IMPORTANT WEATHER (LIGHTNING) INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL STORM POLICY AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

In the event potential electrical storms could occur, all drivers are
expected to remain at the pool until CSC has decided:

1. To begin Clinic and are able to go beyond 15 minutes.
2. To release the children to their drivers.

In general, there is a half hour closing rule for lightning that is last sighted in the area.

Our policy will be:

* If lightning is sighted at or near the time a Clinic is about to start, the Clinic will be cancelled.
* If lightning is sighted within 15 minutes after a Clinic has started, the Clinic will be cancelled.
* If lightning is sighted beyond 15 minutes after the start, the children will be removed from the water and have a discussion session on the benches.

During these occasional iffy evenings, it is crucial that all drivers remain at the facility until we have determined to continue or terminate the evening’s program. Under these circumstances, parents are welcome to be seated on the side bleachers until we have decided what to do for the evening.

PLEASE NOTE: PARENTS OF CHILDREN STRANDED AT THE FACILITY (UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES) WILL BE BILLED $15/CHILD REGARDLESS OF “CARPOOLING” ARRANGEMENTS. PLEASE HAVE THIS CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD BY ALL DRIVING PARENTS.

IMPORTANT WEATHER (SNOW-ICE) INFORMATION

The Arlington Recreation Department (not Arlington County Schools) determines sports facility closings.  Their inclement weather number is (703) 228-4715 (option #1) Listen until they specifically mention the Arlington County Pools.

If Arlington Recreation facilities close early due to poor weather conditions, they normally close for the day. 

If, in the Clinic director’s opinion, the pool is open but conditions indicate the potential for hazardous driving conditions, parents will be notified of a Clinic cancellation.  CHECK OUR WEB SITE REGULARLY FOR CLOSINGS AND SCHEDULE CHANGES.  Please do not attempt to call the Clinic.

Conditions vary in different areas…if you are driving some distance to the Clinic or are coming from a remote area, please use your own judgment as to safety considerations.