Poolside Publication

February 13, 2017

While we are shut down, we are working on increasing our connection to YOU. Our staff here at the Lompoc Aquatic Center want to do our best to keep you in the loop of our current re-plaster project, upcoming events and any changes to programs or to the facility.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ashlee Winslow, Recreation Supervisor or click the link below to visit our website.

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Progress! Demoing Along

As you can see, the contractors are making huge progress with the demo work. They have completed the demo on the competition pool and have now moved on to the activity pool.

Stay Water Safe By Staying Clean

There is more to water safety than just staying safe in the water. There are other dangers like RWI's - Recreation Water Illnesses. This danger is something that you can't prevent by having a lifeguard on the deck.

Recreational Water Illnesses can affect anyone. These illnesses are caused ingesting germs from pools or interactive water features, rivers and oceans. These germs can cause a wide variety of issues such as ear or eye infections and gastrointestinal issues. So making sure you protect yourself from RWI's is really important.

So before you get into any water feature, be sure to:

Shower for at least 1 minute before getting in - 1 minute of rinsing off will remove most of the dirt on your body.
Do not get in the water if you have diarrhea
Make sure babies have on swim diapers and are changed away from the deck
The water is clear and has no strong chlorine smell
Do not poop or pee in the pool
Make sure you and your family take frequent breaks to use the restroom
and ALWAYS keep the water out of your mouth

Make sure you and you family stay safe from RWI's.

For more information about RWI's, check out the CDC's website or check out this brochure from the CDC's website.

Meet the Lompoc Aquatic Center Staff

Maybe you don't know them personally, but you may know the Wulfestieg name. Currently Ben and Michael work at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. They are cut from the same cloth, but they have a lot of difference. The Wulfestieg's are originally from Great Fall Montana. Lifeguarding is in their blood, both their parents were lifeguards and that how they met. The whole family moved to Vandenberg in 2011 when their dad got transferred to the base. With 2 years difference between the boys, Ben is already in college and studying to be int he medical field, while Micheal, a senior in high school wants to be a computer engineer. Both enjoy camping, scuba diving, and both were in the Boy Scouts. Next time you see Ben or Michael, tell them hello and ask them where there next camping or dive trip is.

Benjamin Wulfestieg Michael Wulfestieg Jr.

Recreation Spotlight

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Lompoc Recreation Division - City of Lompoc