Information on Our Pool Q & A
February 15, 2018
Q: What is the schedule for the 4 lane pool renovation?
- The 4 lane pool is being reconfigured into a Family Focused Pool. This pool is scheduled to reopen in summer 2018.
- This new pool will be our primary space for Family Swim, Swim Instruction, Warm Water Aerobics and Camp Swim.
- Other Programs using this new pool will include preschool and afterschool programs, community events, Birthday Parties, and Swim 4 Life
- The splash pad/play area will be open to everyone during the majority of operat ing hours.
Additional information about the new pool can be found on our website here: www.ymcasenc.org/news/2017/11/24/ymca-news/ymca-shares-plans-for-renovated-pool/
Q: What will the pool temperatures be when both pools are open?
A: We will target the 6 lane pool to be kept between 81 – 82 degreesA: We will target the Family Pool to be kept between 83 – 84 degreesQ: What programs will be held in the 6 lane pool?
A: All lap swimming, Masters, Personal Training, Deep Water Swim lessons, Cape Fear Aquatics Club Swim Team, Deep Water Aerobics, Community events and rentals that request this pool.Q: Which locker rooms will be used when the Family pool is opened in May?
A: We will continue to use our temporary locker rooms until the Nir Family Y opens which is on schedule for a December 2018 opening.Q: Are there plans to deepen the 6 lane pool?
A: There are no plans at this time to increase the 6 lane pool depth.
Q: Are there plans to improve the spa?
A: We are evaluating options to improve the circulation and function of the spa. Any work in this area will not begin until the Nir Family Y reopensQ: Is there going to be a 3rd pool at the YMCA?
A: The Y is interested in addressing the shortage of pool space in our community. Once the Nir Family Y reopens the Y will be evaluating options to add additional aquatic space to this campus For additional information contact:Tom Addington, Aquatics Director at [email protected]
