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The 24,000 square foot<ref name="dixit"></ref>'''Smith Aquatic Center''' is a new pool facility near [[Buford Middle School]] under construction by the city of [[Charlottesville]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville - Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2807|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=September 14, 2010}}</ref>. It is tentatively scheduled to be opened on October 22, 2010<ref name="dixit">{{cite-progress|title=|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/19/smith-aquatic-fitness-center-set-make-splash-ar-571736/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=October 19, 2010|publishdate=October 19, 2010|accessdate=October 19, 2010|cturl=}}</ref> | The 24,000 square foot<ref name="dixit"></ref>'''Smith Aquatic Center''' is a new pool facility near [[Buford Middle School]] under construction by the city of [[Charlottesville]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville - Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2807|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=September 14, 2010}}</ref>. It is tentatively scheduled to be opened on October 22, 2010<ref name="dixit">{{cite-progress|title=|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/19/smith-aquatic-fitness-center-set-make-splash-ar-571736/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=October 19, 2010|publishdate=October 19, 2010|accessdate=October 19, 2010|cturl=}}</ref> | ||
==Rates== | ==Rates== | ||
Adult city residents will pay $8 for a daily visit, $170 for a multi-visit pass, $37 for an individual monthly access pass or $370 for an annual pass. For a non-resident, those costs are $11, $247, $49 and $490, respectively. A city family of four can pay $88 to have a monthly access pass or $880 for an annual one; and a non-city family of four would be charged $118 for a monthly pass or $1,180 for an annual pass<ref name="dixit"></ref>. | Adult city residents will pay $8 for a daily visit, $170 for a multi-visit pass, $37 for an individual monthly access pass or $370 for an annual pass. For a non-resident, those costs are $11, $247, $49 and $490, respectively. A city family of four can pay $88 to have a monthly access pass or $880 for an annual one; and a non-city family of four would be charged $118 for a monthly pass or $1,180 for an annual pass<ref name="dixit"></ref>. | ||
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==LEED certification== | |||
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Smith Aquatic Center a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification at the platinum level. That is the highest level offered by the organization. Construction waste did not end up in a landfill. Windows provide daylight to 98% of the building, reducing the need for lighting. Ultra-violet lights are used in conjunction with a CO2 water treatment system to reduce the need for chemicals. A solar-powered system heats up water for internal use. <ref>{{cite web|title=Smith Aquatic Center Becomes Platinum LEED Certified|url=http://charlottesville.org/?page=635&recordid=1723&returnURL=%2fIndex.aspx|author=Ric Barrick|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=October 4, 2011|accessdate=October 6, 2011}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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The 24,000 square foot[1]Smith Aquatic Center is a new pool facility near Buford Middle School under construction by the city of Charlottesville[2]. It is tentatively scheduled to be opened on October 22, 2010[1]
Rates
Adult city residents will pay $8 for a daily visit, $170 for a multi-visit pass, $37 for an individual monthly access pass or $370 for an annual pass. For a non-resident, those costs are $11, $247, $49 and $490, respectively. A city family of four can pay $88 to have a monthly access pass or $880 for an annual one; and a non-city family of four would be charged $118 for a monthly pass or $1,180 for an annual pass[1].
Amenities
- Two Indoor Pools (one competitive pool and one leisure pool)
- Two Indoor Water Slides
- In-Water Play Structure
- Lazy River
- Fitness Area with Cardio & Strength Training Equipment
LEED certification
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Smith Aquatic Center a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification at the platinum level. That is the highest level offered by the organization. Construction waste did not end up in a landfill. Windows provide daylight to 98% of the building, reducing the need for lighting. Ultra-violet lights are used in conjunction with a CO2 water treatment system to reduce the need for chemicals. A solar-powered system heats up water for internal use. [3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Web. [1], Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, October 19, 2010, retrieved October 19, 2010.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville - Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center, City of Charlottesville, retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ↑ Web. Smith Aquatic Center Becomes Platinum LEED Certified, Ric Barrick, City of Charlottesville, October 4, 2011, retrieved October 6, 2011.