The dream of the initiators is to realize a second Cruyff project called Schoolyard14 at the Municipal Elementary School Ket & CO in Molenbeek. This school is located within walking distance of Cruyff Court Molenbeek. The investment is designed to strengthen the sports community as well as Molenbeek at large.

The event was a warm-up for the Open Dutch Mermaid Swimming Championship in Maastricht on the 27^thof October. There, team Brussels will compete in the 100-meter speed race for adults and children in various other events. All to raise sponsorships for Schoolyard14.

“This has been the most unusual request I have received in my career so far,” says Brussels minister Sven Gatz. “At the same time the most fun one to open and watch. I send the campaigners all my support in this very entertaining, positive and sportive challenge. Bring the Dutch Mermaid cup to Brussels and swim fast for the sportive goal. That is to realize a Schoolyard14 in Brussels.”

Ultimately, the mermaids and mermen from Brussels are “fishing” for euros to realize Schoolyard14 in Molenbeek! Please help realize this worthy project by donating to their crowdfunding website.

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« We have been waiting for the announcement until we are certain that it (swimming) can take place, » reads the Facebook event « Expedition Swim – Bois de la Cambre – 2 ».

At the end of July, the first attempt was canceled for reasons of a high concentration of E. coli bacteria and a low oxygen level.

This time, the evaluations were positive. « In collaboration with Bruxelles-Environnement, we have tested the waters several times and the water quality tests are good, » confirmed the organization. Pool is Cool also plans a surprise to warm the bravest swimmers given the cool temperatures expected.

On Saturday and Sunday, the pond will be accessible to swimmers from 13 to 18h by 30-minute time slot. Prior registration is not required, only upon arrival.

Pool is Cool, which campaigns for more bathing places in the Brussels-Capital Region, organized this summer several outdoor swimming in ponds in the capital. Some planned at the end of July have been canceled, at Bois de la Cambre but also at Pêcheries, in Watermael-Boitsfort, because of the quality of water was also too low.

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The Pond will be open to swimming on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July for the Expedition Swim activity.

The pond of the Pede is located in the municipality of Anderlecht – in the part outside the Ring 0 – Neerpede. Etang de la Pede is part of a series of water bodies located in the Neerpedebeek valley.

Nearly 2000 people have already registered to take part in the Expedition Swim. And you may register through this link.

About the pond

In the early 1960s, a major project planned the urbanization of the Neerpede Valley. Despite strong local opposition, the project was still carried out in part in conjunction with the construction of the ring road and the Erasmus hospital. In the 1980s, the land in question was bought by the public authorities in order to create sports areas, parks and a storm water basin. The Neerpede basin was developed in 1980 as a storm water basin for the floods of the Neerpedebeek. It has a capacity of 50,000m³.

LOCATION:

Swimming: Neerpede pond, Drève Olympique, opposite Rue des Lapins, 1070 Anderlecht (on Google maps)

Sunbathing area: Between communal pond and Rue du Lievre (you will pass it coming from the tram 81)

AMENITIES:

• Changing booths

• Showers

• Free tap water (no bar or kiosk, bring your own picnic or visit the two restaurants nearby)

• Bicycle racks (not guarded)

• Sunbathing area

No lockers, you are responsible for your belongings!

Note: Swimming is only allowed in the delimited swimming zone and during EXPEDITION SWIM

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Today, we present something a little different, a natural swimming pool.

The Renipont beach is a natural swimming pool located in Walloon Brabant in the town of Lasne. It is one of the 21 open-air public bathing sites in Wallonia during the summer period.

The quality of the water is monitored weekly by the Walloon Administration.

 

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Opening hours :

Open all week from 11h to 21h30

Access to the beach: from 11h to 20h30.

Price :

8 € for adults

6 € for children under 6

4 € after 17h.

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During this kind of heat, getting in the water is a real pleasure. So before you put on your bathing suit and cap, immerse yourself in this article to discover the Belgian capital’s many swimming pools.

The oldest swimming institution is the Baths of Brussels in the Marolles. It is open from Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, on Friday from 7:30 am to 8 pm, and on Saturday from 7:30 am to 5 pm.

In the centre of the Region, there is also the Swordfish swimming pool in Etterbeek which opens from Monday to Friday at 7am for subscribers and 8am for others. It closes at 7:30 pm except on Friday, when it closes at 8 pm. Swordfish also has slides and games for children.

In Ixelles, near Flagey, there is a swimming pool which is open on Mondays from 8am to 9pm and from Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 6pm.

In Saint-Gilles, the magnificent Victor Boin welcomes swimmers on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 7pm, on Wednesday from 2pm to 7pm, on Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 6pm, and on Sunday from 8.30am to 2pm.

To the north

Laeken also has a swimming pool. With its games for children, it is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 8 pm, Thursdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 7 pm. It is closed on Sundays.

The swimming pool in Neder-over-Heembeek is open on Mondays from 7:30 am to 9 pm, from Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, and on Sundays from 7:30 am to 7 pm.

Still in the north, we find the Triton d’Evere swimming pool. Swimmers can go there from 8am and until 7pm most days except Thursday, when it stays open until 9pm. On weekends, it closes at 6:00 pm. This swimming pool also has a lawn where you can laze about in the sun.

To the south

For the inhabitants of the south, they have the choice between two establishments. Calypso in Watermael-Boitsfort is normally open from 7am to 7pm on weekdays and until 5:50pm on weekends, but during July and August, it is open every day from 8am to 8pm. It also has a playground for children and a solarium. The second is the Longchamps d’Uccle swimming pool which is open from 7:30 am to 7 pm on weekdays (except on Wednesdays and Fridays when it remains open until 9 pm). On Saturdays, it is open between 7:30 am and 8 pm and on Sundays from 7:30 am to 2 pm.

To the east

In the east, in Woluwe-St-Lambert, Poseidon is the established swimming institution. It is open from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and on weekends from 7:30 am to 7 pm. It has several pools, one of which is for children, and a solarium. In Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, there is the Sportcity swimming complex. Slides, a 50m pool, paddling pool and solarium are accessible from 8am to 6.30pm from Monday to Thursday and until 7.50pm on Friday. On weekends, it is open from 8am to 6.55pm.

To the west

Finally, to the west, the brand new Louis Namèche de Molenbeek swimming pool is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm and on weekends from 8am to 8pm.

The one at Ceria in Anderlecht is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Sundays.

Recently reopened, the Nereus swimming pool in Ganshoren has special schedules that you can consult here.

For more information, go to the site of the swimming pools of Brussels.

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