Modified Pool Hours for the Month of November

Beede Center is experiencing an unprecedented lifeguard shortage. As a result, our current Fall staff sits at 30% of the standard level required to support aquatic usage. 

We need more staff to keep the natatorium open to members, which will result in a reduction of pool hours to keep Beede running safely. The affected time frames are currently Friday after 3 pm for November.

November also contains multiple programming alterations due to the Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving holiday weekends and planned swim team meets. We encourage you to call the center or reference our online schedule throughout the month to ensure we have space available.  

https://concordrec.myrec.com/info/calendar/default.aspx

Thank you sincerely, and most specifically, to our Friday swimmers who will feel this impact the most. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the historic staffing shortages that have touched all our lives. We hope to be back to a full schedule in December.  

"This nation will remain the land of the free

only as long as it is home of the brave." 

— Elmer Davis, American Journalist 

We would like to wish a heartfelt THANK YOU

to all our Veteran's & active duty military!

During the month of November we are offering Veteran's and active duty military service members this exclusive special promotion:

Beede Center Modified Hours:

    *Christmas Eve: Opening to 4pm                                     *New Year’s Eve: Opening to 4pm

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• November 5th - Saturday: Otter's Swim Meet - All pools will close at 2:00 pm for the remainder of the day.

• November 11th - Friday: Veteran's Day - CLOSED

             No classes classes will run on 11/11, 11/12, 11/13

• November 13th - Sunday: Master's Swim Meet (CCHS fundraiser) - All pools are closed from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm,  they will re-open at 1:00 pm

• November 19th - Saturday: Otter's Swim Meet - All pools will close at 2:00 pm for the remainder of the day.

• November 19th - Saturday: Craft Fair: Hunt Gym - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• November 24th - Thursday: Thanksgiving - CLOSED

• November 25th - Friday: Day after Thanksgiving - CLOSED

             No classes will run on 11/23 11/24, 11/25, 11/26, 11/27

• November 28th - Monday: Beede & Books 1:30-2:30 pm - registration opens on November 14th

• November 29th -Tuesday: - Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - Beede Fitness Studio

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER:

• December 3rd - Saturday: Otter's Swim Meet - All pools will close at 2:00 pm for the remainder of the day.

• December 4th - Sunday: Annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Parade - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• December 7th - Wednesday: Member registration for winter programs - 7:30 am

• December 10th - Saturday: Westford Academy Swim Meet 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (after we close)

• December 13th - Tuesday: CCHS Swim Meet - All pools closed from 3:00 - 7:00 pm

• December 14th - Wednesday: Non-member registration for winter programs - 7:30 am

• December 17th - Saturday: Westford Academy Swim Meet 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (after we close)

• December 24th - Saturday: Christmas Eve - (modified hours) Open: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

• December 25th - Sunday: Christmas Day - CLOSED.

            No classes will run on 12/24 or 12/25

Facility Updates:

Children's Pool Water Features Are Working Again!

A great big thank you to our Facilities Department for replacing the motor to get

the water features in our Children's Pool back up and running!

The water features can now be turned on by request ... just talk to the lifeguard on duty. 

Who's ready to get wet?!?!

The Smith Press Machine: 

We are expecting the Smith Press Machine to be replaced this month.

In an effort to make sure all members receive important updates from the Beede Center we kindly request all member to confirm we have a valid email address on file. If you have a friend or family member who is not receiving our Constant Contact emails please have them get in touch with us so that we can add them to our constant contact email list.

Unauthorized Parking in the Beede Parking Lot

We have noticed an increase in the number of cars parked in the Beede Center lot during the school day. We need everyone's help to ensure our parking spaces are available to members and guests actively using the building. Having a parking pass for the family does not entitle a high school student the privilege of using the lot as an alternative to the CCHS lot during school hours. Please be sure to not share you parking pass with anyone or allow usage of your parking pass to your high school family members during the school day. Unauthorized parking can result in being ticketed and incurring fines. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. 

AQUATICS NEWS

Register Here

We have an immediate need for lifeguards

and are offering several

Lifeguard Training Certification Courses completely FREE of charge!

Once completed, you can be

considered for employment as a lifeguard

at the Beede Center and even get a

FREE membership! 

Pre-test Requirements:

* Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

* Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs with hands positioned under the armpits.

* Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick in 7-10 feet of water and return to starting point holding the brick with both hands while keeping your face above the water and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Swim goggles are allowed.

Water Safety Instructor Course

Tuesday through Friday December 27th - December 30th

9:00 am-2:00 pm

The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program. Candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled session (proof of age is required).

Once completed you can be considered for potential employment as a Swim Instructor with us!

Pre-test requirements: Students must swim 25 yards of each of the following strokes: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke and Sidestroke. Must be able to swim 15 yards Butterfly. Must be able to maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling) and tread water for 1 minute. 

All of these skills must be performed at a Red Cross Level 4 or higher.

Anyone interested in taking the course, please Register Here!

Deep Intervals Mini-Session added

on Sunday mornings with Teresa!

This new mini-session started on October 30th and runs through December 18th! 

There is still space available to join for the rest of the session. 

Register Here!

Most of our Fall Water Fitness Classes still have space available!

Click Here to register for a class or try one out as a drop-in. The drop-in fee is $20 per class!

The new Winter Session for Water Fitness starts in January

Classes will be available to view on November 28th and

registration begins December 7th for members & December 14th for non-members

Click Here 

FITNESS NEWS

New Winter Session for Group Exercise begins in January

Classes will become available to view starting on November 28th

Member registration: December 7th / Non-Member registration: December 14th. 

 Click Here 

& COMMUNITY NEWS

BEEDE AND BOOKS!

Monday, November 28th - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Children should arrive in their swimsuits for a collaboration of reading and swimming! A librarian will read books starting at 1:30 pm then we transition to the Children’s Pool for water fun!

Pre-registration is required under the child’s name and begins on: November 14th

Register Here!

Caregivers need to be in the water with their child during the 30 minutes

in the Children’s Pool (one child per parent).

Maureen has dedicated an incredible amount of time to all her programs at Beede but specifically, she has overseen the development of the Otters Swim Team. Maureen’s ability to lead not only her athletes but also her assistant coaches in maximizing their potential is unmatched. She has worked with hundreds of Concord families and continues to have lasting impacts on Otter’s swimmers, many of whom go on to swim in high school and college.



Thank you for your service, Maureen!

The Town of Concord is looking for community members

to serve on the new White Pond Task Force

Purpose

• To recommend a prioritized list of activities to undertake to protect the pond and the watershed.
• To determine roles and responsibilities of interested parties relative to these priorities.
• To recommend the future role of the White Pond Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities of the Task Force:

• Solicit input from residents both within and beyond the White Pond watershed via the use of surveys, hearings, forums, etc. to gauge the priorities of town residents regarding the protection of White Pond.
• Consult with town staff to understand what is involved to accomplish a given priority and how it fits within the scope of other town projects and priorities of town departments.
• Solicit input from boards and committees that have responsibility for town-owned land and resources in the White Pond watershed.
• Focus on areas outlined in the White Pond Vision 2021 document (people management, storm water management and wastewater management) and those discovered during input sessions. 
• Develop a prioritized list of activities with estimated timetables.
• Define roles and responsibilities among the Town of Concord, the Commonwealth of Mass., abutters and residents of the White Pond neighborhoods as they relate to protection of the pond and the watershed. 
• Identify overlaps of responsibilities, gaps in responsibility and explore how other entities, e.g., Homeowners’ Association, could potentially fill these gaps. 
• Consult sources of information such as town bylaws, administrative policies and procedures, state statutes, precedents and cases pending in the courts.
• Look for and evaluate potential funding sources.

To learn more Click Here.

Interested parties can contact the Town Manager’s Office or fill out a Volunteer Interest Card: https://concordma.gov/FormCenter/General-Governent-8/Electronic-Green-Card-52

HELPFUL LINKS

Beede Center Website and Information

Beede Center Member Handbook

MyRec Registration and Program Information

Town of Concord Website

Beede Center Merchandise

Concord Recreation Fall 2022 Brochure

POOL SCHEDULE

Mobile List Version

Be sure to select "Beede Center" &

check the box that says "Show Location" 

AVAILABILITY CHART

Thank you for your continued support of the Beede Swim + Fitness Center!