grand opening CELEBRATION

OCTOBER 29 • 10A - 3P

Join us at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex grand opening event on Saturday, October 29, from 10A – 3P!

The opening will feature free entertainment, refreshments, interactive games + giveaways, and pool demonstrations. Digital DJ’s of Hampton Roads will be playing tunes all day, and 4-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones will give remarks! 

Schedule

  • 10A: Doors open

  • 10:30A: Olympian Cullen Jones and others speak

  • 11:30A – 2P: Pool demonstrations every 1/2 hour, including

    • Diving demo

    • Mock swim meet

    • Artistic (synchronized) swimming demo

    • Wibit (inflatable water park) demo

    • Water polo demo

Throughout the event’s duration, attendees are invited to take self-guided tours of the facility, get a sneak-peek of the outdoor splash park, and talk with staff about opportunities to host birthday parties or events at the Aquaplex. While this is a non-swimming event for attendees, information about membership options, learn to swim and fitness classes, and community events will be available.

ABOUT CULLEN JONES

Jones is a four-time Olympic medalist and the first African American swimmer to hold a world record. At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Jones swam on the legendary world-record setting 4x100 freestyle relay team. In 2012, Jones won gold as Team USA’s anchor in the 4x100 medley relay, silver in the 4x100 freestyle relay, and individual silver in the 50m freestyle. Working with USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash Program, Jones is dedicated to promoting the importance of minorities learning to swim.