The Maplewood Community Pool offers its members and their guests an    opportunity to “beat the heat” of summer in their own backyard and avoid the
traffic, crowds and expense of going to the beaches.

Pool  Phone: (973) 761-6330

The pool is open to Maplewood residents by a paid membership. The three
pools and diving tank offer our members a summer of swimming, diving,
relaxing or competing in a clean and safe liquid environment. For our braver
and more experienced members we offer New Jersey’s only public facility 10
meter dive tower to practice their diving skills.

On land, you can enjoy arts & crafts, games, activities, volley ball, water   aerobics, or grab some food from the concession stand. For those who simply
want to relax, there is plenty of room to stretch out and read, soak up some
rays or enjoy time with your friends while listening to our Summer concert 
series.

With activities such as early morning commuter swims, swim lessons, the
Makos Swim Team, water aerobics, and open swim periods, we offer
something for everyone.


Pool Hours:
          The Maplewood Community Pool will open this year May 25th, 2013
          Here is the schedule of hours:
              
               May 25th- June 16th: open on Weekends from 12:00pm-6:00pm
                                                   (Saturdays and Sundays)
               June 17th- June 28th:weekdays from 3:00pm-8:00pm
                                                    weekends from 10:00am-8:00pm
               June 29th- September 2nd: weekdays from 12pm-8:00pm
                                                              weekends from 10:00am-8:00pm

Guest Passes:
          Passes are purchased at the Maplewood Community pool during
          pool hours. 
 
                
Pool Registration:
          Registration for the Community Pool will begin Friday, March 15th at
          9:00am. The Early bird registration period is from March 15th-May 3rd.
          Click the following link to check out the 2013 Pool Fees: 2013 Pool Fees

          You can register for the pool a few different ways:

          Register online:https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood
          Register by phone: (973) 763-4202
          Register in person at: Recreation Office at 574 Valley Street
          Print out and Send in a Registration Form: 2013 Registration Form

Photo ID's:
          Photo ID's are required for all members. If you were a member last year,
          your ID will be re-activated upon payment for 2013.


Activities at the Pool:
          The Community Pool offers a variety of activities to enjoy including:
          Swimnastics, Morning Baby Pool Hours, Lap Swim in (6 ft. section of main
          pool), Commuter Swim (Monday through Friday 6:30am - 7:30am)
          Jungle Rules Volleyball. 


Scuba Diving Instruction:
          Scuba Diving Instruction is open to memebers and non-members of the
          Community Pool. This class is held at the Maplewood Community Pool
          and is made possible through by a company called "Underwater
          Adventures", located in Millburn.

          To run the program, we will need to have a minimum of 5 students
          register for the class.

          Underwater Adventures is making this program possible at a
          significantly discounted price of $279+ cost of materials. If 12 students
          sign up, the price will drop even more to $249 (normally $349).
          Underwater Adventures will also offer a 15% discount on materials
          and equipment for those who sign up.

          For further information, please contact David Buckley, Maplewood Pool
          Committee Member, at or call (973) 996-8282.

          For more details and information, go to:
          www.underwater-adventures.com

Lifeguard Certification Class:
          If you’re 15 years of age or older and looking for a great summer job or
          challenging career that’s in demand, the Red Cross Lifeguarding
          program is a great place to start. 

           Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn
           patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED.

           The Lifeguard Certification Class will provide you with:
               - 2 year First Aid and CPR/AED certifications
               - 2 year Lifeguarding certification

          Topics include:
               - Injury prevention and facility safety
               - Patron surveillance
               - Rescue skills
               - Victim assessment
               - First Aid
               - CPR/AED
               - Care for head, neck and spinal injuries

           Cost: $250.00 per student.        

           This class will take place June 3rd-6th, and 10th-13th from 5:45pm-
           9:00pm at the Maplewood Community Pool.

           To register for this class, click the following
           link: https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood. (The Lifeguard
           Certification Class is listed under the Spring 2013 Season)


Concession Menu:
          Freemen's Fish Company will be doing the concession stand at the pool
          this season for a look at their menu go to Concession Menu.

Waterslide:
           Two waterslides have been added one is enclosed the other is open.

           * You must be 48" tall or able to swim one pool length unassisted
           * No tubes, mats or lifejackets permitted in flume of body slide
           * Only one rider at a  time. NO doubles or chairs.
           * NO diving or jumping from waterslide.
           * Follow the instructions of the waterslide attendant.
           * Enter waterslide in sitting position.
           * Ride waterslide feet first either sitting or lying down on back.
           * Keep both hands & feet inside the waterslide flume at all times.
           * Exit plunge pool area immediately.
           To view a photo of the slides click on Slides

Swim Lessons:              
           Swim lessons are offered to children of members of the pool. To insure
           that every child has a chance to receive lessons there is a limit of
           two (2) sessions per child. Swim lessons cost $25 per family/per
          session.

          For a complete list of Swim Class Descriptions and times of the various
          sessions, please click the following link: 2013 Swim Class Descriptions
           
        

Summer Concerts 
            The pool will host four concerts this year at the pool. They begin at
            6:45 pm and end at 7:45 pm. All residents of Maplewood are invited to
            attend (you do not need to be a member). 
         
            The summer concert schedule is currently not available.


The Mako Swim Team          

          The Maplewood Makos is a summer seasonal competitive swim team for
          children ages 6 - 18 who are residents of Maplewood Township. 
          Registration for the team is $25 per swimmer.  Cost includes a team
          shirt, bathing cap, and swim meet fees.   All 2012 returning Makos must
          register for the team by June 1st via the registration form and delivery
          by email to Coach Carly:

The team practice schedule is as follows:

-- Saturdays 8:00am – 9:30 am June 1^st – June 22^nd

-- Weekdays 7:00 am – 8:45 am June 27^th  – July 23^rd

New swimmers need to schedule an evaluation with head coach, Carly Buckholtz (via email: ) to be completed on one of the following dates:

-- There are 10 competitive swim meets throughout July on weekdays.

Coach Buckholtz will be in touch with those swimmers who qualify for the 2013 Makos swim team by June 14^th with team/grouping assignments.  Returning 2012 Makos do not need to complete an evaluation.

                                                 SWIM SEASON:

 There are 10 competitive swim meets throughout July on weekdays.

As a competitive swim team, children are expected to be proficient and strong swimmers in order to qualify and compete.  This is not an opportunity for children to take swim lessons.  The stroke requirements for each age group are as follows:

Ages 6 - 8: Swimmers must be proficient in at least two competitive strokes and complete 100 yards of swimming

Ages 9 - 10: Swimmers must be proficient in at least two competitive strokes, diving, and complete 100 yards of swimming

Ages 11 - 12: Swimmers must be proficient in at least three competitive strokes, diving, and complete 150 yards of swimming

Ages 13 - 14: Swimmers must be proficient in at least three competitive strokes, diving, and complete 200 yards of swimming

Ages 15 - 18: Swimmers must be proficient in all four competitive strokes, diving, flip turns, and complete 200 yards of swimming

In addition to the above stroke requirements, all new and returning swimmers must:

--  Be able to participate in at least 7 of the 10 swim meets throughout 
    the season.
--  Attend 90% of swim practices in order to be eligible to compete at
   swim meets.
--  Attend practice on-time, prepared to swim (with goggles, bathing suit
   on and towel) to be eligible to compete at swim meets.
--  Attend morning practice on the day of a swim meet in order to be
   eligible to compete that day.

Parents are expected to volunteer at least twice during the season.  This information and expectations will be elaborated on at the pre-season meeting on Saturday June 15th at 7:30am.  This same meeting will be our team suit fitting.