The University of Delaware Outdoor Pool will open for the 2002 season on Sunday, May 26, and membership registration will begin on Monday, April 29.
The UD Outdoor Pool has recently renovated the locker room facilities, including the addition of a baby changing station in the womens room. Other enhancements include new chaise lounge furniture on the pool deck and landscaping.
The pool, located behind the Gold Arena, is the largest in the state. The 50-meter facility is equipped with two pool slides. The temperature is kept at a constant 80 degrees. There is also a 6-inch deep baby pool.
Members have access to shower and changing facilities, and a snack shop is located on the pool deck. Sessions are designated each day for lap swimming.
The membership price for a community family is $205 and a community individual is $110.
For UD employees, there is a $180 membership fee for a family, and a $100 fee for an individual. The daily rate for UD employees is $5.
Membership is free for all UD undergraduate students enrolled in summer session. Undergraduates not enrolled for summer session and all graduate students are charged $3 per day.
Member guest fees are $5 per day for an adult and $3 per day for a child under the age of 13.
Swimming lessons are offered for members only and are on a first- come first-served basis. Registration must be completed in person at the Fred Rust Ice Arena information window during normal business hours. There is a fee of $50 per child for a two-week session.
For more information, call 831-2868 or visit the UD outdoor pool web site.
April 26, 2002
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