Splash-a-Poolooza

By Elizabeth Piraino |Staff Writer|

Have you ever wanted to climb an iceberg? Do you like free food? How about winning free prizes? Join the Recreation Center and the SMSU Program Board for Splash-a-Poolooza on May 15 from 3-7 p.m. at the CSUSB pool.

Splash-a-Poolooza will give you the chance to climb an inflatable iceberg and if you fall, dont be to worried, you’ll land in water.

The iceberg will be out in the middle of the pool, anchored to the bottom and participiants will have to try their best to make to the iceberg first for a chance to win.

For the safety of all climbers and swimmers, lifeguards will be on duty.

Erica Gray and Natalie Lu, two lifeguards at the Rec Center, say they are very excited about Splash-a-Poolooza.

“Most people don’t even know that we have a pool, so it will be exciting to see a lot of people out here,” said Gray.

Having the lfiegaurds on duty for every aquatic event is a way that people are able to have fun and a great time with out having to worry about dying.

The pool is heated between 82-84 degrees and should be comfortable for all.

But everyone will be able to have an opportunity to get wet and have some fun in the sun.

The menu for Splash-a-Poolooza will include, pizza, snow cones, and grill.

Some of the fun games being planned are relay races, and a watermelon eating contest.

There are many more events that the Rec Center will be putting on at the pool, as well as encouraging all people who show up for the event to participate.

Giving everyone that is at the event an equal opportunity at winning the prizes that are given away.

People will be able to dance around talk with friends and be able to hang out in the pool.

The event is for the students and some community members to come to CSUSB and have fun with the activities of Splash-a-Poolooza.

The pool is located between the Physical Education building and the Rec Center.

Splash-a-Poolooza is a free event and is a great way for student to become friendly with the people of the community and be able to make more friends that are on campus.

Show-up with your swimsuit and participate for a chance to win a t-shirt and other prizes.

For more information, contact the Rec Center at (909) 537-2348, or visit their website at www.csusbrecsports.com.