 21 Swim Team Award Ceremony

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Magnolia Ballroom

Dinner and swimming to follow

AQUATICS OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION (713) 622-3667 ext. 2126 or swim@thebriarclub.com 11

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C A N C E L L AT I O N

Please visit www.thebriarclub.com to register or cancel your child's Briar Fun Day registration.

You may also email Gina DePamphilis at gina@ thebriarclub.com. All cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance to avoid any charges.

MEDICAL/LIABILITY RELEASE FORM

S PRING BREAK B R I A R FU N DAY S Ages 5-12

RECIPROCAL CLUBS & GUESTS

Keep the kiddos busy during Spring Break with Briar Fun Days! Kids ages 5-12 will enjoy different sports, arts & crafts, and themed activities.

CAMP SCHEDULE Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Drop off: 8:45 am - 9:00 am Pick up: 2:00 pm PRICING Monday - Friday

$60 per day

C A M P D R O P - O F F Parents/guardians are not

required to stay on property for the duration of Briar Fun Day camp. · Drop-off is held each morning from 8:45 am - 9:00 am on the second floor of the parking garage. · Children must be signed in with counselors by their parent/guardian. · After 9:00 am parents/guardians must walk their child into the Club and sign in with a Camp Counselor.

C A M P P I C K - U P Pick-ups are held each day at

2:00 pm on the second floor of the parking garage · All children must be picked up by 2:15 pm, or parents will be charged a $30 late fee, plus $5 for every minute past 2:30 pm. Briar Fun Days Camp Staff does not provide aftercare for campers. Parents/ guardians are responsible for the transfer of their children between Briar Fun Days camp and other Briar Club activities.

C A M P AT T I R E

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A signed Medical/Liability Release Form must be on file for all children. Forms can be found online or in the back of this book, and can be dropped off at the Kid’s Club or emailed to gina@ thebriarclub.com.

Please email Gina DePamphilis at gina@thebriarclub. com to register your guest.

B R I A R F U N D AY S D A I LY S C H E D U L E 8:45 am - 9:00 am

Drop Off (Garage Level 2)

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Art Project & Sports Activity

9:00 am - 9:30 am

11:00 am - 11:30 am

11:30 pm - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm 2:00 pm

Introductions in Camp Room Lunch

Hideout

Fun Activities & Snack

Pick Up (Garage Level 2)

briar swim & tennis camp YOUTH TENNIS NEW THIS YEAR!

BRIAR SWIM & TENNIS CAMP Ages 5 & Up | Open to all Members

New for 2020, all Briar Club kids are invited to join us for Briar Swim & Tennis Camp! Children will participate in swim team practice, Lil’ Barracudas, or a group swim lesson during camp, play tennis and have fun with friends!

SCHEDULE

Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 19, 2020 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PRICING

Swim team, Lil’ Barracudas, and swim lesson fees are not included in the price for camp. Swim team fee is $300 (due in May) and Lil’ Barracudas and group lessons are $75 per week for four lessons (Monday-Thursday).

S E S S I O N O N E Monday-Friday

JUNE 1-5 $260 per child

S E S S I O N T W O Monday-Friday

JUNE 8-12 $260 per child

S E S S I O N T H R E E Monday-Friday

JUNE 15-19 $260 per child

Briar Swim & Tennis Camp charges will be billed to the Members’ account in June 2020.

C A M P D R O P - O F F Parents/guardians are not

required to stay on property for the duration of camp. · Please dress your child(ren) appropriately for their first activity. · Drop-offs are held each morning from 8:30 am - 8:45 am on the second floor of the parking garage. Children must be signed in with counselors by their parent/guardian. · Children dropped off after 8:45 am must be escorted to their first activity by a Parent/Guardian and signed in with their child’s counselor.

C A M P P I C K - U P Pick ups are held each afternoon

at 2:00 pm on the second floor of the parking garage. · All children must be picked up by 2:15 pm or parents will be charged a $30 late fee, plus $5 for every minute past 2:15 pm. Briar Swim & Tennis Camp Staff does not provide aftercare for campers.

Parents/guardians are responsible for the transfer of their children between Briar Swim & Tennis Camp and other Briar Club activities.

R E G I S T R AT I O N POLICY Please

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C A N C E L L AT I O N

visit www.thebriarclub.com to register or cancel your child’s Briar Swim & Tennis Camp registration. You may also email Gina DePamphilis at gina@thebriarclub.com. All cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance to avoid any charges. Due to the popularity of this camp, this camp is open to Members only.

M O N D AY-T H U R S D AY S C H E D U L E

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM D R O P O F F O N 2 N D F LO O R PA R K I N G G A R AG E 9 : 0 0 A M ACTIVITY ONE Ages 5-7 Swim Practice/Group Lesson Ages 8-10 Tennis Practice Ages 11 & Up Tennis Practice 1 0 : 0 0 A M Ages 5-7 Ages 8-10 Ages 11 & Up

ACTIVITY TWO Tennis Practice Swim Practice/Group Lesson Hideout

1 1 : 0 0 A M Ages 5-7 Ages 8-10 Ages 11 & Up

ACTIVITY THREE Lunch & Hideout Hideout & Lunch Swim Practice/Group Lesson/Lunch

12:00-1:30 PM AC T I V I TY F O U R 5-7 Years Old Fun Activities 8-10 Years Old Fun Activities 11 & Up Fun Activities 2:00 - 2:15 PM P I C K U P O N 2 N D F L O O R PA R K I N G G A R A G E

F R I D AY S C H E D U L E

Join us every week for a special fun Friday! Each week is different and will include special attractions, piñatas, confetti eggs, and so much more! Please have your swimmer arrive to camp wearing their swimsuit.

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summer funtastik camp YOUTH TENNIS C A M P AT T I R E

Active wear, tennis shoes, sunscreen, swimsuits and goggles

R E G I S T R AT I O N POLICY

SUMM E R F U N TASTIK CAMP Ages 5-12

Have a blast this summer with Funtastik Camp!

Your child will discover, create, play and learn with different sports, arts & crafts, and themed activities.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Monday, June 22 - Friday, August 14 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

PRICING

$300 per week

Price includes all activities, special attractions and meals. Additional $50 fee for reciprocal members and guests.

C A M P D R O P - O F F Parents/guardians are not

required to stay on property for the duration of Summer Funtastik Camps. · Drop off is held each morning from 8:30 am - 9:00 am on the second floor of the parking garage. · Children must be signed-in with counselors by their parent/guardian. · Children dropped off after 9:00 am must be escorted to their first activity by a parent/guardian and signed in with their child’s counselor.

C A M P P I C K - U P Pick ups are held each day

from 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm on the second floor of the parking garage. · All children must be picked up by 3:15 pm, or parents will be charged a $30 late fee, plus $5 for every minute past 3:40 pm. · Counselors will call parents after 3:15 pm to verify pickup status. · Summer Funtastik Camp Staff does not provide aftercare for campers. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the transfer of their children between Summer Funtastik Camp and other Briar Club activities.

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C A N C E L L AT I O N

Please visit www.thebriarclub.com to register or cancel your child’s Funtastik Camp registration.

You may also email Gina DePamphilis at gina@ thebriarclub.com. All cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance to avoid any charges.

RECIPROCAL CLUBS & GUESTS

Funtastik Camp is primarily for Briar Club Members.

Guests may be admitted on a case-by-case basis, depending on attendance and other factors. Please email Gina DePamphilis at gina@thebriarclub.com to verify if your guest can be accommodated. The nonMember price for Funtastik Camp is $350 per week.

F U N TA S T I K C A M P S C H E D U L E 8:30 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 11:00 am 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm 3:00 pm

Drop Off (Garage Level 2) Camp Introductions/Games Art & Themed Activities Lunch & Hideout Games on the Sports Court Swimming Snack Pick Up (Garage Level 2)

summer summer funtastik camp YOUTH TENNIS Silly

CELEBRATIONS

Camp

innovate

WE E K ONE

W E E K TWO

Oh come all ye faithful to The Briar Club, ‘cause we’ve got all your favorite holidays wrapped into one week! We’ll be celebrating different holidays throughout the week right in the middle of June - how silly is that?!

Put on your thinking caps, because we are using our hands and minds in the kitchen, outdoors, and in the camp room. Each day we will be creating, building, and inventing something fun, yummy, and new!

J U N E 2 2 - 2 6 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Camp

ALL-STARS

J U N E 2 9 - J U LY 3 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Color CRAZY

WE E K THREE

WEEK FOUR

Calling all future sports superstars! Join us as we learn about the importance of sportsmanship and have fun with basketball, soccer, volleyball, taekwondo, hip-hop, and more!

This is going to be a bright, messy and creative week of camp! Children will be showing off different art skills all week. Parents can view their work at our Art Gala on Thursday, July 16!

J U LY 6 - 1 0 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Adventure LAnd

J U LY 1 3 - 1 7 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Splash topia

WE E K FI VE

W E E K SI X

Let’s go on an adventure around the world! Get your passport ready as we visit different parts of the world such as Africa, China, Greece and London, and oh so much more!

It’s time to get soaked! We will spend the day in our swimsuits with super fun water activities all day long. Join us for water wars, junior lifeguarding, pool games and water slides!

J U LY 2 0 - 2 4 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Animal

PLANET

J U LY 2 7 - 3 1 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wacky Wild

WONDERS

WE EK SEV EN

WEEK EIGHT

It’s time to explore different animals and their habitats from around the world! A wildlife preservation attraction will come for a visit to teach campers about different live exotic animals.

It’s silly week at the Briar Club! Every day will be something new and exciting, so come and join us for science experiments, crazy art, magic, scavenger hunts, and bingo!

A U G U S T 3 - 7 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

A U G U S T 1 0 - 1 4 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

All vendors and/or attractions are subject to change based on availability.

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general information YOUTH TENNIS M AY I B R I N G G U E S T S T O T H E C L U B ?

Absolutely! We are always happy to welcome your friends and family to our Club. However, we kindly ask that in accordance with the House Rules, all guests are accompanied by a Member or are participating in a Member-sponsored activity in the fitness, swim, tennis or youth areas of the Club. Guest fees shall be charged to the Member’s account for the use of the Club’s aquatics, tennis and fitness facilities.

Guest fees do not apply for dining-only guest visits.

All Members and guests are required to sign-in at the Security Desk. Extended & pre-arranged guest visits can be organized by contacting our Membership Department at membership@thebriarclub.com or (713) 622-3667 ext. 2159.

HOW DO MY GUESTS GAIN ACCESS TO THE PARKING GARAGE? Guests are free to park in our parking garage.

Guests are asked to drive through the guest entry lane and tell the guard on duty what brings them to the Club. Guests will still be required to check in at the pool security desk.

M AY I D R O P-O F F MY C H I L D R E N ?

Per Briar Club House Rules, no children or guest of Members under the age of 12 years shall access or remain at the Club if unaccompanied by a parent or other adult, unless registered in a specific camp or Briar Fun Day. HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYEES/NANNIES Household employees are permitted access to the Club for the sole purpose of accompanying minor children of a member. Guest fees shall be charged, as appropriate, in the event any such household employee uses Club swim, tennis or fitness facilities.

Household employees must be added to your membership account and must have a photo on file before they can enter the Club. To add a household employee to your account, please contact our Membership Department at membership@ thebriarclub.com or (713) 622-3667 ext. 2159.

POOL SAFET Y & GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILIT Y •

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Careful and considerate behavior is asked of all Members and their guests.

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Hanging, sitting, or jumping off pool ropes is not permitted.

Kickboards are reserved for Lap Pool use only.

Pool toys such as inner tubes, “noodles”, large floats, water guns and tennis balls are not permitted in the pools and may be removed by the lifeguards at their discretion.

Infants and toddlers must wear waterproof and/ or swim diapers in all Club pools. Diapers must be changed every hour.

Parents and guardians must accompany and supervise all children 10 and under anytime they are in a pool area.

All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied and supervised at arm’s length by a responsible adult in the Family Pool.

Only children 4 & up may use the pool slide.

Children must be 5 years old and 48 inches tall to use the High Dive.

No flips or somersaults are allowed from the 3-meter diving board.

Children must be 5 years old to use the low dive.

Lifeguards do not monitor the Baby Pool. Only children 5 years and under may use the Baby Pool and only when accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

LOCKER RENTALS The Briar Club offers long-term locker rentals in both the Family and Fitness Locker Rooms. Please contact Jon Diller at poolmanager@thebriarclub. com or (713) 622-3667 ext. 2126 for information.

Day lockers are available for Members and guests for $2 per day. Please see the security desk for day locker rentals.

LAP POOL SWIMMING Adults over the age of 18 are permitted to swim in the Competition Lap Pool & Adult Lap Pool during any normal Club operating hours. Children of members who (a) are at least 10 years of age, (b) are actively swimming laps in the Competition Lap Pool, and (c) are supervised by an adult either from the pool deck or next to the child in the water may also use the Competition Lap Pool during normal Club operating hours. We kindly ask that recreational swimming is reserved for the Family Resort Pool, unless otherwise directed by Club management.

Youth & Aquatics Medical & Liability Release The Briar Club | 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027 | (713) 622-3667 RELEASE FORM I/We ____________________________________________________ (being each Parent or Guardian listed below), for myself/ourselves and each child or ward of mine/ours (listed below) (collectively, “Users”), hereby execute and deliver this Release (”Release”) in consideration for the right and privilege of the Users to participate in any activity in or at The Briar Club (the “Club”), do, for myself/ourselves and my/ our heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns, hereby:

A. Acknowledge and agree that there are dangers and risks inherent in the use of equipment and other amenities at the The Briar Club and in participations in activities at The Briar Club and, therefore, agree to use the Club strictly in accordance with the safety instructions as instructed by the instructors/ supervisors employed by the Club to monitor the use of The Briar Club. The Users further acknowledge and agree that the Club makes no warranties or representations concerning the design, manufacture or instructions for use of the Wellness and Recreation equipment and the Club hereby expressly disclaims any and all such warranties or representations, expressed or implied. The Club warrants only that the Wellness and Recreation equipment will be maintained by the Club in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer thereof. The Users further agree that their participation in any and all activities at The Briar Club is conditioned upon the Users’ strict compliance with the rules and instructions established by the Club for such activities.

B. ASSUME THE RISK OF AND THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND RELEASE, WAIVE AND DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, the Club and all of its directors, officers, employees and agents, acting in their respective capacities on behalf of the Club (collectively, the “Releases”) from any and all liability, loss or damage arising out of or from any personal injury to or death of Users and/or any third-party, and/or damage to the property of the Club, the Users, and/ or any third-party, arising out of or relating in any manner to the Users’ use of The Briar Club and/or the Wellness and Recreation equipment, WHETHER CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE RELEASEES AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ALLEGED TO BE OR ACTUALLY CAUSED IN COMBINATION WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR CONDUCT BY ANY THIRD-PARTY.

Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver or release by the Users of (a) any claims or causes of action that Users may have against any third-party or parties, other than the Releases, arising out of or from injuries or damages to persons or property incurred by the Users in connection with their use of the Wellness and Recreation Equipment and/or participation in any activity in The Briar Club where such injuries or damages are caused, directly or indirectly, by such third-parties; or (b) the Club‘s breach of its Warranty under paragraph A. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IN NO EVENT WILL THE CLUB BE LIABLE TO ANY USER FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDED THE CLUB MAINTAINS LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE OF NOT LESS THAT $1,000,000, IN NO EVENT WILL THE CLUB’S LIABILITY TO A USER EXCEED THE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE MAINTAINED

BY THE CLUB.

I/We certify that I/we have carefully read this Release, understand all of its terms, am/are signing it voluntarily and that I/we have the capacity and authority to sign on behalf of both myself/ourselves and each minor child or ward, if applicable.

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Name of Each Applicable Minor Child/Ward

Date of Birth

Age

Gender

Parent/Guardian (Printed): _____________________________________ Relationship: ___________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________

Phone #: _______________________

City: _____________________________ State: ____________ ZIP: __________ Date: _____________________ Member #: _________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian (Signature): ___________________________________________________________ MEDICAL INFORMATION & PERMISSION TO TREAT

Users hereby grant to the Club permission to take whatever action in its judgment may be necessary in supplying emergency medical services to each minor child or ward listed above. Users agree that Users will solely assume responsibility for and will pay promptly any expenses, which may be incurred by the Club in making emergency medical treatment to each minor child or ward listed above.

Parent/Guardian (Printed): ________________________________ Relationship: ________________________ Street Address: ______________________________________________ Phone #: _______________________ City: _______________________________ State: __________ ZIP: __________ Date: _____________________ Member #: _________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________ Parent/Guardian (Signature): ___________________________________________________________________ Family Physician (Name & Contact): _____________________________________________________________ Medical Conditions/Allergies: __________________________________________________________________ OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS Name: ______________________________ Phone: __________________ Relationship: ___________________ Name: ______________________________ Phone: __________________ Relationship: ___________________ ADDITIONAL PERSONS APPROVED FOR DROP OFF/PICK UP Name: ______________________________ Phone: _________________ DL #: ___________________________ Name: ______________________________ Phone: _________________ DL #: ___________________________ 18

club calendar YOUTH TENNIS of events tuesday march 3

saturday march 28

TEEN POOL PARTY 7:00 pm Pool Area

monday may 25

MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Family Resort Pool

sunday april 5

TODDLER PLAYDATE BUBBLE PARTY 3:00 pm Briar Lawn

friday may 29

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

wednesday tues-thurs june 24 june 23-25

saturday april 11

BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNY 8:30 am & 11:30 am Clubhouse

friday june 5

FATHERDAUGHTER DANCE 6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

friday june 26

sunday april 12

friday march 6

TEEN SWIM TEAM COACHES MEETING 7:00 pm TBA

MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN 5:30 pm Briar Lawn

TEEN SWIM TEAM COACHES MEETING 7:00 pm TBA

sunday april 19

friday april 24

sunday may 10

EASTER BRUNCH & COOKOUT 10:30 am Clubhouse & Pool Area

MOTHER & DAUGHTER TEA 2:00 pm Clubhouse

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & COOKOUT 10:30 am Clubhouse

wednesday june 10

friday june 19

DINE & DIVE MOVIE NIGHT 5:00 pm Family Resort Pool

sunday june 21

FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT 5:00 pm Family Resort Pool

tues-wed june 23-24

wednesday july 8

tues-thurs july 14-16

friday july 17

saturday sept 12

TODDLER PLAYDATE 10:00 am Briar Lawn

saturday july 4

TODDLER PLAYDATE 10:00 am Briar Lawn

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM 3:00 pm Pool Area

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

4TH OF JULY COOKOUT 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Family Resort Pool

TODDLER PLAYDATE 10:00 am Briar Lawn

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM 3:00 pm Pool Area

wednesday july 22

friday july 31

friday august 7

friday august 21

saturday august 29

monday sept 7

TODDLER PLAYDATE 10:00 am Briar Lawn

CLUB EVENT

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

DINE & DIVE MOVIE NIGHT 5:00 pm Family Resort Pool

YOUTH EVENT

AQ U AT I C S E V E N T

monday march 23

BACK TO SCHOOL LUAU 5:30 pm Family Resort Pool

INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN POOL PARTY 8:00 pm Pool Area

LABOR DAY COOKOUT 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BABYSITTING CLASS 10:00 am General Purpose Room

MERMAID PARTY 4:00 pm Family Resort Pool

JUNIOR HIGH POOL PARTY 8:00 pm Pool Area

All events and event details are subject to change.

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T H E BRI A R C LUB

2603 T I M M O N S L A N E H OU ST O N , T X 77027 T H E B RI A RC LU B . C O M ( 713 ) 622 - 3667

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