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Welcome!
The Main pool
is 25 meters long and 6 lanes wide ranging in depth from
3.5 ft to 12.5 ft. Temperature is maintained at 81.5
degrees (fluctuates with changes in air
humidity). The main pool includes a slide and 1 meter diving
board that are available during Open Swim. |
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Junior Pool
The Junior pool ranges
in depth from 6 inches to 2.5 feet and has wide short
steps to help gradually acquaint young swimmers to an
aquatic environment. Every effort is
made to keep the temperature between 86 and 91 degrees.The Junior Pool is open except during
swim and
school lessons. |
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Jacuzzi and Sauna
are available to
those
age 16 and older, unless supervised by
a trainer or coach. The
Jacuzzi is maintained at 101
to 103 degrees. The sauna is set for
160-180 degrees. Exercise in the sauna is not permitted.
Please shower before entering and
consult a physician prior to using the sauna and Jacuzzi
units if you have a history of high blood pressure, heart
trouble or any other health reasons. |
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Locker Room Policy
Children age 4 and
under may accompany a parent in a locker room where the
parent and child’s gender do not match. Children age 5 and
over must use gender-appropriate locker rooms to change OR
parents and their children may use one of our family
changing rooms. |
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Infants / Toddlers
All infants and
toddlers who are not toilet trained MUST use a swim diaper
while in the pool. Swim diapers are available at the
Aquatics Reception Desk for $1 each. |
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Floatation Devices.
Coast Guard approved life jackets
and other devices used as Personal Floatation Devices
(PFD) are permitted only under the following conditions:
1. No PFD’s are permitted in the deep
end of the main pool.
2. Any swimmer in a PFD must be accompanied by an adult
or qualified swimmer while in the main pool (shallow
end).
3. Jumping in the pool with PFD’s is not permitted.
4. Swim suits with floatation devices
built into the garment are permitted in the Junior Pool
and the shallow end of the big pool
with a parent at an arms length away at all times.
5. Floatation rings outfitted for infant
use (age 6 -18 mo's) are permitted in the
Junior Pool
only.
6. Dive-In Theatre:
fun noodles, inner tubes, and other floatation devices
are allowed. If there is a specific question on what
type of flotation devices we do not allow, please
contact the receptionist or lifeguard. Non-swimmers must
stay in the shallow end of the Main Pool with all
flotation devices. Lifeguards/receptionists have the
right to remove any flotation device that becomes
disruptive to other people and the viewing of the
movie.
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Youth Policy
Children under the age
of 12 require adult supervision while at Thorbecke’s.
Lifeguards provide a measure of supervision in the pool,
but their primary purpose is to ensure the safety of all
patrons and not the special needs of small children.
Please follow these guidelines at the
Aquatic Center:
Children under the
age of 4 must be
accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian.
Children,
ages 4-5, who are able to walk
unassisted in the Junior Pool may use the pool
supervised by an adult (parent or guardian) who is
present on the deck but need not be in the water.
Children, age
8-11, may be dropped off at
the pool for OPEN SWIM (only), absent a parent or
guardian. Children 11 and under should not be dropped
off unattended for Lap/Rec Swims.
Children Age 12 & Over are permitted
unsupervised use of the Aquatic Center. Use is
subject to the programming scheduled.
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Parties at the Pool
Party at the Pool. Rent the
viewing room table for $10/hour during OPEN SWIM to hold
your party. Enjoy the pool and bring your own party
essentials. Sign-up at Aquatic Center. |
Pool Rentals
Rent the Pool on Saturday or Sunday from 6 - 10
pm.
Prices start at $85/hour for 25 people or less. Call for availability and pricing.
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More Lap
Swimming Etiquette
Swimmers arriving at the pool
should:
1. Spend a few minutes observing the pace of swimmers
already in the pool.
2. Select a lane with swimmers that have a pace close to
your own.
3. Inform previous swimmers of your desire to join the
lane
4. Inform a single swimmer of your desired swim pattern:
circle/split
5. Inform two swimmers of the change to lane pattern:
circle/split
Swimmers should:
1. Observe and respect the pace and workout routines of
other swimmers
2. Stay constantly aware of other swimmers presence
3. Inform other swimmers of your intentions
4. Know common lap swimming etiquette
5. Apply common sense at all times
Swimmer Etiquette:
1. To “circle” swim, 1 or more swimmer should swim in a
counter clockwise pattern, swimming up on the right
side, and back on the left side.
2. To “split” a lane, swimmers should swim up and back,
with each swimmer staying his own side.
3. Slower swimmers should always let a faster swimmer
“swim through” by waiting at a wall until faster
swimmers pass them.
4. Faster swimmers should give slower swimmers as much
“running room” as possible before pushing off.
5. All swimmers should allow a swimmer with a faster
stroke to start first. A slow stroke would be breast
stroke, drills, kicking with a kick board
6. All swimmers who are resting or waiting at the wall
should stay far to one side of the lane.
7. Swimmers should not do “wide” strokes when sharing a
lane, ie, breast stroke, or elementary backstroke.
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