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SUMMER 2008 The Department of Recreation operates four indoor swimming pools and seven outdoor pools to serve Montgomery County residents. These pools are accessible to individuals with disabilities. You may obtain information regarding schedules and hours of operation of each pool by using our web site or calling the facilities listed below. Swim lessons, swim teams and all other programs are available at each pool, and may be registered online through our web site. Outdoor Pools Bethesda Pool 301-652-1598 Facilities include a 6-lane, 50-meter long course Z-shaped main pool with a separate diving well (1-meter and ½-meter diving boards and a small water slide), 6-lane 25-meter lap pool, a teach pool, a tot pool, bathhouse, snack bar and lawn areas with shade structures. Germantown Outdoor Pool 301-601-1690 Facilities include an 8-lane, 25-meter main pool with two diving boards, a freeform shallow water leisure pool and two large water flumes and kiddie slide, tot pool, snack bar, bathhouse and lawn areas. Long Branch Pool 301-431-5700 Includes a 6-lane, L-shaped, 25-meter main pool, junior pool, tot pool, snack bar, bathhouse and lawn areas. Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool 301-622-1090 Facility features a 6-lane, 50-meter L-shaped main pool, with an 8-lane, 25-meter course into the diving area, which offers a 1-meter board. The separate leisure pool consists of a shallow water lagoon with slides and water play features, surrounded by a circular "Lazy River" for riding inner tubes with the current. Also provided are a bathhouse with showers, first aid areas, a separate tot pool and lawn areas with shade structures. Wheaton/Glenmont Pool 301-929-5460 Facilities include a 6-lane 50-meter main pool and an 8-lane 25-meter swim course, with 1-meter and ½-meter diving boards. A separate shallow water leisure pool has fountains, sprays and kiddie slides. An activity pool has two flume slides and crosswalks. A tot pool, snack bar, bathhouse and lawn areas are also provided. Upper County Outdoor Pool 301-840-2446 Facilities include 8-lane 25-meter main pool with two 1-meter diving boards, a separate shallow water leisure pool with a water slide, tot pool, snack bar, bathhouse and lawn areas. Western County Outdoor Pool 301-349-2217 Facilities include an 8-lane, 25-meter main pool with 1-meter and ½-meter diving boards, a separate 2-level shallow water leisure pool with small slides and water umbrella, tot pool, snack bar, bathhouse and lawn areas. Schedule of Outdoor Pool Operations Summer Season: June 9-August 14, Weekday mornings are programmed with swim lessons, team practices, day care and camp swim. Public recreational swim begins at 1:00pm on weekdays (12:00pm at Western only) and generally ends at 8:00pm. On weekends, the pools open at 12:00noon and close at 8:00pm. From June 9 into August, Bethesda Pool will have an Early Bird Lap Swim on weekdays from 8:30am until 10:30am. Check schedule at the pool. Long Branch Pool and Upper County Pool will be closed on Fridays. All pools close at 6:00pm on July 4th. Post Season: (August 15-Labor Day) MCPS starts school on August 25. Some pools will close as of August 22, while others operate on limited days and hours. Schedules will be posted at each pool. Note: Outdoor pools will be closed at times when the air temperature drops below 70 degrees or when there is a rain storm in progress. Outdoor Pool Recreational Swim Fees County Seniors (55+) with ID: $4.50 County Adults: 18-54 yrs old: $6.00 Twilight Fees (after 5:30pm): All fees reduced Non-County Resident Fees are higher Discount admissions are available to County and non-County residents. The patron pays for 10 admissions at regular price and receives 12 admissions (10 paid and 2 free). Check with pool for additional information. Summer Pool Passes: In lieu of paying an admission fee at each visit, a Family Swim Pass is available for Montgomery County families for $275, which includes husband and wife, (or one parent and one adult guardian), and up to four single legal dependent children under 21 years old residing at the same address. Add $20.00 for each additional child. Additional adults are not included in the definition of family, but are eligible for individual passes, or they may pay the daily admission fees. An Individual Swim Pass costs $195. Program and pass information, as well as admission costs will be available at the county libraries, community centers, and indoor pools after May 1. Pass application forms may be obtained online or will be mailed from the Recreation Department upon request. Outdoor Pool Passes are valid at all MCRD Outdoor Pools, but are not valid at MCRD Indoor Pools .Indoor Pools Germantown Indoor Swim Ctr (GISC) 240-777-6830 Includes a 25-meter by 25 yard competition pool, a recreation pool and a leisure pool, as well as two spas, a weight and exercise room, all-purpose room and locker/shower facilities. The competition pool also includes two one-meter and two three-meter diving boards, plus multiple level water slides. Martin Luther King, Jr Swim Ctr (MLK) 301-989-1206 Includes an 8-lane, 25 yard pool with movable bulkhead, allowing for separate diving area with 1- and 3-meter boards, a separate teach pool with shallow water for easy access, 2 spas, weight and exercise room, all purpose room, locker and shower facilities. Montgomery Aquatic Center (MAC) 301-468-4211 Includes an 8-lane, L-shaped main pool, divided into two 25-meter swim areas, a leisure pool, two spas, an interior water slide, a weight and exercise room, locker and shower facilities, and saunas. Olney Indoor Swim Center (OSC) 301-570-1210 Includes an 8-lane, 25-yard pool and separate diving area with 1- and 3-meter boards, a shallow free form leisure pool, two spas, saunas, weight and exercise room, all purpose room and locker and shower facilities. Swimming Instruction Family Recreational Swims Water Fitness Classes Water Exercise, Deep Water Running, Water Aerobics, Arthritis Exercise and Body Sculpting classes are offered at each indoor pool. Water Fitness classes will also be offered at select outdoor pools. For course descriptions, dates, days and times see below or pick up a schedule at any of our pools or call the Aquatics Office of the Recreation Department.
See listings of Water Fitness Classes on RecWeb Instructors: Competitive Programs Swimmers new to the program must attend a skill assessment and group placement evaluation at the pool of their choice. Coaches will assign practice groups depending on skill level. Swimmers may not begin to practice with their designated group until all registration forms have been completed and all fees have been paid in full. Entry into advanced level groups is available by coaches’ invitation only. Those who participated in the program last year may register only for the group with which they practiced last year. No swimmer may change group assignment unless instructed to do so by a coach. Summer practice may change due to scheduling conflicts. The Spring/Summer session of RMSC runs to the beginning of August, 2008. Notice: The program fee covers only the practice time and locker room use. If you wish to use the facility before or after practice, you must pay the admission. GERMANTOWN INDOOR SWIM CENTER ADVANCED JUNIORS Spring/Summer (211254) $520 ADVANCED SENIORS (211256) Spring/Summer $630 NDG (211257) Spring/Summer $630 NTG (211258) Spring/Summer $650 MONTGOMERY AQUATIC CENTER ADVANCED JUNIORS Spring/Summer (211230) $520 ADVANCED SENIORS (211231) Spring/Summer $630 NDG (211233) Spring/Summer $630 NTG (211235) Spring/Summer $650 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SWIM CENTER ADVANCED JUNIORS (211238) Spring/Summer $520 ADVANCED SENIORS (211240) Spring/Summer $630 NDG (211241) Spring/Summer $630 NTG (211242) Spring/Summer $650 OLNEY SWIM CENTER ADVANCED JUNIORS Spring/Summer (211246) $520 ADVANCED SENIORS (211248) Spring/Summer $630 NDG (211250) Spring/Summer $630 NTG (211251) Spring/Summer $650 Mariners 6 Sessions $30 Instructor: Premier Swim 217706 ML King SwC 8/10 Sunday 8:00am-10:00pm, Tu, Th 8:30pm-10:00pm 217550 1 Day per week $80 Montgomery Aquatic Center Germantown Indoor Swim Center Olney Swim Center M L King Swim Center MCSL Swim Teams This summer swim team program, sponsored by the Montgomery County Recreation Department, is part of the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL). The pre-team program is for swimmers 5-8 years old; the competitive program is for swimmers 5-18 years old. Practices are daily and there are weekly meets on Saturday mornings or Wednesday evenings, depending on the participant’s skill level. To join, swimmers must be able to complete one length of the pool using a coordinated stroke and rhythmic breathing. Parents and swimmers should attend the registration meeting held at this pool on Tues, May 27, 7:00pm, RAIN or SHINE. $175 217354 Bethesda Pool 5/27 M-Sa 7:30am-11:00am Montgomery Stroke & Turn Clinic MSTC is a Sunday evening program. MSTC’s program is designed for swimmers 5-18 years old who wish to improve their ability to swim the four competitive strokes, learn correct starts and turns, gain strength and have fun. In order to participate, swimmers MUST be able to swim 25 meters of freestlye without stopping. This program will meet for 22 sessions. The program will begin October 26, 2008 and run to May 17, 2009. There will be no clinic on November 30, December 28, January 4, Feburuary 1, April 5 & 12, and two other Sundays which will be anounced at the first session. Registration will begin July 9, 2008. 24 Sessions $315 217748 Montgomery AqC 10/26 Su 6:00pm-7:00pm Safety Training MCRD Aquatics offers American Red Cross courses for the potential Aquatics professionals. Participants must meet all prerequisites and attend ALL sessions. Call the facility for further information. To ensure security of your credit card information , payments by Visa or MasterCard must be done on-line or in person at the facility. CPR/FPR/AED This course will certify you in CPR/FPR/AED (for lifeguarding). Participants should be CURRENTLY lifeguard certified by the American Red Cross. A $10 AP fee will be due at the first class. Registrants need to bring their own pocket mask and lifeguarding textbook. Pocket masks are available for $15. 2 Sessions $60.00 MONTGOMERY AQUATIC CENTER CPR/FPR/AED 2: Course #193951 Lifeguard Training MONTGOMERY AQUATIC CENTER OLNEY SWIM CENTER GERMANTOWN INDOOR SWIM CENTER Pool Operator’s Course This course will prepare the student to take the Montgomery County Pool Operators test. Students must be at least 17 years old. The student must attend all classes. Classes are held at the Recreation Department offices at 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring. The second class of each session will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center. Note: The student must apply to the Department of Health and Human Services for the County Pool Operators License. For further information call 240-777-6860. 5 Sessions $70.00 MCRD Offices Pool Op 4: Course #192617 Pool Operator Review 1 Session $40.00 Montgomery Aquatic Center Pool Op REVIEW: Course #192618 Swim Lessons Non-County residents registration begins May 15. No registrations will be processed before this time. Outdoor Pool Swim Lesson Registration processing will begin June 2, 2008, at 6:30am.Non-County residents registration begins June 3. No registrations will be processed before this time. Please note the following:
Swim lessons for all ages and swimming abilities are offered at indoor pools. Swim lesson fees range from $50 to $60 depending on the level and the numberof participants. Non-County residents are charged an additional $10 fee. Children’s Swim Lessons for all levels and ages may Adult Group Lessons for all levels may be offered on weekday evenings or on weekends. PLEASE CHECK EACH POOL’S LISTINGS FOR LESSON SCHEDULE CHANGES, DUE TO FACILITY CONFLICTS. LESSONS WILL BE HELD ON ALL OTHER DAYS THE FACILITY IS OPEN. PLEASE REGISTER ACCORDINGLY. There will be no evening classes on July 4th. See listings of Swim Lessons on RecWeb |
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