Roanoke Elks Lodge #197 Pool Information for 2010

Required is a Lodge Membership with current paid dues, and Pool Registration Fees to use the facility.

     Current dues for 2010 are $210.00 and Pool Registration is $40.00 per spouse or family members 3 years and older (Initiated Elk Members are not required to purchase a pool registration).  Visiting Elks and their guests can also purchase a discounted registration.  Guests of Elks in good standing or registered paid family members is $6.00 at the front gate. Both membership applications and pool registration forms are available under the downloads section of the website.  Applicants are required to read and sign our Pool Rules and Regulations with their application.

2010 Hours of Operation:
Sunday - 11am - 8pm
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 11am - 7pm
Wednesday - 11am - 9pm
Thursday - 11am - 9pm
Friday - 11am - 9pm
Saturday - 11am - 9pm
Pool Phone: 982-9074

For 2010, the Elks Lodge Pool is under management by AQUATIC ADVENTURES of Roanoke, VA
Mary Kerr is the Pool Manager with over 30 years of Experience
To contact them visit www.ijustswim.com
Aquatic Adventures also operates an indoor pool at Oak Grove Plaza

POOL PARTY INFORMATION
$5.00 per swimmer - (non members)

Free Use of Existing Tables or you can reserve our PAVILION
Pavilion Reservation Rate is $25.00 for members or $100.00 for non-members.
Contact the Lodge Manager for Booking Information at 345-8126

PLEASE REFER TO THE LODGE CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY
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We have one of the finest olympic size pools in the Roanoke Valley!

Interested in being a lifeguard?
LIFEGUARD APPLICATIONS for Download

Our Elks Swim Team, a major competitor in the valley and is a member of the RVAA.
 

Richard Hughes Sr., is the Pool Committee Chairman, handling the budget and working with the staff to ensure the facility operation runs smooth, heading up our staff of lifeguards and pool attendants. Steve Ragone, Pool Technician, will be contracted by the Lodge for all Pool chemical and equipment maintenance for this year. Steve's work will also include training our staff on water testing, chemical analysis recommendations, Strantrol controller calibration, chemical feeder inspection, strainer basket cleaning, water level recommendation, filter backwashing, algae inspection, and more.  Richard Hughes Jr. is the pool manager and oversees all the lifeguards, gate attendants and handles general operations. 

Click Here to sign up for swim lessons with Aquatic Adventures

How do we keep our swimming pool crystal clear?

Here are a few details:

Strantrol Chemical Controller

  The heart of our pool system is the Strantrol Chemical Controller.  It is a computer controlled device that monitors the chlorine and PH levels of the water 24 hours a day, and distributes both our chlorine solution and acid based on the settings that are input into the computer.  We meet state guidelines by keeping the water between 1.5-4.0 parts per million chlorine, and a PH level of 7.0-7.4 at all times.  Chlorine kills bacteria, while acid controls the PH level of the water.  Unbalanced water leads to bacteria, cloudy water, algae growth, and the familiar 'Burning Eyes' with unbalanced PH levels.

Pulsar III Chlorinator

     The Pulsar III Chlorinator with Booster System was installed in 2005.  It is connected to the Strantrol Chemical Controller, and produces a chlorinated solution that is pumped into the pool return line at intervals determined by the controller.  The suction line that feeds the solution is connected to a 3/4 horsepower booster pump to maintain 30-40lb. pressure on the system at all times to ensure that the chemical feed is constant.  Prior to installing the booster in 2005, we experienced varying feed rates of chlorine that resulted in problems with cloudy water and algae growth during the high bather loads and very warm water during peak season.  Since 2005 when the new system was installed, we have had no problems with algae growth or cloudy water.

Dimensions:
? Feeder diameter 19"
? Feeder height 33"
? Feeder weight (empty) 27 lbs
? Tubing size (O.D.) 1/2
? Capacity and Feed Rate (controlled by optional timer or chemistry controller only)
? Capacity (weight of pellets) 62 lbs
? Feed-rate range 0-120 lbs per day
? Feed-rate settings (number) 14 with optional timer

Roanoke Lodge #197 Elks Pool Facts

Main Pool:
Gallons: 225,000
Main Pump: 30 horsepower, 3 phase
Filtration Rate: 750 gallons per minute = Entire pool is filtered 3 times a day, to comply with state guidelines.
1 and 3 meter diving boards, 2 slides
Typical Bather Load: 75-100 peak season

Upgrades:

The pool was completely refurbished in 1998 at a cost of approx. $110,000.00 by National Pools of Roanoke, VA.  A new gunite / marbleized concrete surface was installed, as well as race lane and wall tiles, new coping, ladders, skimmers and plumbing for the entire pool; all supply and return lines replaced underground.

In 1998 the Lodge also purchased the safety cover. It keeps leaves and debris out of the pool when closed, and also provides a safety boundry and lengthens the life of our pool and saves water costs. It is manufactured by Loop-Loc and cost approx $10,000.00.  It is strong enough to support a Volkswagen Beetle or an Elephant going across it.  We keep the pool during the winter full of water and feed it chlorine throughout the winter to control algae growth to save money on water costs.

In 2004, we purchased 2 'Big Dipper' pool slides manufactured by S.R. Smith, the worlds leading manufacturer of pool deck equipment.  We also purchased the 'Easy Ladder' to enable elderly or handicapped bathers to enter the pool with ease.

In 2007, both of the diving stands stainless steel railings were refurbished by Maintenance Sheet Metal of Roanoke, VA at an approx cost of $2000.00 

Kiddie Pool:
Gallons: 6,000
Main Pump: 1 horsepower, 120v
Filtration Rate: 40 Gallons per minute = Entire pool is filtered over approx. 10 times a day, exceeding state guidelines.
Typical Bather Load: 10-15 'kiddies'

Upgrades:
In 2003 the kiddie pool had a new skimmer installed, as well as a beautiful new surface of marbleized concrete with blue specks installed by National Pools of Roanoke at a cost of approx $5,000.00.  This new surface has a fine grit to ensure that our kiddies do not slip easily while playing.  Prior to the new surface installation, we had to paint the entire pool surface which was slippery.  We also purchased a round safety pool cover to keep the debris out during the winter to cut operation costs and lengthen the life of the pool.

In May 2007, the kiddie pool received another facelift - installation of new coping and tile, along with rubberized expansion joints at the cost of approx $4,000.00

In May 2009, the kiddie pool was changed from a manual chlorinated pool to on an automated Pulsar System 2.5 controller, with automated chlorine dispensing.  This will allow a more constant even feed of chemicals to ensure that the water quality is always correct.