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).
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!
Sharkey Week @ the Pool
TBD
Our partners, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, will be hosting lots of fun and games throughout the week! You won’t want to miss a day! Go HERE for more information!
Visit www.sharkeyscutsforkidsavon.com to learn more about Sharkey’s!
Swim Competitions at Avon Pool
Come cheer on the best swimmers in the area! CLICK HERE for info and details!
Water Polo
The Cleveland Water Polo Club practices and scrimmages at the Avon Pool during the Summer! Check out their website for more information. All newcomers welcome! (Open to both men & women)
Visit www.clevelandwaterpolo.com and check the open practice schedule!
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.
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 [LINK COMING SOON!]
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: TO BE ANNOUNCED
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.
Register online at [LINK COMING SOON]
Fee:
$50 residents & pass holders
$60 non-residents
Minimum class size: 5
Maximum class size: 12
(Class time subject to change based on enrollment, interest & skill levels)
