Centennial Family Aquatic Center

Centennial Ice    |    Wilmette Tennis Club

• 50-Meter pool, 8 lanes
• Leisure pool with zero depth edge and water slides
• Wading pool with tot slide
• Diving pool with 2 boards and 2 drop slides
• Locker room facilities
• Party room
• Concession stand

Opening Date: May 24 *
Closing Date: September 1 **
*The Aquatic Center will be open WEEKENDS ONLY between May 24-June 1 from 1-6 p.m. Regular season hours will begin Saturday, June 7.
**A reduced public swim schedule will be in effect weekends beginning August 2 and daily after August 10. Hours will be posted at the Aquatic Center. Portions of the facility may be closed each day in order to operate safely when a reduced schedule is in effect. Please call ahead to find out which pools are open each day.

July 4th Public Swim Hours
On Friday, July 4, the Aquatic Center will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. for Public Swim. There will be NO morning lap swim on this date.

Centennial Family Daily Fees

Resident	$7
Non-Resident	$13
Guest of Resident	$8
Wading Pool Only (9 a.m.-noon)
Resident	$5
Non-Resident	$9

* Note: Proof of residency must be provided each time a resident daily fee is purchased. Without proper identification, patrons are charged non-resident fees. Children under two are admitted free. Wilmette residents who do not hold a Family Aquatic Center season pass may bring out of town guests to the pools at a Guest of Resident rate. Residents must accompany their guest to the facility, show proof of residency with a photo ID, and their guests will be admitted at this special daily rate.

Safety Breaks
Centennial Family Aquatic Center will be conducting two 15 minute Safety Breaks daily. The breaks will take place at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Everyone, including adults, will be required to leave the pools during the safety breaks. It is recommended that parents of young children use this opportunity to take their children to the washroom.

Public Swim Hours 50-meter Pool Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m. / 7:15 - 9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Leisure Pool Monday-Friday 1 - 9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Diving Pool Monday-Friday 1 - 5 p.m. / 7:15 - 9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Wading Pool Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - Noon 1-9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m - 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m - 9 p.m.

Public Fitness Swim Hours 50 - Meter Pool Monday - Friday    6:30 - 9:30 a.m. 1-9 p.m. 1 slow, 1 medium, 1 fast lanes 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 2 therapy lanes 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1 slow, 1 medium lanes Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. 1 slow, 1 medium, 1 fast lanes Sunday 6:45 - 8:45 a.m. 2 slow, 2 medium, 2 fast, 2 walk lanes 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. 1 slow, 1 medium, 1 fast lanes

Fitness Swim Guidelines
Whether swimming for enjoyment or exercise, lap swimming is a great way to stay in shape while enjoying the water around you.

• Admittance to the public Fitness Swim hours is by a photo ID season pass or daily fee.
• Three lanes are guaranteed during most pool hours. Schedule changes will be posted at the facility or you may call 847/256-9680 for lap swimming status.
• Swimmers may determine their own speed lane, however, if you are constantly being passed, please move to a slower speed lane.
• Swimmers are expected to circle swim to the right when there are more than two swimmers per lane.
• Please pick up a copy of our “Lap Swim Etiquette 101” flyer for more information.

Lap Swimming Etiquette 101
Whether you are new to lap swimming or a dedicated fitness swimmer, the Wilmette Park District requests that everyone observe a few common courtesies and basic rules to make lap swimming safer, more pleasant, and more productive for all participants. Our number one rule is that you do not inhibit the workout of others sharing the same lane as you. Here are some guidelines to follow when using our lap lanes:

• MINIMUM AGE: Lap lane swimmers must be 18 years of age or older. Swimmers between the ages of 12 and 18 years, who can swim 100 meters of freestyle unassisted. (two lengths of the pool), may request permission to use the lap lanes from a pool supervisor. The supervisor will assess a swimmer’s abilities on a case by case basis.

• LANE DESIGNATIONS: Lanes are designated as slow, medium, or fast. Choose a lane compatible with your speed.
• ENTERING THE WATER: No diving allowed. When you enter the water, never jump, or push off into oncoming swimmers. Wait until they have made the turn and pushed off.
• CIRCLE SWIMMING: If there are more than two swimmers in your lane you must circle swim. In the United States, the custom is to stay to the right—which is to swim counterclockwise.
• SPEED: Slower swimmers must yield to faster swimmers. If you slow your pace, please change to the appropriate lane. Consider the faster swimmer who is at your feet and offer them a chance to go ahead when you reach the wall, or let them pass you.
• PASSING: Pass on the left. Tap the foot of the person in front of you before passing. If you are being overtaken at the turn, stop, and wait until the other swimmer has pushed off.
• STOPPING: If you need to stop, squeeze into the corner to the right of oncoming swimmers, so they will have sufficient room to turn.
• COMPLETE LAPS: Swim complete laps to avoid confusion with others in your lane.

Lifeguards may ask swimmers to switch lanes. Please follow their requests. Swimmers will be reminded of the rules as needed and supervisors will provide a means for mediation when a dispute arises. Patrons who are involved in the repeated disruptions of lap swimming will be asked to leave the facility and could be subject to consequences up to and including revocation of season pass privileges and facility use for the remainder of the summer.
By adhering to these conventions, and applying common sense, you and your fellow fitness swimmers can get the most out of your swimming experience.

Pool Closings
The Pool Manager is authorized to close the pools during any swim session under the following conditions:

• If the air temperature reaches 66 degrees or below—or there are fewer than 25 swimmers in the facility—the Leisure Pool, Wading Pool and Diving Pool will be closed. The 50-meter pool will remain open at the discretion of the Pool Manager if thunder, lightning or rain is not present.
• If lightning and/or thunder is in the area, swimmers will not be permitted in the water for at least 30 minutes after lightning and/or thunder has cleared. If conditions force two consecutive 30-minute closures during the day, the pools will be closed until 5 p.m. The weather will be re-evaluated at 5 p.m. to determine whether the facility will reopen for the evening session.
• The pools will be closed when a situation arises that would jeopardize the public health or safety of people in attendance.

General Information and Pool Rules

• Admittance is by photo ID season pass or daily fee. All persons entering the pool deck must pay a fee.
• Certain pool areas may be closed for programming during public swim hours.
• Children 7 years and under must be accompanied by an individual 13 years of age or older at all times.
• Proper bathing attire is required to enter pools. Unlined and cut-off shorts or leotards are not allowed.
• Flotation devices/swimming aids are not allowed in the Leisure Pool.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
• Street shoes are not allowed on the pool decks.
• All swimmers are encouraged to take a shower before entering the pool.
• All other state and local health codes apply.
• While in the pool, all children who are not toilet trained must wear a swimming diaper with plastic pants that seal at the legs and waist. These are available for sale at the front desk.
• Parents or guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children. Aquatic staff members are on duty to enforce rules and to respond in the event of an emergency.

NEW
Use Your Season Pass as a Debit Card at the Concession Stand or Admissions Booth
Here’s how it works:

• Bring your season pass photo ID and your payment (the amount you would like to credit to the card) to the Admissions Booth
• Once you have completed the payment, your season pass can be used to buy food and drinks at the Concession Stand or to pay for daily fees, goggles, or anything else from the admissions booth.
• Season Pass Photo ID card and cardholder must be present for every purchase.  Family members may not use each other’s cards without the cardholder being present.

Please note the following rules when using your season pass to make purchases:

• Season pass photo ID’s may only be used by the cardholder
• Account balances cannot be accessed or looked up without the card and cardholder present
• Attempted use of a card by anyone other than the cardholder will result in the card being confiscated and returned to the cardholder
• Each card balance stands alone.  Money is not transferable from card to card within a family membership.
• At the end of the pool season you may carry your balance over to the next year, or you may request a refund at the Centennial Facility Office located in the Ice Rinks

Now through April 30

Early Bird Season Pass Discount
Buy a Pool or Beach Season Pass before May 1 and receive an Early Bird Discount. Beginning May 1 regular season rates will be in effect. During regular business hours you may drop off your Season Pass application, with payment, at  these Park District facilities: Centennial Recreation Complex, Community Recreation Center, Lakeview Center in Gillson Park or the Administrative Office in Village Hall. You may also Fax your order to 847-256-8776 or mail it to Centennial Family Aquatics Center, 2300 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Beach passes can be picked up immediately at Centennial, Lakeview Center and the Administrative Office. Passes ordered via Fax, the mail, or through the Community Recreation Center will be mailed to you.

Centennial Family Aquatic Center Season Pass 2008

Season Pass Guidelines

• The Centennial Family Aquatic Center season passes are Photo ID cards which are renewable from season to season. Centennial photo ID cards are to be used only by the person to whom they are issued and are not transferable.
• All family members age 2 and older by May 24, 2008, must have their own photo ID pass or pay a daily fee to enter the pool.
• Wilmette resident senior citizens 65 and older, with proper identification (i.e., driver's license, state-issued ID, passport), applying in person, receive a 50% discount off the price of  a season pass for individual pool, beach or both when purchased together.

• The replacement fee for lost or damaged photo ID passes is $5.25.

• In-Home Child Care Provider passes from 2007 are not renewable. Child care providers must apply in person with a letter from their employer to prove employment before they can purchase a 2008 photo ID pass. Note: In-Home Child Care Providers may not be counted as a family member on a family pass.
• The Wilmette Park District issues a separate season pass for the beaches at Gillson and Langdon Parks. It is a cloth patch which must be sewn onto a swimming suit or permanently affixed to a swimming article available for inspection upon request by the cashier or checker.
• Application forms for Centennial Photo ID Season Passes, as well as beach patches, are available at the Wilmette Park District Administrative Office, Community Recreation Center, Centennial Recreation Complex office, and Lakeview Center in Gillson Park.

• Season pass refunds are not given for any reason after Opening Day.

To RENEW your 2007 Photo ID Pass:

• Renewal application forms were mailed in February to everyone who purchased a Centennial Family Aquatic Center Pass in 2007.
• If you did not receive a renewal application form please contact the Park District at 847-256-9670.
• If you renewed your photo ID pass by mail or fax and purchased Gillson Beach patches and Lakefront Parking decals they will be mailed to you separately.

To Apply for a NEW Photo ID Pass:

• Submit an application form and all appropriate fees for your Centennial photo ID season pass. In a few days you will receive a postcard letting you know  we are ready to take your picture.
• ID photos are taken at Centennial Recreation Complex from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through April 11. Beginning April 14, our hours will be 9 a.m. to  6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. After the Aquatic Center opens for the regular season the hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
• If you have purchased a resident season pass, please bring the appropriate proof of residency documents for all family members getting a pass,  when you go to have your ID picture (s) taken.
• Plan ahead and avoid the last minute rush: Early Birds save when you buy Season Passes before May 1. Beginning May 1, regular season pass rates will be in effect.

• Please DO NOT throw away your photo ID card. The photo ID cards are reusable and currently also serve as membership cards to the Center Fitness Club, Wilmette Tennis Club and the Wilmette Golf Club if you have joined these facilities separately. There will be a $5.25  charge for lost or damaged cards.

Proof of Residency Requirements
The following procedures have been implemented in order to protect the interests of Wilmette residents. To purchase a Centennial photo ID at resident rates you must provide one of the following to prove Wilmette residency:
For Adults Ages 16 & up

• Current driver’s license with a Wilmette address.
• State of Illinois identification card with a Wilmette address.
• Real estate tax bill (prior year) with the owner’s name and a Wilmette address.
• Current automobile registration with name and Wilmette address. Applicant must also present corresponding photo ID.
• Copy of a real estate contract with a Wilmette address stating a closing date within the summer pool season.. Applicant must also present corresponding photo ID.

For Children Ages 2-15

• Parent/guardian shall provide a birth certificate showing proof of a parental relationship between the child and adult(s) applying for a season pass.

Guest Pass Ticket Book       
Resident Purchase Only
Bring your out-of-town guests to Centennial Family Aquatic Center at a reduced rate. Guest pass ticket books are available for purchase only by resident season pass holders. The cost of the 12-ticket book is $84 with a maximum of one ticket book per family for the season. Proof of Residency must be provided when purchasing the ticket book. These coupon books will be available for sale at the Centennial facility office during the business hours. Guest tickets are valid only in the season purchased. There are no refunds for unused tickets. Call 847-256-9670 for more information.

2008 Beach & Centennial Family Aquatic Center Season Pass Fees

Early Bird Fees are in color (Good through April 30)

Remember Your Pass!
Admission to the Centennial Family Aquatic Center is by photo ID season pass or daily fee. EVERYONE entering the facility must show a valid season pass or pay the daily admission fee.
If you do not have your pass, a valid photo ID with current address will be required to show proof of identity in order to verify the status of your season pass. Without a valid season pass or proof of ID, you will be charged the regular daily NON-RESIDENT fee of $13  per person.

In-Home Child Care Provider Season Pass
The Wilmette Park District offers an In-Home Child Care Provider Season Pass for individuals employed by Wilmette residents. These passes are not renewable. Note: In Home Child Care Providers may not be counted as a family member on a family pass. In-Home Child Care Providers must apply in person with a letter from their employer to serve as proof of employment in order to purchase this discounted season pass.

Special Activities & Group Rates

Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday party at Centennial Family Aquatic Center. No matter what your age, you’ll have fun speeding down the water slides; free falling from the drop slide, or just relaxing on the deck. Centennial provides an area for up to one hour to stage the party with food from the concession stand. Our party package includes admission for up to 15 guests,  pizza, popcorn,  pop, and a gift for the birthday boy or girl. You bring the cake and we’ll provide the fun! Season passes are not valid. For available dates, and to make reservations, call 847-256-9685. To make reservations you must pick up a Birthday Party Rental Packet from Centennial and fill out the reservation form to guarantee your party date and arrangements.
Resident Birthday Party                    $145
Non-Resident Birthday Party            $187.50
Extra guests (more than 15)            $ 9/person (resident) and $13/person (non-resident)

Group Admissions
If you have a group of 20 or more you can visit Centennial Pools at a discounted rate during public swim times. To make reservations you must pick up a Group Reservation  Packet from Centennial and fill out the reservation form to guarantee your date and arrangements.

Camp Admissions
Private camps must make arrangements in advance to use the pools. To make reservations you must pick up a Group Reservation  Packet from Centennial and fill out the reservation form to guarantee your date and arrangements.

Swimming & Diving Instruction

Swim Lesson Information
Parents and spectators are allowed to watch the swim lessons from the concessions areas. Parents will be allowed on deck to take pictures of swim lessons on the last day of class. Due to state health codes and safety, no one is allowed on the deck with shoes. Children who wear diapers must also wear tight fitting plastic pants.

Swimming and Diving Class Make-up Policy          

• Eight lessons in each two week program are guaranteed
• Make ups due to vacation of illness cannot be arranged
• If three classes are cancelled due to weather conditions a make-up lesson will be offered the Saturday immediately following the third cancelled class. We cannot guarantee your child’s assigned teacher will conduct the make-up class.
• If inclement weather prohibits Saturday/Sunday make ups the make up lesson will be moved to the following weekend
• Make up times will be as follows:
• If your scheduled class time is 9:45-10:25 a.m., the make up is at 8:45-9:25 a.m. Saturday
• If your scheduled class time is 10:30-11:10 a.m., the make up is at 9:30-10:10 a.m. Saturday
• If your scheduled class time is 11:15-11:55 a.m., the make up is at 9:30-10:10 a.m. Saturday
• If your scheduled class time is Noon-12:40 p.m., the make up is at 10:15-10:55 a.m. Saturday

For registration information on Swimming and Diving Classes
please contact 847/256-9666.

Tot & Youth Swim Class Descriptions

Diving Instruction
Diving classes are taught by Bruce Kimball whose coaching experience includes serving as assistant coach for the Kimball Divers in Ann Arbor, MI; head age group coach for Hurricane Division in Miami, FL; assistant coach for the Ft. Lauderdale Diving Team, and head girls and assistant boys coach for New Trier High School. Kimball is a National Champion, Pan American Silver Medalist, World Championships Bronze Medalist and Olympic Silver Medalist. Note: Enrollment is limited to 10 in each class.

Diving Class Descriptions
Beginning Diving I
Class pre-requisites and goals: Little/no experience, water safe, able to listen and follow directions. Goals: Three-step approach/hurdle and jump into the water on 1m, back jump on 1m, front dive on 1m, back dive on 1 m, inward drive on 1m, front somersault on 1m, front jump on 3m, back jump on 3m, front line-up on 3m. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed.
Beginning Diving II
Class pre-requisites: Limited experience, ability to perform the dives listed as goals for the Beginning Diving I class. Goals: Reverse dive on 1m, front 1½ on 1`m, back somersault on 1m, reverse somersault on 1m, inward somersault on 1m, back line-up on 3m, front dive on 3m, inward dive on 3m. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed.
Advanced Diving
Class Prerequisites: Previous experience, ability to perform the dives listed as goals for the Beginning Diving II class. Goals: Add basic dives in several different positions, add twisting dives, add more 3m dives, and improve entries into the water in all directions. Eight lessons in each two-week session are guaranteed.

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