The water slide!
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| The Somerset Recreation Club is a family-oriented community club with swimming pool, water slide and tennis court facilities. We offer season memberships (May - September), swim team & lessons and tennis team & lessons. Our facility is located in Bellevue, Washington (Somerset Community Association) and we have some of the most spectacular views of Lake Washington and Seattle. | |
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The Somerset Recreation Club is a non-profit, membership-owned community pool and tennis club with season memberships that begin in early May and end after Labor Day. Membership is limited to 240 families and the club facilities are rarely crowded, giving all members an opportunity to participate in the activities of their choice. Children's activities include swim and tennis teams, as well as lessons offered by qualified instructors. The Somerset Swim Team is in Division IV of the Midlakes Association.
Also, the club offers a variety of family and adult social activities throughout the season. A snack bar is located near the pool. Family barbecues and birthday parties are frequent pool-side events during the summer. The clubhouse is available for rental by members and non-members.
Our manager, Jim Umbeck, is a retired fifth grade teacher at Somerset Elementary School. Jim is experienced in planning and directing activities for all age levels.
Fees: $520 per season & $175 maintenance fee (refunded when you participate in a 4-hour Spring clean-up) , $150 first-year initiation fee. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Refer a new member and receive $ 50 cash!
For additional information contact the Club Membership chair.
2008 Membership Information
Fill out and return the Emergency Medical Form with either your Membership Renewal Form & Annual Dues Payment or New Membership Application w/payment.
Pool - A four-lane, 25-yard pool and a separate wading pool and a curved slide offers space needed for a variety of activities for all ages. All Somerset Recreation staff members are Red Cross certified. The pool is open for swimming every day and evening of the week form early May through Labor Day.
Swimming Lessons are offered from June 23 – August 1. Swim Team members begin practice in mid-May in the evening and then in the morning after school ends. Swim Meets are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from mid-June to the end of July. Water Polo is gaining popularity and is offered at SRC. Work outs begin in mid-July, with matches in August.
Tennis Courts - Two outdoor, lighted and well maintained courts are available year-round. There are no court fees for members and reservations are available from May through September.
Tennis Lessons are offered from June 23 – August 1. Tennis Team members begin practice the end of June and compete in matches on Fridays during July and August. Mens’ Night is on Monday and Womens’ Night is on Wednesday.
Deck Areas – For barbecues and summertime parties, the Lower and Upper Decks are available for reservation. Gas grills and picnic tables compliment the space.
Clubhouse – The Lower Clubhouse is available for rent and can be used year-round. Space is adequate for birthday parties, end-of-the-season sports parties or other small gatherings.
Concession Stand – A limited variety of food and drink is sold during pool hours from the “snack shack.” A refrigerator and microwave are available for member use.
Social activities are the result of the energies and imaginations of our membership and varies each year.
Swim Team
- Midlakes Division IV competition (ages 5-19)
- Ribbons and trophies to all participants
- Team parties and activities
Tennis Team
- Daily instruction
- Interclub matches
- Ribbons and trophies to all participants
Swim & Tennis Lessons (call clubhouse to register)
Summer Dance Camps
Social Activities
Spring Hours (May 4 - 11) Before Swim Team Practice Starts
| Monday | 3:30 pm - 8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30 pm - 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30 pm - 8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm - 8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30 pm - 8 pm |
| Saturday | Noon - 8 pm |
| Sunday | Noon - 8 pm |
* Adult Swim – Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 6 – 7 am
Lane Lines Up – Sunday - Sunday (May 4 - 11), 6:15 - 7 pm
Spring Hours (May 12 - June 19) After Swim Team Practice Starts
| Monday | 3:30 pm - 5 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30 pm - 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30 pm - 5 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm - 5 pm |
| Friday | 3:30 pm - 8 pm |
| Saturday | Noon - 8 pm |
| Sunday | Noon - 8 pm |
* Adult Swim – Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 6 – 7 am
Lane Lines Up – Fridays - Sundays, 6:15 - 7 pm
Summer Hours (June 20 - September 1)
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Monday - Friday |
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| 7 am - 11:30 am | Swim Team |
| 11:30 am - 1 pm | Swim Lessons |
| 1 pm - 9 pm | Open Swim |
| 6:15 pm - 7 pm | Lane Lines Up |
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Saturday - Sunday |
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| Noon - 9 pm | Open Swim |
| 6:15 pm - 7 pm | Lane Lines Up |
* Adult Swim – Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 6 – 7 am
• Sharkies Swim Team: $175 for each child
• Guest Fees: $5
A pre-paid punch card ($45 for 10 guests) is available for purchase at the
Pool Office.
Guest Policy:
Guests may use the pool facilities a maximum of once every other week (i.e., once every 14 days), and must be accompanied by a member.
Members must sign the log for themselves and the guest log for their guests, and pay the designated guest fee when entering the pool. A single guest fee encompasses both pool and tennis court usage.
House guests visiting for a week or longer may use the pool facilities by paying the designated weekly guest fee and notifying the Club Manager. House guests must be registered at the Pool Office.
A maximum of seven
(7) guests per family membership will be allowed to use the pool facilities
at one time.
Exceptions must be approved by the Club Manager.
Deck Reservation Form & Policy:
Day of the Reservation:
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President |
Chris Clarke |
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Vice-President |
Charlie Klinge |
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Treasurer |
Stephanie Kristen |
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Secretary |
Linda Shigeta |
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Swim Team Parent Reps |
Natalie & Brian Delbrueck Kim Smerekanych |
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Swim Team Coaches |
Annie Price |
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Jacquie Quarre |
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| Danica Mock | dmock7@yahoo.com | |
| Toria Mock | tlzmock@yahoo.com | |
Tennis Parent Reps |
Libby Miller |
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Kathy Tsutsumoto |
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Tennis Coaches |
Avi Negrin |
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Water Polo |
Kathy Jensen |
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Toni Seeker |
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Members-At-Large |
Colleen Gants & Linda Tjelle |
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Club Manager |
Jim Umbeck |
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Maintenance |
Jim Schlosser |
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Accountant |
Cathy Hoving |
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Melinda Lilley |
membership@somersetrec.org socials@somersetrec.org webmaster@somersetrec.org |
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Club House/Pool Office |
425-747-5575 |
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Facility Address: Click here for map |
4445 Somerset Blvd. S.E. Bellevue, WA 98006 |
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Mailing Address: |
P.O. Box 5615 Bellevue, WA 98006 |
Updated 4/24/2008 03:35:46 PM
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