STOUGHTON - The Stoughton Pool had the perfect weather for its last epic splash party on Sept. 1.
It was very hot and sunny, which brought many pool lovers to come for the free afternoon of swimming and games.
The music could be heard entering the pool area and the great tunes were supplied by Kyle Larose, a former DJ.
The pool slowly filled with laughter and splashing and over 75 people were in attendance.
The three lifeguards, Durant Johnson, Abby Bouvier and Brighton Coderre, walked the decks to ensure everyone stayed safe in the water.
Johnson is from Regina, but Bouvier and Coderre are local students who are in their second year at the pool.
Bouvier said she had a great summer and enjoyed her time, especially when she went to Nickel Lake Park in Weyburn with family and friends.
Coderre also had a great summer, and his highlight was when his soccer team won gold at the Four Corners Provincial Championships.
At one point, everyone was asked to sit on the deck of the pool, as the golf pool game was about to begin.
Golf pools could be purchased for $2. A total of 55 pools were sold and thrown into the pool.
Each person's name was called and had the opportunity to dive into the pool to retrieve the number of balls they had paid for. On some of the balls, there was a cash prize amount.
This was done several times and the final was for a $250 cash prize. This created a great deal of excitement for the divers.
When the games were over, a large barbecue was rolled out and burgers were cooked for those who attended.
With the renovations done earlier in the year, the newly-laid sod looked green and lush, while the new gazebo will offer some shade.
The new metal fence gave shelter from the afternoon winds.
As the evening ended and families slowly went home, the water was still after a day full of pool noodles, splashes and laughter.
The Stoughton Pool had a great season of lessons, offering sessions in the evenings that went over quite well for parents who work during the day.
The pool is now closed and will be drained and cleaned up, waiting for its time to be filled for another year of summer heat.
