Frequently Asked Questions about the Pool
Have other questions not answered here? Contact
Director of Athletics Larry Gillooley at (518) 382-2511, Ext.
21760, or via
e-mail at
lgillooley@niskyschools.org
Where is
the pool located?
The pool is at Niskayuna High School, 1626
Balltown Road, located in the north end of the
building. The main entrance to the pool/fitness
center is just off the main parking lot near the
Balltown entrance.
When
is the pool open?
In general, the pool will be used from as early
as 6 a.m. to as late as 9:50 p.m. During this
time, the pool is scheduled for such activities
as physical education classes, community use,
Continuing Education classes, and athletic team
practices and meets.
Cancellations and changes in hours are also
listed on this Web site.
When is the pool available
for community use?
Click here to go to the page listing
lap swim and open swim hours and
fees.
How
deep is the pool?
The pool is eight lanes wide and graduates from
3 feet deep at the shallow end to 13 feet at the
deepest end. It is designed to accommodate
swimmers of all levels and has a
handicapped-accessible entry area.
What
is the temperature of the pool?
The water temperature is between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where
do I go to use the pool area?
There are men's and women's locker rooms
adjacent to the pool area for changing. You can
then enter the pool area from the locker rooms.
Lockers are available for storing items (you
must provide a lock). Do not leave locks
overnight or weekends, they will be removed.
How
much water is there in the pool?
The pool has approximately 357,000 gallons of
water.
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