A United States Water Fitness Association Member

500 E. 6th Street
Phone: (252) 533-2850 Fax: (252) 533-2853

Doniphan Browder, Aquatics Supervisor, PSO, CAD

Open Swim:

Monday & Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm & 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tues. & Thurs. 4:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Lap Swim:

Monday & Wednesday 6:00am-2:00pm & 5:00-8:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday 6:00am-1:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Good Times At the Aquatic Center!

SUMMER 2010 OUTDOOR POOL STAFF

Doniphan Browder, Aquatics Supervisor, would like to thank his staff for a safe and successful summer this year at the TJ Davis Outdoor Pools and Chaloner Pools. 

Pictured are:  Standing left to right; Harrison Blackwell, Willie Boone, Doniphan Browder, Joyce Jones, & Alex Snyder, Sitting middle row left to right; Bruce Jenkins, Dana Peacock, Stephanie Kinnin, Christina Coker,  & Ben Harrell, Sitting bottom row left to right; Angela Page, Morgan Heath, Mia Wesner, Hall Mebane, Megan Medlin, Amanda Clark, & Jessie White, Not pictured are; Bradley Sawyer, Will Patterson, & Hannah Grimes

Upcoming Events & Activities

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Aquatic Center Rates*

Recreation ID cards are required for proof of residency to get the resident rate and can be purchased at T.J. Davis Recreation Center. Youth under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at least 16 years of age.

• Resident $2.50
• Non-Resident $5.00
• Sr. Resident $1.75
• Sr. Non-Resident $3.50

*All prices are subject to change July 1st.

Annual Passes

Annual passes include entrance into the Aquatic Center and TJ Davis outdoor pool, and are prorated by the month. Call 533-2850 for more information. Annual Fees are subject to change July 1st.

Fitness Classes

Aquacise - This exercise class is designed for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. The focus is on strength building, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and having fun. Instructors are trained with United State Water Fitness Association materials.

Daily Fees: Resident $2.45 Non-resident $4.90

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Arthritis- This exercise class is specially designed to help improve joint flexibility. The exercises may also help to relieve pain and stiffness. Instructors are trained with the National Arthritis Foundation materials.

Daily Fees: Resident $2.45 Non-Resident $4.90

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am-11:30am & 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm

TJ DAVIS OUTDOOR POOL HOURS  Memorial Day - Labor Day

Open Swim & Lap Swim Times:

Sunday - Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

***Wade Pool Hours will be the same as the above Open Swim hours***

TJ Davis Outdoor Pool Rates*

Recreation ID cards are required for proof of residency to get the resident rate and can be purchased at TJ Davis Recreation Center. Youth under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at least 16 years of age.

Daily Resident $2.60 Non-Resident $5.20
Wade Pool Resident $1.50 Non-Resident $3.00

Learn to Swim - Red Cross Lessons offered Year Round!

American Red Cross class sizes are limited so please pre-register. Please call 533-2850 for dates and to pre-register.  Lessons are not offered for months of November & December due to Holiday schedules.

Toddler (Ages 2-3) - Resident $25.00 Non-Resident $50.00 - This is a fun program for both the parent and the child. Parent participation is required.

Preschool (Ages 4-5) - Resident $25.00 Non-Resident $50.00 - This program is intended to develop a comfort level in and around water. It will help prepare them for the next level of swimming.

Guppy: Level I & II - Residents $38 Non-Resident $76 - This program is designed to teach basic swimming skills for the inexperienced swimmer. The class will teach the fundamentals of swimming and water safety.

Minnow: Level III - Residents $38 Non-Resident $76 - This program is designed to refine skills taught in Level I & II. The new skills taught in this class will be the elementary backstroke and the fundamentals of treading water.

Flying Fish: Level IV - Residents $38 Non-Residents $76 - This program is designed to increase endurance and stamina by swimming familiar strokes (Elementary Backstroke, Front Crawl, Back Crawl) for longer distances. New skills to be taught in this class are the Breaststroke, Sidestroke and Flip turns.

Shark: Level V & VI - Residents $38 Non-Residents $76 - These programs are designed to further a swimmer's skills.

Adult Beginner (Ages 16 and up) - Residents $38 Non-Resident $76

Special Programs

Fall Fitness Challenge - This challenge is designed to promote aquatic exercise 3 days a week for 6 weeks. You have 8 weeks to complete the challenge. Participants may choose to participate in the existing fitness classes or may choose water walking or lap swimming. All "survivors" will receive a prize. Sept. 28 - Nov. 21

Lap Swimmer of the Month - Throughout the year the Aquatic Center will be recognizing the lap swimmer of the month. Lap Swimmers must report laps to the Aquatic Center staff.

Water Walking Program - Come join this fun and exciting new program at the Aquatic Center. Best thing about it is you won't get your face wet & you don't need to know how to swim. Program is available Mon. & Wed. 1-2pm, 6:30-7:30pm.

Birthday Lap Swim Club - SWIM YOUR AGE!! This program recognizes participants, young or old, who would like to swim Laps on a certain day according to you age. You can swim your laps on your birthday or a day close to it. Register at the front desk of the Aquatic Center.

Roanoke Valley Summer Swim Team - Join the team for fun and competitiveness. The RVST is a way to meet new friends, swim in a friendly environment, compete against other swim teams and have lots of fun! Practice will begin in June. Prerequisite for joining: Must be between the ages of 6 & 18 and be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards. Times and other practice days will be discussed at a parents/registration meeting in early May. ***Swimsuits will be ordered at this time.

Splash Fest -TJ Davis Pool Wednesday mid July 1:00-4:00pm. Games, Music, Giveaways and FUN for swimmers and non-swimmers. Free admission for ages 6-15. Parents need to accompany children under 9 years of age.

Lifeguard Training will be offered during the year, call 533-2850 for more details.

Water Safety Instructor training will be offered during the year, call 533-2850 for more details.

Building Rental - The Aquatic Center is a great place to host a private party. A group use agreement form must be submitted two weeks prior to the date requested. Fees vary according to the size of the group (a minimum of two hours is required).