WILCHESTER CLUB
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Wilchester Club Information
The recreational amenities of Wilchester and Wilchester West have been owned by the Wilchester Club since the development of the subdivisions during the 1960s.
Three pools – a competition pool with a 1-meter diving well and a rock pool, both with water slides plus a baby pool – are located on the SE corner of the intersection of St. Mary’s and Yorkchester.
Three tennis courts and the park are located at the SE corner of the intersection of Memorial and Wilcrest.
All home owners of record of Wilchester and Wilchester West are members of these facilities and pay for maintenance and/or any renovations via their annual homeowner's association fees.
Wilchester Club directors are elected by all homeowners, and are directly responsible to them.
PARK
Make plans to come out and enjoy this new facility, which includes playground, tennis, basketball, and restroom facilities.
We have a new pavilion to keep you cool in the shade and you can picnic with your family under the oak trees.
Park Location. SE Corner of Wilcrest and Memorial. Parking off Wilcrest.
Hours. Daylight hours. Park closes at Sunset unless reserved for an event.
Private Party Park Rules. Residents in good standing can Reserve the Pavilion at the park for a fee. All reservation date/time requests should be made to Taryn Peine
Request a Key. The playground, park and restrooms are accessed by locked gated entry. Residents in good standing can request a key by sending an email along with your home address to Cristi Hicks.
Close Gate. For your safety and the safety of others, please do not prop open the gate.
Picnics. Members are encouraged to use the barbeque facilities at the Park. Grills are conveniently located at the premises.
POOL & SWIM TEAM
Wilchester Club Pool
Location: 880 Yorkchester
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 79008, Houston, TX 77279-9008
General Information
Wilchester Club Pool season is late May through early September.
Please note: Under 12 years old is required to have an adult present to swim.
Party Reservations
Residents in good standing can reserve a section of the pool facilities for parties through
Texas Aquatic Enterprises
Office (713) 416-5161
Direct (346 ) 701-5659
Swim Team Information
Swim team registration is in April each year. Please visit
www.wilchesterwahoos.swimtopia.com for more details
WILCHESTER CLUB AND THE POOL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATHS OCCURRING DURING PRIVATE PARTY ACTIVITIES. SPONSORS OF ALL PRIVATE PARTIES AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE WILCHESTER CLUB, ITS DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY ACCIDENT WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING A PRIVATE PARTY.
TENNIS
To Request a Key to the Tennis Courts
To request a tennis court key, please send email and home address to Cathy Blundell at cathyblundell@aol.com. A tennis court key is $10.00.
(Note: you must have a park key to access bathrooms while at the tennis courts. Please see info under tab for the park)
Our tennis community is very active!
Wilchester women love to play tennis! We currently have three women’s teams: a Memorial League B-2 team that will play Thursday mornings; a West Houston Ladies Tennis Association (WHLTA) B-1 team that plays Wednesday mornings; and a second Memorial League A team that plays Tuesday mornings.
The Wilchester men are even more active with five men’s teams: Memorial League B-1, B-2 and B-3 that play on alternate Saturday mornings; a USTA 4.0 Doubles team that plays Thursday nights and a Monday night Houston Tennis Association 4.0 Singles team. Most Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings are reserved for men’s practice if there are no matches.
Fun mixed doubles is played on various Saturday nights September through May. These are BYOB and BYO appetizer tennis events – try one of these evenings out! This is a great way to meet your neighbors.
Do you need tennis lessons, a racquet re-strung, tennis supplies, clothes or anything tennis? Then get in touch with Rod Rico USPTA Pro 1, our Tennis Pro. He has been teaching in the Houston area for more than 15 years and can be reached at 281.531.0150 or 281.543.4117.
Everyone is welcome to try out and/or join a team – most teams can be joined year-round! Contact the tennis director for details.
Cathy Blundell
Tennis Director
cathyblundell@aol.com