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Events and Activities
- Leisure Swim
- Jammin January
- Heart Hunt February 8-13
- Leprechaun Hunt March 10-16
- ERC Eggstrav. March 29-April 4
- Finn's Lost Water Bottle
- Swim Challenges
Leisure Swim
Leisure swim is offered to allow the public use of the indoor pool. The pool features:
- 25 yards, 4 Lanes
- Depth Range from 3.5-12 feet
- Handicap Stairs and Chair Lift
- Diving Board
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, leisure swim will adjust protocols and requirements as follows.
- Please wear your swim suit when coming to class as locker rooms will not be available.
- Check in at the front desk. Receive swim ticket.
- One-way entrance through door next to guest services.
- Present swim ticket to lifeguard in pool.
- Maintain a distance of 6-8 feet between other participants.
- Please bring your own equipment as facility equipment is not available.
- Follow pool rules.
- One-way exit through party room door.
- Return swim ticket to front desk.
- Maximum 15 people
The Emporia Recreation Commission asks each individual to decide what is right for you and/or your family at this time. We are working with local and state authorities as well as the Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) to ensure we comply with the guidelines being put into place to provide the best possible experience for all. However, the ERC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren)will not become infected with COVID-19.
Admission Fees:
Infants 0-3 yrs old $1
Youth 4-15 yrs old $2
Adults 16+ $3
Monday-Friday 2:00-4:00pm
Only during scheduled USD253 Breaks
No sign-up req. Max Capacity: 15
Saturdays 11:00am-2:00pm
JAmmin' January
You get to be the DJ during the month of January. Put in your request for all your favorite songs and we will play them during your class or swim time. Get your request in by the end of December in order for the playlist to be set. A list will be available at the pool for you to give your request or you can click below to fill out the online request form.
Heart Hunt
During the week of February 8, come into the ERC Pool and see how many hearts you can find.
Hearts will be placed in the pool entrance, pool area and viewing room.
Count as many hearts as you can find and complete the entry form below.
One entry per person.
All correct answers will get put in a drawing to win a Valentines Day Basket.
Leprechaun Hunt
Help us find all the mischievous Leprechauns that are creating havoc at the Emporia Recreation Center.
During the week of March 10-16th, we will post a picture everyday with Leprechauns hidden throughout.
Count the number of Leprechauns for each photo each day.
Complete the online entry form.
One entry per person, per day.
All correct answers will get put in a drawing to win a St. Patrick's Day Basket from the ERC Aquatics Department.
ERC Eggstravaganza
Dive into our Easter egg hunt without even getting wet!
From March 29-April 4th, we will post a video of the pool full of eggs.
Watch the video and count the number of eggs that you can see in the video.
Complete the online entry form.
One entry per person.
All correct answers will get put in a drawing to win an ERC Easter Basket from the ERC Aquatic Department.
Finn's Lost Water Bottle
The ERC Shark "Finn" has lost his water bottle in the pool.
On May 10-13th, we will post a video of the pool where Finn lost his bottle.
Once you see the bottle in the video, note the time.
Complete the online entry form.
All correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a Summer Swim Basket from the ERC Aquatic Department.
Swim Challenges
Add some variety to your fitness routine. Each month, there will be a different challenge for you to try to achieve. For completing the challenges you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize. If you complete all challenges then you will automatically win a prize.
Register for one challenge or for all of the challenges. The ERC Lifeguard Team will help you track your progress toward your challenge for the month.
Yearly Swim Challenge:
150 Day Swim Challenge: Choose a challenge and then pick 150 days to do your challenge. There are three options: ¼, ½, or 1-mile swim. Each day strive to complete the required distance.
Or, take the 150 Day Swim Challenge 2.0. This challenge is for those wanting to improve their endurance or wanting to push themselves a little more. The 150 Day Swim Challenge 2.0 starts at ¼ mile for 50 days, ½ mile for 50 days, and then 1 mile for 50 days. Earn a 150 Day Swim Challenge t-shirt for each challenge completed.
Monthly Swim Challenges:
January- Swim 600 minutes
February- Swim 20 days of the month
March- Swim for a week straight twice
April- Swim 100 laps
Free Swim Lessons
Learn some new skills in the pool while giving our instructor trainers some experience teaching. Certified instructors and lifeguards will be on deck to give assistance to both the swimmers and new instructors. Participants will not receive any passing course certification but will have the opportunity to work on some skills in the water. There will be some free time to swim!
| Session | Location | Age | Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners Swimmers | ERC | 4/Up | Sundays | 1/31/21 | 1pm-2pm |
| Advanced Beginners | ERC | 4/Up | Sundays | 2/07/21 | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Advanced Swimmers | ERC | 6/Up | Sundays | 2/14/21 | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Advanced Swimmers | ERC | 6/Up | Sundays | 2/21/21 | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Advanced Swimmers | ERC | 6/Up | Sundays | 2/28/21 | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
January 2021
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