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We’re convinced our community needs a year-round aquatic center and we hope to convince you!
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Vision: The vision of Support Our Swimmers is a state-of-the-art Aquatic Center that supports the health and well-being of residents and visitors in the North Carolina mountains.
Mission: The mission of SOS is to gather support and resources for building a state-of-the-art public Aquatics Center with two indoor pools- one 50-meter competition pool and one 25-yard program pool.
Why An Aquatics Facility?
Why An Aquatics Facility?
Swim lessons for all ages
Water aerobics classes
Lap swimming
Competitive swimming
Masters Swimming
Kayak safety training
Water Polo
Scuba training
Deep water rescue training
Physical therapy
Birthday and celebration parties
Family fun
A Top 5 Need
A Top 5 Need
Listed as a top five priority need in a 2019 Recreational Needs Assessment performed by the Henderson County Parks and Recreation Department.
7 years of population growth has increased demand.
Population includes many retirees and also young families. Having a place for low impact exercise and swim lessons is critical.
Drowning: #1 Cause of Accidental Death for Young Children
Drowning: #1 Cause of Accidental Death for Young Children
A community with access to aquatics is safer, stronger, and healthier.
Early swim lessons reduce risk of drowning by up to 88%.
Source: nihms617357.pdf
Indoor vs. Outdoor
Indoor vs. Outdoor
Indoor facilities would be open year-round instead of just three summer months.
By choosing an indoor facility, there is four times the opportunity for use and enjoyment.
High School competitive swim season is November to February.
Economic Ripple Effect
Economic Ripple Effect
A 50 meter competition pool with 25 yard fitness pool would make Hendersonville the clear winner to host swim meets in Western NC and their economic impacts.
Visitors create hotel stays, restaurant traffic and retail sales.
Multi-Day events bring repeat tourism and longer stays.
Event hosting brings revenue without tax increases.
All People, All Needs, All Weather
All People, All Needs, All Weather
Swimming is a lifelong exercise that improves cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility.
Each year there are 90-year olds, and even centenarians, who compete at masters swim competitions.
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