Membership

The Timbers Swim and Tennis Club (TST) hopes to continue the tradition of providing excellent facilities, adding value to our subdivision, fostering a sense of community, and having a lot of fun! Everyone that lives in the Timber Ridge neighborhood benefits when this important community asset is properly maintained. Your membership is vital to our continued success. 

Our best form of advertising is word-of-mouth, so please spread the word to your family and friends nearby. As we are a Swim and Tennis Club (not an HOA), everyone is welcome, and anyone can join.

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Halfway Through The Season Sale

It’s the Halfway Through The Season Sale! 

Starting July 16, we are accepting half price memberships!

$280.00 for Household Memberships

$192.50 for Senior Memberships (ages 65+)

If you want to join before July 16th, contact the Board President at tstboard@gmail.com.

Visit the website for directions and to fill out the application. We accept cash, check, Zelle, and PayPal. 

The Timbers Swim and Tennis Club still needs more members and extra funding for regular maintenance and upgrades. Your membership goes back to the community! Please consider joining!

2025 Membership Rates

To qualify for the Senior rate, all persons in a household must be 65 years or older.
All other households fall under the Household rate.

Membership Type	Early Bird Discount (ends March 31)	2025 Rate (starts April 1)
Household Membership Pay with Check or Zelle	$510.00	$560.00
Household Membership Pay with PayPal	$525.30	$576.80
Senior Membership Pay with Check or Zelle	$335.00	$385.00
Senior Membership Pay with PayPal	$345.05	$396.55

Payment Plan: We are accepting monthly payments from January to May at the Early-Bird Rate of $510 per household ($335 Senior Early Bird). Split your membership fee into five easy payments of $102 ($67 Senior). Monthly payments can be made by check or Zelle®. Add your mailing address in the memo. You must start the monthly payment plan before the Early Bird Discount ends to receive the Early Bird Rate. All monthly payments must be paid by Saturday, May 10, 2025. 

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2025 Hours and Rules

The 2025 hours and rules for the pool and playground can be found below:

POOL HOURS
Sunday to Thursday	7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday	7:00 am to 11:00 pm

Pool Rules

1. Once you turn in your application and payment, expect a 3-day response time on all application and key pick-up correspondence. If we do not receive both your application and payment, we will not be able to grant you access to the pool.
2. Pool membership payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.
3. There are no lifeguards or TST provided supervision. Members and their guests “use the facilities and swim at their own risk”. The Board does not assume responsibility.
4. A member is allowed to bring up to nine (9) non-resident guests on any given day. A non-member resident of any neighborhood from which we draw members cannot use the facilities as a guest.
5. A Pavilion Reservation Contract is required if a member brings more than nine (9) guests. Members will be liable and responsible for any damage within or around the TST facilities. Guests may only use the facilities if they are accompanied by a member.
6. No reservations on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Opening or Closing Days.
7. Members will respect pavilion reservations and allow parties to take place without interference.
8. Homeowners of Timber Ridge, who have moved out of the subdivision and rented their Timber Ridge home, may not use TST facilities without a paid membership. Families who are renting a home in Timber Ridge may become a TST member upon a paid TST membership. Members and their guests shall comply with all local codes and regulations applicable to pool use, including health and sanitation codes. No member may use the pool or pool area in a manner that, along with the discretion of the TST Board, creates a nuisance or unreasonable disturbance to other pool members.
9. Entering the pool area and/or swimming in the pool are prohibited when the pool is closed.
10. Food and drinks are permitted only in designated areas. FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POOL OR IN THE POOL. Chewing gum is prohibited within the fenced area.
11. Clean up after yourself. Trash receptacles are provided. The Board is not responsible for cleaning up after you or your guest(s). Leave the facilities neat, clean, and tidy when you, your family, and your guests depart the TST property.
12. NO GLASS CONTAINERS PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES. If in violation, the Gwinnett County Inspector could shut down the pool for an extended length of time.
13. Cans, unbreakable containers, and coolers are permitted in the marked areas on the pool deck. Given that we are a family neighborhood, the TST Board requests that cans be placed in an insulated sleeve, such as a Koozie. We do not and cannot condone the use of alcohol on TST premises. No alcoholic beverages will be sold or distributed by the TST Board or any of its membership. The Board chooses not to inspect beverages.
14. The Board has the authority to address infractions of the rules or misbehavior on the premises. Discipline may include verbal warnings, suspension of privileges, or ejection from the facilities. If a child must be suspended or ejected, the parent(s) will be notified. The Board reserves the right to restrict facility use of any individual whose behavior endangers the safety and well-being of others. Repeated infractions will be addressed by the Board and could result in revocation of membership with no refunds of membership fees.
15. Profanity, improper behavior, intoxication, and vulgar or excessively loud remarks are prohibited.
16. Bicycles, skates, and skateboards are not allowed in the pool area, pavilion, tennis court, or grassy playground area.
17. Proper swimming attire is required when using the pool. No cutoffs or street clothes.
18. Persons with open sores, rashes, or communicable diseases are not allowed in the pool area.
19. Spitting or spouting of water is prohibited.
20. There is an increased risk of injury while swimming unsupervised. Therefore, as a precautionary safety measure, children fifteen (15) years of age or younger must be always accompanied by an adult and must remain within 10 feet of the child unless the child is capable of swimming unassisted 35 feet non-stop.
21. Smoking and vaping are allowed in designated areas only. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the pool itself.
22. Pets are not allowed on TST property.
23. Infants and young children not yet toilet trained must wear swim diapers and swim covers, which meet the Gwinnett County health codes and ordinances, when using the facility. No exceptions.
24. Keep our restrooms tidy. Gwinnett County will periodically inspect our facility during the pool season to ensure that we are complying with health code regulations.
25. No diving at any time.
26. Each member has a responsibility to follow the rules of membership. Questions concerning these rules should be directed to the TST Board prior to membership enrollment.

Playground Rules

1. TST assumes no liability for injury. Use at your own risk.
2. Playground hours are from sunrise until sunset.
3. Only current TST members are allowed access to the playground.
4. Use pool key to unlock padlock and LOCK THE GATE BEFORE LEAVING.
5. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
6. No pets allowed at the playground area. Pets are not allowed on any TST property.
7. All playgrounds are tobacco-free play zones. No smoking or vaping.
8. Use playground components that are appropriate for the age and ability of the child.
9. No bikes, skateboards, or roller blades are permitted on playground or grassy area.
10. No amplified sound, except by permit.
11. Pyrotechnics and engine powered models, drones, or toys are restricted.
12. Commercial activity is restricted. It is unlawful to offer items for sale except by permit.
13. The playground is for everyone to enjoy. Do not deface, destroy, or remove plants or property.
14. Call 911 for emergency assistance.
15. Each member has a responsibility to follow the rules of membership. Questions concerning these rules should be directed to the TST Board prior to membership enrollment.
16. Please report damaged or unsafe items to the TST Board at tstboard@gmail.com

Prohibited in the playground area:

• Littering
• Throwing objects
• Annoying noises and use of obscenities
• Possession, use, or consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs

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2025 Application

The 2025 TST Membership Application can be found below. There are two versions: a plain form to print out and fill out by hand and a fillable PDF to complete electronically.

• Plain form to print and fill out by hand 

• Fillable PDF to complete electronically

Membership payments are non-refundable.

As a reminder, there are no lifeguards on duty at the pool. Each member is given a key and expected to follow the pool rules that you have read and signed.

Once you turn in your application and payment, expect a 3-day response time on all application and key pick-up correspondence. If we do not receive both your application and payment, we will not be able to grant you access to the facilities.

For $25, you can get an additional key for the pool (either by check or using Zelle). Send an email to the TST Board to arrange pickup.

Pay by Check

To pay by check, return the completed membership application to the mailbox at the pump house (1551 Ashwood Way). It is located on the left side of the entry gate.

Please allow a 3-day response time as the Board is made up of volunteers.

Pay Online

To pay online, download the membership application, email the completed and signed form to tstboard@gmail.com, and pay online through Zelle or PayPal.

To pay for your membership through Zelle, send funds to “tstboard@gmail.com”. Use “TST” as the first name of the recipient, and “Board” as the last name. Include your address (house number and street name), such as 1551 Ashwood Way, in the Memo section. There are no processing fees when you pay with Zelle.

To pay for your membership through PayPal, use the links below. The amounts include the PayPal processing fees.

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2025 Welcome Letter

We hope that everyone enjoyed the offseason and is eagerly anticipating the arrival of warmer weather as we prepare to dive into the 2025 pool season!  As highlighted during the Fall Open Board Meeting, we are still in our multi-year repayment plan for the 2023 tiling and replastering of the pool. Our pool maintenance contract is also increasing by 7% this year because of higher labor rates and costs of supplies. 

We still have a goal of building $5,000 in reserve funds for unexpected costs and future refurbishments and updates, such as pool loungers, security cameras and facility cleaning services. Below you can find our 2025 Projected Costs based on estimates received and historicals. 

CATEGORY	ESTIMATED COSTS	PERCENT
Taxes	$ 855	2%
Business	$ 1,695	4%
Repair	$ 2,550	5%
Insurance	$ 4,173	9%
Maintenance	$ 10,164	21%
Utilities	$ 7,118	15%
Services	$ 21,221	44%
TOTAL	$47,776

As operating costs continue to increase year over year, we assess the estimated costs to determine how the membership fees are structured. To maintain the facilities and to keep up with the cost increases for services, the 2025 household membership fee is $560. The Senior rate is $385, and all persons in a household must be 65 years or older. We will continue to offer a $50 Early-Bird Discount through March 31. 

New for 2025, we are accepting monthly payments from January to May at the Early-Bird Rate of $510 per household ($335 Senior Early Bird). Split your membership fee into five easy payments of $102 ($67 Senior). Monthly payments can be made by check or Zelle®. Add your mailing address in the memo. You must start the monthly payment plan before the Early Bird Discount ends to receive the Early Bird Rate. All monthly payments must be paid by Saturday, May 10, 2025. 

As a reminder, there are no lifeguards on duty at the pool. Each household is given one key upon full payment and expected to follow the pool rules that you have read and signed. The pool opens on Saturday, May 17th and closes Sunday, September 14th. The pool opens at 7am every day and closes at 10pm Sunday through Thursday and at 11pm Friday and Saturday. The 2025 Rules are on our website. A paper copy is available upon request. They will also be posted on the message board at the pavilion throughout the pool season.

Our goal for 2025 is to bring our community together and have fun! We are trying something new and pre-planning the year in hopes that everyone will make room in their calendars for neighborhood events. Though some dates may change due to availability of the pavilion, the below dates are our goal timing for these fun neighborhood-wide activities! We would love to have volunteers help with planning events and get our activities committee back in full swing in 2025! If you are interested in helping and coordinating activities for 2025 please contact Charley Machicote via email at charleymachicote@gmail.com. We are looking forward to a fun-filled year!

As always, please email the TST Board with any concerns, questions, feedback, or ideas you may have. We look forward to a wonderful pool season!