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Indoor Pool
ABRAMS POOL OPERATING HOURS

POOL: (254) 287-4648
AQUATICS OFFICE:
(254) 287-9430



All outdoor pools are open 27 May until 17 Oct 2011, 7 days a week Noon to 8 pm

Beat the summer heat and jump into one of Ft. Hood's many outdoor recreational pools. The weather is hot and the pools are not! So, enjoy a dip and cool off when you can! It's the perfect refresher for your body. Bring the entire Family along for a fun swim at the pool. For more information on pool party reservations and scheduling, please call the aquatics office at (254) 287-9430.

Comanche Pool
Open to All (254) 287-7544
Bldg. 52932, Tank Destroyer (Next to Comanche Youth Center)
Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: 50 meter pool, wading pool, diving well, slides, shade tops, picnic tables and lounge chairs.
Swim Team meets 0800-1000

Martin Pool
Open to All (254) 287-5037
Bldg. 137, T.J. Mills Blvd. (Next to Fort Hood National Bank)
Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: 50 meter pool, diving board, slides, picnic tables and lounge chairs.

West Fort Hood
Open to All (254) 288-9838
Bldg. 91070, Headquarters Avenue
Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: Slides, shade tops, picnic tables and lounge chairs.

1CD Pool - Closed for the Summer - 254-288-3484
Open to all
Bldg. 2479, off of Hell on Wheels
Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: Two diving boards, 1 meter and 3 meter high with 4 ft. shallow end and 13 foot deep end, lounge chairs (on order), shade structures with tables. Scheduled unit PT and CWST are available prior to open swim times.


3rd ACR Pool - 254-287-4881
Open to all
Bldg. 1676, off of Old Ironsides
Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: Two diving boards, 1 meter and 3 meter high with 4 ft. shallow end and 13 foot deep end, lounge chairs (on order), shade structures with tables. Scheduled unit PT and CWST are available prior to open swim times.

Patton Pool
Open to All (254) 285-5837
Bldg. 5774, 24th Street & Tank Destroyer
All Ranks Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: Wading pool, diving boards, slides, shade tops, picnic tables and lounge chairs.

Thomas Pool
Closed to Patrons (254) 287-8637
Bldg. 193, 37th Street (Behind PWC)
Utilized for CYSS and SAC

13 SC(E) Pool - Closed for the rest of the season
Open to All (254) 287-3689
Bldg. 2239, Support Ave
Everyday 12 to 8 pm
Features: Diving board, tables and lounge chairs

Pool Rules
Lap Lane Rules
  1. This is your pool - we want you to have fun in a safe manner and respect other pool patrons.
  2. Follow all instructions of the Lifeguards and Aquatic Staff.
  3. Take a shower before entering the water.
  4. NO running, ball playing, scuffling, dunking, or other forms of horseplay allowed.
  5. NO glass bottles or glass containers allowed.
  6. You CANNOT swim if you have a respiratory disease, other communicable/infectious disease, open wounds, or a bandage of any kind.
  7. NO swimming in the diving area.
  8. NO pets.
  9. NO diving or jumping from the sides of the pool.
  10. PARENTS/GUARDIANS- Please help us by watching your young children and non-swimmers at all times.
  11. NO food or beverages allowed in the pool area

  1. Max - 4 swimmers in lap lane
  2. Only 2 in lane – split lane
  3. If 3 or more swimmers in a lane - circle swim
  4. Stay to the right of the lane except to pass
  5. If needed designated lanes for Fast or Slow Swimmers will be established.
  6. When resting in lap lane, stay to the sides/corners of the lanes.
  7. Rafts and Large Inflatable toys are not allowed in lap lanes.

ANY PERSON THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY.

Lightning and Thunderstorms
Diving Board Ruls
  1. Patron safety should never be at risk.
  2. Clear everyone from the water at the first sound of thunder or the first sight of lighting.
  3. Wait 30 minutes after the sound of thunder or the sight of lightning before entering the pool.
  4. "If you can see it, flee it; if you can hear it, clear it."
Avoid head and neck injuries use caution when diving
  1. Head and neck injuries can result from improper diving.
  2. To avoid such injuries, use caution when diving
  3. There may be added hazards for persons over 175 lbs.
  4. Do NOT double bounce on the diving board.
  5. Do NOT move fulcrum.
  6. Check water depth and do not dive out of water area.
  7. Please ask lifeguard where you are to dive.
  8. Only ONE person at a time on the diving board.
  9. Be sure diving area is clear before diving.
  10. Wait for previous diver to reach side of pool before diving.
  11. Do NOT swim under diving board.
  12. Dive straight off the board.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ON
DUTY LIFEGUARDS OR THE AQUATICS OFFICE AT 287-9430.



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