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We need to start with a reminder of the Fairfax County Pool Regulations. We’re subject to random Health Department inspections. So, please, see that you and your kids follow the rules:
· Do not eat food on the pool deck.
· Glass bottles or other glass containers are not allowed on the pool deck.
· Only water can be consumed on the pool deck.
· Food and drinks other than water may be consumed only in the picnic area.
Now, on to the fun at the pool this week…
We try to keep emails to a minimum, so please take a minute to read these important safety reminders. School’s out and with full daays of kids at the pool, we wanted to keep everyone safe.
WHY YOU HAVE TO STAY WITHIN ARM’S LENGTH OF YOUR NON-SWIMMING CHILD
If your child can’t swim, you must be in the water and within arm’s length of the child. Here’s a story from a long-time pool member about how fast her child got into trouble, even though she was sitting next to her. Luckily, she was right there to save the child. She asked me to share it because she saw too many kids in the pool without parents nearby:
When my child was five, she still couldn’t touch the 3.5-foot section of the pool. She wore a swim vest for safety. She could swim the width of the pool independently, but she would get tired, and we didn’t want her treading water the entire time.
One day, I was sitting on the steps right beside her while she played with a taller friend. They were having a great time. I turned to talk to another mom for just a moment. Her friend, not realizing my daughter couldn’t touch the bottom, hugged her from behind and accidentally pulled her nose and mouth underwater.
Because she was underwater for more than a quick bob, she was completely silent. I happened to glance back and pulled her up immediately. To this day, I have no idea whether she was under for one second or five. If I had been any farther away or not checking on her, the outcome could have been very different. She was physically fine, but it took a week or two before she felt comfortable getting back in the water.
I share this not to judge anyone, but because drowning is often silent and can happen incredibly fast, even when a kid can swim and a parent is only a few feet away. I know it’s annoying to get in cold water when your child seems perfectly happy and independent. But these years go by quickly, and this stage doesn’t last long. Staying within arm’s reach of non-swimmers really does matter.
Please help us to keep your child safe. And remember that a swim vest isn’t a replacement for you being right next to your child. Most of those aren’t real safety devices. Unless they’re Coast Guard approved, most have a label that says: “WARNING: Will not protect from drowning. Use only under constant supervision.”
TRAFFIC CONCERNS
Friday evening, a car stopped to allow three kids on bikes to cross at the Leesville crosswalk. That’s the good part. The bad part is that the car was past the stop sign and into the intersection when it stopped. The large vans (legally) parked along the road near the pool gate make traffic and pedestrians on our entrance road hard to see. Meanwhile, people routinely cruise through the Leesville stop signs as if they aren’t there. Please tell you kids to be careful. And, please drive carefully as you enter and leave the pool.
NO GLASS CONTAINERS AT THE POOL
Please, leave glass containers and bottles at home. This is a Fairfax County regulation. Glass containers are not permitted anywhere inside the pool’s perimeter fencing, which includes the picnic area. Bare feet and broken glass don’t mix.
Water Aerobics Starting Monday, June 22
Water aerobics classes will be back starting Monday, June 22. Meet at the pool Monday through Friday at 10:45 AM and get into the water at 11. These are 1-hour classes with experienced members leading the exercises in the shallow end of the pool. You can make the exercises as gentle or vigorous as you want. Water noodles and dumb bells are provided. Free for members. $9 guest fee for non-members. In case of bad weather and pool closures, email one of us, check the pool website or call the front desk. For more info, email danacibulski@cox.net or pabrockmeier@gmail.com See you there!
Platinum Sponsor Jackson Child Care Has Openings
Our Platinum Sponsor, Jackson Child Care, is located on Heming Avenue and has been a sponsor at the pool for many years. They currently have a limited number of openings for children ages 3 – 5. They have served Springfield families since 1991 and focus on learning through play, school readiness, outdoor exploration, literacy, social-emotional development, and building strong partnerships with families. They are proud that the Department of Education recognized them as one of Virginia's high-quality programs. See the Jackson Child Care website for more information.
Women’s Boot Camp Is Back at the Pool from June 22 to July 24
The Women's Boot Camp is returning to the pool this summer at 7:30 a.m. Feel like a total rockstar for the rest of the day. Bootcamp is led by a certified trainer who is a neighbor, a pool member and a pool sponsor. Expect a great workout, great energy, and even better company. All fitness levels are welcome. Interested? Drop Rebekah Rast a line at rebekah.rast@stronghertraining.com. Or register at this link: Women's NSSC Boot Camp Sign Up
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