OPEN
MAY 31-AUGUST 18,2010 
Are you ready for some fun in the sun
(or out of it)????
You’ve
come to the right place!!
Come check out the fun and excitement at the Algona Aquatic Center. Slip and slide down the 146’ open flume slide or fly through the darkness in the 130’ enclosed flume slide. If the thrill of high diving is your thing we’ve got that too!
If you're not at least 42" tall then you’ll have to wait to ride the big slides, but don’t worry we’ve got stuff just for you. Crawl through our alligator’s mouth and slide down his back, or splash around in the many other water play features we have in our huge zero depth play area. We even have shade right in the shallow water area for those non-sun seekers.
If you just want to relax or catch some rays, take advantage of our grass deck area or many colorful chaise lounges and benches. If its shade you’re seeking you can cool off beneath one of our many shade structures throughout the facility.
When’s it time for a cool drink, snack or even a full meal come check out our new concession stand and sit at one of our picnic tables in our shaded eating area. Carry-in food or beverages are not allowed.
Lockers are available and patrons are encouraged to bring their own padlocks to secure personal property on a daily basis. Locks may also be rented at the admission counter.
| Pool Staff | Swim Team | Public Swim Hours | Opening and Closing policies | Private Party Rental | Birthday Party Room Rental | Adult Lap Swim | Water Aerobics | Swimming Lessons |
Doggie Dip |
POOL
STAFF
Aquatic Center Managers: Pete Waltz
& Clark Conner
| OPEN SWIM - Daily - 1:00-8:00 P.M. |
| Adult Lap Swim - Monday-Friday - 7:00 AM & Noon |
Competitive swimming and diving at it's best for kids age 6-18. Swim in the AHEELA conference with Humboldt, Emmetsburg, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, Forest City, Rockwell City, Webster City, Laurens and Cherokee. Parents volunteer to support this program by helping at home swim meets.
Meets held on Wednesdays. Practice begins Monday, June 7. See 2010 schedule here.
| Swim Team practice
times: 8:00 AM - Age 10 & under 9:00 AM - Age 11 & up FEE: $40 COACHES: Head Coach, Kathy Keller |
OPENING REQUIREMENTS
INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING
A minimum of 12 people must be in attendance to open the pool and remain open. If the air temperature is below 60° the pool will not open.
The pool will close immediately if there is thunder or lightning in the area. It will also close upon notification of impending inclement weather.
PRIVATE PARTY RENTAL
Make your party a real "splash" by having it at the Aquatic Center. It is available for private parties any evening from 8:00-9:30 PM and on Saturday mornings from 9:30–11:00 AM. Call the Rec. Dept. at 295-9251 to make your reservation.
Rental Rates for 1½ hour Private Party
Number of People
Entire Pool
Shallow end only
1-50
$160
$70
51-100
$200
$100
101 & up
$230
NA
Each person above the reserved number of people for the rental shall pay $3 per hour.
BIRTHDAY PARTY ROOM RENTAL
Have your birthday party at the new Aquatic Center during regular open hours and rent our private party room for only $20 for up to 2 hours. Groups of 10 or more swim all day for only $4.25 each. Bring your own cake and we'll provide a glass of pop for everybody.
Call the Rec. Dept. office for party room reservations.
DATES & TIMES: Monday through Friday, 7:00-8:00 AM and Noon-1:00 PM
COST: $2 per day or FREE with season pass
WATER AEROBICS
A great way to stay cool while working up a sweat!!
Water Aerobics is beneficial to all ages, levels, and abilities. You do not need to know how to swim to join our class. This fun and energetic class is taught by a certified instructor. Come enjoy the 82 degree water at the Aquatic Center for a great workout without putting stress on your joints.
DATES & TIMES: June 6-August 15, Sunday & Tuesday evenings, 8:00-8:45 PM, Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 7:00-7:45 AM.
COST: $3 per class. No registration required, just drop in.
INSTRUCTOR: Becky Tietz, Certified Water Aerobics Instructor
RED CROSS
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
Regular session lessons are 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 10 lessons per session, 45 minutes each. Classes are canceled in the event of severe weather and are announced by KLGA radio.
Red Cross lessons are a continuing program. Your child will progress at his/her own rate. Class limit - 15. Red Cross certificates will be issued upon successful completion of class. These should be saved for future class registration. We do maintain 5 years of class records.
Swimming Lesson Registration: Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. All Learn to Swim lessons are $18.
Session #1 June 7-18
Session #2 June 21-July 2
Class Time
Level
8:00 AM
Level 5
10:00 AM
Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
11:00 AM
Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
LEVEL 1 – WATER EXPLORATION
Must be 5 years old by first day of class. Helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Skills learned include; submerging, floating, kicking, rolling over, combined arm and leg actions and safety skills.LEVEL 2 – PRIMARY SKILLS
Floating and kicking on front and back. Rhythmic breathing. Turning over back to front. Familiarity with rescue breathing.LEVEL 3 – STROKE READINESS
Fundamentals of elementary backstroke. Diving. Treading water. Self-rescue skills.LEVEL 4 – STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Deep water bobbing. Breaststroke and sidestroke. Turns at wall. Diving – stride and standing positions. Familiarity with CPR.LEVEL 5 – STROKE REFINEMENT
Alternate breathing. Swimming underwater. Butterfly stroke. Open turns on front and back. Diving safety.
TADPOLES
AGE 4 & 5 (NON-PARENT)
JULY 5-16This class gives young children a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety and survival concepts. Child must be 4 years old by July 16 to take this class.
TIME: 10:30 AM, (class is 30 minutes in length)
Monday through Thursday (Friday used as makeup day)CLASS FEE: $18 (Class limit 20)
PARENT AND CHILD AQUATICS
JULY 5-16Parent or supervisor over age 14 must be in the water with the child in this class.
All classes are 30-minutes in length.Both levels A & B build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more.
We ask that all children not toilet-trained wear tightly fitting rubber or plastic pants with swim diapers.
LEVEL A: Age 6 months-2 years, Mon., Wed. Thurs. (Friday is makeup day) 11:30AM
LEVEL B: Age 2-4 years, Monday through Thursday (Friday is makeup day) 11:00AM
FEE: $18
ADVANCED LESSONS
GuardStart: Lifeguarding TomorrowAmerican Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow is designed to prepare 11- to 14-year olds to take Red Cross Lifeguarding certification programs and for future work as lifeguards. The GuardStart program helps participants build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills that they will need to be responsible lifeguards. Lessons are grouped into five main areas: prevention, fitness, response, leadership and professionalism.
DATE: June 7-18
TIME: 8:00-8:45 AM
FEE: $18
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
2 Sessions availableThis class provides Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Must be 15 years old by last day of class. Be able to swim non-stop 300 yards. Mandatory Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification is included in this class.
DATE & TIME: 1st Session: May 31-June11, 9:00 AM-Noon
2nd Session: July 5-16, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 AM-Noon
CLASS FEE: $70 (payable to City of Algona)
BOOK FEE: $50 (payable to American Red Cross)
INSTRUCTORS: Alyssa Walker, Kyle Smith and Amber Welle
Pre-registration and prepayment for 1st session required by May 21 and for 2nd session by June 25.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI)
This class certifies you to teach Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons. Must be at least 16 years old by last day of class.
DATE & TIME: Friday and Saturday, June 4 & 5, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM AND Monday through Friday, June 7-11, 8:00 AM-Noon
CLASS FEE: $70 (payable to City of Algona)
BOOK FEE: $60 (payable to American Red Cross)
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Keller WSIT
Pre-registration and prepayment required by May 21.
ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS
Here's a chance for adults who want to learn to swim or improve their swimming skills. Held Wednesday evenings.
Dates and Times to be announced.
FEE: $18
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
Private lessons are available for those preferring a one-on-one teaching environment. 5 sessions of 1/2 hour each are scheduled at the convenience of the instructor and the student. Call the pool to check instructor availability.
FEE: $45/payable at 1st lesson
The Aquatic Center will host our K9 friends as we close the season out for the annual Doggie Dip. This event is coordinated by the Kossuth Animal Rescue League and serves as a fundraiser for them. All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine to be admitted.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 18
Dogs up to 25 lbs. - 6:30 PM
Dogs 25-50 lbs. - 7:00 PM
Dogs over 50 lbs. - 7:30 PM
COST: $5 per dog
