we actually did it because the owners agreed to keep the pool open and renew the lease. im seriously overwhelmed by the support you all showed and so happy our swimmers have a home. lets just keep watching to make sure they stick to their word.
May 23, 2016
Final supporters
Please sign our online petition to:
Save the Oak Bridge pool and allow the Planet Swim Organization to continue to develop its programs, swimmers and teams for the long-term.
In the last few weeks, the new owners of the golf course and club at Oak Bridge have put our swim program into jeopardy. The pool is part of the Oak Bridge golf course (Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club) property and the new owners plan to “monetize part of the property” (let’s be clear, monetize means sell for development) to “re-brand Oak Bridge as a beautiful reconfigured course”.
Unfortunately, the new owners are not interested in keeping the swimming pool where our swim team trains. The new owners have misrepresented the costs to upgrade the pool and they are not interested in working with Planet Swim even though Planet Swim has been a tenant in good standing since 2009, has presented to the new owners plans for refurbishing the pool for future development and wants to make an investment in this community. The new owners have terminated Planet Swim's lease as of April 30, less than 2 weeks from now. With no real solutions for a training facility, the program is at risk.
Planet Swim has 750 family memberships, has hosted more than 20,000 swimming lessons for swimmers of all ages and is home to a top-notch, year-round swim club.
The Sawgrass Players Club Master Board has agreed that they would not vote in favor of any changes to the golf course unless the majority of the community supports those changes.
As a part of this community and the Planet Swim Family this is our opportunity to make sure our voices are heard!
Please sign our online petition to: Save the Oak Bridge pool and allow the Planet Swim Organization to continue to develop its programs, swimmers and teams for the long-term.
Note: Please sign before April 15th to show your support for Planet Swim. The Annual Board
Meeting will be hosted on April 28th and we need to collect as many
signatures as possible before that date. Current plans call for the pool to be demolished after May 1, 2016.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 12, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2016
204 Comments
I just want to express my gratitude for all Planet Swim has been done for my son... I cannot imagine how to explain to a -really well motivated 7 y/o boy- that he cannot continue training and swimming at the place he loves..
Planet Swim is a real asset to the community. The coaches are dedicated and extremely good at what they do. My son has become a much stronger swimmer thanks to Coaches Jack, Alex and Emma Grace...and he LOVES it. It would be a shame to see this program die for the sake of a few golf course homes.
Sometimes there are some things in life more meaningful than the financial bottom line. Competitive sports develop teamwork, discipline, and life long friendships. These kinds of activities conribute to the strength and stability of communities. Save the program. The benefits are more than worth it.
PlanetSwim is a wonderful organization for our community. Please do not take away this opportunity for community participation. PVB desperately needs a competitive swim program that is available to kids of all ages regardless of whether they are members of a country club.
We are so upset by this news that we are considering putting our house up for sale and leaving TPC. Planet Swim is an amenity that is massively valuable for families like us with children that love swimming. We hope the Master Board will reconsider and retain Planet Swim. Think about the children!
Holly said so
Please save this very valuable and important place for so many families and their awesome swimmers and coaches!! People are more important than the bottom line!!
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we actually did it because the owners agreed to keep the pool open and renew the lease. im seriously overwhelmed by the support you all showed and so happy our swimmers have a home. lets just keep watching to make sure they stick to their word.
May 23, 2016
Final supporters
Please sign our online petition to:
Save the Oak Bridge pool and allow the Planet Swim Organization to continue to develop its programs, swimmers and teams for the long-term.
In the last few weeks, the new owners of the golf course and club at Oak Bridge have put our swim program into jeopardy. The pool is part of the Oak Bridge golf course (Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club) property and the new owners plan to “monetize part of the property” (let’s be clear, monetize means sell for development) to “re-brand Oak Bridge as a beautiful reconfigured course”.
Unfortunately, the new owners are not interested in keeping the swimming pool where our swim team trains. The new owners have misrepresented the costs to upgrade the pool and they are not interested in working with Planet Swim even though Planet Swim has been a tenant in good standing since 2009, has presented to the new owners plans for refurbishing the pool for future development and wants to make an investment in this community. The new owners have terminated Planet Swim's lease as of April 30, less than 2 weeks from now. With no real solutions for a training facility, the program is at risk.
Planet Swim has 750 family memberships, has hosted more than 20,000 swimming lessons for swimmers of all ages and is home to a top-notch, year-round swim club.
The Sawgrass Players Club Master Board has agreed that they would not vote in favor of any changes to the golf course unless the majority of the community supports those changes.
As a part of this community and the Planet Swim Family this is our opportunity to make sure our voices are heard!
Please sign our online petition to: Save the Oak Bridge pool and allow the Planet Swim Organization to continue to develop its programs, swimmers and teams for the long-term.
Note: Please sign before April 15th to show your support for Planet Swim. The Annual Board
Meeting will be hosted on April 28th and we need to collect as many
signatures as possible before that date. Current plans call for the pool to be demolished after May 1, 2016.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 12, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2016
204 Comments
This pool has been a staple of the community and been used for the development of many children of the area. Planet swim has and is doing a great job with continuing this tradition. It would be ashamed to see this become pavement when so many kids are lacking for outdoor exercise opportunities.
I just want to express my gratitude for all Planet Swim has been done for my son... I cannot imagine how to explain to a -really well motivated 7 y/o boy- that he cannot continue training and swimming at the place he loves..
Planet Swim is a real asset to the community. The coaches are dedicated and extremely good at what they do. My son has become a much stronger swimmer thanks to Coaches Jack, Alex and Emma Grace...and he LOVES it. It would be a shame to see this program die for the sake of a few golf course homes.
Sometimes there are some things in life more meaningful than the financial bottom line. Competitive sports develop teamwork, discipline, and life long friendships. These kinds of activities conribute to the strength and stability of communities. Save the program. The benefits are more than worth it.
PlanetSwim is a wonderful organization for our community. Please do not take away this opportunity for community participation. PVB desperately needs a competitive swim program that is available to kids of all ages regardless of whether they are members of a country club.
We are so upset by this news that we are considering putting our house up for sale and leaving TPC. Planet Swim is an amenity that is massively valuable for families like us with children that love swimming. We hope the Master Board will reconsider and retain Planet Swim. Think about the children!
Holly said so
Please save this very valuable and important place for so many families and their awesome swimmers and coaches!! People are more important than the bottom line!!
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This pool has been a staple of the community and been used for the development of many children of the area. Planet swim has and is doing a great job with continuing this tradition. It would be ashamed to see this become pavement when so many kids are lacking for outdoor exercise opportunities.