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Swimming Pool

The swimming pool at the "Spirit of 76 Park" opens Monday, May 29, 2006, Memorial Day .  The pool is open for general swimming from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday.  Adult swims are 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday.  Youngsters up to and including age 4 get free admission to the pool. It costs $1.00 for anyone ages 5 to 15 and $2.50 for ages 16 and older.  Season passes may be purchased for $40.00 for one child, $20.00 for a second child and $15.00 for any additional child.  An adult may purchase a season pass for $60.00.  Single-parent households may buy a family pass for $100.00; two-parent families may get a pass for $125.00. 

Summer Recreation Program

The Summer Recreation Program begins on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 and ends Friday, July 28, 2006.  It is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Monday thru Friday.  Cost is $20.00 per child and applications may be picked up at the swimming pool.  The child must have completed 1st grade to be eligible. Age groups  are 1st grade through 6th grade. Parents can sign up their child(ren) anytime through June at the pool, during pool hours of 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions please call Marla Stewart on her cell phone 316-0077 or at the pool at 466-7688.

Sports
Mt. Vernon has a thriving sports program. The Mt. Vernon School System offers football, basketball, tennis, golf and track during the school year. The Mt. Vernon sports program has a very loyal following in the citizens of Mt. Vernon which can be evidenced by the attendance at the sports events throughout the year.

Mighty Mite Football is offered to kids from third grade to sixth during the fall each year at the Middle School Mountaineer Stadium. 

Soccer is also played in the fall of the year and is available for kids from 5 to 15 years of age. Leagues play on Thursday nights at the Spirit of '76 Park. 

Basketball leagues are also available for girls and boys 3 to 6 years of age at the Mt. Vernon Middle School South Gym. Leagues play from January to mid-March.

Softball and baseball are very popular during the summer. Leagues range in age from pre-school children to adults.

Men's Softball League

Registration for the Summer Men's Softball League will begin July 13th, 2006, until August 11, 2006 (No late registration - deadline is August 11th, 2006). Entry fee $200, 10 game schedule, start date August 24th, 2006. Entry forms are available at City Hall, 319 East Dallas Street or click the link.  A minimum of 6 teams per league, maximum of 8 teams per league, team registration only. Click 2006 Men's Softball Registration for a copy of the form.  

Adult Co-ed Softball League

Mt. Vernon Coed Softball has begun their Summer League.  The following are teams and their records for the 2006 Season as of June 5, 2006.