 Summer Hours (May 29-August 22, 2010) Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00-6:00 PM (Competition Pool and Recreation Pool) Closed Mondays* *The Portland Aquatic Center will be open on Monday, May 31, 2010 from 12:00-4:00 PM in celebration of Memorial Day. Fall Hours (August 23-September 30, 2010) Monday-Friday: 6:30-9:00 AM (competition pool only) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5:00-7:30 PM (competition pool only) Saturdays: 12:00-4:00 PM (Competition Pool and Recreation Pool) The Portland Aquatic Center will be open Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6, 2010 from 12:00-4:00pm in observance of Labor Day. Admission prices Children & Adults: $4 Senior Citizens (60+): $3 Infants 2 & under: Free Quarterly Passes Individual: $65.00 Family: $125.00 Senior: $55.00 Annual Passes Individual: $125 Family: $240 Senior: $100 | ||
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The American Red Cross Swimming Program features many levels of Learn to Swim instruction to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills. The program is designed to give students a positive learning experience. Participants must complete all skills as well as the exit skills test in each level before advancing to the next. All students will receive a prize and certificate at the end of each session. A minimum of 5 participants is required for each class to make. We reserve the right to cancel classes based on enrollment. Registration begins Monday, March 29 at the Portland Community Center and will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Classes fill quickly, so register early. Cost: $35.00 for 8lessons and a prize for each student. Tadpoles: 9:00-9:30 AM 6:00-6:30 PM Preschool: 10:00-10:30 AM 11:00-11:30 AM 6:00-6:30 PM (2 classes) Level 1 - Guppies: 9:00-9:45 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 11:00-11:45 AM 6:00-6:45 PM (2 classes) Level 2 - Goldfish: 9:00-9:45 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 11:00-11:45 AM 7:00-7:45 PM Level 3 - Dolphins: 10:00-10:45 AM 7:00-7:45 PM Level 4 - Sharks: 11:00-11:45 AM 7:00-7:45 PM Adult: 11:00-11:45 AM 7:00-7:45 PM Preschool: 5:30-6:00 PM Level 1 - Guppies: 5:30-6:15 PM Level 2 - Goldfish: 6:15-7:00 PM Level 3 - Dolphins: 6:15-7:00 PM Tadpoles (ages 3 months to 2 years): Children work with a parent focusing on basic water and safety skills. Skills include, but are not limited to, water adjustment, floating on front and back, breath control and directions. 30 minute class. Preschool-Starfish (ages 3-5 years): Children should be comfortable in the water without a parent. Skills involved in this class are water entry, submerging face and eyes in the water, opening eyes underwater, breath control as well as front and back floats. 30 minute class. Preschool-Seahorses (ages 3-5 years): Experienced pre-school class continuing to work on primary water skills such as kicking, bubbles, floating, and pool entry. Introduction to beginning arm strokes and water safety. 30 minute class. Level 1-Guppies (ages 6 years and up): Students enrolled in this class will learn skills such as kicking and gliding on front and back, beginning front and back crawl, breath control, floating and water safety skills. 45 minute class. Level 2-Goldfish (ages 6 years and up): Goldfish will begin with a review of the Level 1 skills and build upon this foundation. Children will learn skills such as picking up objects from underwater with eyes open, treading water, finning, sculling and introduction to rhythmic breathing. 45 minute class. Level 3-Dolphin (ages 6 years and up): The Dolphins will review their Level 2 skills and utilize this foundation to learn skills such as front and back glide, advanced front and back crawl, fundamentals of elementary backstroke and basic self-rescue skills. 45 minute class. Level 4-Sharks (ages 6 years and up): Sharks will begin with a review of Level 3 skills then proceed to an introduction to the breast stroke and side stroke, butterfly, dives from a compact position, turns at the wall and familiarity with CPR skills. 45 minute class. For additional information, please contact the Portland Parks and Recreation Department at 361-777-3301. Umbrella Parties: Reserve the blue or red umbrella for your party which includes exclusive use of the blue umbrella with 6 tables or the red umbrella with 4 tables for 2 hours during general swim time. Bring your own food, cake and beverages. Registration for parties begins March 29, 2010. All registrations are made at the Portland Community Center. Summer Parties (May 29 – August 22, 2010) Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fall Parties (August 23 – September 30, 2010) Saturday, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Cost: Basic Umbrella, Red: $40 plus entry fee of each guest. Basic Umbrella, Blue: $50 plus entry fee of each guest. After Hours Rentals: The Portland Aquatic Center is available to rent for your special occasion! The cost includes exclusive use of the Portland Aquatic Center; lifeguard staff will be provided. Bring your own food, cake and beverages. Registration for summer and fall parties begins March 29, 2010. Summer Parties (May 29 – August 22, 2010) Friday-Sunday, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM or 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Fall Parties (August 23 – September 30, 2010) Saturday, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cost: $200.00 up to 100 people, each additional 50 guests is $50 extra. Big Screen Movie Party: Big screen movie parties are a hit with all ages. Price includes exclusive use of the Portland Aquatic Center, lifeguard staff, a big screen movie and fresh popcorn. Hurry and reserve your party today! Summer Parties Only (May 29 – August 22, 2010) Friday-Sunday, 9:30PM – 11:30PM (limited availability) Cost: $250.00 up to 100 people, each additional 50 guests is $50 extra. Swim and Skate Parties: Enjoy all the fun of our traditional after hour pool parties with the added bonus of the Skate Park. All skate park rules apply. All skaters must wear helmets. Food and drinks are not allowed in the Skate Park. Available Saturday and Sundays only throughout the summer, May 29-August 22, 2010. Cost: $300.00 up to 100 people, each additional 50 guests is $50 extra. Full payment must be made at the time of reservation. Register for all aquatics programs and rentals at the Portland Community Center. | ||
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Come join the Portland Aquatic Center for our 1st Annual Belly Flop Contest. Contestants will be judged on grace, style, enthusiasm and of course…splash! Trophies will be awarded for the first three places. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. When: Saturday, July 31, 3:00 PM Cost: Regular Admission Price A special time for Tots and their parents! This special event is for children 6 years of age and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children must stay within arms reach of a parent. Dates: Tuesday, June 1st Tuesday, August 10 Saturday, August 14 Saturday, August 21 Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Cost: Regular admission price Because the Portland Aquatic Center loves their customers, each month we will feature a special day and a special treat just for you during general swim! Date: June 4, Frozen Fridays August 1, Sundae Sundays August 15th, Sundae Sundays Time: 12:00-:00 PM Cost: Regular admission price Come out for an evening swim while watching a movie on the big screen. Snacks will be provided. Passes do not apply. Date: Thursday, June 10 Thursday, July 8 **This date has been rescheduled due to weather. The next Dive In Movie will be Thursday, July 22nd** Thursday, August 12 Saturday, September 4 Time: 9:00-11:00 PM Cost: $3.00/person Aloha! Say “farewell” to summer with a fun-filled evening of music, games, give-aways and specialty items at the concessions stand. Join in the limbo contest, wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and enjoy the jumbo inflatable slide! Passes do not apply. Date: Thursday, August 19 Time: 8:00-11:00 PM Cost: Regular admission price Active duty and retired military personnel swim free with a military ID. Date: Monday, September 6 Time: 12:00-6:00 PM Cost: Regular admission price Swim at your own pace for fun, fitness and a free t-shirt! Participants must keep track of their own laps. Free for all to participate. First 25 participants receive a t-shirt. Register by October 22, 2010. Date: Thursday, October 28 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Cost: Regular admission price | ||
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Aerobic kickboxing is one of the hottest new workouts worldwide. The water’s resistance cushions and slows the explosive kicks and punches. This not only helps prevent injuries but the added resistance strengthens and tones the muscles for an effective workout. Summer Schedule (Beginning May 31, 2010): Monday-Friday, 7:00-8:00 AM Monday-Thursday, 6:00-7:00 PM Cost: Daily $9.00, Weekly $12.00, Monthly $72.00 Aquacise, taught by U.S. Water Fitness Association Certified Instructor Kristi Aquil, provides a high intensity water workout which focuses on cardio conditioning and strengthening all major muscle groups. Exercises are performed in 5 or more feet of water and goggles are required. Classes are held year round. Summer Schedule (Beginning May 31, 2010): Monday-Friday, 8:00-9:00 AM Monday-Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM Cost: Daily $ 9.00, Weekly $12.00, Monthly $72.00 This class creatively adapts Pilates exercises for the pool environment. Elongate the entire body with unique conditioning exercises. Build a stronger core by moving from the inside out. Develop strength and flexibility with fluidity and grace. Improve posture and body awareness while learning how to move the body as an integrated whole. Classes begin June 1, 2010 and last through August 20, 2010. Summer Schedule (Beginning May 31, 2010): Monday-Friday, 9:--=10:00 AM Cost: Daily $ 9.00, Weekly $12.00, Monthly $72.00 Aqua Aerobics is a low impact workout that is great for participants of all ages. This class uses the resistance of the water to increase muscle tone, flexibility, range of motion and strength. The buoyancy of water decreases stress on your joints. The class is held in 4 feet of water. Classes begin May 3, 2010 and last through September 30, 2010. A minimum of 15 participants is required for the class to make. Tuesday-Friday, 7:00-8:00 AM and 8:00-9:00 AM Cost: Pass I: Tuesday/Thursday, $20.00 Pass II: Wednesday/Friday, $20.00 Pass III: Tuesday-Friday, $30.00 Lap Swim: Lap swimming is an excellent workout for everyone from the aquatic enthusiast to the occasional swimmer. The Aquatics staff encourages individuals to keep fit by swimming, so we reserve a portion of each pool for lap swimming. One lap lane is dedicated to swimming laps during general swim hours. Swimmers must be able to swim the full length of the pool continuously without support. Multiple programs at our facility may affect the number of lap lanes available. Lap swim is available year round, please see our seasonal hours for more information. Regular admission fees apply. Fall Hours (August 23-October 31, 2009): Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5:00-7:30 PM Saturdays, 12:00-4:00 PM (through September 30, 2009, one lane available) Portland WaterCats: Join the summer swim team at the Portland Aquatic Center. The Portland WaterCats is a recreational swim team included within the Corpus Christi Summer Swim League. For further information please visit the website at watercatsonline.com. Bay's Edge Aquatic Team (BEAT): Bay's Edge Aquatic Team is a non-profit locally owned swim team with a vision to inspire and enable members to achieve excellence in the sport of swimming and in life. BEAT is a year round swim team that is part of the USA Swimming Association. Free 5 day trial memberships are available. For further information please visit the website at swimBEAT.com. | ||
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