BASEL, APRIL 1, 2025 – The Canton of Basel-City has approved an innovative and environmentally friendly solution for pool cleaning at the Sesselacker swimming pool. Starting April 15, special “Putzgarra” fish from South America will be introduced, which feed on algae, skin flakes, and other organic residues. These natural pool cleaners ensure crystal-clear water and […]

To the members of the Sesselacker Neighborhood Association, we sent out the invitations to the NVS General Assembly on time yesterday. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the QuartierOASE, Bruderholzallee 169. If you have not received the invitation, please check your spam folder. For any questions, you can contact president@nv-sesselacker.ch. […]

In 2024, in agreement with the canton, we offered two fixed hours, one for families and one for lane swimming. In particular, the fixed hour for families was rarely booked. Since we still paid for these hours, that was a negative business for the NVS. Accordingly, we have cancelled the fixed hours at the beginning […]

Autumn event NVS on Saturday, 16 November 2024 from 3.00 pm We want to meet IN FRONT of the Sesselacker swimming pool, with coffee/tea & cake (please bring something for everyone, as well as chairs) and non-alcoholic drinks / snacks for everyone who wants to take the opportunity to talk to each other and maybe […]

A training course was held today in the Sesselacker pool, where a second series of NVS members completed their basic pool brevet training. They were taught the basic elements of supervision and trained in lifeguarding and resuscitation. The aim of this certification is to enable people with a brevet to open the swimming pool for […]

The General Assembly took place on 20 June 2024 in the Quartieroase. Agenda of the General Assembly Approval of the agenda Minutes of the 2023 AG Number of members, news Annual report of the Co-Presidium Annual accounts 2023 and budget 2024/2025 Discharge of the Executive Board, Co-Presidium and Treasurer Election of new board / treasurer […]

The General Assembly of the NVS will take place on Thursday 20 June 2024 from 8 pm in the QuartierOASE. Members are cordially invited to attend. Please register by e-mail or other communication channels so we can plan better.

The use of the swimming pool by the NVS is essentially ready: Fixed blocks of time: Two hours per week, are permanently reserved for the NVS. During these blocks, the NVS and its volunteers provide pool supervision: Saturday 16-17h for children’s swimming (max. 4 families) Sunday 8-9am for lane swimming (no children, max. 4 adults) […]

On the weekend of 20 April 2024, the NVS board informed the members that swimming on behalf of the NVS will soon be able to start. As already communicated at the General Assembly, the framework is set by the current tenant (the Canton of Basel). Swimming only with certified supervision Hall hire (discounted due to […]

On November 5, the first heroes and heroines complete the second part of the certification course – training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This is the second and final part of the training so that they will later be able to make the pool accessible as a certified guardian for the NVS. www.laufentalvital.ch As a reminder, […]