Tieri Pool Open All Winter

Lifeguards will be on duty Monday to Sunday, between 10:30am – 4:30pm. The pool is also available outside of these hours to those who meet specific requirements, as no lifeguard will be present (please speak to a member of staff to find out more).

We spoke to Pool Supervisor, Charlie Casey about the decision to stay open…

What was the rationale behind the decision?
I met with Town Superintendent, Roger Decker, and we discussed the possibility of keeping the Pool open this winter by keeping the pool heating on, so that the water is a very comfortable 25C. We decided, let’s keep the pool open over winter, and provide activities to encourage pool members and users to make use of this great facility. We can start our planned activities like water polo and swim squad earlier in the year. Hopefully, once word gets out to the wider community, we may see more and more lane swimmers from Tieri and beyond continuing their training throughout the year.

Is this a trial, or will you open every winter?
This is the first winter we have stayed open so it is a trial at this point. We’ll review how it goes and hopefully, if the numbers stay consistent, we will look to stay open again next winter as well. Let’s wait and see.

What do you hope this decision will provide Tieri and the community?
We are blessed with such a beautiful pool and facilities – it’s already such a vibrant and fun place to be, whether you are working on your fitness goals, a competitive swimmer, or just down here to hang out with friends and family. It’s a place we can all come together to be active and social. It’s such a nice time to be outside while the weather is comfortable. Even though the mornings are quite fresh, once the sun is out and it warms up, the temperature is perfect, especially between 11:30am and 3pm. We also have BBQs here, so don’t feel shy about coming down with the family to cook up some snags for our wonderful staff! Staying open will hopefully extend summer for everyone and, with a few new pool-based activities in the works this year, we hope to reach more people and cater to the needs of everybody in our community. So, watch this space for even more exciting developments.

Are there any benefits to swimming outdoors in the winter?
As the air temperature drops outside, the pool feels warmer and warmer. Try an early morning or evening swim and you will feel almost like you are having a bath. It’s just during the short walk from the hot showers to the pool and vice versa when you might notice the cold, but it’s invigorating and good for the body. Water has always been known to be beneficial for the body and the mind, so why let winter stop a good thing, I say! Come on down, keep up the laps and stay healthy this winter – we look forward to seeing you.

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