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Public
Swimming
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.
|
Pool
Hours
|
|
1:00
- 7:00 PM
|
Daily
|
|
(The
Pool will close at 4:30 PM on swim meet nights.)
|
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Daily
Admission Rate
|
|
Ages
|
Cost
|
|
4
years to Adult
|
$4.00
|
|
3
years and under
|
Free
|
|
60
years and older
|
Free
|
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.
The
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
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SEASON
PASSES
The
Morton Park District will offer a Family Season Pass to the
Morton Pool for the following fees:
|
Residents
|
Ages
|
Nonresidents
|
|
$80.00
|
One
family member
|
$120.00
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|
$100.00
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two
family members
|
$150.00
|
|
$120.00
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three
family members
|
$180.00
|
|
$130.00
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four
family members
|
$195.00
|
|
$20.00
|
Each
additional family member added
|
$30.00
|
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.
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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 11 - May 22 during
office hours. After May 22, reservations need to be made at
the pool during public swim hours.
|
Times
|
Days
|
|
7:00
- 8:00 pm
|
Sunday
through Saturday
|
|
8:00
- 9:00 pm
|
Sunday
through Saturday
|
|
9:00
- 10:00 pm
|
Sunday
through Saturday
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|
Cost
|
#
of People
|
|
$50.00
/ hour
|
less
than 50 people
|
|
$75.00
/ hour
|
50
- 100 people
|
|
$100.00
/ hour
|
over
100 people
|
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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 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.
| Program
# |
Dates |
Time |
Cost |
|
#150 |
June
6 - July 11
(No class July 4) |
10:30
- 11:00 am |
$25
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
8- 18
|
$25
Residents
|
| Session
II |
June
22 - July 2
|
$25
Residents
|
| Session
III |
July
6 - 16
|
$25
Residents
|
| Session
IV |
July
20 - 30
|
$25
Residents
|
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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. 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.
| 4
WEEK PROGRAM |
| Program
# |
Dates |
Class |
Days |
Times |
Cost |
| #117-1 |
June
5 - June 29 |
Beginner
I
(swimmers must be at least
8 yrs old) |
Monday |
7:00
- 7:30 pm |
$25 |
| Friday |
11:30
- Noon |
|
|
| #118-2 |
June
5- June 29 |
Beginner
II
(swimmers must have one year of synchronized experience)
|
Monday |
7:30
- 8:00 pm |
$25 |
| Friday |
11:00
- 11:30 am |
|
|
| #119-2 |
June
5 - June 29 |
Advanced
I
(swimmers with at least 2 and 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Wednesday |
8:00
- 8:30 pm |
$25 |
| Friday |
10:30
- 11:00 am |
|
|
| #120-2 |
June
5- June 29 |
Intermediate
I
(swimmers at least 12 years old with 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$25 |
| Friday |
10:00
- 10:30 am |
|
|
| #121-2 |
June
5- June 29 |
Intermediate
II
(high school students with at least 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$25 |
| Friday |
9:30
- 10:00 am |
|
| 8
WEEK PROGRAM |
| #117-1 |
June
5 - July 24 |
Beginner
I
(swimmers must be at least 8 years old) |
Monday |
7:00
- 7:30 pm |
$40 |
| Friday |
11:30
- Noon |
|
|
| #118-1 |
June
5 - July 24 |
Beginner
II
(swimmers must have one year of synchronized experience) |
Monday |
7:30
- 8:00 pm |
$40 |
| Friday |
11:00
- 11:30 am |
|
|
| #119-1 |
June
5 - July 24 |
Advanced
I
(swimmers with at least 2 and 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:00
- 8:30 pm |
$40 |
| Friday |
10:30
- 11:00 am |
|
|
| #120-1 |
June
5 - July 24 |
Intermediate
I
(swimmers at least 12 years old with 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$40 |
| Friday |
10:00
- 10:30 am |
|
|
| #121-1 |
June
5 - July 24 |
Intermediate
II
(high school students with at least 3 years of synchronized
experience) |
Monday |
8:30
- 9:00 pm |
$40 |
| Friday |
9:30
- 10:00 am |
|
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Synchronized
Swimming Show
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.
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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:
| Ages |
Times |
| 13
& up |
7:30
- 8:15 pm |
| 11
- 12 years old |
6:45
- 7:30 pm |
| 10
& under |
6:00
- 6:45 pm |
The
following practice times begin Monday, 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 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.)
| Date |
Activity
/ Opponent |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday,
June 9 |
Roanoke |
5:30
pm |
Away |
| Thursday,
June 11 |
Wedgewood |
5:00
pm |
Morton
Pool |
| Friday,
June 12 |
Picture
Day |
8:00
am |
Morton
Pool |
| Tuesday,
June 16 |
Metamora |
5:00
pm |
Away |
| Thursday,
June 18 |
YMCA |
5:00
pm |
Morton
Pool |
| Tuesday,
June 23 |
Eureka |
6:00
pm |
Morton
Pool |
| Thursday,
June 25 |
Pekin |
5:30
pm |
Away |
| Tuesday,
June 30 |
Washington |
5:00
pm |
Morton
Pool |
| Tuesday,
July 7 |
Tremont |
5:30
pm |
Morton
Pool |
| Thursday,
July 9 |
Lexigton |
|
Away |
| Tuesday,
July 14 |
East
Peoria |
5:00
pm |
Morton
Pool |
| Thursday,
July 16 |
Lake
Camelot |
5:30
pm |
Away |
| Saturday,
July 18 |
Peoria
Journal Star |
|
Central
Park Pool |
| Saturday,
July 25 |
Tazewell
County |
|
TBA |
The
awards will be on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00pm at Freedom
Hall with a pool party to follow.
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