Calphin Swim Academy Fremont, California
The cost to operate a typical indoor aquatic center with two pools, each maintaining different water temperatures, could operate as follows:
Monday through Friday: 6 AM to 8 PM (70 hours)
Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM (11 hours)
Sunday: 1 PM to 5 PM (4 hours)
This schedule results in efficient use of operational hours, with 85 programming hours each week out of a total of 168 available hours. The operational expenses include the costs of pumps, filters, UV systems, chlorinators, chemical feeders, water, electricity, gas, pool heaters, HVAC systems, security lights, insurance, and other related expenses. As a result, we need to recover the costs associated with 168 hours of operation through the 85 hours of programming.
A typical USA Swimming team interested in renting the main pool may want to book it for 4 hours on weekday evenings and possibly 3 hours on weekends, totaling 7 hours of main pool rental per week. The business plan must detail how to recover the remaining 62 hours of operational costs associated with the main pool.
When developing the business plan for the smaller programming pool, it is essential to consider the specific population that will utilize it. The smaller pool, ideally maintained at a temperature range of 87° to 90° Fahrenheit, serves as a significant revenue generator and incurs lower operating costs than the main pool. Successful programming plans often show that revenue from the smaller programming pool can help offset some of the costs associated with the larger pool, providing a positive financial outlook.
Programming Must Precede Design
Total Aquatic Programming LLC
Mick Nelson
