Lynch Middle School Pool opens for Family Swim Night

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy pool in Amsterdam is now open Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. for Family Swim Night. The event is free and open to the public.

Richard Ruberti, Superintendent of the Greater Amsterdam School District, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the pool reopening after three years. "The recent family swim night was a huge success with a turnout that exceeded expectations. The district is now looking at ways to adjust the times to align with the exceptional response." Ruberti says he appreciates the community's support and eagerly anticipates more shared joys around the pool.

Family Swim starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. An adult must accompany children under the age of ten. Aqua Aerobics will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by Lap Swimming from 7 to 8 p.m.

Swimmers must wear a bathing suit. Athletic shorts are not allowed. For more information, contact Michele Pawlik at mpawlik@amsterdamny.gov.