Swim Lesson sessions begin January 5!

 

Some of our swim lesson sessions begin on Saturday, January 5!  Sign up today so you don't miss out on these classes.  We have weekend, daytime and evening offerings that begin on January 5 and on through the following week. Remember, members receive our very best rates on these great classes.

January - April 2013 SPLASH Brochures

Our January - April 2013, Splash brochure is now available! View it from the home page of our website www.hollandaquaticcenter.org or stop in and pick up a print copy at our front desk. The Splash brochure includes information on all programs including swim lessons (for all ages!), competitive programs, lifeguard training & WSI, adult fitness classes (water aerobics, Zumba and more!), and memberships! Winter is the perfect time to move your workout indoors, which makes a HCAC membership a great option for any active family! And don't forget - HCAC members receive the lowest rates on all programs. We hope you'll stop in and see us soon!

Holiday Break Hours!

Make plans to spend some family time at Holland Community Aquatic Center during your Holiday Break! 

Santa's Maui Christmas Pool Party

Working on plans for our Maui Christmas Pool Party this week!  Dont' forget to mark your calendar!

Michigan Lakeshore Swim School

It's hard to believe today's the last day of our 3rd session of swim lessons for Michigan Lakeshore Swim School!  The kids did great - played some games today and had fun, but also showed off their swimming and diving skills for parents, family and friends. Took a few pics of the kids trying out their newly perfected diving skills :) We're looking forward to welcoming the kids from Holland East next Monday!

Aquatic Center Welcomes 2 New Fitness Instructors!

Check out these great fitness classes with our 2 new instructors!

 

YOGA

with Aleksandra ~ Early Morning In this class you’ll increase your sense of balance; build strength and endurance, increase concentration and flexibility. All done by experiencing fast paced flow, forward bends, inversions, twists, backbends and balancing poses. This class will reduce physical and emotional effects of stress and anxiety.

Monday & Wednesday 6:15 - 7:15 a.m.

 

ZUMBA

with Mary ~ After Work

This energetic class is a fun-filled cardio dance class put to a Latin beat. You'll learn the basic steps of several Latin dances while burning calories and having fun. Come on in and check out this fabulous and fun class - beginners are always welcome!

Monday & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

TOTAL ABS

with Mary ~ Evening

After Zumba, stick around for this terrific ab workout! These core-strengthening moves will help you develop the muscle tone and ab strength that you've been looking for.

Monday & Wednesday 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

 

Interested in a class, but not sure it’s going to be for you? 

Try your first class FREE!

Print Brochures Ready For Pick Up

Our Splash brochures are available in print at our front desk!  Stop in and pick one up - or view the online copy at www.hollandaquaticcenter.org.

Fall Schedule

See our fall Splash Brochure for all of the latest Aquatic Center hours, news, classes and more!  This fall we are excited to make improvements to our instructional programs, now named Michigan Lakeshore Swim School.  We are looking forward to a new season, and we hope the changes in class format will help improve the experience for everyone involved.  This fall we are also bringing back our Swamp Kids World of Water program!  This is a unique program geared for children with special needs.  Other programs include our MLA competitive teams, adult fitness programs (including Yoga, Zumba, and LOTS of water aerobics), and private lessons for all ages.  Special events for the fall and winter season will include Resident Appreciation Days, Splish Splash Story Time, and Swim with Santa!  Check out our brochure and then join us for all of the fun here at Holland Aquatic Center!

Maranda's Final Park Party of the Summer

Yesterday was our last Maranda park party of the summer season and we had another great day with lots of families from West Michigan! Check out this link to see pictures of this final 2012 park party.  http://interactives.wotv4women.com/photomojo/gallery/3656/1/final-park-party-at-allegan-fairgrounds/maranda/

July News

July and August Programs - We are still taking registrations for summer lessons (ages 6 months on up through adults), competitive swim clinics and diving programs, as well as adult fitness classes. Most programs offer daytime, evening and weekend options to fit your busy summer schedule!


Aquatic Center members receive our lowest discounted rates on all programs so now is the perfect time to purchase a 3 month membership! We are offering special rates starting at just $49.95 for 1st time members. Questions? Call us today at 616-393-7595 for more details or visit our website www.hollandaquaticcenter.org!

Blood Drive - We will be holding our American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Make your appointment to give blood today! Donation time only takes about an hour and you could save up to 3 lives.


Resident Appreciation Days - Residents are invited to attend for FREE with ID on the 3rd Sunday of each month throughout the summer. Upcoming free resident days are July 15 and August 19 and regular Sunday hours are 1-5 p.m. Thanks again to our residents for your continued support of the Holland Community Aquatic Center! Come on in and see us on these free Resident Appreciation Days!

The Holland Community Aquatic Center is now offering sponsorship opportunities so local businesses can support water safety and swimming lesson programs. Please contact Lisa Phillips at 616-393-7595 ext. 103 for more information.

Unlimited Fitness Classes!!

Sign up today for the next 8 week session of fitness classes!  Want to try lots of classes?  Members can sign up for 8 weeks of UNLIMITED fitness classes for just $40.  This is a great way to stay in shape all summer long with both dry land and water aerobics!

Join us at the Holland Community Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 10 for our next American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Donating blood only takes about an hour and one donation can save up to 3 lives!

Please call Amanda to make your appointment today -

(616) 393-7595 ext. 101 or go to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ to schedule online.

Contact: Lisa Phillips, Executive Director


Holland Community Aquatic Center

550 Maple Avenue

Holland, MI 49423

For Immediate Release

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson TM

June 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST

Tens of thousands of kids around the globe set to flutter kick their way to a new Guinness World Record TM

Holland Community Aquatic Center Serving as an Official Host Location

Holland, MI (June 14, 2012) – On Thursday, June 14th, 2012, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). Holland Community Aquatic Center is an official Host Location for the 2012 WLSL record-setting event, taking place at 11:00 a.m. EST.

The inaugural WLSL event established the Guinness World Record™ for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted in 2010 to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. Last year’s WLSL event grew more than 400% with 20,000+ participants representing 13 countries around the globe and 45 states in the US.

Tragically, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children under 14 and a leading cause of death for children ages 1-5. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.

The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time. Aquatic facilities, from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon near Orlando, Florida to swim schools in Orange Country, CA, to parks & recreation centers in the Bronx, to locations in Mexico, Brazil, Dubai and Lebanon, have all participated in the event to help send the message that Swimming Lessons Save Lives™.

“We’re thrilled to see such incredible growth of the WLSL program in two short years,” said Rick Root, President of the World Waterpark Association. “The greater the participation, the more families we’re able to reach with this crucial message.”

“Parents understand how important it is to protect their children by using car seats and requiring bike helmets,” said Lisa Phillips, Executive Director of Holland Community Aquatic Center, “Someday, we hope the same will hold true for teaching kids to swim.”

For more information on this important and fun event, or to schedule an interview with Lisa Phillips, contact Holland Community Aquatic Center at 616-393-7595 or via e-mail at LPhillips@HollandAquaticCenter.org or visit www.wlsl.org.

About The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ was created as a platform to help aquatic facilities and the many different regional, national and international water safety and drowning prevention organizations work together to communicate the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim.

Summer Hours Begin June 7

It's hard to believe, but it's that time of year again......summer Splash Zone hours begin Thursday, June 7!  Join us each weekday all summer long for open swim 12:30-3:00 p.m. and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The Holland Community Aquatic Center is a great place to come with groups of any size or a nice family night after a hot summer day.  Open weekend hours will continue on Saturday (12-5 pm) and Sunday (1-5 pm) and we will also continue offering FREE Resident Appreciation days on the 3rd Sunday of each month through August.  Come on in and cool off this summer!

Summer swim clinics begin June 11 - Sign up now to reserve your spot!!

FREE WATER SAFTEY DAY AT HOLLAND AQUATIC CENTER


Water safety day will include summer safety info and plenty of family fun!

Holland, MI - May 14, 2012 - The Holland Aquatic Center will be holding their second annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, May 19. Doors open for this special event at 12:00 p.m. and those arriving between Noon and 1:00 p.m. will be admitted FREE! Water safety activities, CPR demos and life jacket fittings will be some of the activities provided in preparation for the 2012 summer swim season. Water Safety Day participants are invited to stay for open swim, including the Splash Zone indoor water park area until 5 p.m.

Aquatic Center Director, Lisa Phillips says the Water Safety Day is being provided to the community to “enforce water safety skills for children and parents to help reduce the number of drownings in West Michigan.”

The event will feature special guest, Maranda from WOOD TV8 and WOTV 4 as well as the members of the Ottawa County Sheriff Dive Team, American Red Cross and Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. This event is FREE to everyone attending from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - regular facility fees apply to those arriving after 1:00 p.m. for the open swim time.

Splish Splash Story Time!

1st Monday of the month at Holland Aquatic Center

Story Time & Rhyming Fun
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Pre-School Swim Time
10:00 am. - 12:00 noon

Ages 0 to 6 with an adult

Rates: $5.50 per person

Children 2 and under FREE

Discounts for groups of 4 or more!

Aquatic Center policies:

• Swimsuits are required.

• Children under 42” tall must be within arms reach of an adult in the pool area.

• Flotation devices must be Coast Guard approved.

• Due to pool maintenance there will be no story time on Monday, May 7.

We hope to see you there!

Spring Pool Maintenance
In an effort to keep our facility and pools clean and in good working order, we will be closing the 50 Meter Pool, Spa and Splash Zone area May 7-13.  This will allow enough time to drain pools, perform cleaning and repairs, fill pools and get them back up to comfortable temperatures by Monday, May 14.  Our Splash Zone, 50 Meter Pool and Spa will be closed the entire time and we will offer limited lap swim hours in our Instructional Pool.  Please note: our entire facility will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 due to this maintenance.  Schedules for limited lap swim during this closure are available at our front desk. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we strive to keep our facility in top-notch shape!

4 New Fitness Classes!

Check out these new fitness classes at Holland Aquatic Center!

Aqua Dance - You’ll forget you’re even working out with this fun-filled, dance-based aqua aerobics class! Whether you just want to splash around to some Latin music, or really get that heart rate up, this is the class for you.
Tues/Thurs 4:40 - 5:25 p.m.

Aqua Yoga - Get all the benefits of a Yoga class in the warm water of our Therapy pool! This class adapts traditional Yoga postures so that you can have an enjoyable and effective workout in the pool. All fitness levels are welcome!
Tues/Thurs 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.

Senior Strength - As we get older we lose strength, posture, balance, and skeletal integrity. Let ‘s do all that we can to reverse the ‘norm’ and make these years the best! This class focuses on strengthening all muscle groups to improve fitness and maintain an independent life. Includes the use of light weights, bands, balls and equipment to work on balance, strength and range of motion in a gentle format.
Mon-Wed-Fri 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Yoga for Fitness - Free trial of this class on April 23 and 25!
A flowing yoga practice that will challenge and enhance your strength, endurance, flexibility and balance. Along with the benefits of a traditional yoga practice, a ‘ YogaFit’ style class can help you succeed in your athletic endeavors by reducing the risks of injury through a greater mind-body connection. Yoga experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring a mat.
Mon & Wed 6:15 - 7:15 a.m.

Members only special!
8 weeks Unlimited Fitness Classes - just $40!
Members: You can try all of our fitness classes!
As a member, pay just $40 and attend as many
classes within the 8 week session as you want.
Session dates are 4/30/12 - 6/30/12.
Mix and match to fit your schedule!

Other Classes: Aqua Aerobics, Big Yoga, Deep & Shallow Combo, Deep Water Aerobics, Framework, Hatha Yoga, Making Waves, Power Core, Total Abs, Water Works & Zumba!