City of Decatur Pools are currently closed and will
re-open Summer 2010. Below is detailed information about the programs that we will be offering.

Looking for a fun and safe family environment? Visit the City of Decatur pools!  We offer a variety of summer aquatic programs. All city pools are open Memorial Day weekend through early August. Starting August 1st, Glenlake Pool and McKoy Pool will be open on weekends only through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6th. Pools are managed by Sears Pool Management Consultants, Inc. For more information, please call 404-377-7231 or e-mail Jabari Cole at: Jabari.Cole@decaturga.com.

Decatur Gator Time Is Here!

Join one of the best youth swim teams around!

Decatur Gators Swim Team
Ages 4 to 18 yrs old
City of Decatur Resident: $150 per child
Non-city Resident: $175 per child
*2nd child 25% off; 3rd child 50% off; 4th+ child free – PER FAMILY

Each child must be able to swim 25 meters of either freestyle or backstroke. Children, who cannot swim 25 meters will be eligible to join the Mini Gators. Mini Gators will be a new instructional offering from the City of Decatur. The goal of the Mini Gators program will be to teach strokes and proper swimming technique, so that members will be able to graduate to the Gators Swim Team, hopefully, before the end of the season. 

All practices at Ebster Pool, 404 West Trinity Place, behind the Decatur Police Dept.

Evening Practices begin May 10th:
Practices will be held Monday - Thursday
5:15-6:00 p.m. Mini Gators 
6:00-7:00 p.m. Beginner
7:00-8:00 p.m. Advanced

Morning Practices (begin June 1st):
Practices will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10:00-11:00 a.m. Beginner
11:00 a.m.-noon  Advanced

Swim Meets are held on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Home meets are at Agnes Scott College.

*Registration and Suit Fitting: 4 p.m to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 25, Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.
Registration will not be allowed after the first swim meet.

For questions and more information, please contact Zeke Van Kueren, decaturgators@gmail.com, 404-285-2129.

Private Swim Lessons
Learning to swim can create a lifetime of good health habits!

Private swim lessons are held at Glenlake Pool and are offered to youth (4 and up) and adults at all skill levels. Private lessons provide personal attention as patrons learn to swim. Registration for swim lessons will begin Monday, May 17 and continue through July 12 at Glenlake Tennis Center, 1121 Church Street. First lessons begin June 1.

 Patrons must register for swim lessons one week prior to starting the lessons. Registration is limited and offered on a first-come basis. The fee for four half-hour lessons is $90, $75 Decatur resident. All fees must be paid in full at registration. Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

 
Swim Camps

At swim camp, children can improve their swimming techniques and meet new friends. All camps are lead by water safety instructors, who balance instruction with games and free swim. Instructor/camper ratio is 1:6. The fee includes instructor, supplies and snacks.

Minnows – Learn to Swim (Ages 6 – 10)

June 7 – 11   Registration #191070-01                                             

In this camp, children will learn the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Kicking and breathing techniques will be refined. Basic freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke will be covered. Fee: $105, $80 Decatur resident. Classes held 10:00 a.m.-noon at Glenlake Pool.

Tadpoles – Water Exploration (Ages 4 – 6)

June 1 – 5  Registration #191070-03
July 5 – 9   Registration #191070-04

This water adjustment camp is for children who are unfamiliar with the water and may have a fear of swimming. Basic skills such as going underwater, kicking and arm movement will be covered. Fun games, encouraging instruction, and free swim time with other children in the group will establish positive attitudes towards swimming. Fee: $105, $80 Decatur resident. Classes held 10:00am – noon at Glenlake Pool.

Group Swim Lessons

The City of Decatur will be offering group swim lessons in the afternoon this summer. The lessons will be given Monday through Thursday for an hour and a half. The cost will be $75 for city of Decatur Residents and $90 for non residents. A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 children per week.

Classes will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tadpoles: June 7  -  June 11
                June 21 - June 25
                July 12  - July 16

Minnows: June 14 - June 18
                June 28 - July 2   
                July 19  - July 23

Call 404-377-7231 for registration information.                

 Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me pool hours            

Mommy and Me or Daddy and Me days will be offered Fridays at McKoy Pool. There will be no special cost; just pool entry fees. No children over the age of 5 will be allowed in the pool at this time. Toys and activities will be provided for the children. Begins June 11. 
*This is not a swim lesson program.

Age	Fee
1 and younger	Free
2-13 years	$2
14-59 years	$3
60 and over (City of Decatur Resident only)	Free

Season Swim Passes . . . What a Deal!

The City of Decatur has a no-refund policy. Rain checks will be issued for inclement weather, contamination and equipment failure only if the pool is to be closed for the remainder of the day.

Pool Crew
404-377-7231
Jabari Cole, Program Supervisor, Tennis/Aquatics
Kyle Morton, Aquatics Director
Zeke Van Keuren, Swim Team Coach
Annie Hamilton, Assistant Swim Team Coach

Decatur Pools for Big Fun!

Note: On Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day pools will close at 6 p.m.

How to Reserve a City of Decatur Pool
404-377-7231

Decatur pools are a great place to host an end-of-the year graduation celebration, birthday party, family reunion or neighborhood cookout. Decatur pools are rented on a first-come basis. Patrons renting the pool must complete a reservation form and pay in full two weeks prior to the rental. Rates vary according to the number of people attending the function. The count includes all people walking through the door, whether swimming or just watching.

Pools Available for Rental
Pools may be reserved for private parties June 5 - July 25.

Refunds or rescheduling will be made available only if the city cancels the party due to inclement weather or when swimmers are unable to get into the pool due to contamination.

To keep pools safe we ask patrons to follow these guidelines:

• Large floats or inner tubes are not permitted, as they obstruct the view of the lifeguards. Water guns, throwing toys or other items that may cause harm are prohibited. Small floating toys or pouring toys are acceptable for tots. Safety of items will be determined at the discretion of the pool staff.
  
• Children may wear coastguard-approved PFDs with close parental supervision.
  
• Patrons swimming with children who wear diapers must use "leak proof" baby swimsuits, swim diapers, or diapers covered with snug-fitting plastic pants.
  
• Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to the pool and to supervise them closely while in the water. They are also asked to discuss pool safety rules with their children and to encourage respect for pool rules and pool staff.

For more information on general pool operations, swim lessons, pool rentals, Decatur Gators swim team or to make suggestions regarding aquatics programming, call 404-377-7231.

1. Experienced and trained professional staff.
2. Provision of a safe and clean swim environment for patrons.
3. Unlimited customer service
4. Service options including construction, renovation and consultation.

1. Group Policy
   Groups of 10 or more must have a reservation to assure adequate supervision and prevent overcrowding of the pool. To make a reservation contact the pool office at 404-377-7231 for approval of swim time and an appointment to complete a Group Swim Agreement. DRCSD programs have priority scheduling for group swimming. Call 404-377-7231, for more information.

a) Youth groups (day cares, camps, etc.) must have a 1 to 10 ratio of supervisors/counselors to youth.

b) If there are children under age 5 in the group, the ratio of supervisor/counselor to youth must be 1 to 6.

c) Groups must sign an agreement:

• Come at a scheduled time only
• Adhere to staff/child ratios
• Provide general supervision of youth
• Provide supervision of group belongings
• Comply with all pool rules
• Non-swimming counselors are not allowed in water over five feet deep

Failure to comply will result in termination of Group Swim Agreement.

Pool Facilities

Glenlake Pool, McKoy Pool, and Ebster Pool are open daily through August 1st. Mckoy Pool will then be open on weekends only through Labor Day, September 6th.  Glenlake and Mckoy hours are 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Fridays; 10 am - 6 pm Saturdays & Sundays. Ebster Pool will Close at 5pm daily.

For information on the pools, how to sign up for pool parties, private lessons, swim camps, swim team, new swim team drills and season passes, please call the Glenlake Tennis Center at 404-377-7231 or e-mail Jabari Cole at: Jabari.Cole@decaturga.com.

Pool Fees: $2 per person - Ages Two through 13; $3 per person - Ages Fourteen through Fifty Nine.  No admission for ages one and under, or City of Decatur residents Sixty or Older.

McKoy Pool - 534 McKoy St., 404-378-8084 (front desk)

Glenlake Pool - 1121 Church St., 404-378-7671 (front desk)

Ebster Pool - Atlanta Ave., 404-378-4303 (front desk)