AS a regular patron of Stockton pool it is disappointing to read the criticism by some patrons of Beresfield pool regarding the management and operation of other inland pools ("Fearing for their pool's future", Newcastle Herald 7/6). I believe the statements amounting to not wanting BlueFit to run Beresfield, and while claims the pools that they look after are not well maintained are the speakers' democratic right to say, in my experience they are totally incorrect. I'd suggest those making the statements would have been well advised to check the details prior to making the criticism.
A block of tickets for ten swims and a warm shower in the spotlessly clean Stockton pool can be purchased for $29.70. At $2.97 per swim for seniors; I'd say that's not bad. The staff and lifeguards are well presented in their BlueFit uniforms. They are polite, courteous and refer to their patrons by name. They are caring in the depths they go to to ensure the safety of swimmers. They can be observed regularly visiting the motor room to check the level of cleanliness of the pool water. Maybe the same will apply to Beresfield pool if the council and Bluefit are given an even chance. I'll make the point that I have no association with Bluefit; my comments are simply made as a privileged user of Stockton pool.
