The Pool

Summer,
unhurried.

The pool is the warm-weather heart of the club. Cool water, a shaded deck, and a pace that lets the afternoon stretch out as long as it likes.

The pool at Halifax Country Club

Opens

May 16, 2026

Daily

10am — 10pm

Lifeguard

10am — 5pm

Open

Members

Open Swim

Drop in any afternoon during the season. Lounge chairs, umbrellas, and pool-side service from the Tap Room.

Swim Lessons

Group and private lessons for kids and beginners throughout June and July. Sign up at the front desk.

Family Nights

Friday evening cookouts on the deck through the summer — burgers off the grill, lights on the water.

2026 Season

Pool rules & summer guidelines

Hours & general use

Opening Day is Saturday, May 16, 2026. The pool is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Lifeguards are on duty 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM — outside those hours, swim at your own risk.

Guest policies

In-county guests are welcome Tuesdays and Thursdays with a member ($5/guest, including evenings).
Out-of-county guests may visit up to 14 days per season at no charge. Guests must be accompanied by a member, and everyone signs in daily.

Age & supervision

Members 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent, adult member, or babysitter. Members 12+ may visit unaccompanied during lifeguard hours and may bring an age-12+ guest on guest days. Members 14+ may visit independently 5:00–10:00 PM at their own risk.

Babysitter passes

$100 per family, available in the clubhouse and issued only to non-member babysitters. Passes cannot be purchased for non-custodial or joint-custodial parents. The babysitter must remain on-site with the child they're supervising.

Birthday parties

Pool rentals are available 5:00–9:00 PM for a $50 fee, which includes up to 10 non-member guests. A lifeguard is required ($13/hr cash, paid directly to the guard). To reserve, call or text Bill Blanks at (434) 579-5517, and pay the pool fee to Lee Tysinger in the clubhouse.

Music & entertainment

Music is available through Alexa under the picnic shelter. Only individuals 18+ may operate the TV or music. Keep volume conversational, no explicit content, and be courteous to members who wish to relax.

Respect for the facility

Dispose of trash, keep the pool area tidy, and close umbrellas before leaving. Glass or breakable containers are not permitted. Violations may result in suspension of pool privileges.

Safety & security

The Halifax County Sheriff's Department monitors the pool area during evening hours. Anyone on the premises after 11:00 PM — member or not — may be charged with trespassing.

Pool contact

Reservations, questions, and birthday parties — reach out to Bill Blanks, our pool coordinator.

Bill Blanks (434) 579-5517

Email alaskacut@gmail.com

Have a wonderful summer.