TAC will welcome several

premier events in 2019. In

March, we will host the ESSZ

Senior Sectional bringing in our

regions finest swimmers. To

top that, the Triangle Aquatic

Center will once again host the

USA Swimming Southern Zone

Age Group Championship the

end of July. This meet will bring

in the future Olympic stars from

12 different LSCs during the at

the end of July.

All of this is topped by the ex-

pansion of the Triangle Aquatic

Center starting in April. We’ll

add 22,000 square feet to our

facility with expanded Spectator

Seating and a new Fitness Cen-

ter. The big addition though is

our new 50m outdoor pool

slated for construction later in

the year!

All told, 2018 looks to be

another busy year at TAC!

The ball has dropped on

another new year and the

Triangle Aquatic Center is sure

that it will be our best ever.

This year promises even more

for all of our events and

programs than ever before.

TITAN Aquatic Programs (TAP)

continue to grow and expand

for 2019. Our staff will

continue to add to our TAP portfolio and expand offerings

for our patrons of all ages. Last

fall we introduced our weekday

Senior Dryland Fitness Program

which focused on Silver

Sneakers members. This year

we’ll continue to expand

programming for seniors, adults

and children.

Additionally Programs will be

updating our Party Packages

here at TAC to include

everything from new pool

inflatables to a complete catered

affair, courtesy of the Poolside

Grill. Coming soon will be our

new 25-yard Aquatic Obstacle

Course! Stay tuned for these

exciting new packages.

Events at TAC continue to

grow as well. Last year our

TITANS hosted 14 swim events,

including NC Swimming Senior

Champs, Blizzard Blitz and

more. This year we add both

the short-course and long-

course NC Swimming Age

Grouop Champs along with a

duel in the pool with the

nationally-ranked Virginia

Gators.

TAC will also welcome again

the North Carolina High School

Athletic Association for both

Regional and State

Championships in February.

Also returning is the NC Master

Championship in March, the

National Black Heritage Meet

over Memorial Day, NC Special

Olympics in June and the NC

Senior Games in September.

Happy New Year! TAC Events and Happenings for 2019

Facility Hours and Recreational Swimming - January 2019

L a n e L i n e s Events and Programs at TAC

Our Mission: To build and operate public aquatic facilities for the health, safety,

recreation and competition needs of Triangle citizens and aquatic

organizations.

Our Purpose: To offer quality aquatic facilities and

programming for the citizens and organizations of the Triangle

communities.

Our Core Values: ► We value LEADERSHIP.

► We value COMMUNITY.

► We value the BENEFITS OF

SWIMMING.

► We value our CUSTOMERS and GUESTS.

► We value our TEAM of

employees, independent contractors and volunteers.

Inside this issue:

January Events at

TAC

2

TITANS Aquatic

Programs Lesson

Schedule

2

Splashtastic Pool

Parties at TAC

Swimming Spotlight:

Flip Turns

3

3

Poolside Grill /

Macaroni Kid - Cary

3

A Heartfelt Thanks

to Jenn Patetta

4

Red Cross Lifeguard

Certification Classes

4

I Swim For...Capital

Campaign

4

Recreational Swimming Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 5:00am - 3:30pm / 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Wednesday - 5:00am - 3:30pm / 8:30pm-10:00pm

Friday: 5:00am - 3:30pm / 8:00pm - 8:30pm

Saturday: 7:00am - 9:30am / 11:30am - 6:00pm

Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Availability for some pools may be reduced at times. Long Course recreational swim

lanes are typically open for use mid-April through the end of August. For more

information or daily details, please call 919.459.4045

January 2019

Parking at TAC

lane or in the roadway and this

will be strictly enforced. Please

use the mall parking lot for

overflow parking. Violators

will be subject to towing at

their own expense.

Parking is only permitted in the

designated parking spaces.

There is no parking in the fire

Regular Facility Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 5:00am - 9:30pm

Wednesday: 5:00am - 10:00pm

Friday: 5:30am - 8:30pm

Saturday: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Be sure to check the website for

inclement weather updates!

January Events at TAC

January 3: WCPSS Meet - Middle Creek, Holly Springs, West Johnston

January 4: Cary Christian School Meet

January 5: WCPSS Meet - Broughton, Corinth Holders, S Garner, Panther Creek

January 7: WCPSS Meet - Apex Friendship, Fuquay, Heritage, Knightdale

January 8: WCPSS Meet - Leesville, Panther Creek, Sanderson, Wakefield

January 9: WCPSS Meet - S Garner, Jordan, Wake Forest, Riverside, Rolesville

January 10: WCPSS Meet - Apex, Cary, Green Hope, Athens

January 11: Triangle School of Math and Science Meet

January 12: William Peace University Meet

January 14: WCPSS Meet - Cardinal Gibbons, Millbrook, Corinth Holders, Cleveland

January 15: WCPSS Meet - Broughton, SE Raleigh, Enloe, Garner

January 17: Grace Christian School Meet

January 18-21: 2018 TAC TITANS Polar Plunge Meet

January 22: Grace Christian School Meet

January 23: NCAC Conference Championship

January 25: SWAC Conference Championship

January 26: NAC, TRI 6 and CAP 7 Conference Championships

January 31: TISAC Conference Championship

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To see the complete

list of events and

times, please

CLICK HERE

TAP / Learn-to-Swim Skill Spotlight: Flip Turns

in learning? Keep reading to

find out more!

1. Visual demonstrations can

sometimes be the most helpful,

check out this awesome video!

https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=8EL3v1saCQw

2. Remember to start small if

you’re just beginning. Start by

standing in the pool, and flip to

introduce your body to the feel

of flipping. Then transition to

floating and flipping, and then

swimming to flipping (in the

middle of the lane).

3. Keep both of your arms

down by your side as you start

to initiate the flip, remember to

lead the flip with your head.

4. Use your feet to push off the

wall. Do so with power to get

a great start on your next lap.

Learn more about this skill by

asking your TAP Instructors!

Flip turns are an essential skill

to master when working on

efficiency and speed while in

the water. Flip turns are done

as a swimmer approaches a

wall and still has one or more

laps to go. They allow

swimmers to maintain speed

and momentum during their

workout or race.

TAP teaches flip turns at the

TITANS 1C and 2C levels.

Need some tips or interested

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The Poolside Grill features the best Smoothies and Grill favorites offerings for your training, on-the-go

meals, and special event needs!

Check us out inside the main entrance of the Triangle

Aquatics Center or on-line for updates on our hours

and specials! Thank you for your support - We’re here

to serve you!

Now available are our re-loadable Gift Cards. These

are for parents who want to ensure a good healthy

meal or snack for their swimmers or a great gift to

those who visit TAC regularly. Stop by and get your

Gift Card today!

CLICK HERE for our complete menu

Don’t let the cold weather get

you down! Come schedule

your pool party at TAC and

have all fun you would have at

your outdoor pool, and more!

Pool parties at TAC include

one hour in one of our pools,

either our Instructional Pool or

Program Pool. The

Instructional Pool is our

warmer pool, kept at 86-88 degrees, and is no more than

four feet deep. This pool is

perfect for pool parties for

younger kids! Our Program

Pool is 82 degrees and four

feet at the shallow end and

seven feet at the deeper end.

All parties include your very

own party room for 2.5 hours

and dedicated Party Host, who

is a swim instructor and

lifeguard certified. Parties also

include snacks and a drink for

all party guests.

If you choose to have your

party in the Program Pool, you also have the option of adding

the H-Zilerator! You and your

party guests can joust and

battle on our super-fun

inflatable! Sound awesome?

You can make your party even

more awesome by ordering

fresh food for all of your party

guests, cooked fresh by

Poolside Grill!

Find out more here

www.triangleaquatics.org/

programs/party-packages/ and

book your party today by emailing

info@triangleaquatics.org!

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919.459.4045 www.triangleaquatics.org

Offering quality aquatic facilities & programming for the citizens and organizations of the Triangle communities.

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Need Help?

Have Questions?

Ask Us!

Michael Curran - Executive Director

Mark Frank - Director of Operations

Tiffany Holland - Finance Director

Jenn Patetta - Program Manager

Tyler Owens - Events Manager

Stephen Hicks - Facilities Manager

Matt Mosher - Lifeguard Manager

Elisa Bowie - Service Manager

Susan Chamblee - TITANS Finance Manager

Lori Kelly - Front Desk Manager

Bruce Marchionda - TITANS Head Coach

John Payne - TITAN Masters Head Coach

Questions on Lane Rentals

Questions on Our Programs and Guest

Passes

Questions about the TAC TITANS

Questions about Your Bill

Looking for a Job

Want to Volunteer

Any Other Questions

Thanks So Much for Your Service Jenn Patetta

TAC Proudly Supports

2019 starts on a somber note

for our TAC staff as we wish

Jenn Patetta goodbye. Jenn has

been TAC’s Program Manager

for the past two years and will

be leaving TAC to prepare for

the next phase in her life.

Jenn wants to be become a

Physical Therapist and is taking a

job as a PT Technician to gain

the service credits she needs to

qualify for school.

Jenn has been an outstanding

TAC employee and is primarily

responsible for the success of

our Red Cross Certification

Program and the re-design of

our TITANS Aquatic Programs:

Learn-to-Swim program.

Additionally Jenn has written

most of the articles you read in

the Lane Lines newsletters.

Jenn will continue with TAC for

the near future helping to

transition our new Program

manager when selected and

continuing to coordinate our

Certification Classes.

Good Luck Jenn… you’ll be

surely missed!

Red Cross Certifications: Upcoming Lifeguard Classes

and on-site sessions to build on

the same knowledge and skills

to train lifeguards to act with

speed and confidence in

emergency situations both in

and out of the water. The

online format allows partici-

pants to complete the interac-

tive lessons on their own time,

allowing the Instructor led sessions to reinforce learning

and emphasize on skill building.

Upon successful completion of

the class and passing the

exams, each participant will

receive certifications in

Lifeguarding/ First Aid, CPR &

AED Training all valid for 2

years!

Prerequisites: - Must be 15 years or older on

or before the last day of class. - Must have a valid E-Mail ad-

dress - Must complete the online con-

tent before the first class. - Females must wear a 1-piece

bathing suit. - Participants must pass all swim

tests including brick retrieval,

300yd swim, two minute tread .

REGISTER TODAY!

TAC has released it’s schedule

of Lifeguard Certification

Classes through June 2019.

Last Spring, almost all of TAC’s

Lifeguard Certification classes

and Re-Certification classes

were completely full with wait

lists bigger than the classes at

times! This year, we don’t want

anyone to be left struggling to find a class, so we’ve opened

our Spring/Summer classes

earlier and we’ve opened up

more!

The Blended Learning version

of the ARC LG Cert course

combines the online learning

I Swim For… Triangle Aquatic Center Capital Campaign

the I Swim For…Campaign

comes in. I Swim For… is

predicated on a very simple

premise, each supporter giving

$5.00 per month, debited from your credit or debit card, and

that’s it.

The key to the success of the

program is the fact that this

dollar amount would allow and

encourage all to participate. So

instead of a select few getting

asked all the time, we want all

of you to participate, and

equally important, ask your

family members and friends to

do the same. This expansion

will benefit every TAC patron

and we know the importance

of TAC in your family’s

lives. To be able to participate

at such a reasonable level makes this choice an easy one

for you.

To learn more about this

Campaign or to contribute

CLICK HERE or visit

triangleaquatics.org/i-swim-for

The I Swim For… Campaign was

developed to help keep pace

with the Triangle’s growing

population in pursuit of the

Triangle Aquatic Center’s

mission. The campaign is

focused on broadening our

programs throughout the

Triangle community and

expanding the current TAC

facility.

To carry out this very

important mission, participation

from our TAC Patrons and the

Triangle Swim Community is

essential to help make these

goals a reality. That is where