Important Dates

Moi the Koi is calling on swimmers of all ages to complete this year's summer challenge! Moi is challenging youth 17 and under to complete 50 laps, and individuals 18 and over to complete 150 laps. You may use any strokes that are marked on the 2025 summer swimming challenge card. Challenge cards will be distributed at the community Y Recreation Center, Center Springs Park, and all Town of Manchester pools. Once you have completed your challenge card, bring the completed card to the Community Y where you'll be entered into our raffle. This challenge will run from July 1 to August 1. Winners will be drawn at Waddell Pool on Friday, August 8. 

Swim lesson session 3 begins on July 28 and will end August 7. These lessons meet at your selected time and location Monday-Thursday.

Come join us for a BIY Boat Contest. There are only two rules: boat must be made of cardboard and duct tape, and and they must be built prior to arriving to the race. Bring your boats to Globe Hollow and see of your boat is the fastest. Participants will paddle from one lifeguard chair to the other in order to cross the finish line. The fastest time wins! Free pizza to all participants. Bring your boat and hope they float! 

Time: 5:00-7:30PM

(Rain date: August 8)

In conjunction with the Manchester Youth Commission, licenced and eligible dogs will be able to swim at Globe Hollow! Swimming is for dogs only. Pre-registration or on-site registration is required.

Price: $5.00 per dog (Maximum of 2 dogs per handler)

Logistics: Globe Hollow, August 10, 1:00-3:00PM