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From Saturday 25 April up to and including Sunday 10 May is the May holiday, which means plenty of swimming fun at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar. Extra special this year is the opening of the outdoor pool on Saturday 25 April. From that day onwards, the outdoor pool is open daily for everyone who wants to swim, play or relax in the fresh air. In addition, there is once again plenty to do in the swimming pool during the May holiday, with extra generous opening hours for recreational swimming, a varied aquafitness programme, free entertainment and an obstacle course in the 50-metre pool every afternoon. The full programme can be found at www.hoornsevaart.nl\/vakantie<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily open-air swimming pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the opening of the outdoor pool, the outdoor season at Hoornse Vaart swimming pool is getting off to a festive start. From Saturday 25 April, visitors can come every day for a refreshing dip, an afternoon of water fun or a few lengths in the open air. Zoom down the fast blue slide on an inflatable ring or find a nice spot in the sun on the large green sunbathing lawn with sun loungers. This makes the May holiday the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor pool once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mega Shark Run in the 50-metre pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is also plenty to do inside the swimming pool. Every afternoon, the Mega Shark Run is set up in the 50-metre pool. This obstacle course provides plenty of action and fun for children who love climbing, scrambling and sliding. In addition, there is daily free entertainment with fun games in the water. You can take part in the afternoon and there are great prizes to be won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra swimming lessons and crash course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On various days during the May holiday, children can take part in extra swimming lessons and an intensive course for diploma B and C. On these days, lessons will be offered for various levels. Everyone \u2013 also children who do not take swimming lessons at Alkmaar Sport<\/em> \u2013 is very welcome to take part in the extra swimming lessons and the intensive course. More information about the swimming lessons can be found via www.hoornsevaart.nl\/vakantie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May holiday opening hours<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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