Hethwood communities apartment homes in Blacksburg, Virginia

Complete Pool Information
 
Pool Schedule
 Watch for signs regarding "Back to School Hours" for the pools.
 
We are happy to extend the pool season depending on lifeguard availability. Here's what the schedule looks like:
Huntsman Pool: Closes for the season 9/1/08 6:00PM
Briarwood Pool: Open for two more weeks 9/1-9/14
Afternoons 3:30-6:00PM, Weekends 11:00-6:00PM.
 
Pool Pin Registration
 Pool pin registration will take place at the Huntsman clubhouse, on the evenings of May 13th and May 14th, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. We ask that you please pick up pins for your children at the Huntsman clubhouse during evening hours when we have extra staff available to handle several people at a time. This will hopefully ensure that you do not have any unnecessary wait.
 
Who needs a pool pin? Children under 16 years old without a picture ID must have a pool pin to enter the pool. Adults and persons 16 years (when you get a picture ID) and older are required to show a picture ID when entering the pool gate. Initial pool pins are free; however, a replacement pin is $2.00 and is nonrefundable.
 
Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
 Hethwood has two great swimming pools for your enjoyment!
Huntsman Pool, 2631 Sheffield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 552-2558
Briarwood Pool, 2210 Tall Oaks Drive, Blacksburg VA 951-0237
 
Pool Hours
Huntsman 12 noon - 8:00pm
Briarwood 11:00am - 6:00pm
 
Schedule of Swim Classes
 Registration for residents only will take place from Wednesday, June 4th through Friday, June 6th. Registration for non-residents will begin on Monday, June 9th. Registration fees are $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. For more information, call the Hethwood Foundation office at 552-5252. Class descriptions follow schedule.
 
Session 4: July 21st - August 1st
10:00 - 10:30am     Level 5
10:00 - 10:45am     Level 6
10:30 - 11:00am     Level 2, 4
11:00 - 11:30am     Level 1, 3
11:30 - 12:00noon   Parent & Child Aquatics
 
Session 5: August 4th - August 8th
10:00 - 11:00am     Level 2, 4, 6 Five one hour lessons
11:00 - 12:00noon   Level 3, 5 Five one hour lessons
11:00 - 11:45am     Level 1 Five 45 min. lessons
 
Private lessons will be available during pool hours. For more details or to schedule private lessons, please contact the Hethwood Office at 552-5252.
 
Swim Class Cancellation Policy: One half of the fee will be refunded if cancellation notice is made at least 48 hours prior to the first swimming class and the student's slot is filled.
 
In the event of inclement weather, please plan on coming to class. We will have videos and other swim lesson instructions provided by the American Red Cross that will be of benefit to your children.
 
Swim Lesson Class Descriptions
 Parent and Child Aquatics: Level A and B (ages 18 months - 4 years). To develop in young children a high comfort level in and around the water and build a foundation of basic skills. This course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers or to survive in water. Course objectives are to help participants feel comfortable in the water. Prerequisite: Parent is required in water. The course content includes holding positions, water exit and entry, bubble blowing, exploring buoyancy, changing body positions in the water, front and back kicking, floats, glides, arm movements, underwater exploration, rolling over, and the use of life jackets. Instructors will divide the class into level A or B at the first session depending on the child's readiness. Please note, all diapered babies must wear swim diapers.
 
Level I - Introduction to Water Skills: For those that have no swimming skills. These course objectives are to help participants feel comfortable in the water. Prerequisite: None. Course content includes supported floating and kicking on front and back, alternate arm action, water safety rules, how to get help in an emergency, reaching assists without equipment, and fundamentals of using a life jacket. Child must be 4 years of age by the first lesson.
 
Level II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: To build on the fundamental aquatic locomotion, safety and skill presented in Level 1. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim Level I certificate or demonstrated competency in Level 1 skills. The course content includes floating and kicking on front and back without support, rhythmic breathing, combined strokes on front and back, turning over front to back and back to front, reaching and extension assists, and personal water safety. Child must be 4 years of age by the first lesson.
 
Level III - Stroke Development: To build on the aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills presented in Level II by providing participants with additional guided practice. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim Level II certificate or demonstrated competency in Level II skills. The course content includes the coordination of the front and back crawl, the introduction of butterfly, jumping into deep water with a life jacket, diving from side of pool, treading water and self rescue skills. Child needs to be comfortable in water that is 3 to 5 feet deep. Child must be 5 years of age by the first lesson.
 
Level IV - Stroke Improvement: To develop confidence and competency in crawl and back crawl beyond proceeding levels, build on butterfly, and to introduce elementary backstroke, breaststroke and the elements of sidestroke. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim Level III certificate or demonstrated competency in Level III skills. The course content includes deep-water bobbing, treading water, dives from the side of the pool, elementary backstroke, breastroke, sidestroke, turns at the wall and personal safety rules.
 
Level V - Stroke Refinement: To continue refinement of all strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, elementary backstroke, breastroke, and sidestroke) and increase their distances. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim IV certification or demonstrated competency in Level IV skills. The course content includes alternate breathing, swimming underwater, open turns on front and back, flip turns, diving safety, survival swimming and rescue breathing.
 
Level VI - Swimming and Skill Proficiency: To polish strokes presented in previous levels, swim them with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances and to introduce surface dives and additional turns. Prerequisites: A Learn-to-Swim Level V certification or demonstrated competency in Level V skills. The course content includes approach and hurdle on diving board, tuck and pike surface dives, alternative kicks for treading water, throwing rescues, turning spinal injury victims face up and the approach stroke. This is also the time to introduce other aquatic activities. Level VI is designed with "menu" options - Personal Water Safety, Fundamentals of Diving, Fitness Swimmer, and Lifeguard Readiness. Each of these options focus on preparing students to participate in more advanced courses, such as Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training, or other aquatic activities, such as competitive swimming and diving. Instructors will discuss "menu" options and student goals at the first class.
 
Lifeguard Training: Prerequisite: Must be 15 years of age and up. Must be able to pass pretest swimming practical and demonstrate 500 yard swim, confidence/knowledge of individual swimming ability, shallow dive, dive 9 feet, underwater swim and tread water for one minute. Course Objective: To learn and effectively utilize the skills and knowledge an individual requires to properly assume the lifeguarding responsibilities at a swimming pool, water park, or protected (non-surf) open water beach. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications are included in the course. (Fee and date - TBA) Please call the Hethwood office (552-5252) if you are interested and a class may be formed.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND RESIDENTS
All persons using the pool or pool area do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. The management assumes no responsibility for any accident or injury in connection with such use. Persons using the pool covenant and agree with the owner or management to make no claim against the owner or management for, or on account of, loss of life or personal injury or damage to or loss of personal property.
 
IDENTIFICATION All adult residents are to show a picture identification card when entering the pool area. It is our policy to ask every adult for proper identification, even if we know you. This is done to establish residency, treat everyone equally, and satisfy fair housing requirements. Adults, please have your ID ready when being admitted to the swimming pool. Children or (adults in certain circumstances) not having a picture ID, will be issued a pool pin by the Hethwood office. Pins are to be worn at all times upon entering the pool area. Initial pins are free; however, replacement pins (nonrefundable) may be purchased for $2.00.
 
GUESTS
 All guests must be accompanied and registered by a resident. Residents will be allowed to entertain up to three guests on any one day. Conduct of the guest is the direct responsibility of the resident. Guests are subject to the rules that apply to residents. Guest fees are $2.00 and are paid at the pool gate. Children under 2 years are free. Half price discount guest passes may be obtained at the Hethwood Foundation office for out-of-town houseguests staying for seven or more days. This pass will allow the out-of-town houseguest admission for one-half the normal guest fee. Residents planning a gathering of more than 4 guests, please contact the Hethwood office 72 hours in advance, so that we may plan and provide adequate staff.
 
PRIVILEGES
 If a resident is delinquent in the payment of rent, late fees, damages, or dues, pool privileges will be suspended. Residents that are not current may not use the facilities or be a guest under any circumstances.
 
POOL SUPERVISION
The pool will be in the charge of a qualified head lifeguard who will be under the direct supervision of the management. The pool staff has the authority to suspend any resident's swimming privileges due to rule, regulation or policy violation. (The suspension period may vary with the severity of the violation).
 
SAFETY RULES FOR CHILDREN
  • All children and babies must wear a bathing suit. All diapered babies must wear swim diapers.
  • Children under 4 yrs. may use the kiddie pool only when accompanied and supervised by an adult.
  • No child under the age of 10 yrs. will be permitted entry to the pool area without direct supervision by an adult or guardian (must be at least 16 yrs. old).
  • Children, ages 10 yrs. and 11 yrs., may come to the pool unaccompanied by an adult if they pass the swim test (must be able to swim 25 meters with good form and tread water for 3 minutes) and have written permission from their parent. A lifeguard must give this swim test and has the appropriate form for the parent to sign.
 
UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY
 Swimming is permitted only when the pool is open. Violators will face disciplinary action by management.
 
PROPERTY DAMAGE
 The cost of any property damage will be charged to the responsible party. Management cannot be responsible for loss or damage of any kind.
 
USE OF LIFE PRESERVERS, ETC.
 Artificial flotation devices (water wings, inner tubes, etc.) may not be used at any time. U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices (PFD'S) may be approved, by consulting with a lifeguard. Floatation swimsuits may be used only if the brand is U.S. Coast Guard approved.
 
CLOSING OF THE POOL
 The pool may be closed at any time due to either weather, breakdown, or other operational difficulties.
 
DIVING RULES (where applicable)
 Only one person may be on the diving board at a time. Diving is ONLY permitted straight away from the board. No specialty dives. No diving toward the walls will be permitted. Upon completion of the dive, swim to the nearest ladder. Do not swim under the boards. In the interest of the majority, and at the sole discretion of the lifeguards, the diving board (s) may be closed. This equipment is strictly for use at your own risk.
 
FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND THEIR CONTAINERS
 No intoxicants may be brought into the pool area. No food or drink will be consumed in the immediate apron portions of the pool area. Trash, cigarettes, and refuse must be placed in the receptacles provided. No glass or other breakable objects will be allowed. Coolers may be checked for contents of glass or intoxicants. Smoking is not permitted inside the fenced area of the pool. Ashtrays will be provided outside of the area for your convenience.
 
RULES CONCERNING HEALTH
 Admission will be denied anyone with skin abrasions, colds, coughs, inflamed eyes, infection or anyone wearing bandages. Residents should impose this responsibility themselves, but if in doubt, consult the lifeguards.
 
DRESS
 All swimmers must wear appropriate swimming attire. Robes or other suitable garments should be worn to and from the pool. Dripping bathing suits in the building areas must be avoided! Cut-off shorts and other street apparel will not be allowed in the pool! Swimmers must wear fully opaque coverings (refer to Town of Blacksburg Code Section 14-108). Thongs are prohibited.
 
RESTROOMS
 Restrooms will be open during pool operation.
 
PETS
 Pets are not allowed in the pool area.
 
WHEELED RECREATION VEHICLES
 Wheeled recreation vehicles will not be allowed in the pool area. Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted.
 
PHONES
 The telephones located at the pools are reserved for emergency and staff business use. Pay phones are conveniently located in the clubhouse hallway at each pool, for residents to make personal phone calls.
Huntsman Pay Phone # 951-9848
Briarwood Pay Phone # 951-9874
 
REVISION OF RULES
 These rules may be revised or additional rules established at any time. Please ask office or lifeguards for a listing of additional pool policies and basic lifeguard guidelines. Questions regarding conduct or pool rules should be addressed to the Head Lifeguard or Management.
 
 
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