Offered by the Blaine County Recreation District at the county pool in Hailey. If you have questions concerning any part of the program, contact 788-2117 or, when the pool opens, 788-2144 (pool) weekdays. The Rec District's 2010 Spring and Summer program guide is available at the Rec District office in the Community Campus in Hailey, at the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce office and some stores. Visit the district's online site at www.bcrd.org.
CONTINUING FOR 2010!
1—Creative playground for kids of all ages.
2—Sand volleyball courts, reservable for parties.
3—Expanded, healthier lunch menu.
4—Party rental area. The Gazebo is a fun place.
5—Saturday morning swim school.
6—BCRD/YMCA combo pass memberships.
7—Poolside basketball hoop.
8—Pump Park is right next door!
REGISTRATION FOR ALL
AQUATIC PROGRAMS AND PASSES
Begins Monday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at BCRD Aquatic Center, Hailey. Online registration is available. No registrations will be accepted before May 24, which is when the Aquatic Center office opens for the summer.
BLAINE COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
IN HAILEY
Open—Daily May 24-Aug. 30. The facility features the main pool, a 25-yard, 6-lane heated pool, and also a 15x25 foot wading pool heated to 85 degrees.
Director—Cameron Randolph is in her fourth season at the pool, crandolph@bcrd.org.
Daily fees—General admission $5 adults 18-to-64, $4 seniors 65-and-up and youth 17-and-under. Infants up to 1 year old are free.
Season passes—This season's Aquatic Center season passes are priced the same as last year, $175 family, $90 adult 18-and-older, $75 children 17-and-under and $75 senior 65-and-over.
Monthly passes (BCRD Aquatic Center only)—$63 for families (1 to 2 adults and their dependents); $33 adults 18-to-64; $27 seniors 65-and-up and youth 17-and-under.
BCRD/YMCA monthly combo passes—$165 for families (1 to 2 adults and their dependents); $64 young adults 18-to-29; $85 adults 30-64; $74 seniors 65-and-up; and $39 youth 17-and-under.
Free swimming day—On Memorial Day for the pool's Grand Opening, on Monday, May 31.
FAMILY LAP SWIM
A great chance to share some quality family active time.
Dates, days—June 1 through Aug. 26; Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus Sundays.
Times—6:30-7:30 p.m. on weeknights, 3:30-4 p.m. on Sundays.
Age requirement—Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Provided—Kick boards, pull buoys, paddles, fins and zoomers.
OPEN SWIM
Dates—May 31 through Aug. 30.
Days, times—Mondays through Fridays from 1:40-5:25 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-8 p.m.; Saturdays from noon to 3:50 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
WOOD RIVER DOLPHINS
SWIM TEAM
A competitive recreation summer swimming league based at Blaine County Aquatic Center next to The Community Campus in Hailey. The Dolphins are the Sagebrush League swimming champions for four straight years. The Aquatic Center has a 25-yard, 6-lane heated pool along with a heated wading pool, aquatic toys and trained lifeguards. To participate, children must be able to swim, unassisted, for one length of the 25-yard pool.
Dates, days—June 7 through July 30; Mondays through Fridays, plus 6 swim meets on Saturdays at various out-of-town locations.
Eligibility—Ages 5-18 (must be able to swim a length of the pool).
Pre-season workouts—Monday through Thursday, May 24-27 plus Monday through Thursday, May 31-June 3; workouts are 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 5-10, and 4:30-5:30 p.m. for 11-18.
Regular-season workouts (starting June 7)—7:30-8:30 a.m. for ages 11-18, 8:30-9:30 a.m. for ages 8-10, and 9:00-9:30 a.m. for ages 5-7.
Sagebrush League Championships—On Saturday, July 31 at the Twin Falls pool.
Swim Team Meeting—Thursday, May 27 from 5:45-6:15 p.m. at the Aquatic Center. Meet the coaching staff and ask questions about the season. For new and returning parents. Try on the swim suits!
Coach—Cameron Randolph.
Fee—$175 per person includes all training, swim meet entries and cap—full payment due by July 10. For $235 per person, you get the training, cap and entries plus a season pass to the Aquatic Center (save $15 on a season pass). Fees don't include the optional team suit that can be purchased. Scholarships are available.
After-season practices and clinics—Aug. 2-27 (additional charges).
SWIM SCHOOL
Five two-week sessions at Blaine County Aquatic Center, Hailey. Class and private lessons for all ability levels.
Days—Mondays through Thursdays.
Sessions—#1 session June 14-24; #2 June 28-July 8; #3 July 12-22; #4 July 26-Aug. 5; and #5 Aug. 9-19. Sessions include eight 30-minute lessons, graduation day and report or merit card.
Eligibility—Boys and girls 6 months to 12 years.
Times—Classes at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Class levels—From "Mommy, Daddy and Me," (6 months to 3 years) and Guppies (age 3 only) to Aquatot 4-5 and Aquatot 4-7 (non swimmers); Pre-Beginner 9-and-under; and Beginner ages 5-12. Children are placed based on age and skill level.
Teachers—All swim school teachers have been trained in current teaching techniques. Teacher/student ratios are kept low so your child receives the attention he or she deserves.
Fee—$42 per session. Registration is first-come, first-served.
Registration—Starts Monday, May 24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Aquatic Center (788-2144). Payment must be received in full.
Atkinson Family Scholarships—Ask for information and applications.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Introductory guarding skills including techniques, protocols and public relations.
Dates, days—July 5-15; Monday through Thursday.
Times—11:00 a.m.-12 noon.
Age requirement—12 years or older.
What you learn—The essentials to lifeguard—rescue techniques, CPR and First Aid/AED and supplemental oxygen use. You must be 15 to lifeguard at the county pool, but it's never too early to gain these skills.
Fee—$60 includes Junior Lifeguard t-shirt.
