Announcements

• The Digital Copy of the 2019 Fall Program Guide will be out Friday August 16th!  We have a great line up coming your way this fall for all your recreational needs!  Wallingford Resident Registration will begins Monday August 19th.   All non resident registration begins on Monday August 26th.
• 4169.400 Weber Boys & Gannon Girls Youth Basketball League 2019-2020 Season
  Take Advantage of Reduced Rate!!!  Increase begins September 18th
  Dads and moms requesting to be coaches please pick up a coaches volunteer form
  and attend coaches registration during the registration period for
  players. Coaches will be subject to a background check and first
  time coaches are required to attend a NAYS Coaches Certification
  program sponsored through the Recreation Dept. If you are a
  returning coach please send us your NAYS renewal form if it is
  mailed to you.
  Divisions
  Weber - 1st/2nd Grade                   Gannon - Grades 1, 2
  Weber - 3rd Grade                           Gannon - Grades 3, 4, 5
  Weber - 4th Grade                           Gannon - Grades 6,7,
  Weber - 5th Grade                           Gannon - Grades 8 – 12
  Weber - 6th Grade
  Weber - 7th Grade
  Weber - 8th Grade
  Weber – 9^th – 12^th Grade
  Fee: $80 Residents / $100 Beginning 9/18
           $125 Non Residents
• 4200.300 Girls Youth Volleyball Ages 5-15
  Season Begins Saturday September 21st. Learn the game of volleyball, skills,
  rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship while having fun. Program includes
  clinics, practices, and games. First three sessions are 2 hour clinics. After, sessions are 1 hour every Saturday and every other Thursday, full schedule to come.
  Thursdays: 5:30 – 7:30pm / Saturdays: 12:00 – 4:00pm
  When: Saturday September 21st          Fee: $75 includes league t-shirt
  Coordinator: Ken Kish
• Hip House Middle School Dance Series 2019-2020
  Once again the Hip House Dance Series is back for another year of fun and excitement. The Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome back all of the returning 7th and 8th graders while also welcoming the new 6th graders. To ensure that you are able to attend all of the dances, you must purchase a photo ID pass. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A PASS FROM THE 2018-19 SEASON CAN HOLD ONTO THEIR PASSES. UPON REGISTERING FOR THIS COMING YEAR A STICKER WILL BE PLACED ON THE BACK OF THE EXISTING CARD. NO MORE PICTURES, NO MORE FILLING OUT AN ID CARD AGAIN. The dance pass allows you entry to 7 dances. No passes will be sold in the schools or on the day of the dance. Photo ID’s will go on sale June 4^th for $30.  As of September 3^rd, all dance passes will be $50. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the discounted price. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE DANCE WITHOUT A 2019 – 2020 HIP HOUSE DANCE PASS.
  2019 - 2020 Hip House Dance Schedule
  Back to School Bash – September 20^th                   
  Halloween Havoc – October 25^th
  Fall Fest – November 15^th                                            
  Jingle Ball – December 13^th
  March Madness - March 27^th                                     
  Spring Fest – April 24^th
  Last Blast – May 15^th
  
  
  
  
• Wallingford Community Pool Information & Supporting Facts                                                                                                            
  
  Hours:  The facility is open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Monday through Sunday.  At times swim lessons or training drills will take place before 11:00 a.m.  The pool will be closed daily at 6:45 p.m.  This allows for the lifeguards to take out garbage from the day, check on the cleanliness of the facilities, and store equipment for the next day. 
  Lap Lanes:  At least two lap lanes will be open at all times during pool hours.  Lap Lanes are for adult lap swimmers.  Students between the ages of 8 and 14 can use lap lanes if they can pass a swim test and they have a parent sit on the side of the pool and watch them as they swim.  If students are younger than 8 years old they cannot use lap lanes. 
  Swim Lessons:   Lifeguards will teach swim lessons at our pool.  Many of these lifeguards swim or have swam competitively on high school and college teams.  They teach quality aquatics skills to children learning to swim.   You can sign your child up for lessons or get more information at Wallingford Park and Recreation, on 6 Fairfield Boulevard (203) 294-2120.
  Guards:  A typical day includes 8 lifeguards and 1 supervisor.  That number may vary based on the needs of the pool.  Some factors may include extreme heat, or if a camp or rental is visiting the pool that day. 
  Guards actively in chairs:  One lifeguard is up in a chair per 20 swimmers, the number of guards up in chairs is determined by how many swimmers are in the pool, and by the professional discretion of our supervisors.  At times of extreme heat there may be slightly more than 20 swimmers per lifeguard in particular section of the pool. 
  Parent child checks:  This is a time when the water is cleared and pool rules are reviewed.  Parents should be in the water with young children at all times directly watching their children.  Due to the high population of patrons it is imperative that parents are watching their children at all times.  On humid days parent child checks will take place every twenty minutes.  This procedure is essential to the safety of the patrons at our pool. 
  First Aid Tent and Lifeguards:  The lifeguards under the first aid tent are responsible for minor and major first aid situations.  In case the emergency active plan is activated 5-7 guards minimum are needed under the first aid tent to safely care for a victim.  The duties during the emergency active plan are as follows:  One guard to open the ambulance gate and wait for the E.M.T's, one guard to call 911 and relay information about the incident, one guard to grab the A.E.D. machine, One guard to grab the backboard, One guard to clear the pool, one guard to calm down and guide family members of a victim to a safe spot, First responder guards will aid the victim, perform C.P.R. and or first aid procedures as necessary.
  Sections:  Based on how many guards are on duty and the attendance for each specific day the supervisor will determine how many sections are open.  In case the emergency action plan is activated their needs to be several lifeguards under the first aid tent which will be a factor in determining how many sections will be opened.  Section 4 (which is the section closest to the street) is only open on camp days. 
  Camps:  Several times throughout the summer Wallingford Parks and Recreation camps will visit our facility.  They usually visit from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 
  Rentals:  Rental information for birthday parties or social gatherings can be booked based on availability at the Wallingford Park and Recreation department on 6 Fairfield Blvd.                  (203) 294-2120
• The Town Council approved to extend the days that Community Pool will be open and to increase all pool passes by $5.00 to offset the additional cost.
  
  Opens June 15 & 16          Hours of Operation 11:00am – 7:00pm
  Opens for the season June 22^nd  – September 2^nd 
  June 22^nd – August 26^th                    Hours of Operation 11:00am – 7:00pm
  August 27^th – August 30^th                 Hours of Operation  4:00pm – 7:00pm
  August 31^st – September 2^nd              Hours of Operation 11:00am – 7:00pm
   
  Price Increase Effective Immediately:
  Residents:
  Children Ages 0-12      $15.00
  Youth Ages 13-17        $20.00
  Adults Ages 18-62       $25.00
  Seniors Ages 63+        $15.00
   
  Non-residents:
  2 Week Dated Pass    $30.00
  Season Pass              $55.00
  
  All replacement passes $25.00
  Passes can only be purchased at Wallingford Park & Rec  6 Fairfield Blvd.
  Payment:  Exact cash or check only!