EAGLEVAIL SWIMMING POOL OPEN FOR 2016 SUMMER SEASON

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Swim Team, Lessons, and Community Activities Fill EagleVail Pool’s Summer Calendar

May 24, 2016 – EagleVail, CO – The Community of EagleVail announced this morning that it will open its state-of-the-art swimming pool for the 2016 summer season this Friday, May 27, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Starting on May 28, the pool will be open for regular business hours (10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.) seven days a week until September.

“The EagleVail pool is a huge asset for the Vail Valley as the only salt water pool open to the public,” stated EagleVail Community Manager Jeff Layman. “Our talented staff returning includes Diving Dolphins Swim Team coach Claire Alteneau, Pool Manager Joey Roberts, and joining us this year is Domenick Scioli as Assistant Pool Manager.”

The EagleVail Swimming Pool will have its Grand Opening on Friday, May 27, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., after which the pool will be open seven days week from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until September.

RATES AND SEASON PASSES

Daily use rates at the EagleVail Swimming Pool are $9 for EagleVail Resident adults, $12 for non-resident adults, and $7 for EagleVail resident children ages 4-17 and senior citizens, or $10 for non-resident children ages 4-17 and senior citizens. Children aged 3 and under may enter for free with a paying adult.

Season swim passes are available for purchase and vary based on residency, age and family versus individual. Season pass prices range from $180 to $499. 10-punch passes are available for $75 for EagleVail residents, and $95 for non-residents. Passes can be purchased at the pool’s front desk. Those wishing to qualify for the EagleVail resident discount must provide proof of residency in the form of a driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement, mortgage statement, etc. Please visit www.eaglevail.org/pool/ for more information.

DIVING DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM

The Diving Dolphins Swim Team is open for registration for children ages six through high school and the cost for the summer is $165 per child for EagleVail residents and $185 per child for non-residents. Swim practice for team members is scheduled Monday through Thursday from 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. for experienced swimmers, and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. for novice swimmers, June 6 – July 29.

A 25% discount on the swim team rate is available when combined with the purchase of any season pass (limited to two children per family). The EagleVail Swimming Pool will host one swim meet on June 24; two additional meets will be hosted by the Eagle Pool on July 15 and July 29.

The Diving Dolphins Swim Team will hold an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 31, from 4:00 – 6 p.m, which will be an information/meet-and-greet session for all returners and newcomers. Both the entry and ice cream are free. Registration online at www.eaglevail.org or simply stop by the pool.

SWIM PROGRAMS and SPECIAL EVENTS

Special programs include group and private lessons for adults and children, water aerobics, yoga, twilight swim, adult lap swim..

Children’s group lessons are divided up by age with Starfish (ages 0-2), Seahorses (ages 2-3), Nemos (ages 4-5), and Flying Fish (ages 6-7). The Starfish program is held on Tuesdays, whereas the Seahorses, Nemos and Flying Fish programs are offered on Tuesdays/Thursdays or Saturdays. For more information on dates, times, and prices, please visit www.eaglevail.org/pool/.

Our Shelter is the perfect backdrop for a wide array of parties. A 2-hour rental is $100 and includes up to 20 people. Register by calling 970-949-1203.

NEW PROGRAMS

New this season is an optional four-day Swim Team Pre-Season Training offered May 31 through June 3 for $25 per person. Training is offered to experienced swimmers from 7:45 – 8:45 a.m., and beginners at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Mermaid and Shark Camp is a new program at the EagleVail Swimming Pool, intended to be a fun way to bring children to the pool for a short but exciting three-hour program. To be held June 15 and July 13 starting at 10:00 a.m., the cost is $20 per child. Children must be able to swim one length of the lap pool, bring their own tail/fin, and bring a lunch from home. Register by calling 970-949-1203.

EVENING PROGRAMS

The EagleVail Swimming Pool will bring back family events such as the combined Moonlight Swim and Movie Night, which will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month (June 4, July 2, August 6, and September 3) at a cost of $5 per person. Family Swim nights are held every Sunday night from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at a cost of only $5 per person May 22 through September 11.

Also returning the EagleVail Swimming Pool Schedule are Open Kayak Nights, taking place on Mondays, May 30 through September 5 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at a cost of $12 per boat for two people.