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Free Water to Golfers?

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Karen Kiester, Superintendent of Recreation at the River Trals Park District, is wondering if your golf course (or any you may know of) offer free water to their golfers?  If so, how is it provided?  (coolers and cups, botlles, etc.)  Please post any responses here.  Thank you.

Indoor Pool Costs

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I’m doing alittle research for our long-term strategic plan involving an indoor pool.  Basically I’m looking for costs to build an indoor pool and a little detail about what was included (size of pool, how many lanes, depths of pool, type of filter system, seating space, party rooms, etc.).  Also, any information on current operational [...]

Swim Team Fees

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I was asked to inquire what other park distrcits charge for their swim teams.
If you could reply to this post and list your fees, that would be great.
Here is what we charge in Buffalo Grove.
Summer Resident -         8 & Under $205, 9 & Up $260
Summer Non-Resident - 8 & Under $255, 9 & Up $310
School [...]

Aquatic Survey Results

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The Fall 2007 Aquatic Survey results are in.  Thank you to everyone that participated.  For those of you that haven’t had a chane to fill out the survey, its not too late.  I will continue to update the results as I get them.  This was updated last on 11-16-07.
Here you go, enjoy:
Excel Results
“Physical” Survey Results
If you [...]

Lifeguard Games Results

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Below are the results of the 2007 Lifeguard Games.  Thank you to everyone that participated and congratulations to the Des Plaines Park District for winning the Lifeguard Division for the second year in a row and to the Gurnee Park District for winning the Junior Lifeguard Division, also for the second year in a row.  [...]

Roofing Contractors

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Can you please supply me with names of roofing contractors that you have had success with recently?  Please share bad experiences also for people to avoid. 
Feel free to give me a call or send me an e-mail if you wish not to share publicly.  Rita Grooms (630) 620-4500 x119 (rgrooms@nedsra.org).

Community Center Challenges Part II

Don’t miss out on this great roundtable discussion that will include lunch on July 17 at the Bolingbrook Park District’s Annerino Community Center.
During this dynamic roundtable, we will discuss two main topics- Custodial issues and marketing of services. This roundtable is for anyone who has these concerns/issues. Come prepared to share. Registration can be completed [...]

Lifeguard Games - Baywatch Beware

It’s not too late to sign up for this year’s Lifeguard Games that will be held on August 4 at the Bartlett Aquatic Center.  This is a competition for Park and Recreation Agency lifeguards and junior lifeguards. Teams of 4 (2 male and 2 female or 1 male and 3 female) will compete in a series [...]

Aquatic Staff - drug testing

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Does your agency conduct mandatory drug testing prior to hiring? Does your agency conduct random drug testing during the season? Please provide your agency name. Thanks.

PPG ACCU-TAB Chlorinator

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Is anyone using a ACCU-TAB Chlorinator system? Can you please leave your contact information so I can followup with some questions.
Thanks,
Eric Eisenberg