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Public
Swimming ·
Residents
Only Daily Admission Discount Coupon Books ·
Season
Passes · Group
Rentals ·
The Morton Park District operates the municipal swimming pool located at Idlewood Park, 450 E. Greenwood Ave. (pH 266-7631). The Morton Pool opens on Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, August 16.
Children 3 years of age 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. 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. RESIDENTS ONLY - DAILY ADMISSION DISCOUNT COUPON BOOKSThe Morton Park District offers daily admission 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
The Morton Park District will offer a Family Season Pass to the Morton Pool for the following fees:
Only parents and their children 21 and under are allowed on the pass. Children 3 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 11. 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.
The Morton Pool is available to private groups. Pool rental reservations can be made at the park office beginning May 11 - May 22 during office hours. After May 22, reservations need to be made at the pool during public swim hours.
PARENT & TOT SWIM CLASSA 5-week Saturday morning class for children 1-3 years of age and one of their parents/adults where Holly Olden, the instructor, will introduce your child to water without fear with the parent's participation. Play activities are used to make the program fun while teaching basic water skills to your child. Parents are expected 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.
SWIMMING LESSONSThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
SWIMMING PROGRAMSSynchronized Swimming offers the opportunity to further one's swimming skills in a fun and creative way. 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 program. Extra practices may be added on Wednesdays in July for those participants. The show is held on July 25. Synchronized Swimming Show participants must attend practices the week of July 20. The instructor is Zoe-Anne Evelsizer.
On Saturday, July 25, 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 26.
Morton
Otters Swim Team (May 26 - July 31) 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 should be 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 for Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28:
The following practice times begin Monday, June 1:
Swimsuit fitting and order will be held Tuesday, May 5 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the Aqua Diving School, 138 A Detroit Avenue. Season orientation/pool party will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00pm at Idlewood Park. (If raining, the party will be at Freedom Hall). If you should have any questions about swim team or need forms, please check out their website at www.mortonswim.com. SWIM MEET DATES: (warm-ups are 1/2 hour before meet.)
The awards will be on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00pm at Freedom Hall with a pool party to follow. |
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Morton
Park District • 349 W. Birchwood • Morton, IL 61550
Phone: (309) 263-7429 • Fax: (309) 263-7141
Email: mortonpd@mtco.com