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Test-Run of Weekday Hours After School Starts!

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You asked and we listened! There is sadness for some members when our lifeguard staff returns to school (high school and college) and we have no weekday hours due to limited or no lifeguards. However, our pool classification allows us to operate without lifeguards as a “swim at your own risk” facility. Therefore, we are going to have a test run of limited weekday hours staffed by check-in and concession attendants only. If this test run is successful (safe and used by members), we will continue for the rest of August.

Here are the details:

  • The test-run dates will be Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. District 5 starts back to school on August 7. (High school swim teams will be using the facility for practices on the weekday afternoons and evenings).
  • Sign-in and concessions attendants will be on site.
  • The diving well will be CLOSED.
  • All members and guests will be required to sign a liability waiver upon entry.
  • If attendance is adequate, and no safety issues present, we will continue this schedule through August!

Please note that we will be open on a Friday evening through Sunday weekend schedule until we close after Labor Day Monday.

Wimbledon Watch Weekend at Murraywood

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We have a big weekend coming up and wanted to share the event schedule for the next three days. In addition to the main activities (WATCH, EAT, and PLAY) we are also facilitating DONATE. As we often do, we have included an option for members to help out others in need. For our Wimbledon Weekend, we have chosen to support recovery efforts in central Texas in the aftermath of the horrific flooding. Flood recovery is something we have experienced here at Murraywood (click here if you would like to see pictures of Murraywood and the 2015 flood), and our heart aches for those facing this arduous challenge now. We have chosen to donate to the Salvation Army Texas Flood Relief Fund; Walmart and Sam’s Club are matching contributions up to $250,000 through July 20, 2025 so any monies donated now will have double the impact.

To donate directly to the fund, click here: Salvation Army Texas Flood Relief Fund.

You may also donate to Murraywood, either with a cash or check donation given to Martha Hanks this weekend, or via a credit card on our website: Murraywood Texas Flood Relief Donation Site.

Haven’t signed up for weekend events yet? Click here: Wimbledon Weekend at Murraywood. There are also sign up sheets in the kiosk!

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Murraywood Sharks Win Sportsmanship Award AGAIN!!!

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Our little summer swim club never fails to AMAZE! Under the outstanding leadership of Head Coach, Elizabeth “Eli” Mahoney and Swim Team Liaisons, Paige and Christen Simensen, our Murraywood Sharks are the best in Columbia, once again winning the Sportsmanship Award, the finest prize you can get. Let’s give a shout to the whole crew including Assistant Coaches: Baxley Baker, Campbell Bodie, Addison Courtney, Kameron Courtney, William Mohon and Mackenna Starling; and all the parent volunteers who have sweated, supported, timed and cheered throughout the season.

You guys are the Best of the Best!

Shout out to Baxley Baker and Mackenna Starling who were awarded scholarships from the Columbia Swim League and are USC-bound! Congratulations, ladies!!

MURRAYWOOD SHARKS ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST!!! CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM!!

Wimbledon Watch at Murraywood!

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We know that you are excited about Friday Night Court Play scheduled for Friday, July 11th at 6:30 pm…you’re signed up, right? If not, click here!

We are also having events on the courts and at the pool for all members and their guests! Tennis! TV – you know, Wimbledon Watching! Food! Fun! Fraternizing! 

What would be the cost, you wonder? Well, that’s some of the best part! It’s FREE since we are asking folks to sign up to bring something, if they can. (Unless you want beer then it’s BYOBeer; there WILL be lovely mimosas and Pimm’s cups on hand – yeah we had to Google that, too).

Check out the sign up sheet for an overview of events to register for, opportunities to donate goodies to eat and drink, and ways you can assist with set up and clean up. You won’t want to miss the fun! So dust off your tennis whites, and click away to sign up for activities and ways to help!

What-what and tally-ho, y’all….😉

Tennis 101 2025

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Tennis 101 is a beginner tennis programs offered at Murraywood Raquet Club in Columbia for new players or those needing a reintroduction to the game. The program is 6 weeks, 60 minutes each week, includes a NEW Tennis racquet and will help you in gaining the basic skills to “Getting in the Game.”  It’s a great way to start your tennis journey in 2025.  Sign up today and get onboard.

Starting Thursday, June 19th, sessions will run from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, and will be taught by our Director of Tennis, Sean Northcott. The cost is $95 for the six sessions.

Click here to register!