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Summer 2015 Pool Newsletter
Celebrate The Way Summer Was Meant to Be!
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
This year marks the 59th year of operation of the Garden City Pool. More than just a standard municipal pool this facility
continues to maintain a “Club Like” atmosphere with landscaped grounds, shade structures, and of course the interactive play
pool and slides. Membership for this outstanding facility continues to be one of the great values the Village offers. If you were
not a member last year or are a new resident membership incentives are being offered. Also, consider previewing the facility at
one of our open house days that will be advertised in the local media, on our website and on our social media pages. Once again
this year our staff has planned a complete series of special events including concerts and movie nights for members of all ages.
Also, this year will be the availability of guest pass booklets that allow residents and non-residents when accompanied by the
member, full access to the pool. In addition members can purchase a seasonal mini golf pass for unlimited rounds of golf.
We look forward to a great new season and look forward to you joining us; it’s the place to be this summer!
Kevin E. Ocker, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs
2015 MEMBERSHIP FEES
FAMILY FAMILY OF TWO INDIVIDUAL
LATE DAY INDIVIDUAL NON-RESIDENT CAREGIVER
SENIOR COUPLE
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL
SENIOR TEN PACK
SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILY
$500
$375
$300
$170
$330
$320
$225
$150
$600
MINI GOLF MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE
+$75
Upgrade your pool membership to include season passes to the
Community Park Miniature Golf course (June 13th - September 7th)
Detailed descriptions of all the memberships are on the back of the
enclosed application. Discover which membership best fits your
needs. Please fill out the enclosed Membership Application, and if
desired, the Swim Lesson Registration form and return them with your
payment in the enclosed Garden City Pool envelope.
2015 “E-Z PAY” MEMBERSHIP INSTALLMENTS
FAMILY FAMILY OF TWO
INDIVIDUAL LATE DAY INDIVIDUAL
NON-RESIDENT CAREGIVER
SENIOR COUPLE
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL 2
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$255
$192.50
$155
$90
$170
$165
$117.50
The “E-Z Pay” plan is not an option with the Senior Twelve Pass Pack or
the School District Family memberships. You can choose to “E-Z Pay”
your membership in two installments. A $10 service charge is added to
all “E-Z Pay” Memberships. The first payment is due upon the
submission of your Membership Application. The First “E-Z Pay”
payment will not be accepted after June 13, 2015. the second
payment must be made no later than June 30, 2015. Members who
have not submitted their second payments by June 30th will have their
Membership privileges suspended until their second payment is
received.
If you wish to pay be credit card you must bring your pool application
to the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave.). Credit card payments
will be accepted at the Pool Office beginning May 18th. Credit cards
will not be accepted for swim lessons. Swim lessons must be paid
separately by check. We accept MasterCard and Visa.
Just a reminder, all applications will be verified for valid residency upon receipt. Any applications that do not meet
the residency requirements will be void.
Garden city pool • 52 cherry valley ave • garden city, ny • 516-483-1714
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CAL EN D A R O F E VE NTS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
JUNE
13
POOL OPENS
14
Pool Open House
12-7 pm
15
Swim Team Tryouts
6-8 pm
21
22
Pool Open House
12-7 pm
JULY
17
Swim Team Tryouts
6-8 pm
23
18
Swim Team Tryouts
6-8 pm
19
20
Swim Team Tryouts
6-8 pm
24
25
1
2
Pool Open House
12-7 pm
26
27
Swim Across America
4:30 - 7:30 pm
28
29
SENIOR CITIZEN DAY
Pool opens 10 am for
Senior Members and 12 pm
for Senior Resident NonMembers. All other regular
guest fees apply. Music by
Johnny Whimple 11am 1pm - 1/2 Price on
selected items at the Snack
Bar 11 am - 12 pm
5
12
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Music by: “The Boston
Burglars” - 2:00 pm
19
13
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT:
MOVIE: “Project
Almanac” (PG-13)
FREE for teen members
$4 for non-member teen
residents
20
SENIOR CITIZEN DAY
Pool opens 10 am for
Senior Members and 12 pm
for Senior Resident NonMembers. All other regular
guest fees apply. Music by
Warren 11am - 1pm - 1/2
Price on selected items at
the Snack Bar 11 am - 12
pm
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Music by: “Copy Cat
Band” - 2:00 pm
26
GC POOL CARES
WEEKEND
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Music by: “Linda
Impanema - Mardi Gras
Day” - 2:00 pm
30
Early Bird Begins 6:00am
First Session Swim
Lessons Begin
MOVIE: “Penguins of
Madagascar”
8:30 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
6
MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT
Music and more!
$2 for middle school
members
$4 for middle school nonmember residents
16
Swim Team Tryouts
6-8 pm
27
Arts & Crafts
10:30am
7
8
Teens & Tots Story Time
Arts & Crafts
10:30am
in the Picnic Area 2pm
Teens & Tots Story Time
MOVIE: “Alexander and
in the Picnic Area 2 pm
the Terrible Horrible Bad
Day”
8:30 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
14
Second Session Swim
Lessons Begin
Teens & Tots 2 pm
MOVIE: “Boxtrolls”
8:30 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
9
High School Night
6-9pm Aqua Zumba for HS
Teens 7:30pm
15
Arts & Crafts
Teens & Tots
10:30am
2 pm
21
10:30am
2 pm
4
FAMILY FUN DAY
1-4 pm
Fun, Games and Live
Music by “Squeaky
Clean”
10:30am
10
11
FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT
Bingo / Mini Golf Glow
Night - 7:00pm
Ice Cream Social Unlimited Toppings at the
Snack Bar
16
High School Night
6-9pm Aqua Zumba for HS
Teens 7:30pm
22
Teens & Tots 2 pm
Arts & Crafts
MOVIE: “Spongebob Out Teens & Tots
of Water”
8:30 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
3
Arts & Crafts
17
Arts & Crafts
23
High School Night
6-9pm Aqua Zumba for HS
Teens 7:30pm
18
10:30am
24
25
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Games and Contests
MOVIE: “Big Hero 6”
8:30pm
Admission
FREE for members only
$4 Guests
Arts & Crafts
10:30am
GC POOL CARES
WEEKEND
Donations to Island
Harvest accepted at the
pool lobby
Pool open to 8:30pm.
28
Third Session Swim
Lessons Begin
Teens & Tots 2 pm
MOVIE: “Paddington”
8:30 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
FACILITY HOURS KEY:
29
Arts & Crafts
Teens & Tots
10:30am
2 pm
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
30
High School Night
6-9pm Aqua Zumba for HS
Teens 7:30pm
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
31
Arts & Crafts
10:30am
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Garden city pool • 52 cherry valley ave • garden city, ny • 516-483-1714
www.gardencityrecreation.org • !
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@gcswimmingpool (New for 2015)
ABO UT U S …
Things to Know for 2015!
Pre-Season Pool Office Hours:
GCP joins Twitter
Please Follow Us on our new Twitter page (@gcswimmingpool)
May 18th - June 12th, Monday thru Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed Monday, May 25th)
for the latest alerts and notifications! We also invite you to
In-Season Pool Office Hours:
share photos and comments using #GCPool.
Same hours as the Pool
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Thursday Teen Nights
We are happy to announce our new activities for HS members.
Join the fun 6-9pm Thursday nights and enjoy music, Can-Jam
tournaments, Aqua Zumba for the teens and much more. In
addition, on Monday, July 13th we will have a special Teen
Movie Night showing “Project Almanac” (PG-13). Guest Pass Booklets (Good for Resident and Non Resident
Guests) Once again Pool Members will be able to pre-purchase
guest pass booklets from the Pool Office! Each booklet will
contain 5 guests passes which can be used for resident and
non resident guests. Each membership will be allowed to
purchase 4 guests books at the cost of $65 per book.
However, if you purchase the books prior to opening day the
cost will be reduced to $60 per book. Guests must be
accompanied by members for admittance to the pool.
Booklets are only available to members and will go on sale in
the Pool Office on Wednesday, May 20th. Please remember all
guests pass booklets must be used during the 2015 pool
POOL PHOTO CENTER
The Pool Photo Center Hours:
May 18th - June 12th, Monday thru Friday 4:00 - 7:00 pm,
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
June 13th & June 14th, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Beginning June 15th the Photo Center will be open during
Pool operating hours for the duration of the season.
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GUEST POLICY
Guests and sponsoring members are required to register at the Pool
Office and pay the appropriate fee(s). PROOF OF NONRESIDENCY IS REQUIRED at the time of sign in. Daily guest
passes will be issued and MUST BE WORN BY ALL GUESTS
for the duration of their visit. There will be a charge of $15 for each
guest 13 years of age and over and $12 for each guest under the age of
13 or senior citizens 65 years of age and older. After 5 pm and on
days with 12pm to 8pm operating hours, the guest fees are $14 for
guests 13 years of age and older and $11 for guests under the age of
13 or senior citizens 65 years of age or older.
GUEST FEES APPLY TO ALL GUESTS INCLUDING
THOSE NOT SWIMMING.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------EARLY BIRD SWIM CLUB
Beginning Tuesday, June 30th, from 6 am - 8 am. Members can register at
the Pool Office after June 13th for an additional fee of $65. An EB pass will
be issued upon registration and must be presented during EB hours.
season.
Add Extra value to your Pool Membership with the Mini Golf Season Pass
Last season’s popular option returns for 2015! Once again we
have added the opportunity to upgrade your pool membership
to include season passes to the miniature golf course. This
upgrade is $75 per membership and gives free play to all those
included on your membership. To take advantage of this
upgrade, please check off the Miniature Golf Option on your
application. (If this is your first time taking this option we
will print out new pool cards for you signifying that you are a
pool/golf member).
Garden city pool • 52 cherry valley ave • garden city, ny • 516-483-1714
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SWI M L ES S O N S & SW IM TE AM
SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION
Classes are held in four, two week sessions, starting June
30th, July 14th, July 28th and August 11th. Lessons are conducted
Tuesday through Friday, rain or shine, and they are only canceled
if the pool is closed for thunder &/or lightning. A child must be at
least six years of age by the start of the instruction period.
There is an nonrefundable $20 per child “Swim Lesson
Administration Fee.” Please enclose a SEPARATE $20 CHECK FOR
EACH CHILD made payable to: Inc. Village of Garden City with the
Swim Registration Form and your Membership Application and the
corresponding Membership registration check.
Please make sure the proper level/class is selected. List
as many alternate selections as possible for your first choice, just
in case your first class is closed. Limit your initial selections to
one class per person during registration. Additional lessons may
be requested at the pool office after a lesson session has begun. Please remember that credit card payments will not be
accepted for swim lessons. Swim lessons must be paid by check. In
addition, separate checks must be made for each child participating
in our program.
Please put a telephone number that you can be reached at
between the hours of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm weekdays, in case of
closed classes. Processing of swim lessons is conducted only
during these hours.
If you are assigned a swim lesson and are unable to
attend, please notify the Pool Office prior to the start of the session
so that the spot can be filled.
CONFIRMATION FORMS WILL BE MAILED OUT UPON
COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LEVEL I - INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS
Purpose - Help students feel comfortable in the water.
Skills - Basic water safety rules, submerging mouth nose and
eyes underwater and picking up a submerged object, swimming
on front and back using arm and leg actions, recognizing a
swimmer in distress and getting help, exhaling underwater,
floating on front and back.
LEVEL 2 - FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS
Purpose - Give students success with fundamental skills.
Skills - Submerging entire head, front and back glide, treading
water using arms and leg motions, bobbing in water, jellyfish
float, swimming using combined stroke on front and back.
LEVEL 3 - STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Purpose - Build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional
guided practice.
Skills - Reaching assist, submerging and retrieving an object,
front and back glide, front and back crawl, rotary breathing in
horizontal position, survival float, back float, butterfly kick and
body motion.
LEVEL 4 - STROKE IMPROVEMENT
Purpose - Develop confidence in the strokes learned and
improve other aquatic skills.
Skills - Safe diving rules, survival float, back float, elementary
back stroke, breaststroke, butterfly, throwing assist, front and
back crawl.
LEVEL 5 - STROKE REFINEMENT
Purpose - Provide further coordination and refinement
of strokes.
Skills - Survival swimming, open turns on front and back,
front and back crawl, preforming rescue breathing, front flip
turn and backstroke flip turn, elementary backstroke, butterfly,
breaststroke, sidestroke.
LEVEL 6 - SWIMMING and SKILL PROFICIENCY
Purpose - Refine strokes so students swim them with ease,
efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. The
class focus is to prepare students to participate in more
advanced courses.
SWIM TEAMS
Once again we will be offering two swim teams for members 6 to 16 years of age that will compete in the Nassau Municipal Swim
Conference against other local municipal pools. Our coaching staff is comprised of Lifeguards who have swimming and coaching
experience. We provide a competitive “A” team as well as our developmental “B” team. The teams will practice 7:45 - 9:15 am,
Tuesday through Friday, rain or shine, with mandatory meets on Saturday mornings. There are also weekday meets available for those
competitors looking to gain more experience.
Try-outs will be held June 15th - 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. All candidates must be members prior to the date of try-outs.
Swimmers will be evaluated based upon their try-out times, stroke skills, number of participants trying out, and coaches’ evaluations.
Swimmers only need to attend one night of try-outs. The swim teams are not to be used as swimming lessons.
The registration fee is $100 for the first swimmer in a family, $75 for the second, and $50 for each additional swimmer. The fee
includes the team suit, swim cap, t-shirt and end of season award.
Garden city pool • 52 cherry valley ave • garden city, ny • 516-483-1714
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@gcswimmingpool (New for 2015)
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Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the Pool facility. After 6 p.m., children under 13 must be
accompanied by an adult. To attend movie nights, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Village of Garden City is not responsible for articles lost at the Pool. Do not bring jewelry, wallets, or other items of value to
the Pool.
People having skin lesions, inflamed eyes, mouth nose, or ear discharges, or wearing any type of bandage shall not be permitted
to use the Pool.
As per Board of Health regulations, only people without shoes, dressed in appropriate bathing suits, Bermudas, or other accepted
pool attire are permitted on the lower decks around the pools. Inappropriate bathing attire is prohibited, ex.: thong bikini suits.
Only people with proper bathing attire will be allowed in the water. Gym shorts, cutoffs, etc., are not permitted. Bathers wishing
to wear t-shirts into the water may do so, providing the shirt is ALL WHITE.
All swimmers shall take a soap and water shower before entering the Pool. This is a Nassau County Ordinance.
There is no diving permitted in any of the pools.
Use of the water slide is restricted to individuals 42 inches or taller. Only one person at a time will be permitted on the water
slides. Once on the slides, all individuals must enter the water feet first, with their backs facing the slide. No head-first sliding is
permitted. USE OF SLIDES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The chaise lounges, tables, and chairs adjacent to Pool 2 are for use by adults 18 years of age and older.
The use of Pool 2 is restricted to adults 18 years of age and older, with the exception of the 7 foot end, which is restricted to ages
16 and older for lap swimming or for sanctioned swim lessons.
No person may conduct any aquatic activity classes during pool hours or at any other time without written consent from the
Recreation Department.
UNOCCUPIED LOUNGES, CHAIRS, AND TABLES MAY NOT BE RESERVED BY LEAVING CLOTHES OR
TOWELS ON THEM. ONE MEMBER MAY NOT RESERVE LOUNGES, CHAIRS, OR TABLES FOR ANOTHER
MEMBER.
Due to insurance restrictions, use of personal umbrellas, shade attachments, chairs or lounge chairs are strictly prohibited at the
Pool.
Use of swimming or diving gadgets such as masks, snorkels, or flippers is not permitted. Swim goggles are permitted.
Eyeglasses worn in the pools must be secured with a safety strap. Use of any type of floatation devices or swimming aids is
not permitted in any of the pools.
Ball playing, radio playing, running, pushing others into the pool, use of profane language, cell phone usage or any behavior
causing annoyance or danger to others is prohibited and may result in suspension or revocation of membership. No toys are
permitted in the pools.
The suggested ages for the “pre-school” playground are 2 to 5 years of age, while the ages for the “elementary school”
playground are 5 to 12 years of age. The zero entry splash and play area is designed for children 6 years of age and under and the
suggested ages for the “interactive” apparatus are 5 to 12 years of age. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE SUPERVISION OF THEIR CHILDREN USING THESE FACILITIES.
To avoid damage to both turf and sprinkler heads, chairs and chaise lounges are not to be placed on any grass areas in the Pool
complex.
Board of Health regulations require that deck areas be kept clear of obstructions and objects which could injure patrons in bare
feet. Therefore, strollers, baby carriages, etc. are permitted only in the wading pool area, on the North side of Pool 1, on the West
side of Pool 1 to the end of the shade structure, and on the upper level adjacent to the men’s and women’s rooms, picnic area and
snack bar.
Changing of baby diapers is only permitted in designated changing areas, which are located in both the men’s and women’s
changing areas and in the family bathrooms located by the women’s changing area and in the game room.
We all share a mutual concern that healthy pool water is maintained at all times. In order to help us maintain our excellent water
quality, ALL CHILDREN WHO WEAR DIAPERS MUST WEAR “SWIMMIE” DIAPERS IN THE POOL. THERE
ARE TO BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
Children 6 years of age and older must use gender appropriate bathrooms. Anyone under 6 years of age must be accompanied by
an adult.
As per Board of Health regulations, use of food, drink, or gum is not permitted on the upper or lower decks around the Pools.
Eating and drinking is permitted in the picnic area and refreshment areas only.
THE RECREATION COMMISSION HAS DESIGNATED THE ENTIRE POOL COMPLEX AS A SMOKE FREE
ZONE. THEREFORE, SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE INSIDE THE POOL AREA. Smoking IS
permitted in the parking lot and OUTSIDE the Main Lobby.
Alcoholic beverages shall not be brought to nor consumed in the Pool Complex. Violators of this Village Ordinance are subject
to arrest.
Pool Attendants, Lifeguards, Supervisors and Managers are required to enforce all regulations. Please cooperate with them.
Season passes may be suspended or revoked at any time for failure to comply with all rules and regulations as specified for the
administration of the Pool facilities. Passes are also NOT TRANSFERABLE and must be shown upon admittance and when
required
These rules are designed for the safety, comfort, and convenience of all our Members, and will be amended or supplemented
during the season as may be necessary by the Pool Management.
Garden city pool • 52 cherry valley ave • garden city, ny • 516-483-1714
www.gardencityrecreation.org • !
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@gcswimmingpool (New for 2015)
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
AUG
2
3
SENIOR CITIZEN DAY
Pool opens 10 am for
Senior Members and 12 pm
for Senior Resident NonMembers. All other regular
guest fees apply.
11am - 1pm. - 1/2 Price
on selected items at the
Snack Bar 11am - 12 pm.
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Sunday Fun Day!
1-4pm: inflatable
obstacle course, jump
house, dunk tank and
more!
9
10
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Music by: “Steel Drum
Mania” - 1:00 pm (Please note this is an
early start time)
16
17
5
6
High School Night
6-9pm Aqua Zumba for HS
Teens 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts 10:30am
Teens & Tots 2pm
11
Fourth Session Swim
Lessons Begin MOVIE : “The Little
Mermaid”
8:15 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
12
13
Arts & Crafts 10:30am
18
7
8
Arts & Crafts
10:30am
FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT
Silly Swim Race Night 7:00pm
14
15
Arts & Crafts
10:30am
FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT
Bingo / Mini Golf Glow
Night - 7:00pm
Ice Cream Social Unlimited Toppings at the
Snack Bar
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29
2
3
4
5
MOVIE: TBA
8:15 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Magic of Amore 2:00pm
23
24
SUNDAY’s @ 2
Dance Party GCP - 80s
Day - 2:00pm
SEPT
4
Teens & Tots 2pm
MOVIE: “Night at the
Museum, Secret of the
Tomb”
8:15 pm *Admission:
$2 Members
$4 Guests
25
DOLLAR FAMILY NIGHT
MOVIE: TBA 8:15pm
*Admission
$1 Members / $2 Guests
30
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6
1
7
LABOR DAY
Music by DJ Bob
6-9 pm
FACILITY HOURS KEY:
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Special Thanks to our 2015 Event Sponsors
Garden city pool • 52 cherry valley ave • garden city, ny • 516-483-1714
www.gardencityrecreation.org • !
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@gcswimmingpool (New for 2015)