WINTER GUIDE
8 • THE ASTORIAN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021
Swimm ers back in the water at local poo ls
By GARY HENLEY
The Astorian
Swimmers and users of workout centers
are likely relieved to know that aquatic cen-
ters and pools on the North Coast are back
to normal operating hours, for the most part.
The Astoria Aquatic Center is back in
business.
In addition to hosting scheduled high
school swim meets this winter, the pool is
open for “Family/Therapy” swims Mon-
days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 a.m.
to 1 p.m.; Tuesdays (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and
Thursdays (7 to 11 a.m.).
The Astoria swim team will be practic-
ing in the mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Dec. 20 to
Dec. 31.
Families can take part in recreational
activities while sharing the pool with local
group classes.
Lap lanes, used for a variety of activi-
ties such as aerobics and lap swimming,
are open to the public at the above times.
Swimmers who wish to have a lane to them-
selves may reserve a lane. Cost is $25 per
hour.
For non-pool workouts, individuals
can use the center in self-led “stretch and
strengthen” exercise groups, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
The class is for all levels of fi tness, and
incorporates the benefi ts of yoga stretches
and resistance stretching, with an emphasis
on good posture to maximize the benefi ts of
an aquatic workout.
The pool’s “open play” times are 4 to
7 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Fridays; Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.,
and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Swimmers under age 8 need to swim
with an adult for their safety; swimmers
ages 9 to 12 will be given a green wristband
and may swim unaccompanied. Children
under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
within the facility for their safety.
The Astoria pool’s slide is open Monday
through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday,
noon to 3 p.m.
Medium intensity water exercise work-
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