FREE Water Polo Clinic – 8/22/23
Have you ever wanted to try Water Polo? Well, now’s your chance! We’ll be putting on a Water Polo clinic that’s open to anyone looking to learn the sport (or just want some excitement in their lives!).
WHEN: Tuesday, August 22nd, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: Avon Aquatic Facility
COST: FREE!
The class will be instructed by the Cleveland Water Polo Club and will include explanation of the rules, skills & drills, practice and scrimmage.
REQUIREMENTS: Ages 14+, ability to swim with endurance & able to tread water.
REGISTER NOW! avonrec.activityreg.com
The Great Avon Bike Parade
July 4, 2023
10:00 a.m. step-off at the Pool
(Holiday open swim hours – 7/1 – 7/4 : 11:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.)
It’s the City’s 7th annual Fourth of July Bike Parade! Decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, tricycle, etc. and come celebrate America! The parade begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the Avon Pool. The short and safe one-mile parade features both a police and fire escort. After the parade, enjoy icy popsicles, food trucks, bounce houses and music. All participants will receive one complimentary weekday admission to the Avon Pool (Good July 4 through end-of-season).
Swim Competitions at Avon Pool
Come cheer on the best swimmers in the area! CLICK HERE for info and details!
Lorain Public Library
Story Time @ the Pool
Library Card Day @ the Pool
STORY TIME: Fridays, June 9, June 23 & July 7 | 12:45 – 2:15
Bring the kids to the pool for Story Time! The Library will have someone on-site to read to pool patrons during rest hours from 12:45 – 2:15!
AVON LIBRARY FREE DAY @ THE POOL: Friday, August 4, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Your library card is your admission pass to the Avon Pool! Just present your Lorain Public Library card at the front desk (through 3:00 p.m.) and you’ll swim for free!
Adult Coached Swim Workout
Mondays
June 12 – July 31
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
August 7 & 14
Sessions start at 5:00 p.m.
$3 for Members (per workout)
$6 for Non-Members (per workout)
(Pay at front desk each session.)
Swim workouts for adults under the direction of a coach. Conditioning, stroke drills, goal setting and more. For adults who can swim about 500 yards or more in one hour. For fitness or competitive swimmers, and triathletes.
Advisor: Judi Norton, Certified USMS Level 2 Coach, over 30 years experience.
Spring Board Diving Class
Register online at
https://avonrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs
Ages 9 and older
Swim Requirement: 25 yds + ability to tread water
One-meter Duraflex diving boards.
Dennis Dyke, a high school diving coach with 20+ years of diving experience will be instructing the classes.
2023 Class Dates: 2 sessions 6 classes/session (see schedule below)
Class – Introductory Session for Beginning Divers
Will cover the fundamental skills of diving: Approach, hurdle, executing forward and back dives with twists & flips, entry and more.
Class – Novice and for Those with Some Experience in Competitive Diving and/or Teens
Will refine skills to improve approach, quality and degree of difficulty of dives. Introduce additional competitive dive options.
Fee:
$50 residents & pass holders
$70 non-residents
Minimum class size: 5
Maximum class size: 12
(Class time subject to change based on enrollment, interest & skill levels)
Session 1: (Mon, Wed & Fri) July 31, Aug 2, 4 | Aug 7, 9, 11
9:00 – 9:55 Intro for Beginners
10:00 – 10:55 Novice & Previous experience
Session 2: (Tue, Thu & Sat) Aug 1,3, 5 | Aug 8, 10, 12
10:00 – 10:55 Novice & Previous experience
Adapted Aquatics
Youth Challenge Sports provides swimming, adapted sports and other activities for young people with physical disabilities.
Visit www.youthchallengesports.com for more information.
