Swansboro Pool Closed for Repairs

The department has temporarily closed its Swansboro indoor swimming pool to allow for the replacement of a malfunctioning water heater. Beginning Tuesday, March 13, 2012, all programs that were offered at the Swansboro Pool will be held at the Calhoun indoor swimming pool, located at 436 Calhoun St., until further notice.  

     In addition, some scheduling changes have been made to accommodate the new location. The new schedule is as follows:
            Senior Water Aerobics: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Richmond Racers Swim Team Practice: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Swim Lessons: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays                               

Adult Water Aerobics: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays

Open/Lap Swim: 6:30 to 8:30p.m. Fridays Only

            Extended Hours for Open /Lap Swim:  7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays

                                                                        8 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

     Anyone with questions regarding the programs or schedule should call Alethea Tyler at (804)  646-1174.

Department's Swim Team Wins Championship

The department's competitive youth swim team, the Richmond Racers, won the Virginia Community Swim League Championship (VCSL) held in March at the department’s Swansboro Pool. Approximately 143 swimmers on teams from Hampton, Norfolk, Poquoson and Richmond competed in the event in front of a packed house. In the end, the Richmond Racers scored a total of 705 points to win the championship title. The Hampton Sharks scored 585 points to place second, with the Norfolk Silver Dolphins taking third and the Poquoson Riptides placing fourth. The Richmond Racers have dominated the VCSL Championship every year since it was founded in 1992. During this time, the team has never placed less than second.