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Welcome to Glen Elder, Kansas -- Home of Waconda Lake & Glen Elder State Park

Glen Elder
-- Swimming Pool --

Glen Elder City Hall
213 S Market, Box 55
Glen Elder, KS  67446

Phone:
785-545-3322
Fax:
785-545-3342
E-Mail:  glcity@nckcn.com


City Information     Community Club     Fire Department     G.E. Library     Housing Authority     Swimming Pool  


 
Mary Jo Gruewell ...Manager
Hm: 785-545-3480
ragman@nckcn.com

Pool Location
100 N. Market St.



Maintenance: Eldon Behymer
785-545-3322 or 3650

Pool Hours

1:00 PM TO 7:00 PM DAILY


Pool Phone:
785-545-3298

 

 RED CROSS Swimming Lessons
 $25.00

June 14 - 25, 2010

Levels: 5 & 6 begin at 10:00 a.m.

Levels: 1 - 4 begin at 11:00 a.m.

Pool OPENS for the SUMMER
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ADMISSION RATES DAILY SEASON  
Age 1 to 6 $2.00 $ 40.00
Age 7 & Up  $3.00  $ 45.00
Senior (55+)    $ 35.00
*Family   $ 85.00
15-Day punch Card     $ 25.00
  **Family passes apply to legally married couples and their legal dependents.... and not babysitters**
     
PRIVATE PARTIES

COST PER EVENT

 
Under 40 Guests $ 70.00 (*No alcoholic beverages allowed.)
Over 40 Guests $ 80.00
  **Must make reservations one week prior to party; pool manager must be notified 24 hrs. before party for cancellations.**



Red Cross Lessons – $20.00 per person -- Class Times TBA soon
 

 

Water Aerobics Class  -- Time & Dates to Be Announced -- Low Impact Exercise FOR EVERYONE...A Refreshing Experience That Will Get Your Day Off To A Brighter Start And Make You Feel Better, Too! 
Class Times TBA soon

 

EMERGENCY WHISTLE CODES

ONE--SHORT-- BLAST...Lifeguard wants Attention of SWIMMER(S) IMMIEDIATLY!

TWO-- SHORT-- BLASTS...Lifeguard needs Attention of OTHER LIFEGUARD!

THREE-- SHORT-- BLASTS...Emergency & HELP is Needed!

ONE--LONG--BLAST--Clear the water for breaks and closing.

TWO--LONG--BLASTS--LIFE-THREATENING...EMERGENCY!

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POOL RULES

RULES APPLY TO  EVERYONE!   --- NOTICE...EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS WILL BE DEALT WITH QUICKLY AND … If the whistle is blown on you 2 TIMES in 1 DAY, YOU WILL BE KICKED OUT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON! --- NO REFUNDS will be given. --- Your parents WILL BE NOTIFIED---- If you FAIL TO LEAVE…Law Enforcement will be called --- You will be held responsible for your actions. --- Your parents WILL BE NOTIFIED. --- When entering the swimming facility you AGREE to this policy. --- NO EXCUSES are acceptable for not knowing this policy is in effect!

KNOW AND OBEY THE FOLLOWING RULES

  • POSTED RULES and VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS of lifeguards and other staff are to be strictly followed.

  • WALK on the deck.

  • NO RUNNING and JUMPING, or doing FLIPS OFF THE SIDE OF THE POOL.

  • NO HORSEPLAY, such as running, splashing, shoving or dunking is allowed.

  • NO COOLERS or GLASS containers in pool area.

  • Children 6 years of age and under 4 foot tall MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.

  • NO SMOKING in pool area or bath house.

  • DIVING BOARDS1 PERSON on the board at a time…1 BOUNCE per person…WAIT until the person jumping before you is OUT OF THE WAY before you jump…NO CARTWHEELS or BUTT SPANKS off the board…RUNNING DIVES are NOT allowed...users must be able to swim the WIDTH of the pool before diving.

  • NO GUM allowed I the pool area or sold at the snack bar.

  • Profanity and improper behavior are NOT allowed.

  • Throwing of objects such as rocks or baseballs is NOT allowed.

  • Persons with infected eyes, skin irritations, open wounds, sores or bandages are NOT permitted in the pool area.

  • NO personal floatation devices allowed, such as mattresses, rubber balls, inner tubes, or water rings...EXCEPT under the direct supervision of adults for young children.

  • ALL individuals using the pool must wear an appropriate swimming suit…NO CUT-OFFS.

  • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed In pool area or park.

  • ALL patrons MUST SHOWER before entering the pool.

POOL POLICIES

  • The pool will be open from Memorial Day to Labor Day weather permitting.

  • The pool will be open seven days a week from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.--- NOTE: The pool may close if there are LESS THAN 10 individuals swimming.

  • The pool will NOT be opened if the pool thermometer reads a temperature of 70 DEGREES OR LESS; the pool manager will put a NOTICE on local T.V. channel 12 at Cunningham Cable T.V.

  • At the FIRST FLASH OF LIGHTENING, the pool will be evacuated immediately. ONE LONG WHISTLE, PLUS a verbal command about the storm and directions to shelter will be given in case of bad weather.

  • Umbrellas will be up and used on all sunny days.

  • Kick-boards can be used by children UNDER THE AGE OF 6.

  • Parent WILL BE CALLED at home/work in the event their child suffers a major injury…broken bones, deep cuts, head injuries, spinal injury, etc.

  • Smoking is NOT allowed in the pool or concession stand area. Smokers will be asked to leave the facility.

  • NO CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 6 may be in the baby pool or wading pool, especially during breaks.

  • CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 must be accompanied by an adult or babysitter. A disclaimer, relieving city and any management of any responsibility, MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT before any child UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE can be accompanied into the pool by a baby sitter

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What is a LIFEGUARD?

          Depending on whom you ask, a lifeguard has many responsibilities and is:

  • …A person who can recognize a hazardous situation.

  • …A super-visor who sits in a stand and/or walks along a deck watching people in and, around the water in order to help anyone in trouble.

  • …A disciplinarian: someone who enforces rules and regulations while being able to explain the purpose for them.

  • …A public relations person--who promotes the facility and is a positive role model to the patrons and community.

  • …A maintenance person who helps to keep a facility clean and safe.

  • …A teacher who gives swimming lessons.

  • …An aide who helps with swimming 'lessons.

  • …A babysitter who operates a safe place who parents can trust.

  • …A person trained in First Aid.

  • …A person trained in infant, Toddler, and Adult CPR.

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