Kingsbury Park District

WILLIAM S. WAIT POOL AQUATICS INFORMATION

Tentative Pool Opening date May 24 and Closing Date August 17. 

POOL FEES

POOL PASSES:

Pass Holders will receive:
1 Free Pool Shelter Rental
10% Discount off one Pool Party

Babysitters are not considered part of the family and will be required to purchase their own passes.  Family is considered mothers and/or fathers and their children living in the household.  There will be no substitutions.  

Passes are only accepted for lap swim, open swim, and morning use of baby pool. (Please see baby pool usage  during swim lesson times section below.) Passes are not valid for water aerobics and movie nights. All changes to the regular daily schedule will be posted at the entrance to the facility.  Please review the pool schedule below for times.

POOL SCHEDULE (Tentative)

Pizza on Fridays; Inflatable's allowed both Fri and Sat during Open Swim II

On selected weekend dates, the pool will be hosting    “DIVE-IN Movie Nights. Watch a movie under the stars while on your floatie or tube!! Great fun!! A DIVE-IN Movie schedule with details will be available opening day.

The regular pool schedule will be adjusted for swim meets as follows: 

Tues, June 10                          closes 6:00 p.m.

Wed., June 18                         closes 5:00 p.m.

Wed. July 9                              closes 5:00 p.m.

Sat., July  12                            open 1:00 p.m.

Sat. July 19 (rain out date)     open 1:00 p.m.

Wed July 23                             closes 4:45 p.m.

Thur. July 24                             closes 4:45 p.m.

Fri. July 25 (rain out date)       closes 4:45 p.m.

Sat July 26                                open 2:00 p.m.

Baby Pool Usage During Swim Lesson Times 

The baby pool can be used from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 5:00pm to 6:00pm Monday-Friday (hour increments only) during swim lessons.  During these times the baby pool will be open for use by children 6 and younger.  People who do NOT have passes pay $1 per adult and children over 3, age 3 and under are free per hour.   Pass holders free.  All children must be supervised by an adult and all other posted baby pool rules apply.  The lifeguard on duty is not responsible to watch the area.  Baby pool patrons who want to stay and swim after lessons are over must pay the regular pool rates or have a pass.

SWIM WEAR FOR INFANTS 

The Illinois Department of Public Health is requiring that

“Children, at public swimming pools, who are not toilet trained shall wear tightly fitting rubber or plastic pants.” (Section 820.360 (j) of the Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code.)  The Kingsbury Park District will be strictly enforcing this code this year.  Approved swim wear will be for sale on site this year for swimmers who come unprepared. This code is for the protection of all bathers that visit the site

-AGE REQUIREMENTS for open swim:
~Swimmers, age 4 and under, must be accompanied in the water by an individual 18 years of age or older.
~Swimmers, age 5-10, must be accompanied in the water by an individual 15 years of age or older.
~Adults who accompany the above mentioned swimmers must enter the water with the swimmer.  A maximum of four (4) children may be supervised by one adult.
~Children, age 7-10, not accompanied by an adult must show proof of swimming ability by one of the following:
1. Showing a current Red Cross Level V Certification Card
2. Passing the Kingsbury Park District approved swimming test administered by one of the lifeguards. 

POLICY FOR ENTERING AND EXITING THE POOL

Patrons that wish to exit the pool during open swim times must obtain permission from pool staff prior to exiting the pool facility, if they wish to re-enter the pool.  The District has painted a red line at the exit of the facility.  Patrons that cross this line are considered to have exited the facility.  Once a patron exits the facility without permission they may not re-enter unless a parent or guardian accompanies them, and they must stay with them at the facility.  Patrons returning with parent or guardian that possess a pool pass will be able to enter on their pass.  Patrons not possessing a pass will be required to pay the entry fee.

DISCIPLINARY POLICY 

Anyone asked to leave the Kingsbury Park District Pool due to a disciplinary problem will also be asked to leave the property surrounding the Pool.  This includes but not limited to the playground, parking lot, soccer fields, shelter, and sand volleyball court.  If a person does not leave after one warning the Greenville Police will be called. 

NO WEAPON POLICY

No weapons (guns, knives, etc.) allowed on park district property. If a weapon is on site, the police will be called to handle the matter. The person possessing the weapon will be immediately banned from the pool and surrounding area for the remainder of the season.

PLEASE LOCK YOUR BIKES 

The Park District wants to remind all parents whose children ride their bikes to the pool to give them a lock.  The Pool has provided two bike racks for your convenience.  This year we, for safety reasons, will require all bikes to be in the rack at all times whether they are locked or unlocked.  We had several bikes disappear last year and we don’t want your child’s to be next.  

REGISTRATION FOR POOL ACTIVITIES 

All pool activities can be registered for at the Kingsbury Park District Office until the Pool Opens.  Please use the regular activity registration form. 

Swim Lessons
 

Tadpole classes will have a parent in the water, but with a more hands off approach.  Children will be able to stand on a platform.  If you think your child would be comfortable standing on a platform without you in the water consider signing them up for a level 1 class.  Platforms can be used in level 1 as well as Tadpole. 

Classes are structured for 45 minutes of instruction and 5 minutes of free play.  Tots and Tadpoles are 30 minutes in length and a parent or adult must accompany the child in the water. 

If you would like an instructor to assess your child to see which level they should be signed up for, please contact the Park District Office.

Fees:

Registration for Youth Swim Lessons

Please use the activity registration form.  We will take the registration forms in the order that they are received.  If the class that you registered for is full we will contact you about alternate dates.  (See swim Lesson schedule for times and dates.)

Adult Swim Lessons 

If you have always wanted to swim, but never learned, now is your chance to learn.  This class will teach you the basic fundamentals of swimming.
Those eligible:  Individuals, 18 years & older.  Location:  William S. Wait Pool

Fee: $25.00 per person Park District Resident & $35.00 per person Non-Park District Resident
Minimum: 4  /  Maximum: 10

Adults can also schedule private swim lessons.  Please contact the Lesson Coordinator or the Pool Manager for available times.

Water Safety Instructor Aide Course 

Participants in this course will learn the fundamentals of teaching swim lessons as well as gain practical experience.  Persons passing this course will be eligible to assist in teaching swimming lessons and possible employment opportunities.

Those eligible:  Individuals 10 years of age and older.  Must have level 4 swimming ability
When:  June 2nd and 3rd from 4:00-5:30 PM
Where: William S. Wait Pool
Fee: $20.00 In-District  /  $30.00 Out of District  Plus purchasing of American Red Cross Book 

Registration Deadline is May 28th
Minimum   4  /  Maximum 10

CS# 300

CS# 301 Lifeguard Training: 

Learn Life guarding and Lifesaving techniques as well as aquatic risk management.  Persons passing this course will be a certified lifeguard and have possible employment opportunities

Those Eligible: Individuals 15 and older
When: TBA
Where: William S. Wait Pool
Fee:  $100.00 In-District  /  $120.00 Out of District    Fee includes all books, certification cards (CPR and First Aid)
Minimum 5  /  Maximum 10

Registration Information: Persons interested in this course should register at the Park district Office.  Individuals will be placed on a list and contacted for dates and times.  No payment will be requested until the dates are set.

 Water Aerobics

Come join us for an exhilarating hour of water fun and exercise.  We will focus on improving muscle tone and flexibility while receiving a great cardiovascular workout. Whether you can join us each day or only occasionally, come join the fun!! 

Those eligible: Anyone that can stand in the shallow end of the pool. No swimming ability necessary.   

When:   6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday

  Starting Date: June 9  

Fee:      $1.00 per hour, in or out of district. Pay per visit at the door.

Swim & Dive Team  ~  Kingsbury Clippers 

The Kingsbury Clippers swim team offers a competitive swimming program set up by age and gender.  Swimmers can participate in backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, individual medley, relays, and diving.  Practices start after Memorial Day with meets approximately twice a week with the conference meet being the finale in July.  This is a great program for youths wanting to sharpen their swimming ability while competing against 8 Swim Teams in Southwestern Illinois. Car-pooling for practices and swim meets will be available.  Swim and Dive Team is lots of fun and good exercise.

Beginning swimmers of all ages are welcome! 

Those Eligible: Ages 5 - 18
When: Practices times are TBA
Meets: TBA
Where: William S Wait Pool
Fee:  $30.00 Park District Resident $45.00 Non-Park District Resident 

(All Swim and Dive Team Participants must have a pool pass.)

 Pool Parties 

Planning a special Birthday Party, Sport Team Party, Family Reunion, Office Party, or any other occasion?  The pool setting will provide the perfect location and party atmosphere! Give the pool a call at 664-8953, or stop in and book your private pool party date.  Parties can be scheduled the first day the pool opens.  A reservation form must be completed.