Aquatics Staff

OJ Mesina - Aquatic Director 
Amy Radcliff - Assistant Aquatic Director 
Amanda Weber & Shannon Conroy - Head Guards 

Early Closings
Tuesdays (Swim Meets) - 5:00pm
Thursdays (Adults Only) - 6:00pm

The Pool will be closed for the year on August 14.

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Emergency Closures

The management reserves the right to close the swimming pool or deny admission when there is any condition or evidence which could jeopardize the health or safety of the general public. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Daily Pool Pass Rates

Activity or Fitness members and guests of members may purchase a daily pool pass for $3. Children under 2 are free. The fee applies to anyone entering the pool area and there are no refunds. Members with guests must remain with the guests.

Family Pool Pass

Are the in-laws visiting this summer? Take advantage of our cost savings family guest pass and plan a day at the pool. SCC members may bring a family (maximum of four) for $10 per day.

Age Requirements

Anyone 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a person 16 years or age or older or have passed Level 4 to enter the pool.

Sailfish Snacks - Concession Stand

The Sailfish swim team will operate the pool concession stand this summer to help defray the costs of operating the team. Please help support the organization that servers over 60 Springdale children and purchase your snacks and soft drinks from the stand. Hours of operation beginning June 6 are Monday-Saturday 1:00-4:00 PM. Closed Sunday.

Why are Bathing Suits Required? 

Why are bathing suits required to swim at the Community Center pool? Skipping the obvious, there are a couple of reasons. First, it’s a hygiene matter. Typically, people tend to only wear a bathing suit while at the pool, not for other activities. Gym shorts or bathing suits with underwear worn underneath is more likely to be unsanitary or soiled and potentially introduce bacteria and germs we try to keep out of the pool. While chlorine is used to disinfect the water, the extreme amounts required to kill germs such as cryptosporidium, shigella or giardia, would be an unsafe amount of chlorine for bathers.

The second reason is a safety concern. To avoid becoming heavy when wet, bathing suits are lightweight and do not absorb very much water, making it easier for a person to swim. Generally, a swimming suit is tight fitting and will not impair vision or breathing unlike a t-shirt or cover-up. Additionally, if a lifeguard attempts a rescue, clothing other than a bathing suit can hamper the rescue and endanger the individual and lifeguard.

Generally, most pools require “appropriate swimwear” which in laymen terms means a suit designed for swimming, generally made of synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon and Lycra (spandex). Most bathing suits use several materials, including the outer fabric and a lining, as well as elastic. Bathing suits with adjustable straps often have plastic or metal sliders and trunk style suits often have a nylon drawstring. The outer fabric of a bathing suit is generally spandex, chosen for its color or pattern, while the lining may be a similar fabric chosen for its modesty qualities. Some bathing suits, such as trunks, use a mesh lining rather than a spandex one. “Appropriate swimwear” does not include; workout shorts, t-shirts, pants, cover-ups, sports bras, or other clothing that is not made specifically for swimming.

So please remember, practice safe swimming, and wear a bathing suit when swimming at the Community Center pool.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We Care and A.S.A.P. Proves It! 

Part of the Department’s mission is to provide functional and well-maintained facilities to the community at large.  The aquatic staff takes pride in the fact that there has never been a serious accident or near drowning at the pool.  This doesn’t happen by chance.  Many factors must be in place for the Community Center pool to be a safe environment, children must obey lifeguards, parents must watch their kids and lifeguards must stay vigilant and ready to react to any given situation.

As part of the Aquatic Safety Assurance Program (A.S.A.P.) we conduct a variety of in-service trainings for all lifeguards.  Additionally, we may randomly ask some of our pool guests to complete an Aquatics Quick Check.  It is a simple quick snapshot of what a guest observes while at the pool.  By supplying us with this information, you will help us identify areas that might need attention or improvement. 

If you are asked to fill-out the Aquatics Quick Check, please take the time to do so and remember this; there can never be too many eyes or ears when it comes to the safety of the Community Center swimming pool.

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