LOCO SWIMMING

Centennial is scheduled to open Tuesday, May 14! This is what May/June looks like:

Morning masters (MWFS):

• Will hit all three pools in the next month (LRC => Centennial => Sunset)
• Will remain at LRC through Monday, May 13
• At Centennial starting Wednesday, May 15.
• No morning masters during Memorial Day weekend
  • Saturday, May 25 – no workout
  • Monday, May 27 – no workout
• No morning masters during Triathlon Weekend
  • Saturday, June 1 – no workout
• Moves to Sunset starting Monday, June 3.

Noon-time masters (TTh):

• Will remain at LRC through Thursday, May 24.
• Does not move to Centennial.
• Moves to Sunset the day after Memorial Day (Tuesday, May 28).

Beginning masters (TTh):

• Will remain at LRC

Thanks to all that attended Tuesday night’s Longmont City Council meeting in support of a new pool and ice center. Special thanks to the masters that took to the podium — Meagan, Rich, Ed, Mindy, Megan, Beejoy, Dana. There were likely others, but I forgot to take notes, and it’s past my bedtime! We’re going to make this happen! Thank you!

A little bird told me that there will likely be a visitor to our Monday morning swim. The Times-Call is doing a story about the pool situation. The story will likely have more impact if we have plenty of people show up.

If your alarm goes off early Monday, and you’re considering rolling over and going back to sleep — DON’T. Please come swim.

Also — remember city council meeting this Tuesday at 7 pm!

Centennial Pool Update: Centennial Pool might finally emerge from its long winter nap. The latest update indicates a “mid-May” opening. So if we all think happy thoughts, we might be done with our early mornings at the Rec Center in a couple weeks. I’ll let you know if I hear something more concrete.

City Council Meeting May 7: We hope to make a big appearance at the next Longmont city council meeting on Tuesday, May 7. Meetings take place at the Civic Center council chambers, 350 Kimbark St. This coming week’s meeting is a study session, so hopefully it will not be a long meeting. (Link to agenda) The meeting starts at 7 pm, but target getting there by 6:45 to allow for parking, signing up to speak, and mingling with your fellow citizens.  And, — oh, yeah — there will be BUTTONS. If possible, wear blue.

Pool Poll Results: The Longmont Times Call front page story today (May 2) reports there is a slight majority in favor of a tax to finance a new pool/ice center. There is less support for multiple aquatic centers with no ice rink. I see this as a good thing if you would like to see a big pool!