SILVERTON COMMUNITY POOL

For more details about using the pool and other classes available for all ages, download the Silverton Community Pool brochure.

The Silverton Community Swimming Pool is located at 601 Miller Street. The pool is open to the public nearly all year round. The pool was totally upgraded in 2001 with a pool cover that has allowed the pool to be open through the winter. Pool facilities include a slide, diving board, full ADA access, and a separate children's pool.

Year-round pool operation and programs offered at Silverton Community Pool:

•  Fitness/Therapy/Synchronized Swim and Diving Classes
•  Swim Lessons
•  Open/Family Swim
•  Fitness/Lap Swim
•  Club Swim Teams
•  High School Swim Team
•  Pool Rentals

Daily admission and season pass/punch card available.

Lifeguard Training

To be eligible for lifeguard training, you must meet the following requirements:

Must be at least 15 years of age at the time the class finishes

Water pre-course: Swim a total of 300 yards, 100 free style (front crawl), rhythmic breathing to the side or to the front or 100 yards of breast stroke using pull or breaststroke or a combination

Timed event: Swim 20 yards, dive down, pick up a 10-pound brick, and return to starting position with object, then exit water without using ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds

Sign up now if you can do this and if you would like a fun, exciting, and rewarding job for the summer.

Class price is $130 for residents and $140 for non-residents. Classes are typically offered in the late fall and March. Any questions and to sign up, call 503-873-6456.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

We will also be having Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification courses, these typically offered in December and early June. The price is $155 for residents and $165 for non-residents.

Requirements for WSI candidates are:

Must be 16 years old

Must be able to pass the pre-course swim skills test which is equivalent of Red Cross Level 4 swimmer: front crawl - 25 yards, back crawl - 25 yards, breaststrike - 15 yards, butterfly - 15 yards, elementary back - 15 yards, sidestroke - 15 yards, dive from deck, front survival float, and back float 1 minute

Must be able to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for instructing and evaluating all levels of swimming lessons and water safety safety courses

For more information, contact:
Deanna Benton, Aquatics Director
Silver Falls Family YMCA
421 S. Water Street
Silverton, OR 97381
503-873-6456