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Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center reports fundraising and swim-team growth
Summary
The Friends group reported raising $39,840 for pool needs and outlined planned maintenance projects; the Blue Dragons swim team said membership has grown to about 35 and that meets draw teams from across the region, supporting local hotels and businesses.
Anne Hurd, president of the Friends of the Dallas Aquatic Center, told council the organization raised $39,840 in the last year and has directed funds toward pool needs, lighting and planned plaster replacement and fountain repairs; the city has budgeted $115,000 for a leisure-pool plaster and fountain project estimated to cost $140,000, leaving an approximate $15,000 gap the friends hope to cover.
Paul Hegney, coach of the Blue Dragons swim team, said the team's roster has grown from roughly two dozen to about 35 with about 30 regular attendees, and that hosting meets brings visiting families who use local hotels. Hegney and Hurd described recent upgrades (scoreboard updates, sound equipment) and ongoing HVAC work that the Friends and the city continue to address.
Councilors thanked the volunteers and asked about accommodations for visiting teams and hotel capacity; staff said hotels have generally been adequate and that the aquatic center is heavily used by local high schools and club teams.
