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Walsh School Swimming Pool Spring 2018 Schedule
Read on for scheduled closings and other information.

From the City of Branford: WALSH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL POOL SCHEDULE
January 31st, 2018 –June 8th, 2018
MONDAYS: 5:00-7:15 PM STING RAYS
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7:30 - 9:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM - ALL AGES
TUESDAYS: 5:00-7:00 PM STING RAYS
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7:00- 9:15 PM ADULT SWIM CLASSES
7:00 - 9:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM ADULTS ONLY
Lap swimming only
WEDNESDAYS: 5:00-7:30 PM STING RAYS
7:30 - 9:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM ADULTS ONLY
Lap Swimming only
THURSDAYS: 5:00-7:00 PM STING RAYS
7:00 – 9:15 PM ADULT SWIM CLASSESES
7:00 – 9:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM ADULTS ONLY
Lap Swimming only
FRIDAYS: 5:00-6:30 PM STING RAYS 6:45-8:00 PM LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
7:00 - 9:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM - ALL AGES
SATURDAYS: 11:30-1:00 PM LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
12:00-1:00 PM ADULT SWIM- Laps only
1:00-3:15 PM PUBLIC SWIM – ALL AGES
SCHEDULED POOL CLOSINGS: (Subject to change)
February 9, 19, 20, March 8, April 6, 7, 25, 26, May 3, 15, 17, 28, June 4
**ADDITIONAL CLOSINGS MAY OCCUR FOR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS, WEATHER CONDITIONS OR CONSTRUCTION**
All electrical devices (cell phones, i-pads, tablets, etc.) are prohibited on deck.
** ALL SWIMMERS MUST BE BRANFORD RESIDENTS AND SIGN IN.
**ALL SWIMMERS MUST BE OUT OF THE BUILDING BY 9:30 P.M. SHARP DURING THE WEEK AND BY 3:30 P.M. ON SATURDAYS. PLEASE BE ON TIME!!
**THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ARTICLES. PLEASE BRING A LOCK TO KEEP VALUABLES SAFE.
FLOTATION DEVICES, BALLS AND TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE POOL.
LIFE VESTS MUST BE U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED.
DO NOT PARK IN THE CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY; YOU WILL BE TOWED.
PLEASE CALL 488-8304 FOR CONCERNS, QUESTIONS,
CANCELLATIONS AND POOL UPDATES or visit us on the web at: www.branford-ct.gov
POOL RULES
All swimmers must be out of the building by 9:30 p.m. weeknights and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, as building is locked down at those times. The Recreation Department is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please bring a lock with you to keep your belongings safe. Swimmers are only allowed in the locker rooms and pool areas. You may not enter the building for any reason.
- All electronic devices (phones, tablets, i-pads, etc.) are prohibited on pool deck.
- The pool is available for Branford Residents ONLY!
- Swimmers must sign in upon entering pool deck.
- Everyone MUST be in a bathing suit; no cut-offs, jeans or street clothes in pool.
- Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- All toddlers/infants MUST wear a swim diaper in the pool. No diapers are allowed.
- No glass containers on deck.
- PLEASE do not distract the lifeguards while they are working. Your safety depends on their performance.
- No chewing gum or food allowed on deck or in pool.
- Adult swim is for those 18 years and older.
- Masks, snorkels or unattached flotation devices are prohibited.
- Only U.S. Coast Guard approved life vests allowed for non-swimmers. Please see the lifeguards for lifejackets if necessary.
- No running, horseplay or pushing on the pool deck or in the locker rooms.
- Anyone with bandages or contagious skin diseases will not be allowed in the pool.
- Children wearing life vests are not allowed in the deep end without an adult. Adult must be in pool and within arm’s reach of child in life vest.
- Diving is only allowed in designated areas at the discretion of the lifeguard.
- One person is allowed on the diving board at a time; one bounce per jump.
- Back dives and flips are NOT allowed.
- Children 5 years and older MUST be in the appropriate gender locker room.
- Parents: children should NEVER be left unattended. Lifeguards are not babysitters.
- Most importantly: OBEY THE LIFEGUARDS!
These rules are for the safety of Branford swimmers.
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