Monthly Archives: August 2017

Best. Summer. Ever.

That headline pretty much sums it up, and the forecast for the next several days is certainly looking amazing.
 
The last day of operations this season will be Sunday, September 10th. Now that’s a week earlier than usual, and that is because of necessary repairs to the pool liner and expansion joint, which runs down the center of the pool. For this work to be successfully completed, the weather needs to be both dry, and above 50 degrees for about 10 straight days. Originally these repairs were scheduled in April, but, you may recall, it was neither dry, nor very warm during that time. Fingers crossed!
 
Remember that between now and that last day, pool hours will gradually start to be reduced, so please check the schedule below to make sure the pool is open prior to coming down.
 
Now typically the back to school week can bring some of the heaviest pool usage when the weather is anywhere near decent. With the hot weather in the forecast and limited pool hours next week we anticipate some very busy days on the horizon. At this point I want to put it out there and ask that if things do pan out weather-wise, that you please limit your guest usage, as at this point we have just enough staffing to get to the end, but once school starts, bringing in extra staff can really become a challenge. 

Again, as in past years, we will also not be scheduling any parties for the last week of the season.

Finally, the last weekend will be for pool members only.

Thank you!

Don’t forget the early pool closure, 3:45pm this Thursday for the SSSL Water Polo Championships.

That’s it!  Enjoy the last few days around the pool. Have a wonderful off-season and I will see you next May if not before!
 

Raab
 

Wednesday, August 30th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Thursday, August 31st

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Hrs: 1-3:45pm
  •   Water Polo Championships 4pm

Friday, September 1st

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am (Last Day)
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Saturday, September 2nd

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Sunday, September 3rd

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Monday, September 4th

  •   Biathlon 9:30am (warm-up @9am)
  •   Pool Hrs: 12-7pm (no parties)
  •   Games 2:30-3:20pm

Tuesday, September 5th

  •   Pool Hrs: 1-7pm (no parties-please limit guests)

Wednesday, September 6th

  •  Adult Lap Swim 2:30-3:30pm
  •  Pool Hrs: 3:30-7pm (no parties-please limit guests)

Thursday, September 7th

  •  Adult Lap Swim 2:30-3:30pm
  •  Pool Hrs: 3:30-7pm (no parties-please limit guests)

Friday, September 8th

  •  Adult Lap Swim 2:30-3:30pm
  •  Pool Hrs: 3:30-7pm (no parties-please limit guests)

Saturday, September 9th

  •   Hrs: 12-7pm (members only)

Sunday, September 10th

  •   Hrs: 12-5pm (members only)

August… rollin’ along

From the manager…

ROAD CLOSURE!

Latest Update: 

Word on the street about the street is that the roadwork is scheduled for Friday now, not Thursday, however the word from SDOT when I called says they are doing it Thursday…

We’ll let you know what we know when we know it…


The most immediate information I need to share with you is that the Seattle Department of Transportation – SDOT, will be working on 28th AVE NE from NE 75th to the pool this Thursday, August 17th. I have been told that the work is scheduled to start around noon and that the road will not be drivable for up to 6 hours after the work is completed. We will remain open so if you plan on coming to the pool that day plan on using alternative routes to get here.

WATERSHOW
The other big news this week is that the Watershow is coming up on Saturday!  The show will start at dusk – right around 8:30pm.  Also this year we’ll be having the BeanFish foodtruck on site from 6:30-8:30pm. Yum. So come grab a bite and enjoy the show.  


Please note that the pool will be closing early at 7pm both on Friday for the rehearsal, and then again on Saturday for the big show.

ADULT PARTY.2
On Saturday, August 26th we’ll be having the 2nd and final adult party of the season. There will be drinks and light bites on the upper deck starting at 7pm and the party is scheduled to run until 10pm.  Also during the party there will be an Almost Anything Goes but sadly there will be no bull riding as that beast ended up biting the dust during our last Anything Goes.

TIDBITS – in chronological order

  •  Lesson Registration for Session 5 – Wed., Aug 16th, 8:30am.
  • The pool will close at 7pm both Fri., Aug. 18th and Sat., Aug. 19th for the Watershow rehearsal and show.
  • Thurs, Aug 24th after 5:45pm – Water Polo Matches will close the deep area of the pool.  No lap lanes will be available during this time.
  • Water aerobics will run through Friday, August 25th.
  • Adult Party 7-10pm and Anything Goes 7-9:30pm
  • Thur, Aug 31st the pool will be closing early at 3:45pm for the SSSL Water Polo Championships.
  • Early Morning Lap Swim will wrap up for the season on Friday the 1st of September.
  • Labor Day – Biathlon 9:30am, Games 2:30pm
  • The last day of the season will be Sunday, Sept 10th.

See you at the pool!

 -Raab
 


 

Family Swim 
Family Swim weekdays from 5:30-7:00pm.  This is a quieter time at the club, perfect for families with small children.  Keep in mind that those swimmers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult family member during the Family Swim time.

Teen Swim
Teen Swim is daily after 7pm. Teen members can bring in up to 3 guests for $2.50 per guest.  These do not count against the guest allotment.

Water Aerobics 
Aerobics Schedule: M, W, F from 12-12:45pm and on T, Th from 8-8:45am.  Aerobics will run through Friday, August 25th!
 


 

Tuesday, August 15th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Wednesday, August 16th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Lesson Registration for Session 5
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Thursday, August 17th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Friday, August 18th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-7pm

Saturday, August 19th

  •   Hrs: 12-7pm
  •   Watershow 7pm (BeanFish Food Truck 6:30-8:30pm)

Sunday, August 20th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Monday, August 21st

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Tuesday, August 22nd

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Wednesday, August 23rd

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Thursday, August 24th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm* (shallow end only after 5:45pm – no lap lane)
  •   Water Polo Matches 6pm – close

Friday, August 25th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm (last day)
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Saturday, August 26th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Sunday, August 27th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm
  •   Adult Party.2 7-10pm
  •   Anything Goes 7-9:30pm

Monday, August 28th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Tuesday, August 29th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Wednesday, August 30th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Thursday, August 31st

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Hrs: 1-3:45pm
  •   Water Polo Championships 4pm

Mid-Week Update

Hello –

I wanted to send out a mid-week update as things are really shaping up to be a bit on the extreme side weatherwise these next couple of days.  

At this time the boiler has been completely shut off to help keep the pool as comfortable as possible. This means the water will likely be a little cooler in the morning but hopefully remain refreshing in the late afternoon and evening. Now it’s not uncommon for the pool temp to increase 5-6 degrees, or even more during this type of weather. Turning the boiler completely off, rather than down, has proven to be the most effective method of keeping the pool water cooler and avoiding the later day bathtub effect.

Now because the boiler is turned off, the showers well, will be a tad bit more refreshing these next few days as well.  It’s a bit complicated, but to heat our showers there is a small heat exchanger off of the boiler, the boiler that also heats the pool. t’s a great design most of the time, except when the weather gets really warm. If the boiler were to remain on there’s enough residual heat still remaining from heating the showers that it becomes very difficult, if not impossible, to prevent the pool from continued heating, which during this weather is not so good.

So that’s the story with the pool and shower temps.  I also wanted to send out a reminder that tonight (Wednesday) the pool will be closing early at 5pm for the swim team dinner, awards and movie.

In the time since the last news blast went out on Sunday I have also been asked several times about whether or not there will be any sort of limitations on guests during this hot spell. At this time I don’t have a definitive answer, but my gut tells me we won’t likely need to do that. Still, probably not the best time to bring the whole neighborhood down for a swim though. What I can say definitively is that the pool will be open extended hours on both Thursday and Friday until 10pm!

Stay Cool!

 -Raab

Looking ahead…

  •  Wed, Aug 2nd 5pm – Early Pool Closure
  •  Wed, Aug 9th – Senior member dessert potluck – 7pm 
  • Thurs, Aug 10th – Water Polo Matches will close the deep area of the pool at 5:45pm.  No lap lanes will be available during this time.
  • Sat, August 19th – The Watershow – Pool will close at 7pm.

 


Family Swim 
Family Swim weekdays from 5:30-7:00pm.  This is a quieter time at the club, perfect for families with small children.  Keep in mind that those swimmers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult family member during the Family Swim time.

Teen Swim
Teen Swim is daily after 7pm. Teen members can bring in up to 3 guests for $2.50 per guest.  These do not count against the guest allotment.

Water Aerobics 
Aerobics Schedule: M, W, F from 12-12:45pm and on T, Th from 8-8:45am.  Aerobics will run through Friday, August 25th!
 


 

Wednesday, August 2nd

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Lesson Registration for Session 4
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-5pm
  •   Swim Team Dinner, Awards, Swim & Movie

Thursday, August 3rd

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Hrs: 1-10pm

Friday, August 4th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-10pm

Saturday, August 5th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Sunday, August 6th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Monday, August 7th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Tuesday, August 8th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Pool Hrs: 1-9pm

Wednesday, August 9th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm
  •   Senior Dessert Potulck 7-9pm

Thursday, August 10th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 8-8:45am
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm* (shallow end only after 5:45pm – no lap lane)
  •   Water Polo Matches 4pm – close

Friday, August 11th

  •   EMLS 6-7:30am
  •   Aerobics 12-12:45pm
  •   Hrs: 1-9pm

Saturday, August 12th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm

Sunday, August 13th

  •   Hrs: 12-9pm