Base pool to open May 27 Published May 14, 2013 By Master Sgt. Mark Allen 188th Fighter Wing FORT SMITH, Ark. -- It's that time of year again, and with Memorial Day fast approaching, people start asking if the base pool will be open this syear. Well, I'm happy to be able to say, "Yes, the pool will be open!" It's been a long time coming. I couldn't say how much work has gone into being able to open the pool this year. There have been on-going discussions and meetings since last April, as well as some pretty creative avenues explored to bring this project to fruition. With luck, we'll be bringing laughs and splashes to patrons all summer long. So please pass the good news along to our members, retirees, families and all other military ID holders. There's still plenty of work to be done as we near opening day. We'll take as many volunteers as we can get for some weekend assistance and a little after duty hours to tidy up. Master Sgt. Mark Allen is the Ebbing Base Pool president this year. You may contact him at 479-573-5289 or 479-414-4850 in regards to the base pool. 2013 season pass membership rates Current 188th members: FREE Season Family Pass: $20 to include immediate family members All 188th state and non-military employees: $20 Retired enlisted: $20 per member plus $10 for immediate family Retired officers: $40 per member plus $10 for immediate Family (Guests of members must pay daily use rate) Daily use rates (without membership) Infant to 5 years old: Free (with paying adult) Children 6-12: $2.00 Children 13 and up: $2.50 Pool parties Available daily from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For members: $50 plus $10 per hour for lifeguard Parties must be reserved in advance; some rules may apply. Lifeguards are required any time the base pool is open.
Base pool to open May 27 Published May 14, 2013 By Master Sgt. Mark Allen 188th Fighter Wing FORT SMITH, Ark. -- It's that time of year again, and with Memorial Day fast approaching, people start asking if the base pool will be open this syear. Well, I'm happy to be able to say, "Yes, the pool will be open!" It's been a long time coming. I couldn't say how much work has gone into being able to open the pool this year. There have been on-going discussions and meetings since last April, as well as some pretty creative avenues explored to bring this project to fruition. With luck, we'll be bringing laughs and splashes to patrons all summer long. So please pass the good news along to our members, retirees, families and all other military ID holders. There's still plenty of work to be done as we near opening day. We'll take as many volunteers as we can get for some weekend assistance and a little after duty hours to tidy up. Master Sgt. Mark Allen is the Ebbing Base Pool president this year. You may contact him at 479-573-5289 or 479-414-4850 in regards to the base pool. 2013 season pass membership rates Current 188th members: FREE Season Family Pass: $20 to include immediate family members All 188th state and non-military employees: $20 Retired enlisted: $20 per member plus $10 for immediate family Retired officers: $40 per member plus $10 for immediate Family (Guests of members must pay daily use rate) Daily use rates (without membership) Infant to 5 years old: Free (with paying adult) Children 6-12: $2.00 Children 13 and up: $2.50 Pool parties Available daily from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For members: $50 plus $10 per hour for lifeguard Parties must be reserved in advance; some rules may apply. Lifeguards are required any time the base pool is open.