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hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 247
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 8:05 am: |     |
I know the pool opens this weekend, but still haven't gotten the letter with the dates/times and rules. (I'm wondering about weekday hours & swim lesson sign up, mainly)
I called the rec dept and they said "oh, they are in the mail" but wouldn't say when they were mailed or give me the info I was looking for. We renewed our membership sometime during the earlybird period and they definitely didn't waste time cashing our check!
Anyone have the info? |
monster
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 857
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 8:32 am: | |
NO, to all questions |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2089
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 8:42 am: | |
We got ours a couple of days ago.
Cathy |
shaun
Citizen
Username: Shaun
Post Number: 44
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 9:28 am: | |
Last week. |
xavier67
Citizen
Username: Xavier67
Post Number: 540
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 12:16 pm: | |
Here is the content of the pool letter for those who haven't received it:
SUMMER 2005
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY POOL
187 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040, (973) 761-6330
Recreation Department: 122 Dunnell Road, (973) 763-4202
Open daily from June 18 – September 5, 2005
Welcome back! It’s the 40th summer season at the award-winning Maplewood Pool! Here’s everything you need to know to have a super time this summer! You’ll notice that the towers have been painted and we’ve added a new lap lane. There are some other improvements too. Be sure to check ‘em out! Watch the bulletin board for more pool news this summer!
The 2005 Pool Manager is Maggie Singler. Assistant Managers are Laura Palmerezzi, Eddie LaPierre, and Katie Power. Stop by and say “Hello!”
Main Hours Mon – Fri: noon – 8pm Weekends & Holidays: 10am – 8pm
Opening Week’s special hours: 6/20 (Mon) to 6/24 (Thurs): Late opening,1pm
6/20 (Mon) to 6/21 (Tues): early closing, 6pm
Additional Hours (from 6/27 to 8/26 only)
Commuter Swim (main pool only): Mon – Fri, 6:30am – 7:30am
Wading Pool: Tues – Fri, 9am – 11am
Lap Swimming (Lap Lanes only): Tues – Fri, 9am – 11am
Badges The badges can be picked up in the lobby when the pool is open. They also may be picked up the week prior to opening day during following times: 6/13 (Mon) – 6/17 (Fri), 1pm-4pm; 6/16 (Thurs), 7pm – 8:30pm.
Special Events
Family Movie Night - Wed, 7/13 (Raindate 7/20)
Watch a film poolside under the stars! Doors open at 8:30pm. Tickets: $3/adults, $2/children. Proceeds will go toward new recreational equipment for the pool! Movie selection TBA.
Teen Nights - FRI, 7/9 & TUES, 8/30: 8 – 10PM (SWIM UNTIL DUSK)
GAMES, SNACK BAR, DJ. $3 WITH BADGE, $5 FOR GUESTS WHO ARE NON-MEMBERS.
Poolside Chats - Wed, 7/6, 1 - 2pm & Wed, 7/27, 7 - 8pm
Meet with members of the Maplewood Pool Advisory Committee on the lower patio. Bring your suggestions, comments, and ideas for improving the pool.
Guest passes non-transferable guest passes, good for one day, may be purchased for $5 each at the pool. Passes will be sold only to adult pool members, who must accompany their guests and are responsible for their conduct and adherence to pool rules. Due to safety concerns, the pool staff may only sell a maximum of 100 passes per day. Passes will also be available in packs of 5 at the Recreation Department on Dunnell Road. No refunds for unused passes.
Pool Rules A few simple rules to help keep everyone happy and safe!
1. Wear your badge at the pool at all times.
2. No running, no splashing, no horseplay.
3. No jumping or diving off side of pool.
4. Use steps or ladders to enter/exit the pool.
5. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
6. Children must be toilet trained to use the main pool.
7. wading pool & training pool are for kids 5 & under escorted by an adult.
8. No strollers on the upper deck.
9. Street clothes are not permitted in the water.
10. No glass bottles, no food or drinks on the upper deck.
Books & Games Games can be borrowed at the front desk. We also welcome your donations of used books and games. Items can be left at the front desk or on the book rack. Thanks for keeping the pool library neat!
Swim Team Come join Maplewood’s championship swim team! The Makos are led by an excellent coaching team headed up this year by veteran lifeguards and swim team coach, Eddie LaPierre. Join the Makos and become part of a terrific sport and have a great time in and out of the pool.
The team practices at the Maplewood Pool, Mon – Fri from 7:15-8:45am. The season runs from late June until early August.
Maplewood pool members between the ages of 6 and 17 are invited to try out for the Makos at the Maplewood Pool.
Try-out dates: Sat, 6/11 (9-11am), Sun, 6/12 (noon-2pm). Swimmers can try out either day and can register at that time. The program fee is $25 and covers the cost of a team t-shirt for each swimmer, an end-of-the-season party, and trophies. (Scholarships available.)
Age Group Time/Distance/Stroke Requirements
8 & under Swim 50 yards in a 6-foot deep pool without stopping
9 & 10 Swim 75 yards in a 6-foot deep pool without stopping, using 3 out of 4 standard strokes (free, fly, breast & back)
11 & 12 Swim 100 yards IM in a 6-foot deep pool without stopping, using all 4 standard strokes (free, fly, breast & back)
13 & older Swim 100 yards IM in a 6-foot deep pool without stopping, using all 4 standard strokes (free, fly, breast & back)
Swim Lessons -- New Schedule!
This year the Maplewood Pool has revamped its program for swimming lessons. Free lessons are offered to all pool members by our lifeguards, who will receive special instructional training before the season starts.
Weekday Children Swim lessons:
For the 2005 season, four 2-week sessions are being offered. Parents can sign children up during the listed registration periods.
Session 1 (Tues, 6/28 – Fri, 7/8)
Session 2 (Tues, 7/12 – Fri, 7/22)
(Session 1 & 2 Registration: 6/21 & 23, 6pm - 8pm; 6/22, noon – 1pm)
Session 3 (Tues, 7/26 – Fri, 8/12)
Session 4 (Tues, 8/16 – Fri, 8/26)
(Session 3 & 4 Registration: 7/19 & 21, 6 – 8pm; 7/20, noon – 1pm)
Parents are asked to sign up for one session only. (If you are interested in having your child/children attend additional sessions, please see your child’s instructor first. They’ll be able to identify which level is right for your child.)
Classes are held every day from Tuesday to Friday during the following time slots:
9:00 – 9:35am
9:45 – 10:20am
10:30 – 11:05am
11:15 – 11:50am
All of the following six classes are offered at each time slot:
1. 3yr olds -- Lessons are taught in the shallow end of the Training Pool. Parent/Guardian (or Babysitter) must be in the water with their child. Children must be 3 years of age.
2. 4yr olds -- Lessons are taught in the shallow end of the Training Pool. Children must be 4 years of age.
3. Beginner I -- Lessons are taught in the deep end of the Training Pool and in the shallow end of the main pool, 3 ft of water. There are no requirements for swimmers. (If your child is an advanced 3 or 4 year, then Beginner I is the appropriate class.)
4. Beginner II – Lessons are taught in the shallow end of the Main Pool. Swimmers must be able to put their heads under the water, blow bubbles, bob up and down, and move forward in the water using their arms and legs.
5. Advanced Beginner -- Lessons are taught in the shallow end of the Main Pool. Swimmers must possess all the skills stated in Beginner II. In addition, swimmers must be able to swim the Freestyle or Crawl Stroke for half the length of the pool, using a straight leg kick and rotating arms, and be able to float on their stomach and back.
6. Stroke Clinic -- Lessons are taught in the deep end of the Main Pool. Swimmers must possess all the skills stated in Advanced Beginner. Swimmers must be able to swim three of the following strokes: Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, or Butterfly. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards (one length) of the pool without stopping, and be able to tread water for at least two minutes.
Weekend toddler Swim lessons:
Saturdays and Sundays
3 year olds: 8:30 – 9:05am
4 year olds: 9:10 – 9:35am
There will be two 4-week sessions. Sign up during the weekday registration periods.
Session 1 (Sat, 7/2 – Sun, 7/24)
Session 2 (Sat, 7/30 – Sun, 8/21)
please note: for both weekday and weekend classes, enter the pool thru the gate near the snack bar. Please arrive a few minutes early. parents and siblings should wait on the lower deck during lessons. Parents are invited to watch the last class.
Adult Swim lessons:
They will be offered again this summer. exact dates and times to be announced. Please check the bulletin board in the coming weeks.
Adult Swimnastics:
In-water aerobics. Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15-11:50am. No registration needed. Just come drop by and join in. See bulletin board for more information.
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER!!
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Bill P
Citizen
Username: Mrincredible
Post Number: 397
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 1:17 pm: | |
We got one with someone else's name and our address. Not even a neighbor.
And we didn't sign up for the pool. |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 7637
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2005 - 11:27 am: | |
xavier67, did you type all that in for our benefit?! |
Soulful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 580
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2005 - 1:28 pm: | |
The letter doesn't have prices in it...anyone got those? We joined last year and I assume we pay again, huh? (I can dream can't I?) |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2095
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 8:38 am: | |
Mr. T, you should have gotten a bill back in Feb or March. But, you can go to the Rec Dept on Dunnell Road (across from the police station) and pay in person.
Cathy |
redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 2299
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 3:15 pm: | |
Or you can even call and have them send you the info so you don't have to go in. But that might take awhile... |
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