Juneau Pools will offer introductory springboard diving lessons for young swimmers at Dimond Park Aquatic Center in March. Register online starting Friday, February 21 at noon.

The class will meet March 4 through March 20 on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 7 – 7:45 p.m. The cost is $72 + tax.

This introductory class is designed for swimmers ages 6 – 11 with little to no prior diving experience. Participants will learn proper diving techniques, including approach, takeoff, flight, and entry. The focus will be on building confidence and mastering basic dives.

Please note that participants must pass a swim test on the first day of class. The test includes 30 seconds of treading water and 25 yards (one pool length) of continuous swimming.

For more information about lessons and activities at the pools, visit juneaupools.org.

For questions, contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

Are you intrigued by the idea of competing in a multisport race—but intimidated by the length of a full triathlon? Do you enjoy sports more when you’re part of a team? Then this is your chance to give multisport racing a tri!

CBJ Parks & Recreation is partnering with Aukeman Triathlon to host the Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon on Sunday, April 27 at Dimond Park. Participants enter in teams of three, with teammates taking turns to each complete a sprint-length triathlon course—a 150-yard swim, 1.25 mile bike, and 0.5 mile run—for a combined team race time.

Online registration opens Tuesday, February 18 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (under the Special Events tab). The cost is $60 per 3-person team through March 13, or $75 per team from March 14 onward. Registration is open through April 13 or until full. The event is open to 70 teams.

Keep in mind that registration will include two steps. First, the team captain registers the team and pays the registration fee. Each team member then registers as a participant in the event.

General registration is open to participants ages 12 and up, but young triathletes ages 8-11 may register by participating in the Dimond Dash Training Camp in April.

Learn more about the race, including FAQs, course map, and supply list, on the Dimond Dash website.

Dimond Dash Training Camp

CBJ Pools & Aukeman Triathlon will also hold an April training camp for aspiring triathletes ages 8-15. The camp will focus on introducing kids to multisport, strengthening existing skills and learning how to safely and efficiently transition between events.

The training camp will meet April 8-24 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Online registration opens Tuesday, February 11 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (under the Special Events tab). The cost is $60 per participant.

Participants should have basic skills in swimming, biking, and running and must be able to pass a 150 yard swim test. Participants are also asked to provide their own flat bar bike (mountain, fitness, or BMX). Loaners may be available—contact [email protected] for more information.

A mandatory gear check and swim test will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Those unable to make this date should contact Ellen Johnston at (907) 586-0839 or [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.

Learn more about the camp and check out FAQs on the Dimond Dash website.

For questions about Dimond Dash Super Sprint Relay Triathlon or the Training Camp, contact Ellen Johnston, CBJ Aquatics Programming Coordinator, at (907) 586-0839 or [email protected].

Looking forward to the new skate park at Jackie Renninger? The conceptual master plan for Jackie Renninger Park is now complete, thanks to public involvement guiding the process to meet neighborhood and community needs. The next step is the conceptual design for a new skate plaza and covered skate park. If you’re a skater or skate park user, CBJ wants to hear from you about skate park planning!

CBJ, Corvus Design, and New Line Skatepark are hosting a skate park meeting on Tuesday, February 11 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Mendenhall Valley Library. Join the meeting to see the latest conceptual designs and share your feedback on what you want to see in the skate park.

Although in-person participation is the best option to see and discuss the designs, you can also join the meeting over Zoom at bit.ly/SkateParkMtg.

Corvus Design and New Line Skatepark will use this feedback as they finalize the skate park’s conceptual layout.

The redesign of Pipeline Skate Park, which will include structural and safety improvements, is part of a new Jackie Renninger Park Master Plan. The conceptual park plan includes eight new pickleball courts, a new playground, day-use shelters, a dog park, looped walking trail, multi-court, disc-golf, restrooms, the skate park, and other amenities to meet the needs of the lower Mendenhall Valley neighborhood and the larger community.

Visit the Jackie Renninger Master Plan project page to see previous presentations, designs, and project information.

For questions about the meeting, contact CBJ Project Manager Jason Hoffbauer at [email protected] or (907) 586-0800.