POOLS: NEW SPRING/SUMMER HOURS!

H. Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool
1001 NW 31st Drive • 352-334-2187
Reopens on May 3, 2013

Dwight H. Hunter "Northeast" Pool
1100 NE 14th Street • 352-334-2191

Andrew R. Mickle, Sr. Pool
1717 SE 15th Street • 352-334-2190
Reopens on May 24, 2013

AMERICAN RED CROSS 
LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Price: $175 includes all books and materials.
Ages: 16-years and older
Location: Dwight H. Hunter "Northeast" Pool
1100 NE 14th Street

Full Listing of Sessions and Requirements

2013 GAINESVILLE BIATHLON CHALLENGE

The biathlon consists of a 5k run and an 800-meter swim.  Register early to save when you sign up two days or earlier before the race and the first 25 to register will receive some super-sweet race swag!

Dates & Location:

Price:
Early Entry Fee: (Up to 2 days before the race)
City Resident - $15.00/ Non-City Resident -$22.50
Late or Day of Entry Fee:
City Resident - $20.00/Non-City Resident -$30.00

Or register in person at the Administrative Office,
Thomas Center Bldg. B, 3rd Floor
306 NE 6th Ave., 32601
Mon.-Thurs., 7:00 am–6:00 pm 

WATER AEROBICS

Classes & TImes:

Starting May 6, 2013!

Aqua-Easy: 10:00 am–11:00 am (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)
Low to medium-intensity class for individuals with joint and muscle problems, the class includes water walking, balancing, flexibility and total body toning.
Aqua-Fit: 11:00 am–12:00 pm (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)
This medium-intensity class offers more aerobic cardio and core training but also focuses on flexibility and total
body toning.
Aqua-Mania: 6:00 pm–7:00 pm (Tues., & Thurs.)
This high-intensity class has extreme cardio and an-all-body workout; it will consist of swimming, running, abs and weights.

Price:
$2 per class, minimum purchase of 3 classes

Our instructors are certified.
H. Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool
1001 NW 31st Drive • 352-334-2187

Sign-up is on location at the Pool.

A waiver form must be signed before participating in the class, and are available on site. Water shoes are advised.

WATER AEROBICS CERTIFICATION COURSE

Dwight H. Hunter (Northeast) Pool will serve as a host site for the United States Water Fitness Association's (USWFA) National Certification Course for Water Fitness Instructors. This is one of only two sites in Florida to offer the certification. Anyone interested in becoming a certified water fitness or water aerobics instructor should plan to attend!

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Time: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Price: $247.00 (includes all materials)
Location: Dwight H. Hunter"Northeast" Pool
1100 NE 14th Street

Registration:

Deadline: March 16, 2013. Contact the USWFA by calling 561-732-9908 or email info@uswfa.org for specific course information. Registration forms for specific courses can be found online at the National Certification Course page. Registrations are accepted by mail, fax, telephone or online through PayPal. (Telephone and faxed registrations requires credit card payment.)

AQUABILTIES

Swimming lessons offered to children with special needs. "Noah's Endeavor" runs and teaches the program.  

Dates:
Check back for 2013 dates. Program is held Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks.  Fridays are reserved for makeup days. Held at H. Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool, 1001 NW 31st Drive.

Fee: $23.00 City or Non-City Residents

Register in person at our Administrative Office, in the Thomas Center, Bldg. B, 306 NE 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Monday through Thursday 7:00 am–6:00 pm. For further inquiries, please contact us at 352-334-5067. For more information on Noah's Endeavor, please call 352-275-9639 or email at

OPERATION RESPECT YOURSELF POOL PARTIES

Do you love to swim, dance, eat, listen to music, and hang with your friends? Come join one of our pool parties this summer and show us your character through citizenship and responsibility while having a good time! Operation Respect Yourself (ORS) is a partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Gainesville Police department.

 Program is open to teens ages 13–18 years old (18 if still in high school).

 Check back for 2013 Dates!

USEFUL RESOURCES

When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat.

Between having fun and hanging out with your friends, most people don't think much about water safety — but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death. It doesn't have to be that way, though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines.

• Session 1: April 1–19
• Session 2: April 22–May 10
• Session 3: May 13 – 31

Times: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings (make-up days will be Wednesdays and Fridays if necessary).

• 5:00 pm–5:30 pm: Aqua Babies, Pre-School Level 1, or Pre-School Level 2
• 5:45 pm–6:15 pm: Pre-School Level 3, Learn-to-Swim Level 1, or Learn-to-Swim Level 2
• 6:30 pm–7:00 pm: Learn-to-Swim Level 3, Learn-to-Swim Level 4/5, or Adult Beginner

Price: City Resident - $38.50 – Non-City Resident -$58.50

Or register in person at the Administrative Office,
Thomas Center Bldg. B, 3rd Floor
306 NE 6th Ave., 32601
Mon.-Thurs., 7:00 am–6:00 pm

Saturday Stroke Clinics

Two sessions of Saturday clinics will be offered at Northeast Pool.  These stroke clinics are for adults (or youth swimmers who have completed Level 5 of the Learn-to-Swim Program).  The instructors will help swimmers with stroke improvement, whether it is in preparation for a race, joining a club swim team, or just to become a better swimmer.

Dates:

• Session 1:  April 6–27
• Session 2:  May 4 – June 1
  (no class Memorial Day weekend)

Times:
Saturdays 10:00am – 10:45am, or 11:00am – 11:45am

Price: City Resident - $38.50 – Non-City Resident -$58.50

Or register in person at the Administrative Office,
Thomas Center Bldg. B, 3rd Floor
306 NE 6th Ave., 32601
Mon.-Thurs., 7:00 am–6:00 pm

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Looking for an affordable place this summer to have a party? Look no further, check out our Birthday Party Packages for H. Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool, Dwight H. Hunter "Northeast" Pool or Andrew "Mickle" Pool. Party packages vary between pools.

Learn More and Let the Fun Begin!

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP

This program, which is developed by the American Red Cross, will encourage campers to take on leadership roles as well as challenge them mentally and physically. Besides learning the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard this camp is action packed with fun activities, games and swimming!

Prerequisites: Campers attending this program must be able to swim and complete the following tasks on the first day of camp: 100-yard swim, one minute unaided float and retrieval of a 10-pound brick from eight–ten feet of water.

Camp Sessions:

1: June 24 – June 28
2: July 8 – July 12
3. July 15 – July 19
4. July 22 – July 26

Price per Week:
$75.00 - City Residents / $112.50 - Non-City Residents.

NOTE: Campers will not receive certifications in lifeguarding, CPR/AED or First Aid, however, they will receive a certificate of completion.

Location:
Camp is held at H. Spurgeon Cherry "Westside" Pool
1001 NW 31st Drive • 352-334-2187

NEWS & INFO

Aqua Zumba® Classes will be postponed until in the spring of 2013 due to colder air temperatures. All packages purchased will be honored at that time. For more information, please contact the instructor here.

POOL PASSES