Van Raay and Community Swimming Pool

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Due to unfavorable weather conditions and inactivity at the the pool, the swimming pool will be closing at 3:00 pm for today. As a reminder, we will be open daily until September 7. Our water temperature is currently 80 degrees and climbing.

Our last day is September 7. We are currently open.

Do you recognize this print, does it belong to you? This along with a bag was found at the pool approximately 2 weeks ago. Please give the Town office a call on 306 8678663 and identify the bag it was found with to claim and arrange for collection.

***UPDATE*** Due to weather conditions, the pool will be closed for the rest of the day. The last day of the pool is scheduled for September 7.

**Update 14:40pm**, the problem at the pool has been resolved, and is open for your enjoyment.

Due to unforeseen mechanical issues the pool is closed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will keep you posted on any changes. Thank you

Two bags where left at the pool yesterday. If you can identify that the bag/s belongs to you, send us a message, or call the pool @ 306 867 9643

***End of Season Hours*** Sadly, due to the earlier sunset, we have to adjust our hours of operation as we finish up August. Starting August 15 (Saturday), here are the hours of operation. Monday - Thursday... 7:00 am - 8:00 am Lane Swim 8:00 am - 9:00 am Senior Swim 9:00 am - 10:00 am Parent & Tot Swim 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Public Swim 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Public Swim 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Monday & Wednesday: Lane Swim, Tuesday & Thursday: Aqua size Friday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:30 Public Swim 5:30 - 8:00 pm Public Swim Stay tuned as a closing date will be confirmed.

***Update on Change of Hours*** as of August 10, 2020 Monday to Thursday Public Swimming hours will be 4:30-8:00 pm Lane Swim and Aquasize will be 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For the week of Aug 3rd to 9th, Public Swimming times will be Tuesday to Friday 4:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday will be 1:00 - 5:00 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm. For the week of Aug 10th to 16th, Public Swimming times will Monday to Thursday 4:30-8:30 pm, Friday to Sunday will be 1:00 - 5:00 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

***NEW PUBLIC SWIMMING TIMES*** We are happy to announce that public swim times for Monday through Thursday are now 4:30 - 8:30!!! Friday, Saturday and Sunday remain unchanged from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Starting on Monday July 20th, 2020, we will offering LANE SWIMMING in the mornings from 7:00 am - 8:00 am, Monday to Thursday. Our evening programming remains unchanged, Lane Swimming Monday & Wednesday, Aqua size Tuesday & Thursday all starting at 8:30 - 9:30 pm. Prices: $5.00 drop in or $55.00 for a seasonal pass **Reminder** If you have purchased a season pass for public swimming, the pass is good for lane swimming and aqua size.

**UPDATE** Swimming lessons will resume this afternoon (Wednesday July 15) starting at 1:00 pm. Morning lessons will resume on Thursday July 16 at 8:30 am. The lessons will be extended to Friday to make up for any cancelled lessons. For those lessons, that we can't make up, instructors will focus on teaching the missed material into the made up lesson (teaching 8 lessons into 7) so all necessary skills are taught. Public swimming and lane swimming will resume today as well.... Friday July 17 public swimming hours will be 6:00pm - 9:00pm for this day only. The pool water will be cooler than normal but all other mechanical is operating normally.

Due to unforeseen mechanical issues, unfortunately the pool will be closed for the rest of the day. Instructors are calling parents/guardians of those children who have scheduled lessons. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We are keeping a close eye on the weather, so if you are unsure if we are open please call ahead.

The hours for the week covering July 1st to July 5th will be Public Swimming from 1:00 - 5:00 and 6:00 - 9:00. **As a reminder, we are limited by Covid-19 restrictions to a maximum 100 people in the facility (which includes those who are watching from the grass and deck. This does not include staff).** Social distancing must be observed when standing in the line to enter the pool. We will be trying to prescreen everyone as they enter the pool. This will include a few quick q...uestions and a temperature check with a infrared touch less thermometer. If you have any questions, please contact the pool at 867-9643

Van Raay & Community Swimming Pool 2020 information flyer.

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Sadly today is our last day to be open for the season. Our hours for today are from 1:00 to 4:30pm and 5:00 to 8:00pm. Thank you to everyone who came out all summer to visit this amazing facility for lessons or swimming , our staff and the public for being so patient as we work on getting out our kinks. It truly has been a great first summer and we hope to see you all next year for another amazing year.

Join us for the last two days of summer at the pool. Public swimming is from 1:30-4 and 5:30-8pm today. Saturday’s hours are from 1-4:30 and 5-8pm.

Congratulations to Kate, Taebyn, Clay, Ava and Jordyn who completed their Bronze Medallion/Cross course this past week. Look for some of these individuals at the pool next year.

We are closed this afternoon and evening due to the planned power outage. We will reopen tomorrow morning got our lane swimming, mom and tot swim and public swimming will be from 1:30 to 4pm and 5:30 to 8pm and lane swimming from 8-9pm

On a Thursday we will be open from 9-10:30am for lane swimming and from 11-12:30 for mom and tot swim. We will then be closed for the remainder of the day due to the power outage.On a Thursday we will be open from 9-10:30am for lane swimming and from 11-12:30 for mom and tot swim. We will then be closed for the remainder of the day due to the power outage.

A personal item was left at the pool. If you are able to identify it you can claim it up until Saturday. After Saturday it will be with Jordy at the rink.A personal item was left at the pool. If you are able to identify it you can claim it up until Saturday. After Saturday it will be with Jordy at the rink.

Enjoying the last week of the pool.

Due to poor weather and another thunder storm heading our way we will be closed. We will open tomorrow for morning lane swim at 9am.Due to poor weather and another thunder storm heading our way we will be closed. We will open tomorrow for morning lane swim at 9am.

Due to thunder we are now closed till 3:45pm. Will update by 3:50pm if we will re open till 6:30pm.

On Sat. Aug. 24th and Sun. August 25th our public swimming hours will be 1:00pm to 6:30pm with no supper break to accommodate those wanting to attend the rodeo.On Sat. Aug. 24th and Sun. August 25th our public swimming hours will be 1:00pm to 6:30pm with no supper break to accommodate those wanting to attend the rodeo.

We are closed till 4pm. We will reopen at 4pm for public swimming until 8pm. Lane swimming remains to be on at 8pmWe are closed till 4pm. We will reopen at 4pm for public swimming until 8pm. Lane swimming remains to be on at 8pm

One of littles having fun during mom and tot time.

Public swim time for today is 1:30-5pm. No evening public swim due to staff training. We will still have lane swimming tonight.Public swim time for today is 1:30-5pm. No evening public swim due to staff training. We will still have lane swimming tonight.

Just for today we will not be closed for the supper break. We Will remain open from now until 8pm for public swimming.Just for today we will not be closed for the supper break. We Will remain open from now until 8pm for public swimming.

We are open at 2:40 today bc we just heard some thunder. Call the pool to check if your unsureWe are open at 2:40 today bc we just heard some thunder. Call the pool to check if your unsure

Just s quick reminder

Due to a guard shortage and illness we will not have lane swimming, mom and tot swim and vortex pool time for seniors on Thursday August 15th. Public swim will start at 1:30pm and go till 4:00pm and then again at 5:30pm snd 8:00pm.Due to a guard shortage and illness we will not have lane swimming, mom and tot swim and vortex pool time for seniors on Thursday August 15th. Public swim will start at 1:30pm and go till 4:00pm and then again at 5:30pm snd 8:00pm.

The grand opening was a success. Thanks to everyone who came out today to join us. Public swimming is on tonight till 8pm. If you are at the pool today don’t forget to grab a piece of cake while your around.

Thanks to all those who attended our ribbon cutting ceremony today

The day has finally arrived. We hope to see you all tomorrow for the official grand opening of the Van Raay & Community Swimming Pool! Ribbon cutting at 2:00 p.m

The preschool 3B class with Brennan is at 4:20 today. Sorry forgot to post that one

Here is our updated lessons for today. I know it’s not ideal for everyone but this is the best we can do without cancelling lessons entirely for the day. If you know someone who is not in Facebook and can tell them their times that would be great. I will try to get a hold of people the best I can. Public swimming will still be only from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and we will still have lane swimming as scheduled. Thank you

Due to an unforeseen circumstance lessons will be cancelled tomorrow morning and may be rescheduled for the afternoon. Please stay tuned to Facebook or call the pool after 10:00am for updates in regards to lessons possibly being rescheduled. Thank you for understanding

Here is a calendar of what our August looks like. Also Friday is the last day to let us know if you are interested in enrolling in our Bronze cross/Medallion course.

Due to a shortage of one of our guards we will be at a limited capacity for today.

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Town’s awesome new swimming pool! Thank you to everyone who has supported the pool so far this season and for your patience as we work out the operational processes during the inaugural year!

The pool is now open. We will remain open till 4:00pm for public swimming

We are watching the weather very close.

We are nearing our capacity

We are now closed till 7:05 bc of weather

Due to a lifeguard shortage we are at a limited capacity tonight.

Hours effective Aug.1st

If anyone over the age of 13 years is interested in Bronze cross/Bronze medallion course please call the pool for details.

Watching the weather very close today.

Public Swimming for Tuesday is 1:30-4pm and 5:30 to 8pm. Lane swimming will still be from 8-9pm. Arrive early for public swimming if the weather i# warm, we tend to fill to our capacity quickly some days.

We are at capacity right now.