{"id":1316,"date":"2025-08-01T20:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T20:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/?page_id=1316"},"modified":"2025-08-01T21:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T21:05:42","slug":"pool-closure-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/pool-closure-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool Closure Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-371\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div 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We anticipate you may have some questions, and we hope most will be answered below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick links<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Saunas\">Saunas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Lifeguards\">Lifeguards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Lifeguards\">AquaFit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Membership-Info\">Membership Info<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Refund-Info\">Refund Info\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Area-Pools\">Area Pools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Questions\">Additional Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5c8b5ff5186629b98a060c1bc20aedcb\" id=\"Why\"><strong>Why is the pool closing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was decided as part of the ongoing campus master plan and space evaluations, where the university determined that the pool area would be repurposed for other needs. The university will announce details on future plans for the space at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full <a href=\"https:\/\/us20.campaign-archive.com\/?e=__test_email__&amp;u=517794577af8c4c5d24bdef38&amp;id=587002f994\">campus announcement can be read here<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/umich\/important-update-pool-closure\">message to members here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b5f06d57fc4eef51aa1c63d5284d6005\"><strong>Didn\u2019t the pool get updated recently?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the pool has not been updated or renovated recently.\u00a0 The pool was closed during the summer of 2024; however, this was due to other large-scale repair work in the University Center, not the pool itself. The saunas inside the locker rooms did have woodwork done in summer 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-61fecb6b3e25f3f9ff8a9c455d0395c0\" id=\"Saunas\"><strong>Will the saunas still be available after July 26?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the pool locker rooms and saunas will remain available for a little while past July 26, but will eventually be closed as well.\u00a0 This will be based on the University\u2019s timeline for repurposing the space, and those plans are still being worked on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c509a678b259d8f7de8b6136b1d69d97\" id=\"Lifeguards\"><strong>What about the lifeguards?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifeguards are being offered other positions within the department, where possible.\u00a0 We\u2019ll also support them with references and connections to other aquatic facilities, should they wish to continue lifeguarding elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b2932e6429e44d26fc09465c4b4ea7ee\" id=\"AquaFit\"><strong>What will happen to the AquaFit classes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AquaFit classes will continue to be offered through July 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our fitness professional is working with our class instructors to offer land-based classes that still fit your needs on the same times &amp; days.\u00a0 We intend to start those new classes the week of July 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-822ae963debf986306a0abc387faf3a5\" id=\"Membership-Info\"><strong>Will membership rates be changing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since March 2020, we have only raised membership rates once\u2014in September 2024. We also simplified our rate structure in 2021 and 2024, and some folks actually saw rate reductions. With that information in mind, we will not change <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/memberships\/\">membership rates<\/a> this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to introducing $80,000 in facility improvements and new equipment to add to your membership value in the upcoming year.\u00a0 Please stay tuned for additional details on these plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a0f49902d18ad454da1d611ca7f7692e\"><strong>I need to make changes to my membership and\/or locker rental<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will offer penalty-free membership cancellations for month-to-month and annual membership holders.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to cancel or edit your membership, please fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfUMWMHw-gGChigxxwPsguXWV2rCfm7J4e3yl_n4L0jR3RTjA\/viewform?usp=header\">Membership &amp; Locker Service Change Request Form<\/a> by July 15, for a July 26 cancellation, or June 15 for a June 26 cancellation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests received after July 15 will follow standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/memberships\/\">cancellation policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8c47743620f3921cb51da5694284f54e\" id=\"Refund-Info\"><strong>Can I get a refund if I\u2019ve already paid for my membership?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfUMWMHw-gGChigxxwPsguXWV2rCfm7J4e3yl_n4L0jR3RTjA\/viewform?usp=header\">You must complete the Membership &amp; Locker Service Change Request Form to request a refund<\/a>. Refund requests must be submitted by October 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual members: we\u2019ll issue a pro-rated refund from July 26 until your membership expiration date. The refund will cancel your membership moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifetime members: The terms of this previously available membership state that there must be remaining membership value to issue a refund. Upon review of lifetime membership records, no one has refundable value available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/refund-info\/\">Refund Information page<\/a> for further information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-59fba74bc2d77ec928355d68fdac63a9\" id=\"Area-Pools\"><strong>Are there other pools in the area?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/insighthealthandfitness.com\/\">Insight Health &amp; Fitness<\/a> is one of the pools closest to campus. The recently opened downtown YMCA will also have a pool, but it is not yet open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional pools open to the public: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kearsleyschools.org\/page\/swimming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kearsley HS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/slpr.net\/programs\/aquatics\/aquatics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Lakes Parks &amp; Rec<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver Sneakers members: <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Other participating facilities offer pools, and per the Silver Sneakers website, you can utilize more than one location.\u00a0Please review our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/silver-sneakers-help-guide\/\">Silver Sneaker Help Guide<\/a> for additional details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4ecb4137136507823c501296485f1690\" id=\"Questions\"><strong>I have another question and need to speak with someone.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that rec center staff, including our lifeguards and student staff at the front counter (who also answer our phone), cannot change this decision or issue refunds.\u00a0 We can best assist via the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfUMWMHw-gGChigxxwPsguXWV2rCfm7J4e3yl_n4L0jR3RTjA\/viewform?usp=header\">Request a membership or locker rental cancellation, refund or other change here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/655YbujHYRNboPg5A\">Submit your questions, comments and concerns here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will make sure we collect all necessary info to assist you best.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media inquiries: All media inquiries should be directed to the Office of Marketing &amp; Communications at <a href=\"mailto:mac-flint@umich.edu\">mac-flint@umich.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/pool-closure-faq\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1316","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1316"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1325,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1316\/revisions\/1325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/rec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}