Libertyville High School Swimming Pool

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

History

- Libertyville High School swimming pool built in 1971- 25 yard pool with 6 lanes and 1 diving board- Renovations over the years

- Ceiling painted and re-faced- Pool painted- Bleachers added- Starting blocks moved to deep end

- Diving board reduced from 2 boards- Mechanical systems and storage building added

Current programs offered at Libertyville High School

- Physical Education classes (Lifeguarding and other PE classes), 8 periods- High School Swimming, Diving and Water Polo- USA Swimming, Diving and Water Polo (CATS Aquatics)- Learn To Swim programs- Masters programs- Special Olympics- Recreational events and activities (includes open swim)- Safety and rescue training (local Fire and Sheriff Departments)

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

Current Usage

- The swimming pool is used Monday - Friday from 5:30am - 9:00pm- Weekend usage varies, but is typically used 6 hours per day on Saturday

and Sunday- 3,100 users per week (background info on next slide)

- For comparison, VHHS has 2,000 users per week

- LHS boys and girls divers are transported daily to VHHS for practice- Physical Education - Lifeguarding class cannot utilize the pool everyday- LHS swimming and water polo teams utilize hallways for “dryland” practice

and start later in the pool for practice- LHS can only host swimming dual meets, no conference invites

Bather Loads - LHS and VHHS

Bather load difference = 1,155 per week or LHS is 1.59 times VHHS

Pool Committee formed in November 2014

- Briant Kelly, Athletic Director - Al Fleming, Associate Superintendent - Yasmine Dada, Assistant Superintendent of Business - Mark Koopman, District Director of Buildings & Grounds - Chris Stancil, LHS Director of Building & Grounds - Marina Scott, LHS Principal - Patti Mascia, Physical Education Supervisor - Erik Rogers, LHS Aquatics Director and LHS Girls Swimming Coach - Mike Cunningham, LHS Boys Swimming Coach and CATS Coach - John Fischl, LHS Boys Swimming Coach and former Aquatics Director - Steve Mitchell, LHS Community Member, Illinois Swim Official and former CATS Board Member - Michael Henderson and Sandra Moon, STR Partners

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

Pool Committee Timeline

- January 2015 - pool visits by the committee- Niles North High School (2 swimming pools, 8 lane Stretch and 6 lane 25 yard)- Glenbrook North High School (2 swimming pools, 8 lane 25 yard and 6 lane 25 yard)- Stevenson High School (50 meter pool)- Buffalo Grove High School (40 yard pool)- Barrington High School (10 lane, shallow end in corner)- Rec-Plex in Pleasant Prairie in Wisconsin (50 meter pool with hump)- Munster High School in Indiana (50 meter pool with hump)

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

Pool Committee Timeline

- February 2015 - Interviewed aquatic consultants and selected Counsilman-Hunsaker- March 2015 to Present - Explored pool options with STR and Counsilman-Hunsaker

- Utilized the current programs and usage at Libertyville High School, options recommended by Counsilman-Hunsaker

- Researched current construction methods and mechanical systems- Location of the swimming pool on south side of existing LHS Building- Building construction materials to match the existing LHS Building

- September 2015 to Present - Consulted with Gilbane Building Company on the pool options and construction cost estimates

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

Summary of LHS and VHHS Pools

Summary of LHS and VHHS Pools

Size/Description DepthWater

Surface Area

Approx. Shallow

Area

Pool & Deck

Space

# of lanes with diving

LHS Pool

1 Vessel25 yd x 14 yd 3’6”x11’0” 3,154 sf 1,768 sf 6,182 sf 6 lanes

@7’ wide

VHHS Pool

1 Vessel40 yd x 20 yd 4’0”x12’3” 7,200 sf 1,350 sf 11,825 sf 8 lanes

@7’ wide*

Swimming Pool Options - Overview

Swimming Pool Options - Overview

Option 1 - (2) pools, 25m x

25yd & instruction pool

Option 2 - 40m x 25yd pool

with movable floor

Option 3 - (2) pools, 40m x

20yd & instruction pool

Option 4 - 50m x 25yd &

1 bulkhead

Option 5 - 50m x 25 yd &

2 bulkhead

Pool and mechanical system 2 pools 1 pool 2 pools 1 pool 1 pool

Learn to Swim - appropriate teaching depth

In the instructional pool

shallow end - movable floor

In the instructional pool

shallow area - hump floor

shallow area - hump floor

Multiple teaching stations for Physical Education

In two separate pools PE and a Lifeguarding class

In two separate pools 2 PE classes 2 PE classes

Multiple practice spaces for swimming, diving @ water polo

2 practice spaces 2 practice spaces 2 practice spaces 2 practice spaces 3 practice spaces

Concerns - Cost- 2 mechanical

systems

- Location of starting blocks (future rules)

- Movable floor

- Cost- 2 mechanical

systems

- Cost- 1 bulkhead

- Cost

Swimming Pool - Final Options Evaluated

Final Options Summary

Option 6.1 - 40 meter x 25 yard (1 bulkhead)

-Similar to Option 2, but no movable floor

Option 7.2 - 50 meter x 20 yard(2 bulkheads)

-A blend of Option 4 and Option 5, less width

Swimming Pool Option 6.1

Swimming Pool Option 7.2

Summary of Option 6.1, 7.2, LHS & VHHS

Size/Description DepthWater

Surface Area

Approx. Shallow

Area

Pool & Deck Space

# of lanes with diving

LHS Pool 1 Vessel25 yd x 14 yd 3’6”x11’0” 3,154 sf 1,768 sf 6,182 sf 6 lanes

@7’ wide

VHHS Pool

1 Vessel40 yd x 20 yd 4’0”x12’3” 7,200 sf 1,350 sf 11,825 sf 8 lanes

@7’ wide*

Option 6.1

1 Vessel40 meter x 25 yard (1 bulkhead)

TBDx12’6” 9,850 sf 1,200 sf 16,295 sf8 lanes

@9’ wide or 10 lanes @7’ wide

Option 7.2

1 Vessel50 meter x 20 yard(2 bulkheads)

4’3”x12’6”hump 10,350 sf 1,238 sf 17,160 sf

12 lanes @7’ wide and

2 practice lanes

Options 6.1 & 7.2 - Comparison

Option 6.1 Option 7.2

Similar to other pools just built in the area, but these schools have smaller bather loads

Similar to other pools that have comparable bather loads

Allows for 2 sections of swimming & diving practices, but school practices will still end at ~6:30pm

Allows for 3 sections of swimming & diving practices and will allow school practices to end at ~6:00pm

Allows for multiple water polo practices with 1 regulation size competition area (sideways)

Allows for multiple water polo practices with 1 regulation size competition area (lengthwise)

Shallow end for Learn to Swim and Physical Education could be limited due to restrictions on depth for starting blocks (minimum ~5 feet)

Shallow teaching area for Learn to Swim and Physical Education enhanced toward the middle of the pool (hump at 3’6”)

Starting blocks in deep end, which limits practice on swim starts limited during diving practice

Starting blocks on both ends, deeper depth at one end with the shallow area in the middle (hump)

For Physical Education - 2 teaching stations (1 PE & 1 Lifeguard class), can also access the classroom

For Physical Education - 2 teaching stations (2 PE classes), can also access the classroom

LHS Pool Estimate Comparison

LHS Pool - Preliminary Schedule

Libertyville High School - Swimming Pool

Conclusion

- Options 6.1 and 7.2 both provide a swimming pool that meets the minimum needs of Libertyville High School and the community

- Option 7.2 will enhance the LHS programs throughout the year- LHS teams can accommodate the larger number of athletes

- LHS teams can schedule more efficient and effective practices, helping student-athletes balance school with sports

- LHS Physical Education will have access to additional teaching stations- Learn to Swim program enhanced with a more viable shallow area- Allows for future growth and/or changes in Aquatics programs- Allows the pool to rest and recover between pool use (more downtime)

- Option 7.2 at an additional cost of $1.2 million over 45 years is ~$27,000 per year

Let’s dive into the pool project!