MCA AQUATICS UPDATE: Friday, July 10th

 

In order to share the summer fun with everyone we will begin putting a 2-day reservation hold on any resident accounts that successfully reserve open swim space.  

 

To cancel a reservation please email, your facility, address available on your permit receipt, prior to your reservation start!

 

ANY RESERVATIONS NOT CLAIMED BY 25 MINUTES AFTER THE START WILL BE CANCELLED AND CONSIDERED A NO-SHOW AND SPACE WILL BE ABSORBED.

 

Limited Day-Of swimming availability

Beginning Monday, July 13th, pools will begin absorbing any un-claimed reservations at the bottom of the hour (10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30) for a 1-hour day-of-swimming session. Any day-of swimmers must have an ActiveNet account to enter. Day-of-space is not guaranteed and will be EXTREMELY limited, based on a maximum of 50 swimmers per session.

 

Reservations Tips!

The reservations open at noon for everyone. There are thousands of people logging in for 50 spots. Here are some tips we are learning along the way!

 

1. If possible, connect with a lap or desk top computer. If you must try for a reservation with a mobile device select the "full site" option.

2. Check back after 2:00pm when any incomplete transactions are re-released into the system. 

3. Consider a smaller group size. Groups of 2-3 are more available than groups of 6.

 

We understand that it is taking time to reserve space at the pool. We are continuing to make updates to the reservations system to help as many people access our facilities this summer as possible!


 

MCA AQUATICS UPDATE: Friday, July 3rd

Be a Good Neighbor & Help Us Spread the Summer Fun to Everyone

1. Space is limited. Please limit your reservation requests each week to help us accommodate more of the community. 
2. Overbooking and no-shows will be tracked. Habitual reservation misuse may be subject to losing their online reservation privileges. 
3. All members of your party must be present for entry. No-show space will be absorbed 15 minutes after the reservation start time.
4. Refunds will NOT be issued.
 

To reopen safely for public use the MCA is following the CDPHE guidance for pool safety. Which strongly encourages lap swimming only, but allows for limited open swim. We understand these guidelines will feel a lot different than past seasons. We are working diligently to provide a clean, safe environment for you, but with all things related to COVID-19 there is inherent risk.

Some have asked us to review our policy regarding No toys no floats*. We hear you. These rules must be followed for us to keep our pools open by establishing new usage patterns, including best efforts to minimize contact between non-household members, encouraging safe swimming habits in a season where we are not offering learn-to-swim programming, and empower lifeguard staff to maintain physical distancing while working.

While visiting the pool we ask parents and guardians of children 5 and under adhere to the following:

1.   Stay within arm’s reach of your child at all times

2.   If you must use a lifejacket, only use Coast Guard approved type I, II, or II.

Coast Guard type information should be easily viewable on the inside of a lifejacket. Look for the label to designate your device as type I, type II, or type III. We ask that any flotation devices not designated with these labels be kept at home this season.

 *Exceptions will be made for ADA patrons and non-swimmers who may wear COAST GUARD APPROVED Type I II or III LIFEJACKETS.

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MCA UPDATE: Friday, June 19th

Programs

Swim teams splash into practice on Monday, June 22nd. 
Program space is available on the Metro team at Runway 35 pool and the SSL team at Filing 54 pool (Northside Narwhals). Please click here to register.
Adult lap swim coming soon!
 
Resident Memberships & Reservation System
 
Open swim will be available at MCA neighborhood pools on July 1 through AcviteNet reservations. Each facility will offer a 90-minute swim followed by 30-minute cleaning period. Pool reservations will be available 24 hours in advance beginning Tuesday, June 30.
 
Resident open swim fees will be $1 per person, not exceeding 6 per family, per day. Accommodations for families larger than 6 will be made on a per-case basis. All non-residents will be charged a daily entrance fee.
 
Daily Entrance Fee Monday-Friday: $5
Weekends & Holidays: $10
 
We have suspended the membership card program for the 2020 swim season. New residents may still register for a household account. There will be no penalty for expired memberships in 2021. Any memberships that were renewed prior to June 12, 2020 will be extended for the 2021 season.
 
A Few Reminders Before You Dive In
  • All patrons within our facilities MUST wear a mask while outside of the water. 
     
  • Patrons should follow physical distancing measures and maintain a minimum distance of 6 ft. between themselves and other guests outside their immediate family.
     
  • Locker room access will not be permitted. All patrons must arrive and depart from our facilities in their swimming attire.
     
  •  All food and beverages, and use of portable coolers, is prohibited. Portable camping chairs are allowed as long as they are easy to carry in and out.
     
  •  We ask patrons to exit our facilities without delay after their reservation is finished. Our staff will implement thorough disinfecting procedures between each reservation window, and we appreciate that patrons offer them adequate space and time to do so.

 

MCA UPDATE: Friday, June 12th

Programs

Under the restrictions and recommendations of the governor's Phase 3: Safer-at-Home and the Vast, Great Outdoors plan the MCA has adjusted our program schedule to begin with our youth swim teams starting June 15th and June 22nd. 

These programs will begin by evaluating participant levels for those who have already enrolled. Additional registration opportunities will be available once space is determined. Families interested in more swim team information should visit our website: https://www.stapletoncommunity.com/pools/swim-teams.

Other programs including adult lap swim, youth dive and youth synchronized swimming will be announced in our June 19 Aquatic Update.

All group swim lessons, Squirts and new aquatic programs have been cancelled for the 2020 season.

 

Resident Memberships & Reservation System

We have suspended the membership card program for the 2020 swim season. 
New residents may still register for a household account (website). There will be no penalty for expired memberships in 2021. Any memberships that were renewed prior to June 12, 2020 will be extended for the 2021 season.
 
Resident memberships are different from your monthly HOA dues. Essential maintenance is built into the annual HOA dues and was already included in the yearly budget.
The MCA is currently working on creating a reservation system for open swim in July. Details coming soon.
 
Facilities
We are finalizing hours and logistics for a slow reopening.
  • Training 
    • We will begin by training staff. For now, all day-time pool activity will be limited to maintenance and staff training.
  • Moving slowly into potential open swim options in July. 
    • Pools will be limited to a capacity of 50 people, including our staff.
    • Please note that this summer at the pools will look drastically different from previous summers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. 
We are following the guidelines set by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. For details on the guidelines for outdoor swimming please click here

At this time fountains and splash pads are not included in this phase of reopening. 

MCA UPDATE: Friday, June 5th

Parks

Our sports fields are now open for reservations to sport camps.  COVID-19 Protocol for camps must be followed and camps must provide the MCA with their COVID-19 Protocol Plan before reservation is secured.  
Sport camps are limited to a maximum of 25 people.
For more information about the MCA sport fields or to reserve a field please click here.  
 
Pools
We want to thank the community for submitting their ideas and suggestions for opening the pools. 
We are finalizing hours and logistics for a slow reopening.
Starting with:
  • Hiring:
    • We are currently hiring staff ages 18 years or older.
  • Training & Fitness Programs:
    • We will begin by training staff. For now, all day-time pool activity will be limited to maintenance and staff training.
    • The MCA aquatics staff is currently working on re-opening registration for aquatic sports. More details to come. 
    • Membership card renewal is still on hold.
  • Moving slowly into potential open swim options in July. 
    • Pools will be limited to a capacity of 50 people, including our staff.
    • Please note that this summer at the pools will look drastically different from previous summers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. 
We are following the guidelines set by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. For details on the guidelines for outdoor swimming please click here

We will have weekly aquatic updates for the community. 
 
Playgrounds
The MCA playgrounds are open. When using the playgrounds please take the following precautions:
 
  •  No more than 10 people may use the playground at a time. 
  • Maintain 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and others. 
  • Only socialize with members of the same household. 
  •  Wear a mask. 
  •  Please remember to wash your hands after playing on equipment. 
  • Toys and equipment left in the park will be removed. 
These precautions were developed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to slow the spread of COVID-19.
 

 

MCA UPDATE: Friday, May 15th

AQUATIC FACILITIES, PROGRAMS & SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

Facility Maintenance: Many of you have likely noticed our pools are being filled and a handful of workers performing routine maintenance inside our facilities. This work is mandatory and must be completed every year, regardless of opening. Not completing this essential facility upkeep can result in residual, costly, and long-lasting damage. The monthly community assessments support year-round care of our aquatic facilities. Assessment fees are not linked with pool access, which is why we offer Resident Membership Cards.    

Resident Membership Cards: No new memberships will be sold at this time. If your current membership is approaching its expiration date, please refrain from renewing it online. The MCA staff will renew any expired memberships over the phone, if and when we can proceed with opening this season.

Aquatic Programming & Seasonal Staffing: All swim lessons through June are canceled. The MCA staff is working hard to adapt our Swim Team and Jr. Lifeguard programs to accommodate guidelines put forth by the CDC and Colorado Department of Public Health. We will continue to update residents on any aquatic programming updates via our website, social media accounts, and email newsletter. In addition, all seasonal employment opportunities have been withdrawn until further notice.

Now more than ever, we need the support of this wonderful community. If you see any activity within our aquatic facilities after hours, please call the police. Times of great uncertainty and change can be hard to navigate, but we assure you that we are continuing to work effortlessly to keep Stapleton a safe and vibrant community to call home.

FACILITY AND PARK RENTALS

The Cube and Community Room: Closed through June 30th, and all reservations will be canceled.

Outdoor Sport Fields and MCA Parks: Field and park reservations will be on hold through June 30th. If we receive an updated mandate from the City and County of Denver, we will reopen our parks and sports fields per their guidelines.

Essential services and operations, including trash and park maintenance, will continue.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER 

The MCA is continuing to spotlight the incredible individuals and local businesses that reside in this delightful neighborhood.

The Master Community Association has been proactive and diligent in adapting our procedures and events to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Going forward, we will take a safe and responsible approach as we prepare for the return of certain company operations, and as we further develop future events and programming.

Conditions, concerns, and responses related to COVID-19 are changing daily. The MCA will continue to monitor the situation and adhere to mandates set forth by the CDC, as well as our state and local authorities. For the most up to date information and community news, please visit our website. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these trying times. Please reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns at 303.388.0724 or send us a message HERE


MCA UPDATE: Wednesday, April 15th

AQUATIC FACILITIES, PROGRAMS & SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT

We do not know how this virus will ultimately impact our seasonal operations over the coming months. Still, we do expect it to significantly influence our ability to operate our facilities at the scale we are accustomed to. Op. Following current protocols, all aquatic programming, including lessons, swim team registration, and seasonal employment opportunities, are on hold until further notice. Original enrollment deadlines have been retracted. We will provide additional updates via our website, social media, and weekly eblast, regarding the proposed timeline for when activity registration and application acceptance may recommence. All updates are dependent on current health and safety guidelines re COVID-19 provided by state and city government officials.

RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP CARD RENEWALS: 

The MCA understands that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduces the urgency for residents to renew their membership cards at this juncture, especially given the uncertainties surrounding the timeline for when the pools may be permitted to open this year. 

Because of this underlying uncertainty, we are temporarily amending our current policy, and allowing our residents to renew their membership cards by phone, once it is established that our facilities are safe to open. We ask residents to refrain from renewing their membership cards until we have additional information on how this virus will impact us moving forward.  

Membership card expiration exclusively removes the ability to renew passes online through the ActiveNet portal. Under normal circumstances, this would require residents to renew their cards in person. However, once our facilities open, we strongly encourage residents to take advantage of this additional support and renew expired memberships over the phone by calling our front desk staff at 303.388.0724 (Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm).  If your memberships are not expired come the time we are permitted to open, you will still be able to renew online through your ActiveNet account. The annual renewal fee ($20) will remain consistent across all methods of renewing Resident Membership Cards. 

FACILITY RENTALS AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 

The MCA has postponed/canceled all programs, activities, events, registrations, and facility rentals through May 31st, 2020.  This will include the following:

  • All Cube and Community Room rentals are canceled through May 31st, 2020
  • All park rentals are canceled through May 31st, 2020
  • All Cube events are canceled through May 31st, 2020
  • All MCA Events are canceled through May 31st, 2020 including:
    • Community Garage Sale
    • Sweet William Market
    • Denver Arts Festival
    • Pools Opening Memorial Weekend (Rescheduled date TBD)

We will be sharing a variety of at-home activities and community-generated content via our social media accounts. Sign up for our weekly email newsletter, via our website, or follow us on social media to catch the latest updates and virtual events taking place throughout the community.

MCA & DENVER MANAGED PARKS:

Essential services and operations, including trash and park maintenance, will continue. MCA essential personnel, along with CTM maintenance staff, will maintain a presence in the community while upholding the guidelines presented by the CDC. 

In compliance with the City and County of Denver’s current directive, the MCA has closed all their playgrounds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, picnic areas, and other similar spaces conducive to public gatherings.

Of course, we understand it is physically and mentally healthy to be outdoors. Within MCA managed pocket parks, we are enforcing the state and city provision that residents only be outdoors at times and in places where they can maintain six feet of physical distance between themselves and others.

It is best to socialize only with your household members, limit group size, and make sure there is at least six feet of physical distance between all people at all times. The MCA also urges residents to wear a mask or cloth that will cover their mouth and nose and use it whenever they are outside their own house or yard. Colorado officials are asking everyone to wear a non-medical cloth face covering while out in public. 


MCA RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Stapleton Community,

What a strange time this is in our world, country, and community. The MCA has decided to make several changes in our community practices to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and to foster the safety and health of our community.

As you know, the CDC recommends that older adults, and those with underlying health conditions, avoid large gatherings. We also believe that we have an ethical and moral obligation to act now in mitigating community transmission, and to minimize the impact on our health care system. As the CDC has termed it, “social distancing,” is what we are advocating for at this time.

The MCA has postponed/cancelled all programs, activities, evets, registrations, and facility rentals through April 30th, 2020. This will include the following:

  • All swim lesson, swim program and swim team registration are postponed through April 30th, 2020
  • All summer employment including rehires, applications and interviews are postponed through April 30th, 2020
  • All Cube and Community Room rentals are canceled through April 30th, 2020
  • All park rentals are canceled through April 30th, 2020
  • All Cube events are canceled through April 30th, 2020
  • The Egg Scramble is canceled
  • Stapleton’s Got Talent is canceled
  • All MCA front desks and offices will be closed through April 30th, 2020
  • MCA staff will be answering phones and emails Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
    • Phone: 303.388.0724 Email: info@stapletoncommunity.com

Essential services and operations including trash and park maintenance will continue. Our staff will keep a presence in the community while maintaining the guidelines presented by the CDC until we fully understand the impact and duration of this pandemic.

We will keep you updated through our weekly email newsletter, social media, and our website. Please visit stapletoncommunity.com for forthcoming updates and information. 

We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.

 

HELPFUL RESOURCES 

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION: COVID-19

COLORADO DEP. OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT: COVID-19

DENVER DEP. OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT: COVID-19