Team AQLUB from Tokyo Japan will train at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center Feb. 16-March 8 because of this year’s Olympic Trials. This is a great opportunity for local residents to visit with and watch an extremely competitive team train. Contact the Los Alamos Aquatic Center at 662-8170 for details on the team’s arrival and schedule.
The Aquatic Center is a world-class facility that offers diverse activities to users of all age, income, fitness and interest levels.
The facility offers affordable recreation, instruction, fitness, competitive programs, and therapeutic programs for all interest citizens and visitors.
The 50-meter pool and therapy pool is internationally known for providing High-Altitude Training – 7,245 feet above sea level.
Teams from Japan, Belgium, Denver, Chicago and Florida are among those using the local facility.
MAIN POOL
50 meters by 25 yards
620,000 gallons
4 feet – 13 feet deep
82.5 – 83.5 F water temperature
Access by steps, hydro-lift, and ladders
Amenities:
Inflatable obstacle course
Movable bulkhead
Two 1-meter diving boards
Water basketball hoop
USS regulation diving blocks
Rental locks available
THERAPY POOL
40 feet by 20 feet
27,000 gallons
4’2″ – 4’9″ deep
94-96 F water temperature
Access by ramp, ladders
Amenities
Water wheelchairs
Underwater railing
Tot dock – 3ft. x 10 ft. platform
Aquatic Center Calendar:
3:30 p.m. Friday – Diving & Swimming Event
Deep End Closed
Limited Shallow Lap Swim Lanes
Therapy Pool & Recreation Swimming Available
(Regular Schedule)
9 p.m. Friday – New!!!! 5th Quarter at the Pool. All Los
Alamos High School age youth are welcome to the pool for
Free and to enjoy pizza, swimming with friends, a diving
contest in the deep end and shallow-water fun on the giant
20-yard obstacle course after the Hilltoppers Varsity
Basketball Game…
6 a.m. Saturday – Diving & Swimming Event
6-7:30 a.m. – Facility Open for Early Public Lap Swim
Facility CLOSED Remainder of the day for Swim Event
Sunday, Feb. 12 – OPEN (Regular Schedule)
Thursday, Feb. 16 – Visiting Team Tokyo. Due to the Olympic Trials this year.
Team AQLUB from Tokyo Japan will be training at the Aquatic Center from
Feb. 16 through March 8.
10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 – Warm Water Saturday
Warmer Water Temperature
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Inner-Tubes
Water Basketball
Water Toys
Foosball
1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 – Warm Water Sunday, Come join the fun!
6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 – Facility Closed for President’s Day Holiday
