Friday, May 21, 2021

Edison Elks Community Pool Applications available and swim team

  

Edison Elks Community Pool Applications available and swim team

 

We are excited to kick off the 2021 Season! Welcome to the new Edison Elks Pool website at https://www.teamunify.com/team/njee/page/home. EEP is excited to bring the opportunity of pool membership to all those who value the community spirit. The 2021 season is open for membership to Elk members, their families as well as all other local civic organizations such as but not limited to Moose, VFW, American Legion and their families. We also cannot exclude those who serve our community on a daily basis with the invite extended to Edison’s First Responders in Police, Fire and EMS along with their families. Active, retired Military, Veterans and families are also welcome while we appreciate your service and sacrifice to our nation. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

 

Mission 

Aligned with the values and beliefs of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Edison Elks Pool “EEP” will strive to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone to enjoy in the spirit of community and summer fun. We believe in giving back to our community, supporting the growth of our youth, respect for those who serve, support for those in need and assisting those with handicaps.                                                                          

Pool Membership 

EEP is excited to bring the opportunity of pool membership to all those who value the community spirit. The 2021 season is open for membership to Elk members, their families as well as all other local civic organizations such as but not limited to Moose, VFW, American Legion and their families. We also cannot exclude those who serve our community on a daily basis with the invite extended to Edison’s First Responders in Police, Fire and EMS along with their families. Active, retired Military, Veterans and families are also welcome while we appreciate your service and sacrifice to our nation.

Pool Summary

The Edison Elks Pool is one of the oldest operating pools in the nation. It has been passed down by generations of the community of Edison. Many of Edison’s older residents remember it as Washington Swim Club where they would bring their families and enjoy the pool and large shady grove to BBQ in on weekends. They would also attend some of the many BBQ’s and Live music the Elks opens up to their guests. Today the pool is managed by a handful volunteers from the Edison Elks Lodge 2487 and their families to continue the spirit of community.                                                                                 

 
Pool Facts

The pool holds almost 300,000 gallons of water. The deepest end of the pool is 12’ while the shallowest part is 3’. There is (4) 25yrd swim lanes from 12’ to 5’ deep. On each side of the swim lanes there is shallow section sloping from 5’ to 3’ deep. There are life jackets available. The pool is equipped with lounge chairs, but everyone is free to bring their own comfortable accommodations. The pool house offers a place to change and shower.

 

Swim Team 

ECP Eels is a competitive youth swim team for kids as young as 5 to kids as old as 18. The swim team is managed by the swim team parents organization and a coaching staff. Typically, the team will practice a couple afternoons a week while school is still in session to early mornings once school is out. Swim meets usually take place on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.  

Swim Lessons

Swim lessons will be available for a fee, to kids from the point they are toilet trained till about 12yrs old. Swim lessons are taught by our lifeguard staff as well as some of the older swim team kids. This continues the spirit of giving back to the youth of our community. 

Schedule & Rates

              Before Apr 1     After April 1                                                   

Single                         $200              $225

Couple                        $250              $275

Single Adult Fam        $250               $275

Family*                       $250               $300

Senior                         $125              $150

Senior Couple            $150               $150

Family Extra**             $50                $50

*Family (2 Adult parent and their children under 18 or still in college)

**Family Extra (Grandparent or Care taker)

Two complimentary 1 day guest passes are included per month. Additional guests must purchase a pass when signing in at pool. Daily Guest Pass $10 per person per day.

Applications are taken online or In-person. In-Person applications can be dropped off at the Edison Elks between 4-6pm Mon-Fri 12-6pm Sat/Sun

Info call (732) 661-8703

 

To email the Swim Club:

https://www.teamunify.com/team/njee/page/system/contactus

      The Edison Elks are once again pleased to co-sponsor the Edison Community Pool, located on Old Post Road in Edison. They look forward to serving the Edison Community and surrounding areas this summer.       

      The Metuchen YMCA stopped helping the Edison Community Pool. To join the nonprofit pool, you need to join the Elks or Elks Auxiliary or be a member of one of the other groups. I have enjoyed my Community Elks membership in the Edison Elks for 25 years.

     The Edison Community Pool located on Old Post Road in South Edison is surrounded by a wooded picnic area. The facility boasts a 25-yard, 4-lane pool, water slide and a kiddie pool for youngsters.

     The Swim team competes against area pools.

     Bathrooms with showers are conveniently located around the pool area. A playground make this swim club a place for family fun.

Monday, May 3, 2021

Live Upcoming Running Races for Charity participated by Kenneth Vercammen 2021. Real races are coming back

   Live Upcoming Running Races for Charity participated by Kenneth Vercammen 2021.  Real races are coming back

May 15 Marine Corps Run For Freedom  Freehold NJ  

https://www.marinecorpsrunforfreedom5k.org/  

 

May 16 Cranford Pizza   - Sunday 9:00am Nomehegan Park 

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Cranford/CranfordPizzaRun

 

June 13  SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run 9:00am  

New Dorp Lane and South Railroad Avenue

Staten Island, NY US 10306

https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/StatenIsland/Ollis#event-451133

 

June 19 SGT Nutter 5K - 2021

Saturday, -   Sgt. Nutter 5k - Sea Girt, NJ, https://www.sgtnutterrun.org

 

June 26 Union Beach 5K, 2021 @ 9:00am 

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/UnionBeach/UnionBeach5K

 

Sunday, June 27 - Pine Beach 5k - Pine Beach, NJ - https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/PineBeach/OceanRunningClubsPineBeach5k.

 

Poconos Saturday, Jul 3, 2021   Jul 3   8:00 AM       HAZLETON, Luzerne   Independence Day Charity Event   LOCATION:  Louis Schiavo City View Park, 700 S Poplar St. Hazleton, PA 18201    EVENTS:  5k Run/Walk, 10k Run, Dog Jog 5k, Youth Mile, Virtual option    BENEFITS:  All proceeds benefit Mission Autism.    FACEBOOK |    ONLINE REG  |      Jul 3   8:30 AM    JIM THORPE, Carbon   The Race Street Run   LOCATION:  St. Marks and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 21 Race St. Jim Thorpe, PA 18229    CONTACT:  Angi O'Hara at racestreetrun@gmail.com, 570-325-3921    EVENTS:  15K, 4 MILE Run,    BENEFITS:  St. Mark's & St. John's Episcopal Church    NOTES:   Field limited to 150    WEBPAGE |  FACEBOOK |    ONLINE REG |  2019 RESULTS

http://neparunner.com/calen/calen07.html

 

07/10/21  Spring Lake Ocean Mile Swim         Sat Spring Lake, New Jersey Open water swim - Open Water Swim         https://raceforum.com/slswim

 

Sunday, July 11 - Lace Up for Woodbridge 5K - Woodbridge, NJ - Click Here for Information. 

       If you are attending any of these charity races, please call or email Ken V. at Kenv@njaws.com Often we car pool from East Brunswick /Edison or meet at these events. I update this list at http://vercammensport.blogspot.com I share these events so that even non-runners can walk or volunteer. All events help an area charity or non-profit. We encourage Americans to get off the couch and exercise .

Saturday Jul 17, 2021Sea Bright One Mile Swim   7:30AM https://raceforum.com/sbswim

 

Sun 07/18/21    Manasquan Ocean Mile Swim Manasquan, New Jersey        Open water swim - Open Water Swim         https://raceforum.com/squanswim

 

NJ triathlon Sprint 7.17.21  Olympic 7.18.21 https://www.cgiracing.com/newjerseystatetri/event-info/race-weekend-details/

 

7/25/21 East Brunswick Annual Benefit 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans and Their Needs 9am Sun https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=10458

 

August 7 - Sea Girt 5K – Saturday http://seagirt5k.com

 

Aug 8 Staten Island Triathlon Staten Island, NY US 10314

 

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/StatenIslandTriDuathlon


August 14 - Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5k – Saturday   SAC

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/AsburyPark/AsburyPark5K

 

Aug 15 Long Branch 1 Mile Ocean Swim

 

8/29   Lager 5k https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/GlenRidge/FitzgeraldsLagerRun

 

9/19/21    ShopRite of Hunterdon County Race for Hunger Sun Flemington, NJ US 08822  

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Flemington/ShopRiteRaceforHunger

 

Shore AC  Adult Cross Country Series Sat 9/25/21 - Sat 10/30/21 Holmdel, NJ US 07733

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Holmdel/AdultCrossCountrySeries

 

Sunday, October 3 - Jersey Shore 1/2 Marathon +2mile – Sandy Hook, NJ - https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Highlands/JSHM