Swimming pool safety reminders

As the pool wrapped up its first few days of Summer 2017 business, everyone was pretty busy. The first day open the facility recorded a total of 78 swimmers, though management was forced to close early when some swimmers forgot to shower before getting in the water.

"We really want to remind everyone the importance of showering before they get in the pool," manager Regan Hinton said.

Time at the lake, sunscreen and even laundry detergent can make the water cloudy if swimmers don't shower first, potentially making it unsafe.

On day two, the first full day of business, the pool recorded 109 swimmers and on day three, 80 checked before the facility closed early due to weather.

A second vital policy Hinton wants to highlight, for the safety of all swimmers, is that no children under the age of six are allowed at the pool with out a swimmer aged 14 years or older.

"The biggest changes this year are our hours and the prices," Hinton added. Prices increased slightly from last year.

The pool opens at 11a.m. to 1 p.m. for lap swimming and water walking, open swimming is from 1 to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Wednesday and Sunday hours are 1 – 5 p.m. Family night has been extended an extra hour on Sundays and is now open from 5 – 8 p.m., while family nights on Tuesday and Thursdays are 6 – 8 p.m.

The first session of group swim lessons began June 12 and will run through June 16 with second sessions beginning July 10 through the July 14. Sessions are 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mom, Pop, and Me classes will take place July 10 through July 14 as well. There are 12 lifeguards including one new guard as well as three managers that are available for private lessons.

Hinton added that they will have the 4th of July Pool Games again this year. Management is considering the potential of a water aerobics class from noon to 12:50 p.m.

"As long as the kids are showering, wearing sunscreen, and having fun that is the number one rule," Hinton concluded.