All info below subject to change due to COVID-19:
2021 Message:
Dear Patrons,
Higginsville Swimming Pool will open in 2021. We will continue with several modifications due to safety precautions.
Open Saturday, May 29th @ 1PM, close on Sunday, August 8th.
We will open with possible capacity limits and ask all patrons to observe all social distancing rules and covid protocols..
We intend to offer swim parties and swim lessons. MORE Info coming soon.
Staff on hand to disinfect touched surfaces and high traffic areas.
Staff will remind people to social distance. (Lifeguards will not do this as they will be watching the water).
Option to close when occupancy is lower than 10 people. Credit issued if party has been there less than 2 hours, but no refunds.
Option of taking temperatures of employees and patrons who enter, if outbreaks in community start.
Utilize StarGuard Lifeguard Best Practices manual. StarGuard is a leader in Lifeguard training.
If you are sick you will need to stay home...we are making the pool available this year, however if anything changes we will take appropriate actions, including closing if need be. We are excited to be able to offer this wonderful activity/service to the community.
HOURS 1pm - 6pm each day.
Admission prices for 2021:
Daily Admission: $5.00, after 4:30 pm $2.50, children 2 years old and younger - FREE.
Family Season Pass: $240.00 (Includes 4 family members - MUST be same household). $15. extra family, up to 8 total. (Same household).
Individual Season Pass: $115.00
CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED.
POOL PHONE # ANSWERED DURING THE SEASON IS 584-3456.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING IN THE PARK
Pool Party - $350.00 for 1.5 hours, ---------------concession stand available upon request.
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SWIM LESSONS: INFO & REGISTRATION START MAY 29TH
$60.00 FOR LESSONS IN 2021
LESSONS START IN MID JUNE - CALL THE POOL TO BOOK
4 NIGHTS, FOR 2 WEEKS. 2 SESSIONS EACH WEEK: 6:15 PM TO 7:00 PM, AND 7:05 PM TO 7:50 PM.
5 STUDENTS PER CLASS EXCEPT INFANTS (4 per class) ----------- AGES INFANT TO 12 YEARS OLD.
SEE BOTTOM FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
SPONSOR OUR CONCESSION STAND - HURRICANE BAY! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS!
SPONSOR A SWIM DAY, OR EVENING! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS!
SPONSOR THE SUMMER! BECOME A TITLE SPONSOR FOR SUMMER 2021! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS!
SPONSOR OUR BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE, YOUR BANNER WILL FLY ALL SUMMER LONG! AD SPACE AVAILABLE.
Pool hours 1pm-6pm
TO SPONSOR A COMMUNITY FREE SWIM IT IS $400.00 FOR THE DAY.
FAQ'S & some pool rules:
CAN I SMOKE OR VAPE AT THE POOL?...NO. SMOKING AND VAPING ARE NOT ALLOWED.
WATER GUNS AND BEACH BALLS ALLOWED?? NO.
CAN I ENTER IF I AM NOT SWIMMING? YOU MAY ENTER HOWEVER EVERYONE WHO ENTERS MUST PAY, WE HAVE A MAXIMUM CAPACITY, SO WE MUST KEEP TRACK, ALSO SOME TRY TO "SNEAK IN" A SWIM OR TWO, (EVEN WITH STREET CLOTHES ON) OR WADE IN TO FETCH OR PLAY WITH SMALL RELATIVES.
PDA's? No. You will be asked to leave if it crosses the line.
BADGERING OR BULLYING STAFF OR POOL PATRONS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
HORSEPLAY IS NOT PERMITTED.
I WANT TO HAVE A POOL PARTY, CAN I BRING IN MY OWN FOOD AND BEVERAGES? - YES, YOU MAY BRING THIS FOR A POOL PARTY, JUST NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. IN MOST CASES OUR CONCESSIONS STAND WILL BE CLOSED.
WHY AM I NOT ALWAYS ABLE TO SIGN UP LATE FOR SWIM LESSONS? - LESSONS ARE CAPPED AT A CERTAIN POINT, DUE TO US NEEDING TO KNOW WHAT STAFF NEEDS TO BE WHERE.
WHY IS THE POOL CLOSED IN MID AUGUST?---------IT'S REALLY HOT!!!!!
WE RELY ALMOST 100% ON STUDENTS FOR OUR LIFEGUARDS AND INSIDE STAFF. WITH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STARTING UP IN AUGUST THIS DEPLETES OUR WORKFORCE.
2021 Message:
Dear Patrons,
Higginsville Swimming Pool will open in 2021. We will continue with several modifications due to safety precautions.
Open Saturday, May 29th @ 1PM, close on Sunday, August 8th.
We will open with possible capacity limits and ask all patrons to observe all social distancing rules and covid protocols..
We intend to offer swim parties and swim lessons. MORE Info coming soon.
Staff on hand to disinfect touched surfaces and high traffic areas.
Staff will remind people to social distance. (Lifeguards will not do this as they will be watching the water).
Option to close when occupancy is lower than 10 people. Credit issued if party has been there less than 2 hours, but no refunds.
Option of taking temperatures of employees and patrons who enter, if outbreaks in community start.
Utilize StarGuard Lifeguard Best Practices manual. StarGuard is a leader in Lifeguard training.
If you are sick you will need to stay home...we are making the pool available this year, however if anything changes we will take appropriate actions, including closing if need be. We are excited to be able to offer this wonderful activity/service to the community.
HOURS 1pm - 6pm each day.
Admission prices for 2021:
Daily Admission: $5.00, after 4:30 pm $2.50, children 2 years old and younger - FREE.
Family Season Pass: $240.00 (Includes 4 family members - MUST be same household). $15. extra family, up to 8 total. (Same household).
Individual Season Pass: $115.00
CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED.
POOL PHONE # ANSWERED DURING THE SEASON IS 584-3456.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING IN THE PARK
Pool Party - $350.00 for 1.5 hours, ---------------concession stand available upon request.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SWIM LESSONS: INFO & REGISTRATION START MAY 29TH
$60.00 FOR LESSONS IN 2021
LESSONS START IN MID JUNE - CALL THE POOL TO BOOK
4 NIGHTS, FOR 2 WEEKS. 2 SESSIONS EACH WEEK: 6:15 PM TO 7:00 PM, AND 7:05 PM TO 7:50 PM.
5 STUDENTS PER CLASS EXCEPT INFANTS (4 per class) ----------- AGES INFANT TO 12 YEARS OLD.
SEE BOTTOM FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
SPONSOR OUR CONCESSION STAND - HURRICANE BAY! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS!
SPONSOR A SWIM DAY, OR EVENING! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS!
SPONSOR THE SUMMER! BECOME A TITLE SPONSOR FOR SUMMER 2021! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS!
SPONSOR OUR BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE, YOUR BANNER WILL FLY ALL SUMMER LONG! AD SPACE AVAILABLE.
Pool hours 1pm-6pm
TO SPONSOR A COMMUNITY FREE SWIM IT IS $400.00 FOR THE DAY.
FAQ'S & some pool rules:
CAN I SMOKE OR VAPE AT THE POOL?...NO. SMOKING AND VAPING ARE NOT ALLOWED.
WATER GUNS AND BEACH BALLS ALLOWED?? NO.
CAN I ENTER IF I AM NOT SWIMMING? YOU MAY ENTER HOWEVER EVERYONE WHO ENTERS MUST PAY, WE HAVE A MAXIMUM CAPACITY, SO WE MUST KEEP TRACK, ALSO SOME TRY TO "SNEAK IN" A SWIM OR TWO, (EVEN WITH STREET CLOTHES ON) OR WADE IN TO FETCH OR PLAY WITH SMALL RELATIVES.
PDA's? No. You will be asked to leave if it crosses the line.
BADGERING OR BULLYING STAFF OR POOL PATRONS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
HORSEPLAY IS NOT PERMITTED.
I WANT TO HAVE A POOL PARTY, CAN I BRING IN MY OWN FOOD AND BEVERAGES? - YES, YOU MAY BRING THIS FOR A POOL PARTY, JUST NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. IN MOST CASES OUR CONCESSIONS STAND WILL BE CLOSED.
WHY AM I NOT ALWAYS ABLE TO SIGN UP LATE FOR SWIM LESSONS? - LESSONS ARE CAPPED AT A CERTAIN POINT, DUE TO US NEEDING TO KNOW WHAT STAFF NEEDS TO BE WHERE.
WHY IS THE POOL CLOSED IN MID AUGUST?---------IT'S REALLY HOT!!!!!
WE RELY ALMOST 100% ON STUDENTS FOR OUR LIFEGUARDS AND INSIDE STAFF. WITH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STARTING UP IN AUGUST THIS DEPLETES OUR WORKFORCE.
SWIM LESSONS:
Guppies 0-1 years old
Sea Lions 7-10 years old
Guppies 0-1 years old
- Introduction to water
- Emphasis on water adjustment
- Blow bubbles, face in water
- Leg and arm action
- Starfish 1 to 3 years old
- Emphasis on water entries
- Blowing Bubbles
- Bouncing and other movement in the water
- Submerging face in water
- Front & back floating with assistance
- Object retrieval in shallow water
- Jump into water from the side, start in shallow, move to deep
- Jump off springboard (stand 3) with assistance
- Jump from diving board
- Goldfish 3 to 5 years old
- Emphasis on stroke refinement
- Object retrieval in water
- Front stroke for 20 yards
- Back stroke for 20 yards
- Front and Back float with board
- Front float turning to back float without assistance
- Front and Back glide
- Jump off springboard (stand 3) without assistance and swim to wall or ladder
- Introduce breast stroke
- Seahorses 5 to 7 years old
- Emphasis on water entries and breath control
- Submersion
- Object retrieval in 4 ft water
- Front float on board with face in water
- Back float with limited assistance
- Front float turning to back float
- Introduce front stroke motion
- Introduce back stroke motion
- Basic kicks on marshmallows for 20 yards
- Jump off springboard (stand 3) with assistance
Sea Lions 7-10 years old
- Emphasis on breath control
- Front float for 25 seconds unassisted
- Back float for 25 seconds unassisted
- Tread water for 25 seconds
- Breast stroke for 30 yards
- Front stroke 15 yards, turn over, back stroke 15 yards
- Introduce surface dive from pool side
- Underwater swim 10 yards
- Front stroke 15 yards, surface dive in 4 ft water and retrieve object
- Dolphins 10 to 12 years old
- breath control for 20 seconds
- Equalizing
- Back float unassisted for 45 seconds
- Tread water 1 minute
- Breast stroke, front stroke, back stroke 50 yards
- Dive from pool side
- Dive from diving board
- Underwater swim 10 yards
- Surface dive in deep water and retrieve object
- Introduce butterfly kicks w/ kickboard
- Butterfly kick for 25 yards
