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Parent & Tot Swim Class ·
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Programs · Synchronized
Swimming · Morton
Otters Swim Team

PUBLIC
SWIMMING
The
Morton Park District operates the municipal swimming pool located
at Idlewood Park, 450 E. Greenwood
Ave. (pH 266-7631). the entrance to the pool is located off
of Idlewood Street. The Morton Pool opens on Saturday, May 29
through Sunday, August 15. Children 2 years and under are admitted
free with an adult over 18 years. Any child in diapers is required
to wear a "SWIM DIAPER" in the pool. Children 10 and
under must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older.
Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed in the pool.
No coolers or food may be brought in during public swim hours.
The
pool WILL NOT open if temperatures do not reach 70 degrees
at the time of opening.
The
pool WILL NOT open during inclement weather.
The
pool WILL CLOSE due to electrical storms and low attendance.
The
pool will close at 4:30 ont he following dates for home swim
meets: Tuesday, June 8; Tuesday, June 22; Thursday, June 24;
and Thursday, July 8.
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Pool
Hours
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1:00
- 7:00 pm
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Sunday
- Friday
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Noon
- 7:00 pm
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Saturdays
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(The Pool will close at 4:30pm on
swim meet nights.)
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Daily
Admission Rate
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|
Ages
|
Cost
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3
years to Adult
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$5.00
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2
years and under
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Free
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65
years and older
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Free
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The
Morton Park District offers daily discount coupon books, for
Park District Residents only. The coupon books are 10 admissions
and may be used during any public swim time throughout the summer.
Coupon books are ONLY available at the Park office located at
349 W. Birchwood Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - Noon and 1:00
- 5:00 pm. Previous coupons are honored.
10 Swim Admission Coupon Book - $20.00
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SEASON
PASSES
The
Morton Park District will offer a Family Season Pass to the
Morton Pool for the following fees:
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Residents
|
Ages
|
Nonresidents
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$100.00
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One
family member
|
$150.00
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$25.00
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Each
additional family member added
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$37.50
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Only
parents and their children 21 and under are allowed on the pass.
Children 2 and under are included free of charge. Nonresidents
may purchase passes for 50% more. Passes and ID's are only available
at the Morton Park District office during office hours (M-F
8:30a - Noon and 1-5pm) beginning May 10. A $5.00 fee will be
assessed for lost passes. Any misuse of a pass by putting unqualified
individuals on the pass or inappropriate admission will result
in revocation of the pass and forfeiture of the pass fee. Pass
is not transferable.
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GROUP
RENTALS
The
Morton Pool is available to private groups. Pool rental reservations
can be made at the park office beginning May 10 - May 28 during
office hours. After May 28, reservations need to be made at
the pool during public swim hours.
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Times
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Days
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7:00
- 8:00 pm
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Sunday
through Saturday
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8:00
- 9:00 pm
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Sunday
through Saturday
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9:00
- 10:00 pm
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Sunday
through Saturday
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Cost
|
#
of People
|
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$200.00
/ hour
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less
than 100 people
|
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$300.00
/ hour
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100
- 200 people
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$400.00
/ hour
|
over
200 people
|
|
$500.00
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2
hours of exclusive use
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$50.00
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Concession
Stand open during rental
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"TODDLER
TIME" (**New Program**)
The
new zero depth "Splash" wading pool with aquatic playground
will be open for a morning "Toddler Time" program.
The program is open to children 1 - 5 years of age accompanied
by an adult 18 years or older. Fee for the program is $2 per
participant (no charge for the adults). Pool coupons and passes
will be honored for this program.
| Days |
Times |
Ages |
Cost |
|
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays |
10:00
am - Noon |
1
- 5 years |
$2/participant |
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PARENT
& TOT SWIM CLASS
A
5-week Saturday morning class for children 1-3 years of age
and one of their parents/adults where the instructor,
Holly Olden, will introduce you and your child to the water
without fear. Play activities are used to make the program fun
while teaching basic water skills to your child. Parents are
required to be in the water with their child.
Children do not have to be potty trained but are required to
wear a swim diaper with plastic pants.
This
is not a learn to swim program nor is it designed to make children
this age water safe.
Limited
enrollment.
| Program
# |
Dates |
Time |
Cost |
|
#150 |
June
12 - July 10 |
10:00
- 10:45 am |
$30
Resident |
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The
Morton Park District offers an 8 week program of learn to swim
classes open to participants 4 years of age and older and at
least 3 1/2 feet tall. No experience is necessary, but students
should be receptive to instruction and water.
We
offer four 2-week sessions (Monday - Thursday) for a 1/2 hour.
The students will be tested on the first day of each session
for placement in our modified station method that allows them
to advance at their own rate of progress. Participants will
receive an "American Red Cross" progress report card
upon completion of required skills. On the days the weather
is inclement the instructors will teach a water safety class
in the locker rooms. For weather related updates call 263-7275.
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Swim
Session Schedule
|
| Session
I |
June
7 - 17
|
$30
Resident/
$60 Non Resident
|
| Session
II |
June
21 - July 1
|
$30
Resident/
$60 Non Resident
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| Session
III |
July
5 - 15
|
$30
Resident/
$60 Non Resident
|
| Session
IV |
July
19 - 29
|
$30
Resident/
$60 Non Resident
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Beginning
Swimming (Stations 1-3, Stroke Development)
Instruction
will include becoming acquainted and comfortable in the pool,
getting the face wet, floating, retrieving objects underwater,
treading water, feet first pool entry, kick, stroke, and breathing
for the front and back crawl, and pool safety. No Goggles,
please.
| Program
# |
Times |
Days |
Sessions |
#101
|
10:15
- 10:45 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
| #102 |
10:50
- 11:20 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
| #103 |
11:25
am - 11:55 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
| #104 |
12:00
- 12:30 pm |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
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Beginner
II (Station 4, Stroke Improvement)
Instruction
will include perfected front and back crawl, introduction of
breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly and underwater swimming;
survival float; turns; front dive and pool safety.
| Program
# |
Times |
Days |
Sessions |
| #107 |
10:15
- 10:45 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
#108
|
10:50
- 11:20 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
#109
|
11:25
- 11:55 pm |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
#110
|
12:00
- 12:30 pm |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
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Advanced
Swimming (Station 5-6, Stroke Refinement)
Instruction
will include flip turns, shallow diving, improved development
of front crawl, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke; develop
endurance and confidence in open water situations; sustained
treading in deep water and pool safety.
| Program
# |
Times |
Days |
Sessions |
| #112 |
10:15
- 10:45 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
| #113 |
10:50
- 11:20 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
| #114 |
11:25
- 11:55 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
| #115 |
12:00
- 12:30 pm |
Monday
- Thursday |
1,
2, 3, 4 |
Synchronized
Swimming
Synchronized Swimming offers the opportunity to further one's
swimming skills in a fun and creative way. We offer a 4 week
and 8 week program. Many different synchronized and acrobatic
moves will be taught. Routines will be created and choreographed
to music.
Fee
includes a T-shirt.
The
participants in the Beginner II, Advanced and Intermediate classes
may participate in an exhibition at the end of the 8 week program.
Extra practices may be added on Wednesdays, July 7, 14, and
21 for those participants. The show is held on July 24. Synchronized
Swimming Show participants must attend practices the week of
July 19. The instructor is Zoe-Anne Evelsizer.
| 4
WEEK PROGRAM |
| Program
# |
Dates |
Class |
Days |
Times |
Cost |
| #117 |
June
4 - 28 |
Beginner
I
(swimmers must be at least
8 yrs old) |
Monday |
7:00
- 7:30 pm |
$30 |
| Friday |
11:30
- Noon |
|
|
| #119 |
June
4 - 28 |
Beginner
II
(swimmers must have one year of synchronized experience)
|
Monday |
7:30
- 8:00 pm |
$30 |
| Friday |
11:00
- 11:30 am |
|
|
| #121 |
June
4 - 28 |
Advanced
I
(swimmers with at least 2 and 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:00
- 8:30 pm |
$30 |
| Friday |
10:30
- 11:00 am |
|
|
| #123 |
June
4 - 28 |
Intermediate
I
(swimmers at least 12 years old with 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$30 |
| Friday |
10:00
- 10:30 am |
|
|
| #121-2 |
June
4 - 28 |
Intermediate
II
(high school students with at least 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$30 |
| Friday |
9:30
- 10:00 am |
|
| 8
WEEK PROGRAM |
| #118 |
June
4 - July 23 |
Beginner
I
(swimmers must be at least 8 years old) |
Monday |
7:00
- 7:30 pm |
$45 |
| Friday |
11:30
- Noon |
|
|
| #120 |
June
4 - July 23 |
Beginner
II
(swimmers must have one year of synchronized experience) |
Monday |
7:30
- 8:00 pm |
$45 |
| Friday |
11:00
- 11:30 am |
|
|
| #122 |
June
4 - July 23 |
Advanced
I
(swimmers with at least 2 and 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:00
- 8:30 pm |
$45 |
| Friday |
10:30
- 11:00 am |
|
|
| #124 |
June
4 - July 23 |
Intermediate
I
(swimmers at least 12 years old with 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$45 |
| Friday |
10:00
- 10:30 am |
|
|
| #126 |
June
4 - July 23 |
Intermediate
II
(high school students with at least 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$45 |
| Friday |
9:30
- 10:00 am |
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Synchronized
Swimming Show
On
Saturday, July 24, the Morton Park District will present its
annual water ballet show at the Morton Pool beginning at 6:00
p.m. The program is free of charge and will feature participants
in this summer's synchronized swimming program. Rain date is
Sunday, July 25.
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Morton
Otters Swim Team (MJune 1 - July 24)
The
Morton Otters Swim Team is open to novice and experienced competitive
swimmers, and is an excellent opportunity to introduce swimmers
to competitive swimming.
All swimmers must be familiar with Freestyle, Backstroke and
Breaststroke. Butterfly will be taught through the season. The
8 and Under participants must able to swim one
length of the pool Freestyle with side breathing. Participants
over 8 years should be able to swim two lengths of the pool
with freestyle and side breathing. Swim meets on held on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings at the Morton Pool and other area pools.
Head
Coach: Sam Springer
Practice
times beginning on Tuesday, June 1:
| Program
# |
Ages |
Times |
Days |
Cost |
| #140 |
13
- 18 years old |
7:00
- 8:00 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
$75
Resident |
| #141 |
11
- 12 years old |
8:00
- 9:00 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
$75
Resident |
| #142 |
10
& under |
9:00
- 10:00 am |
Monday
- Thursday |
$75
Resident |
Swimsuit
fitting and order will be held Thursday, May 6 from 4:30 to
7:30pm at Freedom Hall.
Orientation
Night will be held at Idlewood Park Shelter on Thursday, May
27 at 6:00 pm. (If raining, the party will beh eld at Freedom
Hall; thee will be no swimming this night).
If
you should have any questions about swim team or need forms,
please check out their website at www.mortonswim.com
or email at mortonswim@gmail.com.
The
pool will close at 4:30 ont he following dates for home swim
meets: Tuesday, June 8; Tuesday, June 22; Thursday, June 24;
and Thursday, July 8.
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