For parents looking for something for their kids to do this summer season, Lincoln’s Parks and Recreation has a great opportunity opening up for registration this coming Monday, April 3rd.
While we patiently wait for City pools open up May 29th, The Parks and Rec Department announced that registration begins at 9 a.m., Monday, April 3 for swim and dive team leagues. Swim/dive leagues will be open for youth ages 6 to 18. Enrollment is limited to 100 per team… so early registration is suggested. Registration is $71 for either team. Registering a child for both teams is an additional $25. There is a $5 discount for each additional child in either team.
Swim teams are planned to be held at 8 city pools: Ballard, Belmont, Eden, Highlands, Irvingdale, Star City Shores, University Place and Woods Pools
Dive teams are planned to be held at 4 city pools: Eden, Irvingdale, University Place and Woods Pools
Practice begins June 5. The season ends with the All-City Meets on July 21 (dive and swim), July 22 (swim).
Additionally, Parker’s Swim Lessons registration opens Monday, May 1. Its a multi-week swimming program taught at most pools. Levels taught are parent and child (age 6 through 36 months), preschool (age 3 through 5), levels 1 to 5 (age 6 and older). Registration is $60 per child. Sessions of levels and class times vary by location. Not all locations offer all levels or times.
KLIN News spoke with Lincoln’s Parks and Recreation Coordinator Melissa Lindeman.
“It’s a great way to get kids involved in activities in the summer. Kids make great friendships and it’s a great way to get exercise and be involved and be part of a team all summer long,” said Lindeman.
You can find more information and register for swim and dive leagues at lincoln.ne.gov/pools, call the Aquatics Office at 402-441-7960, or visit them at the F Street Community Center, second floor, 1225 “F” St.
Need-based scholarships are available to qualified families for both leagues and lessons.
City pools are open May 29 through August 13. Locations and phone numbers are as follows:
• Arnold Heights, 4000 N.W. 46th St. (402-441-7829)
• Ballard, 3901 N. 66th St. (402-441-7898)
• Belmont, 12th and Manatt streets (402-441-7826)
• Eden, 4400 Antelope Creek Rd. (402-441-7827)
• Irvingdale, 1900 Van Dorn St. (402-441-7828)
• Woods, 33rd and “J” streets (402-441-7782)
• Highlands Aquatic Center, 5511 N.W. 12th St. (402-441-7800)
• University Place Aquatic Centers, 2000 N. 48th St. (402-441-7834)
• Star City Shores, 4375 S. 33rd Ct. (402-441-6670)