Mason and Deerfield Township - CenterPoint Aquatic 2021

SPECIAL EDITION 2021

NEW MASON MUNICIPAL AQUATIC CENTER

MEMBERSHIPS & AMENITIES CITY OF MASON

SUN SAFETY TIPS TRIHEALTH

PATH TO THE OLYMPICS CITY OF MASON

WATER SAFETY

CITY OF MASON

MASON MUNICIPAL AQUATIC CENTER

AMENITIES LEISURE POOL • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

-Gallon Heated Leisure Pool Inclusive Splash Pad Zero Depth Entry Double Flume Slide Lazy River Tipping Bucket Shade Structures Lounge Chairs Lighted Pool Deck Womens Mens and Family Locker Rooms Poolside Family Locker Rooms Concession Stand Outdoor Dining Tables with Umbrellas Community Room with A ached Serving Area Available for Meeting and Event Rentals • Canopy Entrance Available for Meeting and Event Rentals

ENCLOSED -METER POOL • • • • • • •

Square Foot Facility

Gallon Olympic-Sized Pool with -Foot Depth Movable Bulkhead for Transition to Two -Meter Pools to Maximize Use Spectator Seating for Up to Separate Locker and Restroom Facilities for Year-Round Use Accessible to Leisure Pool Deck Opportunity for Future Expansions

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center Activities

6000 Mason-Montgomery Road • Mason, Ohio 45040 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 513.229.8500 • www.imaginemason.org

PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS Premier members Friday, April 9 at 8 a.m.

Open

Mayor Kathy Grossmann

Monday, April 12 at 8 a.m.

REGISTRATION Mason Community Center

Vice Mayor Michael Gilb

Walk-in, online at www.imaginemason.org, or by phone at 513.229.8555

PROGRAM FEES Program fees are set by membership and residency:

Tony Bradburn Council Member

Ashley Chance Council Member

TJ Honerlaw Council Member

PRE: Premier pass holder BAS: Basic pass holder MR: Mason resident (if you reside in the City of Mason) NR: Nonresident (if you reside outside the City of Mason)

Register online at www.imaginemason.org

Diana K. Nelson Council Member

Main Number 513.229.8500 City Hotlines 513.229.8502 Administration 513.229.8510 Community Center 513.229.8555 Emergency 911 Engineering & Building 513.229.8520 Finance 513.229.8530 Fire Department Administration 513.229.8540 Parks & Recreation 513.229.8555 Police Department Administration 513.229.8560 Public Utilities 513.229.8570

Joshua Styrcula Council Member

Public Works 513.229.8580 Tax Office 513.229.8535 Utility Customer Service 513.229.8533 Utility Billing Questions: Greater Cincinnati Water Works 513.591.7700 Utility Service Questions: Sewer Service and Emergencies 513.229.8570 (nights, holidays & weekends, emergencies only)

513.925.2525 Stormwater 513.229.8570 Waste Collection and Recycling 513.229.8533 Water Service and Emergencies - Greater Cincinnati Water Works 513.591.7700

The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates Mason Community Center.

Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040, p 513.229.8555 Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

A joint publication of the City of Mason and Deerfield Township, Ohio, in partnership with TriHealth and Mason City Schools.

City of Mason Administrative Offices 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 513.229.8510 | administration@masonoh.org www.imaginemason.org

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WELLNESS

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Mason Community Center Premier Member

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HOURS Saturday, May - Friday, May Days and times to be announced.

Normal operating hours on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

- Sunday, August Saturday, May a.m. to p.m.

Extended season begins Monday, August Days and times to be announced.

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH

Saturday, July ¦ Red, Rhythm and Boom Times to be announced. .

Stay connected at imaginemason.org

Eric Hansen City of Mason Manager

Chrissy Avery Parks and Recreation Director

Elevating Our Culture of Wellness by Teaching All Residents in Mason to be Safe in Water

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bout 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water; oceans hold about 96.5% and 2.5% is freshwater. Half of the world’s population lives less than two miles from a surface freshwater body, and only 10% of the population lives further than six miles away from a body of water. According to the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, there are 10.4 million residential and 309,000 public swimming pools in the United States. Water is a significant part of our recreation and quality of life.

This year the new Mason Municipal Aquatic Center will open. We are excited about the opportunity to add this facility to our repertoire of recreational amenities and elevate our mission for building a culture of wellness in the community.

Upon completion of the enclosed 50-meter pool, our water related recreational amenities will include four pools and a splash pad with over 1,587,440 gallons of water. We want all residents to enjoy our facilities, but most important we need them to learn how to be safe in any water.

While water is essential to our everyday health and well-being, a survey conducted by the American Red Cross found: • More than half of all Americans (54%) either can’t swim or don’t have all of the basic swimming skills.

• 80% of Americans said they could swim, yet only 56% of the self-described swimmers can perform all five of the basic skills that could save their life in the water.

• Just four in ten parents of children ages 4–17 report that their child can perform all five basic swimming skills, yet more than nine in ten (92%) say that their child is likely to participate in water activities this summer.

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• Nearly half of Americans (46%) report that they have had an experience in the water where they were afraid they might drown.

• One in five (19%) said they knew someone who had drowned.

• 20% knew someone who nearly drowned.

In this special edition of CenterPoint you will find some exciting activities and programming planned for the new Aquatic Center. While we want you to take advantage of these opportunities, we ask that you and those within your family please start by first learning how to be safe in the water.

Challenge yourself and commit to join us in participating in the Mason Swim Academy Safe Swimmer Program. Learn more about this program on page 7.

Our mission is for every current resident and generations to come to be able to say “the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center is where I learned to be safe in the water.”

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show drowning as the second-leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and sixth for people of all ages. In addition, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.

ACHIEVING

LIFELONG WELLNESS THROUGH SWIMMING

The Mason Municipal Aquatic Center continues the City’s mission of building a culture of wellness in our community and provides an opportunity to teach everyone in Mason how to be safe in the water.

Introduction to

SWIMMING Swimming is a great way for the entire family to get active and is a sport that brings fitness and enjoyment for life Swimming provides numerous health Swimming is the most benefits such as reducing blood pressure relieving joint pain increasing injury free sport of all flexibility as well as building endurance muscle strength and cardiovascular children’s sports fitness Swimming does a be er job than any other sport in proportional muscle development as it uses all of the body’s major muscle groups Next time you want to get a great Swimming burns almost more workout in consider swimming! calories than biking per hour and almost more calories than running per hour

A Brief Guide on Swim Strokes

Freestyle - The freestyle stroke is swum in a horizontal position with the body facing down The body rolls from one side to the other while each arm individually pulls the water and the feet perform a flu er kick The head turns to the side for breath Backstroke - The backstroke is swum on the back with the arms executing alternating movements one sweeping underwater while the other is extended overhead and vice versa The legs perform a flu er kick Breaststroke - The breaststroke is swum facing down in the water with both arms moving synchronously in half circular movements under the water The legs also perform synchronously and execute a frog-like whip kick Bu erfly - Bu erfly is typically the hardest to learn The arms move synchronously outwards while executing a similar stroke to freestyle The body moves in a wave-like movement with a dolphin kick with the feet and legs together

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Making an Impact Kathy Fish, retired Chief Research and Development Office for Procter & Gamble, reflects on how swimming shaped her life and why she’s committing to raising funds for a 50-meter competition pool in Mason.

AS THE CHAIR OF A MATTER OF 50 METERS, YOU ARE “ALL IN” ON THIS PROJECT. WHY? My daughter Margaret finished her USA Swimming career with the Mason Manta Rays and as her coach, Ken Heis, the head coach of the City of Mason Manta Rays, was transformative. Not only did her swimming improve dramatically, but she gained confidence and resilience. We have remained friends over the years and I have been so impressed by the strength of the program that he and his assistant Todd Billhimer have built. For those of us in the swimming community, we understand how special this team is. They are ranked in the top 1% nationally, they have won back to back Junior National titles, they have 50 All-Americans, placed four individuals on the USA Junior National Team, have five swimmers ranked in the world top 100, and have 11 swimmers and counting qualified for the 2021 Olympic trials.

All this has been accomplished without a 50-meter pool. The program is outstanding for more junior swimmers as well and has grown from 110 swimmers to 300 and currently has a wait list for 150 swimmers they do not have space for.

As the opportunity for a 50-meter pool in Mason came about, I decided leading the fundraising was a way to show my gratitude to Ken and the Manta Rays and to help make a difference to our current and future swimmers. Beyond what it will do for the City of Mason, this facility will also be a tremendous asset for the Southwest Ohio/ Northern Kentucky swimming community, where there is insufficient water availability to support the demand for training and competition. We hope that the facility can help drive the strength of swimming and aquatic sports in the area.

WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE—WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? Swimming was my passion. I dreamed of being an Olympic swimmer. Unfortunately, I didn’t quite make it, but I did make it to NCAAs and Nationals and I have no regrets. Swimming was my most formative experience growing up. I learned the value of hard work, discipline, teamwork, resilience and made life-long friends.

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HOW DID SWIMMING BRING YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER? I have very strong faith that has strengthened over the years. I believe that God works in mysterious ways in our lives and sometimes we don’t understand until much later. A fun story is that my husband and I met coaching swimming for the Cincinnati Marlins in 1985. I was working at P&G and coaching young swimmers in the evening. He was working in New York. As a result of the Olympic boycott in 1980, all the athletes who did not get a chance to compete hung on until 1984 and retired. USA Swimming put out a call for those committed to swimming to help raise the next generation. Stephen took a leave of absence from his job on Wall Street and came to the Cincinnati Marlins, one of the top teams in the country at the time. The crazy part of the story is that our families had a deep connection more than 1,000 miles away. His grandfather was the minister that married my parents in Newburyport, Massachusetts. His father dated my Aunt Dorothy for three years. Our families vacationed together.

All unbeknownst to us at the time. We both believe that God had a role in bringing us together.

HOW WILL THE 50-METER POOL IMPACT THE COMMUNITY? By upgrading the originally planned outdoor 25-meter facility to an enclosed 50-meter complex, the City of Mason is opening up a lot of possibilities for the community, the surrounding area, and all who are interested in competitive swimming and aquatic sports. The new Mason Municipal Aquatic Center is designed for versatility and elite achievement. This year-round facility with movable bulkhead will be highly reconfigurable. For swimming, it can be a 9-lane, Olympic-sized venue or a 20-lane, short-course venue. For water polo, two full competition pools with warm-up areas are possible. Subdividing the space finally opens up opportunities for programs like Masters Swimming and triathlon training, as well as swim lessons. And the space will be available to host a wide variety of competitions bringing in more than a $2 million economic impact to the area. For the Manta Rays specifically, it will allow them to double the size of the current team which is capped at 300 swimmers due to space constraints. And it will allow the team that has already had tremendous success the opportunity to train in a 50-meter facility and move to the next level.

Our commitment is to raise $5 million in private contributions to close the public-funding gap for the entire center over the next five years. We have raised more than $1 million so far and are hoping to see more support from business leaders and individuals from across the region. Learn more www.amatterof50meters.org.

MSA Safe Swimmer Program Save yourself the Mason Swim Academy (MSA) way! With a new enclosed 50-meter pool opening later this year at the Aquatic Center, ensure your swimming skills help you be a safe and competent swimmer with MSA’s new Safe Swimmer Program.

According to Navy.com, less than half of American children can swim safely. “It’s time to change that,” the website says.”America’s Navy has five skills to ensure water competency for swimming safely.

Start testing your skills this July in the Community Center Competition pool to help roll out this program when the new 50-meter pool opens. Once the pool opens, individuals can take their test in the 50-meter pool. To pass the program, you will need to be able to safely complete the below skills.

• Jump into water over your head. When you jump in, your entire body will be submerged.

• Surface the water for breath and float or tread water for one minute. Stay relaxed so you do not overexert yourself.

• After treading water for one minute, turn around in a full circle.

• Swim 25 yards to the edge of the pool without stopping. You can utilize whichever stroke is most comfortable for you.

• Exit the water without a ladder.

If you need help learning or developing these skills, please contact the Community Center to enroll in adult and child Mason Swim Academy lessons. Once you’ve shown an MSA instructor you can safely complete the above skills, you will receive a sticker on your membership card as well as your name displayed at the Aquatic Center. Stay tuned for dates and times for your chance to display your safe swimming skills.

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CPR/AED Safety

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ith summer just around the corner and the weather heating up, many people will be heading to the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center to cool off. Swimming is a highlight of summer, but keep in mind that drowning is one of the top five causes of unintentional injury-related death in the United States1, and it is often associated with cardiac arrest.2 Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when an electrical malfunction of the heart causes it to suddenly stop beating properly. Sudden cardiac arrest happens unexpectedly and can affect people of all ages, even children and teens. In a drowning, sudden cardiac arrest occurs due to lack of oxygen in the bloodstream and an increase of lactic acid in the body, which directly effects the heart rate.

The Mason Fire Department is a great source for education on how to respond in a sudden cardiac arrest emergency—especially since a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest drops by 10% for every minute without intervention.

KEEPING YOU SAFE IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are readily available to all lifeguards and the public at the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center. Keeping the community safe is important. If you haven’t taken one of the free CPR classes offered to Mason residents, below is a quick how-to and a few tips on how to conduct CPR on an unresponsive adult, child, or infant: • Immediately call 911 and locate an AED. Do not be deterred if you do not know how to perform CPR; 911 operators are trained to walk people through the steps over the phone.

• After you have called 911, start CPR immediately. Remember CAB: C - Compressions: Place the heel of your hand on the center of the person’s chest. Put your other hand on top of the first with your fingers interlaced. Press down so you compress the chest at least 2 inches in adults and children and 1.5 inches in infants. Compress at 100 times a minute or even a little faster. (That’s about the same rhythm as the beat of the Bee Gee’s song “Stayin’ Alive.”)

A - Airway: If you have been trained in CPR, you can now open the airway with a head-tilt and chin-lift maneuver.

B - Breathing: Pinch the person’s nose closed. Take a normal breath, cover the person’s mouth with yours to create an airtight seal, and then give two, one-second breaths as you watch for the chest to rise.

Continue compressions and breaths—30 compressions, two breaths—until help arrives.

Follow these tips prior to using an • Please note that a different technique should be used for newborns.

CPR TIPS:

• Chest compressions are extremely important. Even if you are not comfortable performing rescue breaths on a stranger, be sure to do chest compressions.

• It is normal to feel popping and snapping when you begin chest compressions.

• Try not to let your hands bounce when you are doing compressions. Let the chest fully recoil but always keep your hands in place on the chest.

An AED can help save a life during cardiac arrest and should be used for anyone 8 years old or older and weighing more than 55 pounds. When using an AED, turn it on and follow the audio prompts. Attach the AED pads as shown in the picture on the pad then make sure no one is touching the person. When everyone is clear of the person, press the analyze button and the AED will analyze the person’s heart rhythm. If the AED recommends delivering shock, press the shock button and immediately begin CPR after the shock. Perform two minutes of CPR and the AED will again begin to prompt directions. Continue this until medical personnel arrive.

1 National Drowning Prevention Alliance Website, ndpa.org/about/. Accessed 27 Feb 2018.

2 “Drowning.” NEJM Website, www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1013317. Accessed 7 Mar 2018.

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AED around a pool: • Persons equipped with an AED should stay clear of any water.

• If the person is in the water, move him/her to a dry area.

• Remove wet clothing and dry the person’s chest before placing the pads.

• Avoid getting the pads wet.

• All rescuers and assistants should stay away from wet surfaces.

Department Collaboration The City of Mason continuously strives to create a culture of collaboration, communication, and cooperation amongst all departments of the City. Many employees are cross-trained in various City departments and functions to better meet City priorities and increase efficiency so that we are capable of delivering a high level of service to our residents and businesses. The City often relies on the use of the Incident Command System to utilize staff from across City departments to organize and execute City services and initiatives and the development of the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center is no exception. Departments have come together during planning and construction to review timelines, budget, marketing, amenity installation, partnerships, facility operations, maintenance, and more.

Once open to the public, the continued operation and maintenance of the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center will reflect this cross-departmental approach as staff from the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, Public Utilities Department, and Service Department will all play a unique role in the facility’s success.

The Public Utilities Department operates and maintains the Mason Water Reclamation Plant. This plant treats wastewater via a large network of pumping and solid removal systems to recycle clean water to the environment. As a result, a synergy exists between pool and treatment plant maintenance as both utilize equipment to move and clean water. All staff in the Public Utilities Department are certified professional Ohio EPA Wastewater Operators as well as Certified Pool and Spa Operators. The Public Utilities Department assists the Parks and Recreation Department with pool equipment preventative and replacement maintenance at the Community Center and Aquatic Center. The following equipment is serviced or replaced by Public Utilities: filter media, valves, chemical controllers, variable frequency drives, sensors, pipes, motors, and pumps.

Since the beginning of the Aquatic Center project, Service Center staff have adjusted walking trail locations in Corwin M. Nixon Park to accommodate construction activities and direct park visitors around the construction area.

Service Center staff will oversee contractors who will maintain the landscaping and irrigation systems. Staff will mow the grass around the Aquatic Center and will perform all facility maintenance as needed. Additionally, staff treats the parking lot and staging area during snow and ice events.

Both the Service Center and Public Utilities staff will participate in final inspections and walk-through inspections to ensure the pool and surrounding area are ready for an opening in May.

• Improves bone health • Builds lung stamina • Reduces risk of heart disease • Strengthens muscles • Reduces stress • Boosts mental wellness Contact us for upcoming adult programming, learning how to use a kick board, swimming drills, master swimming and more. imaginemason.org

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Just Keep Swimming

Lifelong swimmer kicks in to support new year-round aquatic facility.

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ason resident Dick Chisholm speaks warmly when describing how he learned how to swim. He was born and raised on Staten Island, New York, and swim lessons were not an option for him during the 1940s, when pools were not common at private residences.

Dick taught himself how to swim by placing his face in the water, stretching his arms out and kicking as hard as he could to get to the other side of the pool without stopping.

He did his best to teach himself all four strokes and remembers winning a medal at a summer camp competition. Eventually, Dick tried out for his high school swim team which was one of five schools on Staten Island with a pool or a swim team. Traveling to Manhattan and Queens became the norm to find local competition at that level.

After high school, Dick went to college and earned a degree in chemical engineering. His college studies and lack of access to a pool kept him from swimming as often as he would have liked. But soon after college, he joined the Navy.

Dick and his wife Elissa moved to Cincinnati in 1972 with their six children. Joining the Blue Ash YMCA was an easy decision for him because he wanted to teach his children how to swim and enroll them into swim lessons. At the same time, Dick was able to join the masters swim program offered there.

From that point on, Dick participated in masters swim meets on a regular basis across the country. His first meet was in 1985 in Orlando and continued in cities like New Brunswick, New Jersey; Cleveland, Ohio; Auburn, Alabama; and even to San Juan, Puerto

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Rico. Throughout his swimming career, Dick decided to focus on the 1,500-meter event.

In 2016, when Dick was 82, he suffered a major stroke at home which affected his left arm and his general strength. By swimming increments of 25 meters at a time and the support of friends, Dick has been able to regain his mobility and strength. He said, “The happiest day of my life was getting back into the water following my stroke.”

Dick’s current goal is to swim 1,500 meters in the new 50-meter pool at the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center. He detailed that he will be competing against his previous times but will be satisfied with completing the swim regardless of finish time.

Now a resident of Mason, Dick is delighted to see the City of Mason and A Matter of 50 Meters working together to enhance the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center with an enclosed, Olympic-sized, 50-meter pool for year-round aquatic activities. “We’ve been talking about the need for a 50-meter pool in this area for a number of years. I was on a committee once looking into this,” Dick says. “For a team like the City of Mason Manta Rays to achieve the greatness they have achieved so far, the new pool will create even more opportunities for swimmers.”

At 86 years old, Dick swims almost daily at Mason Community Center and credits swimming as a lifelong sport for him. He has enjoyed swimming so much, witnessing firsthand the positive impact the sport has on young people and the lifelong joy it brings to adults of all ages, that he has kicked in to support the construction of the new enclosed 50-meter pool.

A Matter of 50 Meters is a local nonprofit led by parents of former and current swimmers. The nonprofit has partnered with the City of Mason and is committed to raising funds to make the 50-meter competition pool possible. To date, the nonprofit has raised $1 million so far and is committed to raising another $1 million before the 50-meter pool opens. The new Aquatic Center is focused on a variety of programming for all ages and will feature a masters swimming program. If you are interested in upcoming masters swimming initiatives or “kicking in” to support the sport of swimming on behalf of your family, you as an individual or your business, learn more at www.amatterof50meters.org.

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A New Wave of Wellness in Mason

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wimming and aquatic recreation has been an important aspect of life in Mason dating back to the 1950s. Prior to the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center, the Lou Eves Municipal Pool served Mason residents for 24 years. Prior to that, Mason’s original pool was in Pine Hill Lakes Park and was the summer hot spot. In fact, the foundation of that pool was located at the bottom of the big hill where the mini skate park is now located.

Mason continues to experience growth in population and to offer a variety of new innovative wellness opportunities throughout the community. In 2016, the City worked with a consulting firm and community focus groups comprised of residents, park users, Community Center members, youth sports organizations, and other stakeholders to evaluate future opportunities at Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park and the Lou Eves Municipal Pool. The City also completed an inventory of current facilities and future recreation trends to determine how the City’s existing recreational facilities met community needs.

Through that process, new master plans for Heritage Oak Park and the outdoor pool were created. Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak

Park is nearing completion of a Phase 1 field revitalization and construction of the new Aquatic Center is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2021.

The new Mason Municipal Aquatic Center will offer balanced and expanded aquatic based opportunities for residents and local businesses. The Aquatic Center will also serve as the main venue to help teach every resident how to be safe in the water as well as offer expanded training opportunities for swimming athletes.

The heated leisure pool will allow the pool to open earlier in the season and stay open past Labor Day, weather permitting. The new splash pad provides an engaging experience for young children. Once completed, the new enclosed 50-meter pool will allow the City to expand on programming and host special events and competitive swim meets. The iconic wave structure shading the entrance incorporates the new wave of wellness this facility brings to residents.

The City is excited to present the facility to residents this summer and is hopeful the opening of the facility can be a welcoming experience during these uncertain times.

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Residential Pool Assistance Proper pool operation and maintenance is just as important for home pools as commercial pools.

Important items of home pool operation and maintenance include: ensuring a clean filtration, clean skimmers, and returns; removal of algae; monitoring water level; removing mold and debris from the pool liner; and using a pool testing kit to maintain proper water balance. When it is time to open your pool this year, do not forget about the sewer usage cap. A summer sewage usage cap was implemented in 2003 and amended in 2006 to account for outside water usage that does not require sewer processing.

Fill your swimming pool after your end of April meter reading date!

To take advantage of the usage cap and save, fill your pool or water your new landscaping after May 1 so you can take full advantage of the summer usage cap.

WHAT IS A SUMMER SEWER USAGE CAP? The summer sewage usage cap is a method of calculating your sewer bill to reflect sewer

sewer usage cap was established to adjust for where water is used outdoors, such as watering lawns, and does not enter the Mason sewer system. Fees are not charged on summer water usage that exceeds a cap amount that is based upon your winter usage.

HOW IS MY USAGE CAP DETERMINED? The usage cap is different for each homeowner and is based on the amount of water you used during the winter. The calculation is the average monthly usage of water at your home during the months of December through April. That average becomes your cap for the summer months (May through November). usage more accurately in the summer, when many homeowners increase their outdoor water usage.

Mason residents receive both water and wastewater utility services. Wastewater is the water that runs down the drain in your home and through underground sewer pipes to the City’s Water Reclamation Plant, where it is processed and returned to the environment.

The sewer rate structure is based upon water usage. For each cubic foot of water used, you are charged both a water fee and a sewer fee. The

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HOW IS THE USAGE CAP USED IN THE SUMMER? For each billing period in the summer (May through November), the number of cubic feet of water you used is determined based upon your water meter reading. If this number is lower than your usage cap, sewer fees are charged on all the cubic feet of water you used. If this number is greater than your usage cap, you will not be charged sewer fees for the cubic feet of water above your usage cap. Water fees will still apply.

MASON MUNICIPAL AQUATIC CENTER

New Enclosed -Meter Olympic-Sized Pool

OPENING FALL

Pool Safety Many of us are counting down the days until summer arrives. A majority of individuals and families spend their summer days enjoying their neighborhood pools or relaxing in the hot tub. While swimming pools are a popular destination to spend your summer days, there are significant safety risks associated with pools. Unfortunately, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children under 18 years of age. Before hopping into the pool this summer, the City of Mason encourages members of our community to follow these best practices when swimming with your family or friends: · Supervise – Keep children under active supervision at all times. It is strongly encouraged that parents or guardians stay within an arm’s reach of children while in the pool. A responsible adult should always be present to watch the water when individuals are in the pool. Never assume that someone else is supervising and never rely on floatation devices as a substitute for supervision. · Never Swim Alone – Parents and children should use the buddy system when swimming in a pool. Take a friend or a responsible adult with you who is a strong swimmer. Even when a lifeguard is around, it is best to have a buddy who has your safety and wellbeing as their top priority. · Play Carefully – Children and teenagers have the potential to play and become rowdy in the water. Wrestling in any body of water can be very dangerous; you could hit your head against the pool wall/floor or not be aware that someone is submerged underwater and needs air. While we all want to have fun in the water, please choose safe and appropriate activities while playing in the pool. · Learn CPR – It is recommended that all parents, guardians, or childcare providers learn CPR. CPR provides individuals the ability to save

lives in a variety of emergency situations including a drowning incident. Providing CPR immediately after a drowning occurs can prevent brain damage or death. Stay tuned for upcoming free CPR trainings offered by the Mason Fire Department to our residents. · Learn How to Swim – Swimming is not only fun but a lifesaving skill.

Learning how to swim is one of the best defenses against drowning incidents. Swim lessons can teach children and adults basic water survival skills such as how to float or tread water, how to breathe while swimming, and how to orient yourself while in the water. The Mason Community Center provides a variety of swim lessons for all ages based on a participant’s comfort and skill level. Check out Community Center swim lesson offerings on page 22. · Avoid Alcohol – Injuries and incidents involving alcohol are a common problem around bodies of water including private pools and hot tubs.

Consuming alcohol can slow down the body’s reaction time, impair your senses, and make you feel disoriented while in the water. If you plan on swimming or watching someone in the water, it is strongly recommended to avoid alcohol.

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Backyard Pool Safety the pool area or be attached to the pool.

• If the pool rim is above 48 inches, the ladder or steps should be secured, locked, or removed.

There is more to pool safety than no running, no diving, and no roughhousing. The City of Mason Engineering and Building Department provides homeowners with helpful guidelines to ensure a safe pool environment, including information about fences and electrical services to pool equipment.

Fences (in-ground, on-ground, above-ground, and storable) around pools are the best type of prevention to keep individuals from venturing into your pool when not in use.

The City has begun to receive requests from residents to allow the use of powered safety covers instead of fences. Pool safety covers are designed to be able to hold up to 485 pounds of weight per 5 square feet, allowing people to actually stand on the cover. They can also prevent a child from gaining access to an unsupervised pool. In September 2020 the City’s regulations were updated to allow powered safety covers as a barrier option for pools at least 100 feet from the nearest adjacent dwelling. The powered safety cover must comply with ASTM F1346 as an acceptable barrier instead of fences. These changes are only for private residential pools included in Chapter 1301 of the City of Mason’s codified ordinances and will not impact community pools which are considered commercial pools covered by the State of Ohio regulations.

• All fences must be 48 inches or higher.

• Any openings in the fence should be 4 inches or less.

• Chain link, lattice, and wire mesh fences have different opening requirements, check with the Building Department for specific requirements.

Electrical safety is also an important factor when having a pool in your backyard. The City of Mason requires that you obtain a permit for the installation of electrical services for your pool. In addition, the National Electrical Code has a section just for pools and can be found at nfpa.org. Below are a few electrical safety items to consider after the installation of your pool:

• Pedestrian gates should be self-closing and have a self-latching locking device. All other gates should have a self-latching locking device.

• All latching devices should be at a height of 54 inches from the bottom of the gate.

There are two additional guidelines for in-ground and aboveground pools: • If the pool rim is below 48 inches, the fence should enclose 14 CenterPoint Special Edition 2021

• Have an electrician check all connections and test all electrical devices before and after the pool season. This test will include checking the GFCI protected circuits, checking the connections and condition of the conductors to breakers, pool boxes, etc., making sure that lamps or decorative devices are still working, verifying the operation of the safety cover, and more.

• Keep energized extension cords away from the pool.

• Keep low voltage lighting at least 10 feet away from the pool.

Residents are encouraged to call the Building Department with any questions regarding pool installation and safety as well as permits needed related to your pool at 513.229.8520.

MASON SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT:

Lexi Stevens

Lexi has been a part of Mason Community Center since the age of 2, when she would visit Kids Korner and the facility with her family.

Now, at the age of 19, Lexi is a student at Miami University studying special education & sign language and is also a SwimAmerica swim instructor at the Community Center.

Lexi loves seeing the advancement that participants make as they progress through the program.

For three years, she has helped children and adults learn to swim and be safe around bodies of water.

Lexi shared advice for anyone interested in becoming a swim instructor: “Do not hesitate. I did not have a background in swimming prior to becoming an instructor and was a little nervous when I began. However, the training and support from the other swim instructors has made the experience very positive and unique.” Lexi refers to her fellow instructors as supportive friends all working together.

When Lexi is not teaching a swim lesson, she can be found working in other areas of the Community Center such as camps, the fitness floor, Kids Korner and birthday parties. Lexi said, “I’ve enjoyed friendships I’ve made at the Center with members and staff as well as the varied job duties. The opportunity to learn so many new skills and have fun doing it has been a valuable experience.”

INTERACTING WITH LIFEGUARDS

The Cincinnati Pool Management (CPM) aquatic staff at Mason Community Center and the new Municipal Aquatic Center is trained to communicate effectively with guests and we encourage you to approach CPM managers before approaching lifeguards. Please remember if you approach a lifeguard, he/she will not make eye contact with you during conversation and will continue to watch the pool area. As a life-saving professional, lifeguards are trained to continuously scan their zones of coverage and watch constantly for unsafe scenarios and signs of distress/drowning. The City of Mason collaborates with CPM for a continued culture of wellness and safety in the community.

We can’t wait to see you at the pool this summer!

NOW HIRING SWIM INSTRUCTORS • Make a difference • Ensure safety in and around water • Teach families how to swim

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Are you a difference maker?

We are looking for great people to add to our team. Become a lifeguard for the indoor or outdoor facility.

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Hitting the Pool This Summer?

Sun-Safety Tips for Children

PROTECTION FROM SUN EXPOSURE The two types of sun rays that can injure the skin are ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA affects the deep layers of skin. UVB damages the outermost layers of the skin and causes sunburn.

“Protect your child from sun exposure by having them wear long sleeve swimsuits in addition to a hat and sunscreen. Use UV-blocking sunglasses when possible,” says Bennett.

SUNSCREEN GUIDELINES

As you run down your checklist before taking the kids to the pool this summer, be sure to include sun safety preparation as one of the top items, because while a little sunburn or a nice tan may not seem like a big deal to you, it could have a lasting impact on your child’s health.

“Cumulative sun exposure leads to wrinkles, age spots, and increases the risk of skin cancer,” says Kelly Bennett, M.D., a TriHealth pediatrician with Group Health-Mason. “Damage to your child’s skin now could have long-lasting impacts on their health, which is why it is important to be sure they are protected.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control, skin cancer is not only the most common form of cancer in the U.S., the number of new cases rises significantly every year.

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The Food and Drug Administration offers the following guidelines on selecting sunscreen: · Sunscreens labeled SPF 30 or higher that block both UVA and UVB. These products are labeled as broad spectrum. · Those that are water resistant, even if your activities do not include swimming. This type of sunscreen stays on your skin longer when your skin gets wet. · Avoid products that combine sunscreen and insect repellent. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied often. Insect repellent applied too often could be harmful. · If your skin is sensitive to the chemicals in sunscreen products, choose a mineral sunscreen such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These are also best for most toddlers and children who may have more sensitive skin. · Less expensive products that have the same ingredients work as well as expensive ones.

TIPS FOR SUNSCREEN USAGE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN “Sunscreen alone doesn’t give full protection, so you should limit sun exposure for your children during peak sunlight hours and look for options to protect them from the sun such as clothing and a shady spot if available,” says Bennett. She also offers these tips when applying sunscreen: · Apply 30 minutes before going outdoors for best results. This allows time for the sunscreen to be absorbed into your skin. · Apply a large amount to all exposed areas.

This includes face, nose, ears, and shoulders. DO NOT forget the feet. · Follow package instructions about how often to reapply. This is usually at least every 2 hours. · Always reapply after swimming or sweating. · Use a lip balm with sunscreen. · For infants six months and younger, sun protective clothing and a hat are preferred methods for sun protection. When necessary, use sunscreen sparingly on exposed areas.

To schedule an appointment with a TriHealth pediatrician, call 513.853.2100 or visit TriHealth.com/Pediatrics

Thunder Roars the weather conditions predicted or sudden changes in weather conditions.

“WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS.”

W

ith the new Mason Municipal Aquatic Center opening and warmer temperatures outside, there will be more and more patrons anxious to get out of the house. Mason’s parks offer a number of activities and events from baseball, soccer, and frisbee golf to walking paths and more.

When using the parks or at the new Aquatic Center, patrons need to be mindful of

In 2001, the National Weather Service established the program “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors” in an attempt to reduce the number of individuals annually killed due to lightning strikes. The National Weather Service recently reported that lightning killed 16 people in 2017—the fewest deaths since accurate records began in 1940.

The City of Mason currently has 10 outdoor warning sirens activated by the Warren County Communications Center.

The purpose of the outdoor public warning siren system is to provide an early warning alert to citizens to take shelter indoors and seek additional information immediately.

The outdoor warning system is an effective method of notifying those that are outdoors to seek shelter indoors, but it is only one component of a comprehensive emergency warning system. In addition,

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you should obtain a NOAA weather radio, familiarize yourself with the Emergency Alert System (EAS), and tune in to local media reports from television, radio, and social media.

The sirens are not designed to be relied upon to provide sufficient warning indoors or in noisy areas. Air conditioning, thunder, wind, rain, and other conditions can cause the sirens not to be heard indoors or even sometimes outdoors. Sirens are tested the first Wednesday of each month. However, they are subject to lightning strikes and are exposed to the elements and other hazards that can cause them to malfunction. Everyone is encouraged to have multiple ways to receive information about severe weather.

When sirens are activated seek shelter immediately.

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center

Saturday June - p m

Festive activities including a visit from Santa, a fun holiday cra , and more!

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH

Open to the public Includes local merchants and home sale representatives Vendor Registration begins April Special Edition 2021 CenterPoint 17

Only of USA swimmers qualify for the opportunity to compete to be on the USA Olympic Swimming Team

Becoming an Olympic swimmer is no easy feat To qualify for the Olympic Swimming Trials swimmers must meet the time standard set by USA Swimming the National governing body of the sport The Trials time standards are released approximately two years prior to the Olympic games and are based on the type of stroke individual vs relay as well as men vs women Qualifying swimmers must ultimately finish in the top two of one of the individual events If an athlete is participating in a swimming relay he/she must place in the top six in the -meter and -meter freestyle relays Leading up to the Olympic Trials the Mason Manta Rays had swimmers qualify for the Trials These athletes have been patiently waiting for their opportunity to compete for the chance to represent the United States at the Olympic Games Following the unprecedented events of the pandemic USA Swimming developed a plan to conduct the Olympic Trials in an environment that prioritizes the safety and health of athletes by dividing the Trials into two competitions Learn more about each Wave of the Trials at USASwimming org The entire Mason community wishes these City of Mason Manta Rays athletes the best of luck as they continue their vigorous path to the Olympics!

ADAM CHANEY In addition to an intense workout regimen and strict nutrition plan what other factors are important as part of your preparation for the US Olympic Trials?

To simply just stay focused and make every practice count I always trust in my coach and my training that has gotten me to this level

ANSEL FROASS Who has had the biggest impact on your swimming career?

My mom She has done so much to help me get to where I am today and I am thankful for that

CARSON FOSTER Besides training by swimming in the pool what else do you do outside the pool to be the best swimmer you can be?

To be an Olympic swimmer you almost have to make it like a full-time job Outside of the pool I’m putting hours into recovery Whether it’s two-hour naps throughout the week minutes of stretching each day or seeing a nutritionist to tell me what to eat I am always trying to improve my swimming

CHLOE HICKS What words of wisdom would you share with young swimmers who aspire of becoming an Olympic level athlete?

Never count yourself out No matter where you are in your athletic career just keep striving to be the best version of yourself

CORA DUPRE Walk us through your typical day as part of your training for the US Olympic Trials I wake up at a m and three days a week I do a sprint practice in the morning and three days a week I lift weights At afternoon practice I typically do a mid-distance practice In-between practices and sometimes after afternoon practice I have class

JACOB MCDONALD What is the best part of being a part of the City of Mason Manta Rays Olympic Trial team?

The quality of athletes I get to train with and amazing coaching that pushes us every day to chase our dreams

JAKE FOSTER What is one interesting or unique fact about swimming that most people don’t know?

How mental swimming is As I’ve grown older I’ve realized that a happy swimmer is a fast swimmer When you are relaxed and in a good mental space before a race you will almost always swim at your lifetime bests

NOAH YOUNG What has been your most memorable experience in swimming?

Most definitely the TYR Pro Meets in Knoxville in January

That was the first qualifying meet that our team went to and where I got my Olympic trials cut which I was beyond excited about

REESE LUGBILL What was the best piece of advice your coach said to you before a race?

Trust my stroke He told me I have put in all the hard work and now it’s time to trust my training and my stroke This helped me to stay positive and knowing all the hard work that I’ve put in just helps me feel more confident before my race because I know I did everything I could’ve done

TYLER BABINEC Do you have any pre-race rituals or good luck charms?

I wear a wristband to represent my little cousin Connor who passed away from cancer a few years ago While he was battling cancer I told myself I wouldn’t take it off until he got better It says “Little C Big C” representing that Connor is greater than cancer

CARL BLOEBAUM What is the best part of being a part of the City of Mason Manta Rays Olympic Trial team?

The best part of being a part of the trial team is that I will have a lot of my friends there with me and I can just enjoy the experience with the people that I spend time with every day It's very refreshing to see that the work we have put in over the years swimming day in and day out has finally paid off

UPCOMING MEETS

LOCATION

DATE

TYR Pro Series

Indianapolis Indiana

May -

U S Olympic Team Swim Trials - Wave I

Omaha Nebraska

June -

U S Olympic Team Swim Trials - Wave II

Omaha Nebraska

June -

The Summer Olympics

Tokyo Japan

July - August

Mason Community Center Activities AQUATICS

ENRICHMENT

Family Late Night Swim

Sunrise Yoga

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center

MMAC Leisure Pool Join your friends for a fun evening of swimming, music, themed activities, and a craft.

Day Date Tu 6/15 Disco Night Tu 7/13 Surfing USA Tu 8/10 Pirate Party

Time 7:30-10:00P

Deadline 6/8

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $5 /$6 /$8 /$9 352501-01

7:30-10:00P

7/6

$5 /$6 /$8 /$9

352501-02

7:30-10:00P

8/3

$5 /$6 /$8 /$9

352501-03

MASON MUNICIPAL AQUATIC CENTER Take a Tour a.m. - p.m.

Learn more about upcoming events & programs.

Bring the family and try it out a er your tour!

Start your day in an outdoor sunrise yoga class with a flowing series of dynamic poses designed to mentally and physically awaken your mind and body and translate to a clear and positive approach to the rest of your day. You will also be treated to a healthy breakfast after class.

Day F F F

Date 6/4 7/2 8/6

Time 6:30-7:30A 6:30-7:30A 6:30-7:30A

Age 10-99 10-99 10-99

Deadline 5/28 6/25 7/30

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $10 /$12 /$15 /$18 $10 /$12 /$15 /$18 $10 /$12 /$15 /$18

Activity 369119-04 369119-05 369119-06

open House

May 8, 15, 22 Purchase your Mason Municipal Aquatic Center Membership before May and enjoy the Pool on Saturday’s beginning May from a.m.- p.m. Guests purchasing membership before May will receive a FREE gi !

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FAMILY

Passport Paradise to

SPECIAL EVENTS

JUNE & JULY - P M

Looking for an adults only tropical get-a-way?

Dive-In Family Movie

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center Watch a movie while you float along in the heated pool or bring towels or blankets to sit on. Inner tubes and themed drinks will be provided.

Day Date Time Th 6/10 8:00-10:00P Jaws Th 7/15 8:00-10:00P Moana Th 8/5 8:00-10:00P The Little Mermaid

Age 0-99

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6/3 $15 /$18 /$23 /$27 323100-01

0-99

7/8

$15 /$18 /$23 /$27

323100-02

0-99

7/29

$15 /$18 /$23 /$27

323100-03

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MASON COMMUNITY CENTER

Mason-Montgomery Road

Mason, OH

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center

PREMIER MEMBER

YOUTH ENRICHMENT

Fishing Fundamentals MMAC Community Room

New to fishing? You came to the right place!

Bring your own fishing pole for this exciting new program. Boys and girls will learn basic fishing skills including casting, reeling, and how to properly bait your fishing pole and will have an opportunity to practice those skills while fishing together. Students will also learn about native fish species in our area as well as water safety while fishing.

Day Date Sa 7/10

To register, see page 2.

Time Age 9:00A-12:00P 6-12

FRIDAY MAY

FUN | FOOD | MUSIC | PRIZES! Registration Required

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 7/3 $25 /$30 /$38 /$45 363300-01

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513.229.8555

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MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

YOUTH AQUATICS

NEW

!

MSA Safe Swimmer Program

We encourage all residents to be safe in the water. Start testing your skills this July in the Community Center Competition pool to help roll out this new Aquatic Center program for adults and children. This program will begin to take place in the new enclosed 50-meter pool this fall. To pass the program, you will need to safely complete the below skills.

• Jump into water over your head. When you jump in, your entire body will be submerged.

• Surface the water for breath and float or tread water for one minute.

Stay relaxed so you do not overexert yourself.

• After treading water for one minute, turn around in a full circle.

• Swim 25 yards to the edge of the pool without stopping. You can utilize whichever stroke is most comfortable for you.

• Safely exit the water without a ladder.

If you need help learning or developing these skills, enroll in a Mason Swim Academy group or private class. Once you’ve shown an MSA instructor you can safely complete the above skills, you will receive a sticker on your membership card as well as your name displayed at the Aquatic Center.

Mason Swim Academy

At Mason Municipal Aquatic Center

Station 1

Station 4

Students will learn to put their face in the water and blow nose bubbles while completing 10 relaxed bobs.

Students will learn slide glide kick with breath and the front crawl stroke while continuing to practice skills learned in previous stations.

Ages 3-5 · Activity # 352531

Station 2

Ages 3-12 · Activity # 352532 Students will glide on their front and back in streamline position and roll from front to back float.

Station 3

Ages 3-12 · Activity # 352533 Students will enhance their skills by learning proper kicking and combining it with their breath control and streamlining skills.

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Ages 3-12 · Activity # 352534

Station 5/6

Ages 3-12 · Activity # 352535 Students will add on to the techniques acquired in previous stations and begin learning proper freestyle backstroke.

Date 6/1-6/22

Day Tu

6/3-6/24

Th

7/6-7/27

Tu

7/8-7/27

Th

Time 9:00-9:30A 9:35A-10:05A 10:10-10:40A 9:00-9:30A 9:35A-10:05A 10:10-10:40A 9:00-9:30A 9:35A-10:05A 10:10-10:40A 9:00-9:30A 9:35A-10:05A 10:10-10:40A

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INFANTS • TODDLERS • PRESCHOOL • PRE-K FULL-DAY PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN • BEFORE & AFTER CARE • SUMMER CAMP

Mason Manta Rays Summer Recreational League BEGINS APRIL 9 CLOSES MAY 16

TRY-OUTS FOR PROSPECTIVE SWIMMERS SUNDAY, MAY 9

Need to develop your skills for next season?

Join Mason’s Swim Academy Learn-to-Swim program

PRACTICES WILL START TUESDAY, JUNE 1

REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING SWIMMERS

Please note that a Mason Community Center pass is required to join the Manta Rays swim team

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TEEN SPECIAL EVENTS

Teen Night

Mason Municipal Aquatic Center Enjoy a fun evening with friends at the pool. Food and games will be provided.

Call the Community Center to schedule yours today!

SENIOR DAY MASON MUNICIPAL AQUATIC CENTER

Join us for sun fun food and swimming!

Day Date Time Tu 6/8 7:30-10:00P Glow in the Dark Party Tu 6/22 7:30-10:00P Totally 80’s Tu 7/6 7:30-10:00P Fiesta Tu 7/20 7:30-10:00P Beach Party Tu 8/10 7:30-10:00P Sci-Fi

for seniors age

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Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6/1 $5 /$6 /$8 /$9 352502-01

12-17

6/15

$5 /$6 /$8 /$9

352502-02

12-17

6/29

$5 /$6 /$8 /$9

352502-03

12-17

7/13

$5 /$6 /$8 /$9

352502-04

12-17

8/3

$5 /$6 /$8 /$9

352502-05

SENIOR SPECIAL EVENTS

Tour Mason Municipal Aquatic Center MMAC Community Room

Join us for coffee and muffins as we tour the new Aquatic Center facility. Become a member of Mason Municipal Aquatic Center before May 29th and receive a free gift! A brief presentation on older adult safety in and around the water will also be shared.

Day Date Tu 5/11

/ Price Admission

Age 12-17

Time 9:30-11:00A

Age 55&Up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 5/4 Free 323400-01

Breakfast Bingo

MMAC Community Room Rise and shine with breakfast and bingo! Enjoy donuts, muffins, and coffee while you play. Don’t forget your quarters for several rounds for your chance to win.

Day Date Tu 6/15

Time 9:00-10:30A

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 55&Up

Deadline Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity 6/8 $5 /$6 /$8 /$9 343108-04

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Nonresident

MASON MANTA RAYS SUMMER RECREATIONAL LEAGUE The City of Mason Manta Rays Summer Recreational League formally Mason Water Moccasins offers high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for children and under The goal of this team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability The Summer Recreational League is a great opportunity for those interested in a recreational swim program with an introduction to competitive swimming This summer swim team allows participants to continue their interest in swimming while enhancing skills developing endurance and becoming familiar with the competitive swim environment The Mason Manta Rays Summer Recreational League competes in the Tri-County Swim League throughout June and July and practices weekday evenings at Mason Community Center Swimmers participating on the team will improve the four competitive swim strokes starts and turns and learn what it’s like to work as a member of a team and the importance of sportsmanship Swimmers will compete with each other and with other swimmers in the league

MASON MANTA RAYS

The Manta Rays is the City of Mason’s competitive swim team The program began in

as an extension of the Mason Community Center’s aquatic programs and offerings The program began with swimmers and from then on experienced explosive growth Today the Mason Manta Rays are a nationally ranked and internationally recognized team comprised of a member coaching staff and over

swimmers with an average wait list of

athletes eager to swim for this team Since the team’s inception the Mason Manta Rays have produced many accomplished athletes who have represented Mason at the national and international level as well as went on to continue their swimming career at the collegiate level The swim year is divided into two seasons The winter season also known as the “short course” season runs from mid-September to mid-March These meets are held in a -yard pool The summer season also known as the “long course” season runs from early April to mid-August These meets are typically held in a

-meter pool Placement on the Manta Rays team is based on skill speed and a willingness to listen and learn Tryouts for the team are typically held each July Once a swimmer makes the team athletes are divided into training and practice groups based upon their skill level Coaches evaluate each swimmer in the fall and spring to determine their progress and place them in a group that is best for their continued growth and development The Mason Manta Rays divides swimmers into nine unique groups Discovery Discovery Imagination Imagination and Senior groups are based on the age of the swimmer and not necessarily the skill Challenge Challenge Senior and the High Performance groups are based on age and skill and performance Swimmers are selected by coaches to be a part of these groups Each Mason Manta Rays designated group determines the expected a endance the number of practices and types of training required In addition the group also determines the types of meets that a swimmer is expected to participate in

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