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Hard'ack Pool General Information (Fall/Winter Season)

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Come join us at the brand new Hard'ack Pool! (10/01/23 through 4/30/24)
The new pool features a zero entry portion with water jets and play feature, diving board and well, corkscrew water slide, competition and lap lanes, heated water as well as a new pool house with locker rooms and concession area and pro shop.

Hard'ack Pool is located at 179 Congress Street. The pool is a hub of activity all year long!  Join us for St. Albans Sharks Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, WSI Training, Fitness Classes and Public Swim, refresh or just relax. The Pool Schedule changes weekly so your best bet is to check the schedule in the lobby, give us a call to see what special events are taking place or check our weekly schedule posting on St. Albans Recreation Facebook page.

The pool is covered by a heated, inflatable dome.  Patrons have full access to the locker rooms prior to entering the pool area. There is no slide available for use when the dome is in place.

An adult swim session is called 45 minutes after each hour at which time Lifeguards will blow their whistle to indicate that all patrons - except adults and kids 2 and under swimming with an adult must exit the pool.  It's a perfect time to hydrate, go to the bathroom and check in with parents.  The Lifeguards will blow their whistles again at the end of adult swim and all patrons can re-enter the pool. 

SCHEDULE 10/01/23 through 4/31/24 :
Is subject to change weekly

check the latest schedule updates here: Hardack Pool Facebook 

A typical week looks like this:
Monday: 
              Adult Lap Swim 5:30am-10am
              Pool Programming/Classes/Public Swim 10am-12pm
              Public Swim  12:00pm - 6pm
              (*No lifeguards on duty until 3:30pm*)
        
Tuesday:
              Pool Programming/Classes 9am-12pm
              Public Swim (No lifeguards on duty) 12:30pm-3pm
              Swim Lessons & Classes 3:30pm - 6pm
                
Wednesday: 
              Adult Lap Swim 5:30am-10am
              Pool Programming/Classes/Public Swim 10am-12pm
              Public Swim  12:00pm - 6pm
              (*No lifeguards on duty until 3:30pm*)
Thursday: 
              Pool Programming/Classes 9am-12pm
              Public Swim (No lifeguards on duty) 12:30pm-3pm
              Swim Lessons & Classes 3:30pm - 630pm
Friday: 
              Adult Lap Swim 5:30am-10am
              Pool Programming/Classes/Public Swim 10am-12pm
              Public Swim  12:00pm - 6pm
              (*No lifeguards on duty until 3:30pm*)
Saturday: 
                Pool Programming/Classes  9am- 12pm
                Public Swim 12:30pm-5pm
Sunday 
                Pool Programming/Classes  9am- 12pm
                Public Swim 12:30-5pm 


*All who enter the facility must pay the admission fee. Regardless if you choose to swim or not.*

Prices for public swim sessions:
$8 for St. Albans City 
$16 for all others

Prices for classes:
$15 for residents
$20 for non - residents

Interested in our swim lessons or classes? Check them out here:
Swim Lessons
Classes




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Pool Rules
Hardack Pool Rules

No running on the pool deck
No diving (only allowed in the diving well)
There is an adult swim break every hour (15 min)
Only patrons 18 years and older, or 1 and under (with an adult) are allowed to swim during adult swim
Lifejackets are allowed if they are coast guard approved, and must be accompanied by an adult within arms reach at all times in the shallow end of the pool
Lifeguards will signal the start or end of a session with a long whistle
No splashing others
No floatation devices
No pool toys, balls, snorkels
Keep hands to yourself at all times
No hanging on others backs or shoulders
When jumping, must be straight in and feet first
No jumping in backwards, sideways or spins
No glass containers or alcoholic beverages
No smoking or vaping on the property
Do not talk to the lifeguards while they are in the chair unless there is an emergency
Keep hands out of skimmers
Do not hang on the ladders, they are only for getting in or out of the pool only
If a lifeguard blows 1 short whistle give them your attention
No excessive breath holding in water
Swim team blocks are off limits
No persons with serious infection are allowed into the water.
All babies must wear a swim diaper (we sell them at the front desk)
Pets are not allowed



Diving Board:

All users under 16 years of age must pass a swim test prior to using the diving board
No Spins or Flips
Only ONE bounce on the board
Only ONE person allowed on the diving board at a time
Jump or Dive straight off the diving board
Once you’re in the water please surface immediately and swim to the closest ladder
You may jump off the diving board once the person before you is at the ladder
When entering the water hands must be above your head when diving (NO Sailor dives).
Do not hang on the bars of the diving board



Slide Rules:

All users under 16 years of age must pass a swim test prior to using the slide
1 person on the slide at a time
Feet first only on back
No spinning or stopping
No flotation devices allowed
After use, please exit the pool using the ladder
Do not begin to use the slide until the water is free of people (must be fully exited from the water)
No horseplay on the stairs

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