CARLISLE FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER - GRAND OPENING 

The day we have all been waiting for is about to arrive!!!  The Carlisle Family Aquatic Center will officially open at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2005.  Public swimming hours will be from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. daily.  Admission is free with a season pass or for all those under age 2; daily admission is $3.00 per person.

As a thank you to all those in the P.E.A.C.H. area who have volunteered their time in any way to make PROJECT SPLASH become a reality, you and your family are cordially invited to attend a sneak pre-view on Wednesday evening, June 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  admission will be free to enjoy a tour and/or a swim, the concession stand will be open for business.  Anyone who served on a committee, helped with the fundraising, worked on the construction, is employed by the City of Carlisle or serves as a member of the Carlisle City Council is welcome to attend and bring his/her family.

As part of the overall community 4^th of July celebration, a public open house and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2.  Admission will be FREE for everyone in the P.E.A.C.H. community (Carlisle Community School District).  Following the grand opening ceremony, the public is invited to tour the facility and enjoy a swim.  The concession stand will be open for business.

The aquatic center will be open for public swims from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30, through Monday, July 4.  Beginning Tuesday, July 5, the hours and programs will be as printed in the Aquatic Center Policy and Procedure Manual.  Copies are available at City Hall, on the city’s website at www.carlisle-ia.gov or in June 30^th issue of The Carlisle Citizen.

SEASON PASS REFUND - The Carlisle City Council voted at their meeting on Monday, June 20th, to refund the full amount of unused Carlisle Family Aquatic Center season passes to those requesting a refund.  Refund requests must be made prior to the opening date each season by contacting City Hall at 989-3224.  The 2005 season will officially begin on Thursday, June 30, with a general public swim from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

AQUATIC CENTER - The Aquatics Center is a state-of-the-art aquatics facility designed to meet the health, fitness, safety, and recreational needs of Carlisle area residents of all ages.  This recreational pool  is more comfortable for children and seniors by providing ground level access and gradual ramp entry and egress.  No ladders!  There is a shallower depth that is more child friendly and suitable for water aerobics.  The facility also offers swimming  lanes,  diving boards and waterslides.  In short, the aquatic center has something for everyone. 

AQUATIC CENTER POLICIES & PROCEDURES - To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all Aquatic Center users the City has developed the 
Aquatics Center Policies and Procedures Manual.   The manual sets the admission fees, hours for different activities at the Aquatic Center, general rules, swimming lessons, birthday parties, special events and pool rentals for private parties.  

It incorporates specific rules pertaining to use of the water slide, drop slide, and diving boards.  For example, to prevent head or neck injury, waterslide users must be at least 48 inches tall and are required to ride feet first while lying on their backs. These rules have been provided by the manufacturer of the equipment and are required at all facilities equipped with these features.  Discipline procedures and inclement weather are also covered.  Please take the time to review these procedures and go over them with your children.  

POOL RENTAL: The pool may be rented from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for private parties; rental agreements are available at City Hall.  The two-hour rental fee varies depending upon the size of the group and what section of the pool is rented.  For groups 50 or less the fee is:  $100.00 for the shallow end only; $150.00 for the shallow end plus waterslide; $200.00 for the entire pool.  For groups greater than 50, the fee is:  $150.00 for the shallow end only; $200.00 for the shallow end plus waterslide; $250.00 for the entire pool. 

SWIMMING LESSONS : Private swimming lessons will also be available this summer with several of our lifeguards who are certified Water Safety Instructors.  These lessons will be coordinated through the Pool Manager and are based upon instructor availability.  The classes will be held in two-week sessions on Monday through Thursday mornings, with Friday reserved as a make-up day if needed.  The cost of individual private lessons is $75.00; the cost of small group (up to 5 students) is $55.00 per student.  If interested, please contact City Hall at 989-3224. 

Season passes are also available at City Hall.  The cost is $50.00 for an individual pass and $100.00 for a family.  Regular daily admission will be $3.00 per person; infants ages 2 and under are free.  The definition of family is a maximum of five people living in the same household; additional members may be added for $10.00 each.  Family may include up to two adults and youth who just graduated from high school and younger, foster children, foreign exchange students and legally guardianed youth.  One babysitter may be listed provided the babysitter only uses the pass to bring the children to the pool.          

Calling all brick order forms!  There are still 50 outstanding forms circulating in the community.  Two shipments of brick and granite pavers have already been sent to the engraver and are in process.  Please complete your forms and return them to City Hall as soon as possible.  Thanks!  If you need another brick order form, it is available at City Hall or on the city’s website at Brick Order Form.  It’s not too late to order a brick for contributions of $250.00 or granite paver for contributions of $500.00 and above and have it engraved in honor or memory of family and friends.