Summer at HCAC

Wow - summer really is in full swing now!  Summer swim lessons in combination with our first MLA Green meet of the season made for a busy morning at Holland Community Aquatic Center.  There is still time to sign up for summer lessons - our schedule is available at http://www.hollandaquaticcenter.org/!

HCAC Welcomes Troy Emmons!

For Immediate Release

 

Troy Emmons, New Aquatics Director at HCAC

Holland, MI (May 28, 2013) - The Holland Community Aquatic Center is eager to announce the hire of Troy Emmons as the new Aquatics Director. The HCAC board/community has a deep desire to "[enrich] lives through aquatics by investing in people, pools, programs and partnerships" and our new investment in Troy Emmons will continue the longstanding relationship between the city of Holland and our community pool. Troy will play in integral role in fostering this relationship for many years to come.

Troy comes to Holland from Katy Aquatics in Katy, Texas where he has been a beloved Swim Coach and General Manager for four years. Prior to his tenure at Katy Aquatics, Troy enjoyed 12 years of swimming success as the Head Coach and Executive Director at the West Coast Aquatic Center in Mill Creek, Washington. Troy was a Varsity swimmer himself at Eastern Washington University and has since spent many years coaching both high school and club swim teams.

Troy has trained top swimmers including National Top 10, USA Swimming National and Olympic Trial qualifiers. The HCAC is particularly excited about his experience in growing a program of 240 competitive athletes to over 500 and 100 learn to swim students to over 500 in the Swim America program.

Troy Emmons’ credentials make for a perfect fit at the HCAC and his genuine love for growing student athletes into the best swimmers they can be at any level will make him a real asset to our swimming community. There are many opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved in the life of the Holland Community Aquatic Center and we look forward to welcoming you and Troy to the pool this summer.

Sign up today for summer lessons!

May - August 2013 Splash!

The May - August 2013 Splash is now available on the home page of our website!  We will have print copies within a week or two, but for now you can view all of our summer programs online.  This summer we will be continuing with our terrific summer Instructional and Competitive programs and we're also adding in some fun options like Splashball and Synchronized Swimming!  Registration for swim lessons begins Monday, April 8. Go to www.hollandaquaticcenter.org for all the details!

Double Trouble!!

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                           
CONTACT: Amanda Duimstra
616-393-7595 ext. 101
aduimstra@hollandaquaticcenter.org

 

HOLLAND COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER
ANNOUNCES “DOUBLE TROUBLE” FOR SPRING BREAK

Two- Person Obstacle Course Donated to HCAC!

 

Holland, MI - March 7, 2013 - Thanks to a generous, anonymous donation, the Holland Community Aquatic Center will be offering a new play feature for Spring Break Week 2013!  The new feature, “Double Trouble” is a 60-foot long, floating, two-person obstacle course - the largest floating feature ever available at the Aquatic Center!

Spring break Splash Zone hours will begin Friday, March 29 and the Double Trouble obstacle course will be available March 29 - April 7 during all open swim times.  Some of the Aquatic Center’s other popular play features like the Aqua Log and Zip Line will also be available when pool space allows.  The Aquatic Center will once again be extending open swim and Splash Zone hours for Spring Break Week.  The schedule will be as follows:

Friday, March 29                               1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 30                          12:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 31                             Aquatic Center CLOSED on Easter
Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5     1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6                               12:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7                                  1:00-5:00 p.m.

The Aquatic Center will offer a “sneak preview” of Double Trouble on Monday, March 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. as part of a school fundraiser event.

Visit www.HollandAquaticCenter.org for more information about the Holland Community Aquatic Center.  Mission Statement: Enriching lives through aquatics by investing in people, pools, programs and partnerships.

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Don Kimble, Coach of the Year

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-1202346263930884508/holland-high-swim-coach-don-kimble-honored-as-michigan-coach-of-the-year

Check out this article!  Our very own Don Kimble is Coach of the Year - congrats Coach Kimble!

USA Swimming on The Doctors this Friday!

Please tune in to Friday's broadcast of The Doctors. The Doctors are in, and they’re meeting with Olympians to talk about healthy living.  The episode will prominently feature the USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash initiative, and The Doctors will interview ambassador Cullen Jones on the importance of learning to swim and water safety.

 

The numbers are staggering.  70% of African American children, 60% of Latino children and 40% of Caucasian children have low or no swimming ability.

The USA Swimming Foundation is working to change those startling statistics. We know that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88%.  Through our robust Make a Splash local partner network, more than 1.7 million kids have received the lifesaving gift of learn to swim. And through our national awareness campaign, the Make a Splash Tour with Cullen Jones,
presented by Phillips 66, the message of water safety and education has been shared with a wide audience of parents, learn-to-swim providers, educators and community leaders.