The property is opening its swim team to nonmembers to make the facilities an asset for local families, and to allow the team to operate beyond the regular summer session and into the school year. So far, 50 swimmers ages 6 to 17 have signed up for fall sessions, and about 25 to 30 kids are enrolled this spring.
Most activities that take place at La Cañada Flintridge (Calif.) Country Club are strictly members-only, but this year children from throughout the community are being invited to swim with the Sharks, the club’s long-running swim team, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Lexie Dreyfuss, Director of Aquatics, said opening the team to nonmembers not only makes the facilities an asset for local families, but allows the Sharks to operate beyond the regular summer session and into the school year, the Times reported.
“A year-round team was never offered when I was here,” said Dreyfuss, 19, who started swimming at the club 13 years ago. “I wish there had been one—it gives kids an opportunity to work out, keep in shape and hopefully prepare for the summer.”
So far, the open invitation seems to be working—some 50 swimmers ages 6 to 17 signed up for fall sessions, and about 25 to 30 kids are enrolled this spring, the Times reported.
On April 8, the Sharks will host a poolside carnival at the club to raise money for swim lane lines that need replacing. Wristbands allowing access to the pool, a bounce house, snacks and carnival games cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door, the Times reported.
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