Beach Burr 2022

In this Beach issue
2. Welcome letter 5. Dining at the Beach 8. Operating Schedule
3. Information for families with children 6. Schedule of Events
4. General considerations 7. Beach Staff

The Beach Club is a beautiful and unique asset that is enjoyed by a broad cross section of our membership. The
information and policies in this publication are intended to ensure a pleasant environment that balances the desires and expectations of
all members. We ask that you become familiar with its content and share the information with your family.
Hector Hoyos, is returning as Beach Club Manager. Hector will provide day-to-day, hands on supervision of the beach club
and will be your “point person” for all questions beach related. Tony Coccoli is returning as our Beach and Waterfront Director
and will be responsible for lifeguard and beach attendant staff. Tony will be assisted by Will Ostrand and Ryan
Blatney and Ali Lomanto will be our Head Swim and Dive Coach. Please flip to page 7 for more information about our
2022 Beach Club staff.
Safety of all is our primary goal at Wee Burn. Please observe the stop signs and come to a full stop at the crosswalk. Be
especially aware of people crossing between the tennis and pool area. The turn into and out of the Club from and onto
Roton Avenue can be challenging and we ask that members pay special attention and drive slowly when making that
turn. Please use Roton Avenue to access the Club, NOT the private Rowayton Beach Association roads.
Parents are reminded that they, not the lifeguards, are responsible for non-swimmers in the main pool. All
children will be required to demonstrate their ability to swim competently prior to being allowed in the main
pool without a parent.
Please refer to the back page of this publication or click here for information about guests. An attendant will again be
registering guests at the beach side entrance. In addition, a gate attendant will check vehicles upon entry to the Beach
Club parking lot during busy periods. If you have a Beach Club window sticker you may proceed without
stopping at the gate. If you are expecting guests, please stop and inform the attendant of your name and the
names of any guests you may be expecting. Please remember that a guest may be introduced up to eight times per season
(there is no limit on the number of times a guest may be introduced for dining at Soundview or Ballast Reef).
Please pay close attention to the Dress Code. Please ensure your family and any guests are aware of them. Dress Code
policies will be enforced by Staff.
Parking is a perennial concern. Parking spaces are limited and we ask that wherever possible members car pool when
visiting the Beach Club. Please park in the designated spaces only.
If you have comments regarding operations please contact either of us or a member of the Beach committee. We sincerely
hope you enjoy the summer.
Warren Burdock
General Manager
Steve Hart
Beach Committee Chair
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Parents are asked to ensure that their children are wellbehaved
and respectful of the facility, its staff and other
members and their families. Please be sure that children
and their guests understand that the Pool Director,
lifeguards and other staff are charged with ensuring a safe
and pleasant environment. Hence, they will be making
sure that everyone complies with the rules and we trust
they will be afforded the utmost level of respect.
Children under nine years old may not be left at the Beach
Club without proper supervision. However, please use good
judgment and refrain from leaving younger than teenage
children at the beach with no supervision or planned
activities for extended periods. Beach Club staff may not
be asked to watch or care for children at any time.
Parents are responsible for their childcare employees.
Such employees may use the Beach Club facilities only to
the extent necessary in carrying out their duties.
Please use the locker room and lockers to store backpacks,
totes, athletic equipment and other items brought to
the Beach Club. Please do not leave such items on the
stone wall or the tables and chairs or in the snack bar
area as this needs to be available for dining. Items that
are left unattended will be removed and placed in the lost
and found.
Children are welcome to play on the beach, the paved
foursquare area by the pump house (in front of the
sailing area) and on the turf areas by the tennis
courts. When not in use by the Beach Camp, the Pavilion
is available for ping pong and board games for children
eight years and older.
Please inform children that play is not allowed on the
pool deck, patio deck, parking lot and in the locker area
and bathrooms. In addition, children are asked to keep
their showers in the locker room brief.
Non-swimmers must be accompanied and supervised at
all times while inside the pool area or on the beach.
A non-swimmer in the main pool must be accompanied by
a supervising adult. Lifeguards are not responsible
Children's birthday or similar parties are prohibited at the
Beach Club.
Please be aware that sharp shells and rocks accumulate in Long
Island Sound and water shoes are strongly suggested.
The rocks at the western end of Wee Burn's beach are
the
the list of swimmers and their name will be posted on
the bulletin board.
Children in diapers, training pants, plastic pants, swimming
diapers or who are not toilet trained are not allowed
in the main pool. Please remind childcare employees that
diapers may only be changed in the bathrooms where
changing tables are provided.
The children's pool is reserved for non-swimmers only and
they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at
all times.
A SIGNED JUNIOR PLEDGE IS REQUIRED FOR
ALL CHILDREN AGES 5—17 PRIOR TO UTILIZING
THE BEACH CLUB. All Juniors should be familiar
with our rules and are required to sign the online
junior pledge agreement. Click here to read and
complete the pledge.
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Please respect the wishes of our Rowayton neighbors
by observing posted speed limits and by using
McKinley Street, instead of side streets, to gain access
to Roton Avenue. Parking is not allowed on
Rowayton Beach Association Roads. When exiting
the Beach Club in the evening, please keep noise levels
to a minimum.
During pool hours, an attendant will be located by the
crosswalk between the tennis courts and the Pool area
to help oversee the safety in this area, and to ensure
drivers proceed with caution.
While it is the attendant's role to help oversee this
area, parents continue to be responsible for the safety
of their children in all areas of the parking lot.
Club paddle boards are available for member use.
Sign up for
are expressly authorized
by the Board of Directors to enforce this
policy as well as all Club rules.
Food and beverages may not be brought to the
Beach Club, except after 5:00 p.m. on designated
picnic nights or when advertised otherwise. Food is
not allowed in the tennis or pool area.
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guest fees apply!
Picnic guests must be signed in and
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SATURDAY, MAY 28
Beach Club Opens!
SATURDAY, MAY 28 | 6:30PM
Pool Opens | 9:00AM
Beach Grille (Snack Bar)
Opens | 9:00AM
Soundview Lunch Service
Begins | 12:00PM
BEACH CLUB
KICKOFF PARTY
(ADULT MEMBERS ONLY)
Jacket Required
SUNDAY, MAY 29 | 5:30PM MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE Children’s D.J., family evening.
MONDAY, MAY 30
TUESDAY, JUNE 8 | 5:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 | 6PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 | 6PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 | 6PM
MONDAY, JULY 4 | 5:30PM
SATURDAY, JULY 9 | 6:00PM
Club Open—Soundview Lunch
(No dinner service)
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES MEET
THE COACHES AND
BARBECUE
POOLSIDE
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
FAMILY
BINGO NIGHT
POOLSIDE
COCKTAIL PARTY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
BARBECUE & FIREWORKS
SUMMERFEST!
Swim suit sale available
Fun surprises, guests and reciprocal
charges welcome.
Games and Prizes
Stay for dinner
Stay for dinner or picnicking
permitted
(Guests permitted)
Casual night at the Beach
featuring music by Spadtastics.
SATURDAY JULY 12 | 4:00PM
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Games and Prizes
Stay for Dinner
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 |
6:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 |
5:30PM
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LABOR DAY BBQ
LABOR DAY END OF
SEASON PARTY
With DJ for children indoors

HECTOR HOYOS—BEACH CLUB MANAGER
Our members are already very familiar with Hector who is a popular friendly face in our
dining outlets. Hector was promoted into the position of seasonal Beach Club
Manager in 2022 where he is responsible for oversight of the Beach Club staff, facilities
and policies. Originally from Colombia, Hector has worked at Wee Burn since 2002.
Hector has worked closely with other team members across all different departments
and is thrilled to take on this new role.
TONY COCCOLI—WATERFRONT DIRECTOR
Tony has been the Aquatics/Waterfront Director at Wee Burn since the summer of
2012. He is also an educator at Staples High School in Westport, where he teaches
chemistry and biology. He retired from coaching football and lacrosse for Staples in
2010. Prior to teaching, Tony owned and operated Vinco Marina in Norwalk.
ALI LOMANTO—HEAD SWIM AND DIVING COACH
I have been a swimmer since I was 6 years old, growing up competing in the FCSL. I
started diving at the age of 14 and was on the Varsity Swim and Dive team at Darien
High School all 4 years. Currently, I am a senior at the University of Connecticut
finishing up my degree in Special Education. Next year, I will be returning to UConn
for Graduate School where I will be pursuing a Masters degree in Educational
Psychology. I am so excited for my 7th summer at Wee Burn! Go
RYAN BLATNEY—ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR
Hi! My name is Ryan Blatney! I have been a Wee Burn lifeguard since 2018 and I am a
2021 graduate of Darien High School. I just completed my freshman year at Bucknell
University as a Business Analytics major. I am also a proud member of the Bucknell
Club Lacrosse team. I look forward to see everyone this summer.
WILL OSTRAND—ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR
William Ostrand grew up in Fairfield County, attending Darien High School until he
graduated in 2018 where he rowed, ran cross country, and played rugby. He is now a
student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Majoring in Physics and minoring in
Math and Philosophy, he is planning on continuing his studies by attending graduate
school for physics. He is also the current president of the Alpha Alpha chapter of the
Sigma Chi Fraternity and is a member of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society for first
generation students.
(click on name to send email)
Steve Hart Chair Jennifer Croswell James J. Gallagher, III Marilyn Hart
Elizabeth J. Koncz Liz Koons Kristine Miller Caroline Montero Alex Shriner
Lauren Swenson Charlotte Symons James Zech
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Saturday May 28: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 29: 10:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 30: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 1—Saturday June 15: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
EXCEPT Friday June 7 and Friday June 14 open until 8:00
p.m.
Then open everyday 9:00—8:00 except Saturdays, pool closes at
6:00 p.m.
NOTE: Pool hours may change in late August, hours will be
communicated via email and posted on the website.
Opens Saturday, May 28.
Sunday—Wednesday May 29—June 16 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
after June 16 9:15 a.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Thursday—Saturday —9:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Sunday—Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
GUESTS must be registered. Guest fee applies.
Lunch: Tuesday—Sunday, 12:00—3:00 p.m., Casual Dress.
Sunday Brunch available every Sunday.
Dinner: Tuesday—Thursday & Sunday, 5:30—8:30 p.m., Casual
Dress. Special casual options available on Sunday evenings.
Friday and Saturday, 5:30—8:30 p.m., Jacket and long trousers
required.
Opens Thursday, June 16, then Thursday —Saturday, 6:00—
8:30 p.m.
A guest may be introduced for any athletic privilege not to exceed a
combined total of four (4) times a year. Athletic privileges include golf,
tennis, platform tennis, shooting and bowling. In addition, a guest may be
introduced to the beach club up to four (4) times a year. These limits apply to
each individual guest, irrespective of which member is introducing such
guest. There is no limit on the number of times a guest may be introduced for
dining.