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Seven Hills Aquatics
For More Info, contact Mike Gallagher | 216-524-6262 | mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org
In compliance with the ADA, we have a portable Aquatics Lift and Water Wheelchair.
If you need assistance, please speak with a Lifeguard or Manager.
*Important: University Hospitals Physical Therapy and other therapy programs have priority use of lane #4.
- Sunday: Open/Lap Swim from 12 pm to 5:45 pm
- Two Lap Lanes Closed from 12 pm to 2 pm
- Monday/Wednesday: Open/Lap Swim from 5:30 am to 4:45 pm & 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
- Two Lap Lanes Closed from 9 am to 9:45 am
- All Lap Lanes Closed from 10 am to 10:45 am
- The Entire Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Patio Closed from 4:45 to 7:15 pm
- Tuesday/Thursday: Open/Lap Swim from 5:30 am to 8:45 pm
- All Lap Lanes Closed from 9:55 am to 10:55 am
- All Lap Lanes Closed from 5:55 to 7:05 pm
- Friday: Open/Lap Swim from 5:30 an to 8:45 pm
- Two Lap Lanes Closed from 9 am to 9:45 am
- All Lap Lanes Closed from 9:45 am to 10:45 am
- Saturday: Open/Lap Swim from 8 am to 9:45 am & 12 pm to 7:45 pm
- The Entire Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Patio Closed from from 9:45 am to 12 pm
Our Pool/Rentals
With a lap swimming pool, a 94-foot long water slide, 12 different water features, and 14,000 square feet of water fun, the Seven Hills Pool is the place to play. We offer programs from youth learn to swim, to lifeguard courses, water aerobics, and much more! There is plenty of time for lap and open swim, you can rent the pool for parties, or make it a great day with your family!
Reserve the pool and/or room for pool parties, family gatherings, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and much more! Contact Spencer Abbott at sabbott@sevenhillsohio.org.
Fall 2020 Learn-to-Swim Group Lessons
$45 MEMBERS | $55 NON-MEMBERS
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This program is designed for ages 6 months and up. We offer a variety of different skill levels from pre-school to pre-swim team.
- Mondays Only from November 16th through December 21st (Registration begins November 2nd).
- Wednesdays Only from November 18th through December 23rd (Registration begins November 4th).
- Saturdays Only from November 14th through December 19th (Registration begins October 31st).
Fall 2020 Seahawks Recreation Swim Team
$45 MEMBERS | $55 NON-MEMBERS
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This program is designed for swimmers ages 5 and up that have a desire to swim at the competitive level. If your child can swim 25-yards freestyle and 25-yards backstroke non-stop, they can participate in this group (25-yards = One Length of the pool).
- Mondays Only from November 16th through December 21st (Registration begins November 2nd)
- Wednesdays Only from November 18th through December 23rd (Registration begins November 4th).
Competitive Swimmer Stroke Clinics
MEMBERS $20 per clinic | NON-MEMBERS $30 per clinic
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These clinics are for COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS ONLY between ages 10 and 14 and and will emphasize one swimming stroke at each clinic. The swimmers will also be filmed underwater and analyzed by one of our coaches. For more info contact the aquatics supervisor at 216.524.6262 ext. 404 or at aquatics@sevenhillsohio.org.
- December 5th: Butterfly Clinic from 12 to 1:30 pm
- December 12th: Backstroke Clinic from 12 to 1:30 pm
Rec2Connect
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The vision of Rec2Connect is to connect people with special needs, and their families, to community recreation, wellness, and lifetime leisure skills through innovative recreation therapy programming. For more info, contact Jen Knott at 1.330.703.9001 or jen@rec2connect.org.
SwimSations: Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Group
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SwimSations is a new and unique play-based aquatic therapy program for children with sensory processing challenges. For questions contact Kristen Pataki at 440.567.3648 or email at kristen.pataki@gmail.com.
Private Swimming Lessons
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$30 per half hour
This program offers one-on-one or semi-private (2-3 swimmers of equal ability level) swim lessons for children & adults. The emphasis can be for learning to swim or improving stroke technique.
One Swim Private and Adapted Swimming Lessons
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One Swim Specializes in the scared to swim swimmer, infant through pre-school age, survival water safety, adapted aquatics (including but not limited to ASD), and stroke technique. For more information or to register go to ONEWIM.org or contact Jen at jen@oneswim.org.
American Red Cross Blended Learning Lifeguard Training**
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Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Contact Mike with questions at 216-524-6262 ext. 404 or at mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org.
- Fall Full Course #3:December 6, 13, & 20 (This is a three day course.)
- December 6th and 13th will be located at the Seven Hills Pool from 8 am to 3 pm.
- December 20th will be located at the Brooklyn Recreation Center from 8 am to 2 pm.
**Participant/Instructor Safety: IMPORTANT: We will do everything in our power to make sure everyone stays safe during the course by following social distance guidelines, providing non-latex gloves, hand sanitizer, and a disposable cloth mask. Please keep in mind that in many of the land and water skills we will not be able to follow social distancing guidelines. If you are not comfortable with performing the skills with the other lifeguard participants, you must bring a person who will pose as your victim. You must feel you can comfortably perform those water/land skills with the person you bring.
Water Exercise Classes
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All water exercise classes are offered through the punch card system.
- Punch cards are good for 12 water classes (cards expire after 8 months.)
- Members: $38, Non-Members $50, Drop In $8
- SilverSplash: Shallow water exercise for all skill levels to increase strength and cardiovascular exercise. - Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10 am to 10:45 am.
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program: This program is specifically geared toward adults with arthritis or those seeking a no-impact workout and is held in the shallow end of the lap pool. All participants are instructed in gentle aquatic activities under the guidance of a certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor. Free to Silver and Fit! - Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10 to 10:45 am.
- Low Impact Water Aerobics: Get a great workout without the pain! Low impact but high intensity! - Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9 to 9:45 am.
- Cardio & Toning with Karen:
Combination of cardio intervals along with strengthening and toning moves. Great for beginners and those with experience. - Tuesdays/Thursday from 6 to 7 pm.
- Aqua Barre:
Combine all components of cardio, strength, and flexibility all in one class. Ballet barre combines principles of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Great for beginners & all with experience! (Punch card only good for aqua barre!) - Mondays from 7:45 to 8:45 pm.
General Pool Rules
The Lifeguards…
- Have the final say when it comes to enforcing safety rules.
- May administer a swimming test to any patron at any time.
- Are required to complete a report for any injury/incident that occurs.
To keep our aquatic facility clean and sanitary, patrons must…
- Not have food, gum, beverages, or glass containers.
- Take a thorough shower before entering the water.
- Not swim with open cuts or wounds or if you have had diarrhea in the past two weeks.
- Not wear street/tennis shoes on the pool deck.
- Have children wear a swim diaper if they are not toilet trained.
- Take frequent bathroom breaks.
To keep our patrons safe in the pool, patrons must…
- Use only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices.
- Make sure your child age 5 years and under is within arms-reach.
- Make sure your child wearing a lifejacket is within arms-reach.
- Make sure your child age 13 years and younger is accompanied by an adult.
- Not run, push, participate in horseplay, climb on the play structures, or hang on lane lines.
- Not dive or flip off the side anywhere in the pool area.
- Not throw balls during lap/open swim.
- Not use if under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
- Not use mermaid tails, scuba tanks, fins*, snorkels*, or inflatable devises.
*May be allowed for lap swimming purposes only.
Slide Rules
To keep our patrons safe on the slide, patrons must…
- Be at least 48 inches tall.
- Not stand at the bottom of the slide to catch a rider.
- Exit the landing area immediately.
- Ride feet first on their back.
- Ride one person at a time.
- Not stop, change positions, or form chains.
- Not use life-jackets, fins, scuba mask, flotation devices, or throw objects.
Spa Rules
For your health and safety in the spa, patrons must…
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Not use with open cuts/wounds or if you have had diarrhea in the past two weeks.
- Observe reasonable time limits (10-15 min.) and exit to cool down before returning. Avoid long exposure and exit if experiencing nausea, dizziness, or fainting.
- Not enter if pregnant, living with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. We recommend consulting your physician before use.
- Not enter if under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
- Not use alone and observe a maximum of 8 patrons at one time.
- Not enter if the water temperature is greater than 104 degrees.
Sauna Rules
For your health and safety in the sauna, patrons must...
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- We recommend consulting your physician before use.
- Not add water or put a wet towel on the coals. This is a dry sauna.
- Not put a wet towel on the thermostat.
- Avoid prolonged use which may cause nausea, dizziness or fainting.
- Abide by a 10 minute maximum and leave immediately if feeling faint or dizzy.
- Not enter if living with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.
- Not enter if pregnant, elderly, or living with high or low blood pressure.
- Not enter if under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
- Not use alone and observe a maximum of 8 patrons at one time.
- Wear a swim suit.
- Not wear t-shirts, sweatshirts, compression wear or long sleeves.
- Not enter if the temperature is greater than 170 degrees.
To keep our sauna clean and sanitary, patrons must…
- Not wear street shoes.
- Not use or wear perfume, cologne, or scented lotions/oils.
- Not apply scent of any type to any part.
- Not have food, gum, or drinks of any kind.
- Not smoke, spit, or chew gum.
- Not shave, groom, or perform manicures.
- Not bring books or paper of any kind.
Covid 19- Aquatic Facility Guidelines
- For the Health and Safety of Our Patrons and Employees in the Pool and n the Deck:
- Stay safe - Stay healthy - Stay 6-feet apart and 6-feet away from staff members too!
- Wear a face mask while not in the pool/hot tub.
- Groups of different households must maintain social distancing.
- Please keep the pool deck/narrow passages clear.
- Street shoes are not permitted on deck.
- Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
- In the lap lanes, one person/family per lane with a 30-minute time limit.
- In the hot tub, one person/one family (18 and over) at a time with a 10-min. time limit.
- Family seating is available on the green pool deck benches and the patio picnic tables.
- Indoor/outdoor chairs and tables must NOT be moved.
- Please spray and wipe down your tables and chairs after use.
- For the Health and Safety of Our Patrons/Employees on the Patio:
- Stay safe - Stay healthy - Stay 6-feet apart and 6-feet away from staff members too!
- Wear a face mask covering your face and mouth.
- No gathering in groups of different households.
- Please keep the area between the tables and chairs clear.
- Chairs/Family Tables must NOT be moved.
- Please sanitize your chair/table after use.
- Lounge chairs must remain in the same spot with a 1-hour time limit.
- Family Seating is available at the picnic tables with a 1-hour time limit.
- Enter the patio on the hot tub side and exit on the lifeguard chair side.
Private Lessons Policies and Procedures (Updated 10/12/2020)
- Covid 19 Precautions: When coming into the recreation center, the participant(s) temperature will be taken at the front desk. If they have a temperature of 100 degrees and above, they cannot participate in the lesson. Notify the instructor immediately if your child feels sick and do not show up for the lesson. You will not be charged for the lesson if they are sick or if they have a temperature.
- Fees*: Individual or semi-private (2-3 swimmers of the same ability level*) lessons are $30 per half hour, $45 per for forty-five minutes, and $60 for a full hour. A four pack of 30-minute private lessons are available for purchase for $120.
*The fee for the lesson is the same no matter how many swimmers are in that lesson. Here are a few examples: If there are 3 swimmers for a 30-minute lesson, then the total fee is $30 or if there are two swimmers in a 60-minute lesson, the total fee is $60.
- Payment: Payment must be received before each scheduled lesson at the front desk using a credit, cash, or check. Bring the receipt to your instructor so they can proceed with the lesson(s).
- Cancellations: If you cancel within 6 hours of the scheduled lesson, you will be charged the full fee(s) for the lesson(s). You will not be able to schedule another lesson until the fee is paid.
- No Show: You will be charged the full lesson(s) fee if you do not show up for your lesson. You will not be able to schedule another lesson until the fee is paid.
- Late for Lessons: If you are late for a lesson, the instructor will do the best they can to give the swimmer a full lesson. If there is another lesson or activity scheduled immediately after the lesson, your lesson(s) may be cut short.
- Open/Lap Swim After the Lesson(s): If the participant would like to stay afterwards and swim, they must have a membership or pay a drop-in fee for Seven Hills Residents Only. Proof of residency must be provided.
- For the Health and Safety of Our Patrons and Employees:
- Stay safe - Stay healthy - Stay 6-feet apart and 6-feet away from staff members too!
- Children and adults must wear a face mask while on the pool deck.
- Groups of different households must maintain social distancing.
- Please keep the pool deck/narrow passages clear.
- Street shoes are not permitted on deck.
- Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
- Family seating is available on the green pool deck benches and the patio picnic tables.
- Indoor/outdoor chairs and tables must NOT be moved.
- Please spray and wipe down your tables and chairs after use.