To all recreation users: Please find the official statment from the athletics department: Effective midnight tonight Thursday December 18th Blodgett and Malkin Athletic Center Pools will be closed through the holidays to allow for updates to ensure compliance with new federal regulations regarding anti vortex drains. Please stay tuned to the Special Hours/Closings Calendar on www.gocrimson.com for further information. For any further questions please contact aquatics diretor Justin Maillet: jjmaill(a)fas.harvard.edu. Thank you. Kerry -- Kerry Antunes Assistant Manager Hemenway Gymnasium Harvard University Department of Athletics 1515 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)496-8142