By Chris Harris, New Era Staff Writer
The Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center will be open this Saturday to a select group of area residents. The park’s marketing company, Double Diamond Design (DDD), has placed registration forms around Hopkinsville and on the Internet for a promotional photo shoot to take place after the WHOP’er Egg Hunt.
The first 500 people to turn in the form will be allowed “limited access” to the park’s facilities on Saturday, Nikki Radford, administrative assistant in the City Administrators Office, said.
Visitors will be able to swim and ride the water slides, but only when “directed to do so,” according to the registration form. The photographs and videos will be used in marketing campaign for the park.
The deadline for participation is Thursday. DDD said no one will be admitted Saturday without prior registration to ensure a controlled environment to maximize photo opportunities.
“The only way to control it is by having the registration forms in advance,” said Angela Evans, president of DDD.
The weather service predicts a high of 49 degrees for Saturday, but Evans said she is not worried the weather will keep anyone away.
“Luckily the pool is heated,” she said. “And it’s been my experience (with children) that they’re not afraid to go into cold water.”
The registration form says cold weather or a light rain will not stop the event, but a heavy rain would cancel the photo shoot.
A small staff from Langley and Taylor Pool Management Corporation will be on the set Saturday for the photo shoot. Lynn Sokol, chief executive officer for Langley and Taylor, said staffing is almost complete, but they need a few more lifeguards.
“The concessions staff is pretty much selected,” Sokol said, but the company will continue to accept applications after the opening. Langley and Taylor has not finalized the hot menu for the park.
The soft opening for the water park is still slated for May 24, with the grand opening event on May 26.
Chris Harris can be reached at 887-3262 or charris@kentuckynewera.com.
