According to Jim Kaden, manager of the ice arenas and Outdoor Pool, "We have had a good response from returning members and are ahead of where we were last year at this time. The Outdoor Pool will open May 27."

The UD Outdoor Pool has recently renovated the locker room facilities, including the addition of a baby changing station in the women's room. Other enhancements include new chaise lounge furniture on the pool deck and landscaping. A Funbrella has been purchased for the baby pool.

Located behind the Gold Arena, the 50-meter facility is equipped with two pool slides and is the largest in the state. For UD employees, there is a $180 membership fee for a family, and a $100 fee for an individual. The UD employee daily rate is $5 per day.

Membership is free for all UD undergraduate students enrolled in summer session. Undergraduates not enrolled for summer session and all graduate students are charged $3 per day.

Membership price for a community family is $205 and a community individual is $110.

Member guest fees are $5 per day for an adult and $3 per day for a child under the age of 13.

Swimming lessons are offered for members only, and registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Registration must be done in person at the Fred Rust Ice Arena information window during normal business hours.

For more information, call 831-2868 or visit the Outdoor Pool web site at [http://www.udel.edu /outdoorpool/index.html].